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Introduction
The aim of this qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding
associated with the job role of plant operative. The qualification is appropriate for
apprentices on the Construction Civil Engineering (Plant Operations) Apprenticeship
Framework.
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the
regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The
specification for these qualifications has been approved by the Welsh Government for use
by centres in Wales and by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment
(CCEA) for use by centres in Northern Ireland.
This qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Qualification Profile
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations
(Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 601/7106/6
Level Level 2
Total qualification time 380 hours
Guided learning hours 331
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/9/15
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
Candidates must achieve 38 credits:
- 10 credits from the Mandatory units
- A minimum of 20 credits from Optional Group B
- A minimum of 8 credits from Optional Group C
Mandatory Units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
L/503/4252 Workplace health, safety and welfare 2 4 40
R/503/4253 Conform to productive working practices 2 4 40
D/503/4384 Set out secondary dimensional work controls 2 2 20
Optional Group B Units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
A/503/4280 Install road drainage 2 8 80
D/503/4305 Lay domestic drainage 2 8 80
D/503/4322 Reinstate ground conditions 2 8 80
H/503/4306 Lay kerbs and channels 2 4 40
K/503/4307 Lay modular pavement 2 8 80
R/503/4270 Form concrete structures 2 8 80
Optional Group C Units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
D/503/4269 Excavate holes and trenches 2 4 40
F/503/4281 Install street ironwork 2 4 40
F/503/4314 Provide temporary excavation support 2 8 80
H/503/4323 Search for underground services 2 2 20
J/503/4282 Lay and finish concrete 2 8 80
L/503/4302 Prepare and operate machinery to receive and transport
loads 2 6 60
M/503/4258 Arrange and secure loads 2 8 80
M/503/4311 Operate a powered tool and equipment 2 2 20
M/503/4325 Sign, light and guard the work area 2 4 40
Y/503/4271 Guide moving loads or machinery 2 8 80
Y/503/4299 Prepare and operate machinery to compact materials 2 6 60
Y/503/4321 Sling and signal the movement of loads 2 6 60
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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Assessment
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit. Assessment is
the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards
set in the qualification.
Assessment guidance is included to assure consistency.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of
all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – assignments/projects/reports
– worksheets
– portfolio of evidence
– record of oral and/or written questioning
– candidate test papers
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for this qualification can be found from page 8.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
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Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the required credits for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing the unit achieved with its related credit value, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the required number of credits for a qualification. All
certificates will be issued to the centre for successful candidates.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit L/503/4252
Workplace health, safety and welfare
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Understand health, safety and
welfare requirements
1.1 State the role of the Health and Safety
Executive
1.2 Give examples of how induction, briefings and
application of prior training can avoid risks in
the workplace
1.3 Explain why it is important to take individual
responsibility for health, safety and welfare
1.4 Explain the impact that behaviour can have on
own and others’ health and safety
1.5 State the importance of health, safety and
control equipment
1.6 Explain why changing circumstances can create
hazards
2 Understand the organisation’s
approach to health, safety and
welfare
2.1 Outline the health, safety and welfare
legislation that applies to the work area
2.2 Outline the organisational policies and
procedures for health, safety and welfare
2.3 List the hazards associated with the work area
2.4 Outline the organisation’s requirements for
dealing with accidents and emergencies in the
work environment
2.5 State procedures for evacuation, including safe
exit procedures
2.6 State methods of reporting hazards in the work
area
2.7 State procedures for complying with control
measures identified by risk assessments
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.8 Outline the security arrangements in the work
area
3 Understand risk control in the
workplace
3.1 List the notices and warning signs associated
with the work environment
3.2 List the health and safety control equipment in
the work area
3.3 State when control equipment should be used
3.4 State the purpose of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
3.5 State work situations where Respiratory
Protective Equipment (RPE) is used
3.6 State work situations where Local Exhaust
Ventilation (LEV) is used
3.7 List the different types of fire extinguisher in
the workplace
3.8 Give examples of situations when different
types of fire extinguisher should be used
4 Confirm health and safety
requirements in the workplace
4.1 Interpret work instructions to maintain safe
systems of work
4.2 Take part in discussions with others to identify
safe systems of work
4.3 Provide feedback on health, safety and welfare
policies
4.4 Report hazards as they are identified
5 Work in accordance with health
and safety requirements
5.1 Store equipment in designated areas
5.2 Ensure equipment is secured appropriately
when stored
5.3 Dispose of waste in required receptacles,
including those for reuse or recycling
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Use safety control equipment according to
instructions, induction and prior training
5.5 Follow the requirements of safety notices and
warning signs, as directed
5.6 Comply with control measures as identified by
risk assessments and safe symbols of work
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Unit R/503/4253
Conform to productive work practices
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know how to work
productively in the
workplace
1.1 Explain why it is important to be productive in the
workplace
1.2 State the procedures that must be followed in the
workplace
1.3 List the documentation that must be maintained by the
