Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Fencing — Fencing Vehicle Safety

What is this course?

Working in the fencing and construction industry gives individuals a wide range of career opportunities. This qualification enables Fencing Operatives to work towards the next level and achieve Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) Installer status, providing the knowledge, understanding, and skills that reflect the working practices of fencing operatives working with vehicle restraint systems.

Quick Facts

  • Price: £1,200 + VAT per delegate
  • Duration: no specified time limit — typically 3 to 18 months, depending on completion of tasks (509 guided hours)
  • Certification: Smart Awards Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Fencing (VRS) Certificate
  • Validity: this qualification does not currently have an expiry date; industry schemes and card requirements may be subject to periodic review
  • Locate and identify services (Level 2, credit value 3)
  • Monitoring and maintaining health and safety (Level 2, credit value 3)
  • Establish lines and levels on site (Level 2, credit value 4)
  • Receive, handle, and store fencing materials on-site (Level 2, credit value 4)
  • Prepare and operate handheld power tools and attachments (Level 2, credit value 5)
  • Reinstate defective fencing (Level 2, credit value 5)
  • Prepare and form foundations for vehicle restraint systems (Level 2, credit value 5)
  • Construct foundation or anchorage for fence installation (Level 2, credit value 10)
  • Place and fix vehicle restraint systems (Level 2, credit value 12)

This qualification is made up of 9 units — 6 shared units common to both fencing diplomas, plus 3 units specific to vehicle restraint systems. Total credit value: 51.

Assessment is carried out in the workplace through the completion of an electronic portfolio, supported by practical observation and assessment, audio evidence, witness testimonies/statements, and supporting workplace documentation.

Anyone seeking to work in vehicle restraint systems. This qualification provides foundation learning for an apprentice starting in the industry, and progresses towards the Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Fencing, further developing competence and skills.

Course Content

  • Locate and identify services (Level 2, credit value 3)
  • Monitoring and maintaining health and safety (Level 2, credit value 3)
  • Establish lines and levels on site (Level 2, credit value 4)
  • Receive, handle, and store fencing materials on-site (Level 2, credit value 4)
  • Prepare and operate handheld power tools and attachments (Level 2, credit value 5)
  • Reinstate defective fencing (Level 2, credit value 5)
  • Prepare and form foundations for vehicle restraint systems (Level 2, credit value 5)
  • Construct foundation or anchorage for fence installation (Level 2, credit value 10)
  • Place and fix vehicle restraint systems (Level 2, credit value 12)

This qualification is made up of 9 units — 6 shared units common to both fencing diplomas, plus 3 units specific to vehicle restraint systems. Total credit value: 51.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out in the workplace through the completion of an electronic portfolio, supported by practical observation and assessment, audio evidence, witness testimonies/statements, and supporting workplace documentation.

Suitable For

Anyone seeking to work in vehicle restraint systems. This qualification provides foundation learning for an apprentice starting in the industry, and progresses towards the Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Fencing, further developing competence and skills.

Entry Requirements
  • • No specific requirements for this course

Trainer Delivering This Course

Steve Duckworth
Training Officer
steve.duckworth@ajstraining.co.uk
Steve has 35 years' experience in the highways and fencing industry, progressing from labourer to installer, supervisor and now Training Officer. Lantra approved and CAVA qualified, he delivers AJ's vehicle restraint systems training alongside plant, health and safety, and fencing diploma courses.
Stuart Pocock
Apprenticeship Manager / Lead IQA / DLS
stuart@ajstraining.co.uk
With over 15 years across construction and highways, Stuart leads AJ's apprenticeship programmes, safeguards learner welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversees assessment quality as Lead IQA. He teaches across vehicle restraint systems, fencing, plant, health and safety, street works and EUSR.

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FAQs

What's the difference between this and the General Fencing diploma?

This qualification focuses specifically on vehicle restraint systems (VRS), rather than general boundary and site fencing, and is the recognised route towards VRS Installer status.

How is this assessed?

Through an electronic portfolio built up from workplace evidence — practical observation, audio evidence, witness statements, and supporting documentation.

What can I do after this qualification?

Progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Fencing.

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