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SITE LOGISTICS (NVQ LEVEL 2)

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Course Overview

To provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to coordinate site logistics operations effectively, delivered through a combination of classroom-based learning, practical exercises and workplace assessment. This pathway develops organised professionals who manage materials, equipment and resources efficiently, ensuring construction projects run smoothly and on schedule, with guaranteed interview opportunities upon completion.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Coordinate deliveries and manage supplier relationships
  • Organise and maintain site storage areas and compounds
  • Implement inventory management systems and stock control procedures
  • Process delivery documentation and maintain accurate records
  • Plan and schedule material deliveries to meet project requirements
  • Coordinate site access for vehicles and manage traffic flow
  • Liaise with site teams to anticipate material and equipment needs
  • Operate materials handling equipment safely where required
  • Implement waste management and recycling protocols
  • Conduct regular stock checks and reconcile inventory discrepancies
  • Use digital systems and software for logistics management
  • Apply health and safety requirements for storage and handling operations
  • Manage equipment hire, allocation and returns
  • Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers
  • Implement security procedures for materials and equipment
  • Handle urgent requests and resolve logistics challenges
  • Understand construction sequencing and programme requirements
  • Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including drivers, operatives and management

Why This Role Matters

Site Logistics professionals are the organisational backbone of construction projects, ensuring that materials, equipment and resources arrive at the right place, at the right time, in the right quantities. Effective site logistics prevents costly delays, reduces waste and ensures tradespeople have the materials they need exactly when required. In an industry where time literally equals money, skilled logistics professionals who can prevent bottlenecks and optimise resource management are invaluable. Poor logistics can halt entire construction projects, making qualified logistics operatives essential to project success.

Who Is This Course For?

This pathway suits organised, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy coordination and problem-solving. Candidates should have good communication skills, basic numeracy and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This role requires someone who can remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing situations on site. This pathway is perfect for individuals who want a construction career that offers more variety than a single trade, with opportunities to develop management and coordination skills that can lead to supervisory and office-based roles.

Qualifications & Certification

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Specialised Qualification:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Site Logistics
  • Assessment: Progressive skill evaluations + knowledge testing

Core Qualifications (Included in All Pathways):

  • Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction Environment course
  • CITB Health & Safety Test preparation & Test
  • CSCS Card certification
  • Asbestos Awareness: Identifying and Mitigating Risks
  • Emergency First Aid in Construction
  • Fire Awareness in Construction
  • Manual Handling in Construction
  • Carbon awareness and sustainability training
  • Employability skills with guaranteed interviews

Career Progression & Opportunities

Site Logistics qualifications open pathways to diverse roles within construction and broader supply chain management, offering excellent career progression opportunities beyond traditional site-based positions. Employment opportunities include site logistics coordinators with major contractors, materials management roles with suppliers and merchants, stores and inventory control positions, transport and delivery coordination roles, and procurement assistant positions.

Career progression routes include Site Supervisor and Manager positions, Procurement and Supply Chain Management roles, Contracts Management opportunities, Quantity Surveying pathways, Project Coordination and Planning positions, and Warehouse and Distribution Management roles. The skills developed in site logistics are highly transferable, making this qualification valuable beyond construction into wider logistics, supply chain and operations management sectors.

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Frequently asked questions

You will receive industry-recognised NOCN/NPORS certification or NVQ Level 2 qualification (depending on your chosen pathway), plus your CSCS Card which is essential for accessing construction sites across the UK. You’ll also gain multiple health and safety certifications including Emergency First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling.

The Construction Bootcamp is designed as an intensive programme with duration varying by pathway. All pathways include guaranteed interview opportunities with employers upon successful completion.

No previous construction experience is required. This bootcamp is specifically designed for new entrants to the construction industry, including those who are unemployed, returning to work, or looking to change careers. All pathways provide comprehensive training from beginner level.

100% of course completers receive guaranteed interview opportunities with verified employers who are actively recruiting. We provide ongoing support including CV writing, interview preparation and job matching, plus weekly check-ins during your first 6 months of employment to ensure your success.

Yes, the course is 100% FREE for eligible Londoners thanks to funding from the Skills Bootcamps for Londoners programme. There are no hidden costs. A co-funded option is also available for employers who wish to upskill existing staff.

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