ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative

The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative is a nationally recognized qualification designed for individuals starting their career in drilling and geotechnical operations. This course equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to support land drilling activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant practices across construction, mining, and environmental projects.

Through practical, work‑based assessment, candidates gain hands‑on experience in assisting with drilling operations, preparing sites, handling equipment, and following strict health and safety procedures. The qualification emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and reliability, preparing learners to play a vital role in supporting professional drillers and contributing to successful project outcomes.

Ideal for drilling assistants, site operatives, and those seeking entry‑level roles in the geotechnical and construction industries, this NVQ diploma validates competence while enhancing employability. Flexible assessment methods allow learners to achieve the qualification alongside their current employment, making it a convenient pathway to career development.

By completing the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative, professionals demonstrate their ability to contribute effectively to drilling teams, strengthen their career prospects, and progress to higher‑level NVQs in land drilling, geotechnical engineering, or construction management.

Overview

Certifying Body

ProQual

Course Duration

6-12 Months

Evaluation

Assignments Based

Study Units

30-Units

Learning Mood

Online

Qualification Structure

The study units below explain what learners will study and the learning outcomes they are expected to achieve.

Interpret the given information and the work programme when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
Prepare for the work when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
Maintain safe working practices when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when contributing to the specified drilling programme.
Implement and maintain the specified work activity to the given requirements when contributing to the specified drilling programme.

Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when establishing work area protection and safety
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when establishing work area protection and safety.
Maintain safe working practices when establishing work area protection and safety.
Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to establish work area protection and safety.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when establishing work area protection and safety.
Complete the work within the allocated time when establishing work area protection and safety.
Comply with the given contract information to establish work area protection and safety to the required specification

Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements.
Recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures.
Comply with organisational policies and procedures to contribute to health, safety and welfare.
Work responsibly to contribute to workplace health, safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area.
Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures.

Communicate with others to establish productive work practices.
Follow organisational procedures to plan the sequence of work.
Maintain relevant records in accordance with the organisational procedures.
Maintain good working relationships when conforming to productive working practices.

Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when reinstating ground condition.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when reinstating ground condition.
Maintain safe working practices when reinstating ground condition.
Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to reinstate ground condition
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when reinstating ground condition.
Complete the work within the allocated time when reinstating ground condition.
Comply with the given contract information to reinstate ground condition to the required specification.

Work safely at all times when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.Know how to comply with relevant health and safety legislation and official guidance when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
Follow the relevant maintenance schedules for the required work when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.Carry out checks and/or basic maintenance activities within the limits of their personal authority in the specified sequence and agreed time scale.
Carry out checks and/or basic maintenance activities within the limits of their personal authority in the specified sequence and agreed time scale.
Report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
Complete relevant maintenance records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.
Dispose of waste materials in accordance with safe working practices and approved procedures when carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or machinery.

Interpret the given information when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity
Receive materials and equipment to carry out the work requirement when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Maintain safe working practices when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Comply with the work requirements when moving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.

Interpret the given information relating to the preparation for and the slinging and signalling of loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which the slinging and signalling of loads is to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out slinging and signalling of loads.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and slinging and signalling loads.
Select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and when slinging and signalling loads.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when slinging and signalling loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and slinging and signalling loads.
Comply with the given contract information to prepare to and sling and signal loads for movement to the required specification.

Interpret the given information when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Receive materials and equipment to carry out the work requirement when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Maintain safe working practices when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity
Comply with the work requirements when moving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of overhead cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using overhead cranes are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting operations.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using overhead cranes.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using overhead cranes.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using overhead cranes to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of rough terrain masted forklifts to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which rough terrain masted forklift operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting and transferring loads with rough terrain masted forklifts.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with rough terrain masted types.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with rough terrain masted types.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using rough terrain masted forklifts to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of industrial counterbalanced forklifts to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which industrial counterbalanced forklift operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with industrial counterbalanced forklifts.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with industrial counterbalanced types.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with industrial counterbalanced types.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using industrial counterbalanced forklifts to the required specification.