organisation including job cards, worksheets,
material/resources lists and timesheets
1.4 State the importance of maintaining accurate, up to
date records
2 Understand low/zero
carbon outcomes
2.1 Explain why zero/low carbon production is desirable
2.2 Describe the contribution that the built environment
makes to carbon production
2.3 Explain how zero/low carbon production can be
achieved in the built environment
3 Understand equality and
diversity in the
workplace
3.1 State the legislation that protects equality and diversity
in the workplace
3.2 Explain why equality and diversity in the workplace is
important
4 Know how to
communicate with
others
4.1 Describe ways of communicating with others that
encourages cooperation
4.2 Outline the methods of communication used in the
workplace
4.3 State the information needs of the customer, line
manager, own occupation and allied trades
5 Work productively in the
workplace
5.1 Interpret procedures to plan a productive sequence of
work
5.2 Plan a sequence of work which is productive and sets
out the use of time and resources
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.3 Communicate with others in the work environment to
ensure that work is carried out productively
5.4 Maintain records as required in the workplace and by
the organisation
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Unit D/503/4384
Set out secondary dimensional work controls
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the secondary
dimensional control
requirements for the specified
task
1.1 Interpret drawings and work specifications for
the task
1.2 Identify the methods of work to be used in
accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
1.3 Identify the equipment and resources required
including measuring tools and instruments,
marking equipment and level and alignment
tools
1.4 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for
the task in accordance with the specification
1.5 State legislative requirements for disposing of
waste
2 Know how to conduct pre and
post-operational checks of
equipment
2.1 Identify potential hazards to avoid during the
work
2.2 State how to conduct pre-use safety and
functional checks of all equipment
2.3 State procedures for workplace safety and
dealing with problems, accidents and
emergencies
2.4 State workplace safety and legislative
requirements for the task
3 Measure and set out secondary
dimensional control
requirements to specification
3.1 Measure and set out dimensional control
requirements to specification
3.2 Measure, align and level to specification
3.3 Transfer and set out line, angles and levels
3.4 Operate equipment in accordance with
manufacturer’s guidelines
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.5 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements
3.6 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative
requirements
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Unit A/503/4280
Install road drainage
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements
for installing road
drainage
1.1 Interpret the given drawings and specification for the
task
1.2 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing with
problems, accidents and emergencies
1.3 State legislative requirements for disposing of waste
2 Know how to prepare for
installing road drainage
2.1 Identify materials and resources required including
pipes, fittings, manholes, inspection chambers,
cement, mortar, concrete, sealant and ancillary
components
2.2 Calculate the quantity of components and materials
required to meet the specification
2.3 Identify the hand and/or powered tools and ancillary
equipment required
2.4 Identify personal, protective equipment (PPE)
equipment for the task, in accordance with the
specification
2.5 Identify hazards related to road drainage
3 Install drainage
components to line and
gradient required
3.1 Select personal, protective equipment (PPE)
equipment for the task, in accordance with the
specification
3.2 Measure and set out the work area and protect from
damage during the task
3.3 Prepare the ground to receive drainage components
3.4 Lay drains to gradients and alignment to meet the
specification
3.5 Install pre-cast structures of the drainage system
3.6 Lay drainage components to specification
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.7 Test the drainage system is complete and operational
3.8 Operate hand and/or powered tools and equipment
3.9 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements for disposing of waste
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Unit D/503/4305
Lay domestic drainage
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements
for installing domestic
drainage
1.1 Interpret drawings and specifications for the task
1.2 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
1.3 State legislative requirements for disposing of waste
2 Know how to prepare for
installing domestic
drainage
2.1 Give examples of safety and security checks to be
conducted on the work environment prior to drainage
work
2.2 Identify the materials and resources required including
components, pipes, inspection chambers, sand,
cement, aggregate, adhesives and solvents
2.3 Identity the hand and/or powered tools and
equipment required
2.4 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for the
task, in accordance with the specification
2.5 Identify the types of hazards to be aware of during the
work
3 Carry out work safely and
to specification
3.1 Select personal, protective equipment (PPE) for the
task in accordance with the specification
3.2 Lay new and/or replacement plastic and clay foul and
water drainage pipes
3.3 Position drainage components to required alignment,
gradient and falls
3.4 Install plastic, concrete and brick inspection chambers
3.5 Test foul and surface water drainage systems
3.6 Bed drainage components to specification
3.7 Backfill the work area as required
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.8 Operate hand and/or powered tools and equipment
3.9 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements for disposing of waste
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Unit D/503/4322
Reinstate ground conditions
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
reinstating ground conditions
1.1 Interpret the given drawings and specification for
the task
1.2 Identify the type of ground surface to be
reinstated
1.3 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
1.4 State legislative requirements for disposing of
waste
2 Know how to prepare for the
reinstatement of ground
conditions
2.1 Identify the materials and resources required
including flags, blocks, edging, aggregates,
cement, black top, top soil and seeds
2.2 Identify the hand and/or powered tools and
equipment required
2.3 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for
the task, in accordance with the specification
