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QualCert Level 2 Award in Quality Control (QC) Civil

The QualCert Level 2 Award in Quality Control (QC) Civil develops practical knowledge of civil quality control, material compliance, inspections, documentation, safety, and environmental considerat...

Awarding Body: Qualcert|Course Level: Level 2

Course features

This QualCert award provides a structured introduction to civil engineering quality control through four mandatory units and an assessment system aligned with industry practice and secure centre quality assurance requirements.

  • Awarding body: QualCert

  • Qualification level: Level 2

  • Total Qualification Time (TQT): 16 hours

  • Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 12 hours

  • Credit value: 4 credits

  • Assessment: MCQ-based examination with internal and external quality assurance and a 70% pass mark

About course

The QualCert Level 2 Award in Quality Control (QC) Civil is designed to develop essential skills for maintaining and improving quality standards in civil engineering projects. The qualification covers material inspection, industry standards, and the application of quality management systems in construction environments.

  • Builds essential civil engineering quality control knowledge

  • Supports quality monitoring on construction projects

  • Strengthens understanding of material inspection and compliance

  • Improves inspection and reporting practice

  • Introduces safety and environmental considerations in QC

  • Supports career development in civil quality assurance

What you will learn

The qualification develops practical and technical understanding across the four mandatory study areas published by QualCert for this award.

  • Understand the key principles of quality control in civil engineering projects

  • Gain knowledge of the various stages of construction and their relationship to quality management

  • Learn to apply quality control techniques to prevent defects and enhance project efficiency

  • Acquire skills in the testing and analysis of materials used in civil engineering projects

  • Understand inspection, reporting, and documentation requirements for quality control

  • Understand safety regulations, environmental factors, and sustainable practices within civil engineering quality control

Course content

Who should attend

This course is intended for learners and professionals who want to strengthen their practical understanding of civil engineering quality control and support high standards on construction projects.

  • Construction professionals seeking stronger QC knowledge

  • Site supervisors responsible for on-site standards

  • Quality inspectors involved in civil works monitoring

  • Civil engineers and technicians wanting QC specialisation

  • Personnel checking materials, compliance, and documentation

  • Learners progressing from basic QC knowledge to more applied civil QC practice

Course requirements

QualCert sets straightforward entry expectations to ensure learners can engage with the course content and assessment effectively.

  • Minimum age: 16 years or older

  • Completion of Level 1 Quality Control (QC) or equivalent experience is recommended but not mandatory; prior construction or civil engineering experience is advantageous, and basic English reading and writing skills are required

Assessments

The qualification is assessed through a structured MCQ-based examination designed to test theoretical understanding and practical application, with assessment quality maintained through approved-centre controls and QualCert verification processes.

  • Scenario-based and knowledge-based multiple-choice examination

  • Evidence-based assessment aligned to industry practice

  • Minimum pass mark of 70%

  • Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) applied through approved training centres

Progression

This award supports progression within QualCert’s QC Civil pathway and can help learners move toward broader responsibilities in construction quality assurance, inspection, and compliance roles.

  • Progress to QualCert Level 3 Award in Quality Control (QC) Civil

  • Progress to QualCert Level 2 Certificate in Quality Control (QC) Civil

  • Progress to QualCert Level 2 Diploma in Quality Control (QC) Civil

  • Pursue roles supporting civil quality inspection, compliance, and site quality monitoring

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