Interpret the given information when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Receive materials and equipment to carry out the work requirement when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Maintain safe working practices when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work, surrounding area and environment when receiving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity
Comply with the work requirements when moving and organising materials and equipment for the drilling activity.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of sideloaders to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which sideloader operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with sideloaders.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with sideloader types.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with sideloader types.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using sideloaders to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of telescopic handlers to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which telescopic handler’s operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and Transferring loads.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out telescopic handler operations.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out telescopic handler operations.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using telescopic handlers to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of reach trucks to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which reach truck operations are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads with reach trucks.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out forklift operations with masted reach types.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out forklift operations with masted reach types.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using reach trucks to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out lifting operations.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when lifting and transferring loads.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of 180 degree excavators to carry out extracting and excavating operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting and excavating operations with 180 degree excavators.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting and excavating operations using 180 degree excavators.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting and excavating materials using 180 degree excavators.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting and excavating materials using 180 degree excavators.
Comply with the given contract information to extract and excavate materials using 180 degree excavators to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of skid steer loaders to carry out extracting operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using skid steer loaders are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with skid steer loaders.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using skid steer loaders.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using skid steer loaders.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using skid steer loaders.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using skid steer loaders.
Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using skid steer loaders to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of loader compressors to catty out extracting operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using loader compressors are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with loader compressors.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using loader compressors.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using loader compressors.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using loader compressors.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using loader compressors.
Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using loader compressors to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of 360 degree excavators to carry out extracting operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which extracting operations using 360 degree excavators are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out extracting operations with 360 degree excavators.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out extracting operations using 360 degree excavators.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out extracting operations using 360 degree excavators
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when extracting materials using 360 degree excavators.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and extracting materials using 360 degree excavators.
Comply with the given contract information to extract materials using 360 degree excavators to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of crawler dozers to carry out excavating and/or forming operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out excavating and/or forming operations with crawler dozers.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out excavating and/or forming operations using crawler dozers.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when excavating and/or forming materials using crawler dozers.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and excavating and/or forming materials using crawler dozers.
Comply with the given contract information to excavate and/or form ground using crawler dozers to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of 360 degree excavators to carry out excavating operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which excavating operations using 360 degree excavators are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out excavating operations with 360 degree excavators.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out excavating operations using 360 degree excavators.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out excavating operations using 360 degree excavators.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when excavating materials using 360 degree excavators.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and excavating materials using 360 degree excavators.
Comply with the given contract information to excavate materials using 360 degree excavators to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of concrete pumps to carry out pumping and discharging operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which pumping and discharging operations using concrete pumps are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out pumping operations with concrete pumps.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when pumping materials using concrete pumps.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and pumping and discharging materials using concrete pumps.
Comply with the given contract information to receive, pump and discharge materials using concrete pumps to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of forward tipping dumpers to carry out transporting and discharging operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out transporting and discharging operations with forward tipping dumpers.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when transporting and discharging materials using forward tipping dumpers.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials using forward tipping dumpers.
Comply with the given contract information to receive, transport and discharge materials using forward tipping dumpers to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of agricultural-based tractors to carry out non-agricultural activities
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out nonagricultural activities with agricultural-based tractors.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when undertaking nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and undertaking non-agricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors.
8 Comply with the given contract information to carry out nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based tractors to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of concrete pumps to carry out pumping and discharging operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which concrete pumping operations using concrete pumps are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out concrete pumping operations with concrete pumps.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out pumping operations using concrete pumps.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when pumping materials using concrete pumps.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and pumping and discharging materials using concrete pumps
Comply with the given contract information to receive, pump and discharge materials using concrete pumps to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of selfpropelled bowsers to carry out transporting and discharging operations.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out transporting and discharging operations with self-propelled bowsers.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out transporting and discharging operations using self-propelled bowsers.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when transporting and discharging materials using selfpropelled bowsers.
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials using self-propelled bowsers.
Comply with the given contract information to receive, transport and discharge materials using self-propelled bowsers to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of scissortype MEWPs to access areas to carry out the work.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out accessing operations with scissor-type MEWPs.
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out accessing operations using scissor-type MEWPs.
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when accessing work areas using scissor-type MEWPs
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and accessing work areas using scissor-type MEWPs.
Comply with the given contract information to accessing areas to carry out work using scissortype MEWPs to the required specification.

Interpret the given information relating to the use of boom-type MEWPs to access areas to carry out the work.
Organise with others the sequence and operation in which accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs are to be carried out.
Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out accessing operations with boom-type MEWPs
Maintain safe working practices when preparing for and carrying out accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs.
Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out accessing operations using boom-type MEWPs
Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when accessing work areas using boom-type MEWPs
Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and accessing work areas using boom-type MEWPs.
Comply with the given contract information to accessing areas to carry out work using boomtype MEWPs to the required specification.

Inspire Institute of Technologies is Approved Satellite Centre of ProQual

Entry Requirements

Learners must be 16 years of age or above at the time of enrollment.
There are no formal academic qualifications required for this NVQ;
Candidates should be currently employed in a land drilling, construction, or ground investigation environment or have access to a suitable workplace where support operative tasks can be demonstrated.
Applicants must have a basic level of English language proficiency, both written and spoken, to follow health and safety procedures, communicate effectively on site, and complete assessments.

What You Need to Know

This qualification is ideal for individuals starting their career in drilling, geotechnical, or construction industries. It suits drilling assistants, site operatives, and those supporting professional land drillers on projects.

The course equips you with practical, work‑based skills in assisting land drilling operations, handling equipment, preparing sites, and following strict health and safety standards. It validates your competence with a nationally recognized NVQ diploma.

Nationally recognized NVQ diploma
Practical, workplace‑based assessment tailored to your role
Enhanced skills in drilling support and safety compliance
Improved employability and career progression opportunities
Recognition of competence across construction and geotechnical industries

Graduates can pursue roles such as drilling support operative, site assistant, geotechnical operative, or construction technician. The qualification strengthens employability across drilling, construction, mining, and environmental monitoring projects.

Learners can progress to higher‑level NVQ diplomas, such as Level 3 or Level 4 in Land Drilling Operations, or specialize further in geotechnical engineering, environmental drilling, or construction management.

Yes, the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling Operations: Land Driller Support Operative is widely respected in the drilling and construction industries, both in the UK and internationally, making it valuable for professionals working on global projects.