£599 + VAT

Level 2 NVQ Forklift Trucks – Plant Operations

CITB‑approved NVQ for forklift truck operators (rough terrain, industrial, telescopic, reach trucks). Achieve your Blue CSCS Card. Remote assessment with a dedicated assessor – complete in 4–8 weeks.

Level 2 4–8 weeks Remote assessment Blue CSCS Card
Enquire now How it works
Forklift truck operator
Recognised by employers across: Plant Operations · Construction · Logistics · Warehousing

NVQ Overview – Forklift Trucks

This Level 2 NVQ is designed for forklift truck operators responsible for preparing and operating various types of forklifts – including rough terrain masted forks, industrial forklift trucks, telescopic handlers, and reach trucks. You’ll demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience using our online portfolio. It’s the recognised route to the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card (combined with an in‑date CITB HS&E test).

What the NVQ covers:
  • Preparing and operating forklift trucks safely
  • Lifting, moving and placing loads
  • Carrying out pre‑start checks and routine maintenance
  • Following health, safety and environmental procedures

Key details

Price£599 + VAT
Duration4 – 8 weeks
AssessmentRemote (online portfolio + video)
Awarding bodyCITB recognised
CSCS cardBlue Skilled Worker Card
Book now

How your NVQ is completed

1
Registration & induction

Complete our form, send ID, and get paired with a dedicated assessor. We’ll explain the evidence requirements and portfolio system.

2
Gather evidence

Upload photos, videos, site documents, and witness testimony to your online portfolio. Your assessor guides you throughout.

3
Complete & certificated

Once all evidence is signed off, you receive your CITB‑approved NVQ diploma – usually within 4–8 weeks.

What to expect from the NVQ

You’ll fill in a registration form and provide a copy of your photo ID. Once enrolled, your assessor schedules an induction to explain the portfolio and answer questions. You can start any day – no fixed intake.

You’ll use our online portfolio system. Your assessor will ask you to complete knowledge questions (written or via discussion) and gather workplace evidence: photographs, videos of you operating the forklift, copies of site documents, and a witness testimony from a competent person.

When your assessor is satisfied that all evidence meets the standards, they’ll submit for internal verification. You’ll receive your CITB‑approved NVQ diploma – usually within 4 weeks if you work consistently.

This NVQ is for people already employed as forklift truck operators in construction, warehousing, or logistics. All evidence must come from real site work – it cannot be simulated. You need to be working to enrol.

You’ll complete mandatory units covering core forklift operating skills, plus optional units tailored to the specific type of forklift you operate (rough terrain, industrial, telescopic, reach). Your assessor will help you select the right combination based on your daily work.
Construction professional

Frequently asked questions – Level 2 NVQ Forklift Trucks

An NVQ is a work‑based qualification that assesses your practical skills and knowledge. It’s recognised across the UK construction industry.

You gather evidence from your workplace: photos, videos, witness testimonies, and written answers. Your assessor supports you remotely.

Most candidates complete within 4–8 weeks, depending on how quickly you can gather evidence.

This Level 2 NVQ qualifies you for the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card when combined with the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.

Yes, NVQs are UK‑wide qualifications accepted by all major construction bodies.

It’s designed for experienced forklift operators in construction, warehousing, or logistics who want to gain formal recognition of their skills and work towards a Blue CSCS card.

The qualification covers rough terrain masted forklifts, industrial forklift trucks, telescopic handlers, and reach trucks – depending on your role and evidence.

ConstructionsCert serves construction professionals in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Leicester, Coventry, Bradford, Nottingham, Hull, Plymouth, Stoke, Wolverhampton, Derby, Swansea, Southampton, Portsmouth, York, Aberdeen, Oxford, Cambridge and all across the UK.

Ready to start your NVQ?

Enquire now – we’ll get back to you within two working hours.

Request a callback
Enquire now