2.4 Identify any potential hazards to be aware of
during the task
3 Reinstate ground conditions to
specification
3.1 Select personal protective equipment (PPE) for
the task, in accordance with the specification
3.2 Prepare the surrounding area to reduce the risk of
damage during the task
3.3 Lay materials to specification
3.4 Compact materials according to the specification
3.5 Reinstate hard landscaping of flag, block, concrete
and black top surfaces to specification
3.6 Reinstate cultivated and grassed areas
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.7 Operate hand and/or powered tools and
equipment
3.8 Maintain a clean and tidy work area during the
task
3.9 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements for disposing of waste
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Unit H/503/4306
Lay kerbs and channels
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know how to prepare for the
construction of kerbs and
channels
1.1 Interpret drawings and specifications for the
work
1.2 Identify the materials and resources required
including sand, cement, aggregates, additives,
pre-cast and stone kerbs and channels
1.3 Confirm the quantity of materials required
1.4 State how to set up pins and lines to the
required level
1.5 Give examples of tools and equipment used for
setting out
1.6 State procedures for workplace safety and
dealing with problems, accidents and
emergencies
1.7 State legislative requirements for disposing of
waste
2 Know how to set out the work
area for the construction of
kerbs and channels
2.1 Confirm the type of kerbs and channels to be
used
2.2 State how to set out the work area
2.3 State how to prepare ground and formation
2.4 State how to set uplines to the required gradient
2.5 State how to transport and stack kerbs and
channels
3 Lay kerbs and channels to
specification
3.1 Bed kerbs and channels to required specification
3.2 Operate hand and/or powered tools and
equipment
3.3 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative
procedures
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Unit K/503/4307
Lay modular pavement
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
modular paving
1.1 Interpret the given drawings and specification for
the task
1.2 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
1.3 State legislative requirements for disposing of
waste
2 Know how to prepare and
set out for modular paving
2.1 Identify materials and resources required including
sand, concrete, blocks, stone sets, bricks and flags
2.2 Identify hand and/or powered tools and
equipment required
2.3 Calculate the quantity of materials required to meet
the specification
2.4 Identify personal, protective equipment (PPE) for
the task, in accordance with the specification
2.5 Identify the types of hazards to be aware of during
the work
3 Lay modular paving 3.1 Select personal, protective equipment (PPE) for the
task, in accordance with the specification
3.2 Measure and set out the work area to specification
3.3 Prepare ground and base, lay sub-base and set out
edge restraints to specification
3.4 Lay bedding materials and screed to the required
level and specification
3.5 Protect the work from becoming damaged during
the task
3.6 Lay modular block, brick, set and flag, domestic and
commercial paving to specification
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.7 Operate hand and/or powered tools and equipment
3.8 Compact and seal the paved area
3.9 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements for disposing of waste
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Unit R/503/4270
Form concrete structures
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
forming concrete
structures
1.1 Interpret the given drawings and specification for the
task
1.2 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
1.3 State legislative requirements for disposing of waste
2 Know how to prepare for
the formation of concrete
structures
2.1 Identify potential hazards, including underground and
overhead utilities apparatus, in the work area
2.2 Identify the type of materials and resources required
including ready-mix concrete, slump test equipment,
skips, poker vibrator, tampers, floats and trowels
2.3 Calculate the quantity of materials required
2.4 Identify the hand and/or powered tools and
equipment required
2.5 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for the
task, in accordance with the specification
3 Mix, place and finish
structural concrete
3.1 Select personal protective equipment (PPE) for the
task, in accordance with the specification
3.2 Protect the work area to minimise potential damage
to surrounding areas
3.3 Check the suitability of the concrete and area for
placement
3.4 Mix concrete to the required specification
3.5 Place concrete to the specified level by chute,
elephant’s trunk, overhead skip and pumping
3.6 Vibrate, compact, finish and cure the concrete to
specification
3.7 Operate hand and/or powered tools and equipment
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.8 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements for disposing of waste
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Unit D/503/4269
Excavate holes and trenches
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
excavation work
1.1 Interpret drawings and specifications for the work
1.2 Confirm the composition of the ground to be
excavated
1.3 Identify the materials and resources required
including timber, trench sheeting and mechanical
support mechanisms
1.4 Identify the hand and/or powered tools and
equipment required
1.5 Identify the personal, protective equipment (PPE)
for the task, in accordance with the specification
1.6 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
2 Know how to prepare the
work area for excavation
work
2.1 Identify hazards, underground and overhead
utilities apparatus to avoid during the task
2.2 Identify the type of surface and sub-surface
composition
2.3 State how to remove any street ironworks and
obstructions from the work area
2.4 State how to measure the area to be excavated
2.5 State how to mark out the area to be excavated in
accordance with the specification
3 Manually excavate holes and
trenches
3.1 Operate hand and/or powered tools and
equipment
3.2 Excavate holes and trenches according to
specification
3.3 Avoid damage to service apparatus and substructures
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.4 Position and secure excavation supports
3.5 Store re-usable extracted materials
3.6 Assist with providing access and egress
arrangements
3.7 Comply with workplace safety requirements
3.8 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative
requirements
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Unit F/503/4281
Install street ironwork
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know how to prepare for the
installation of ironworks
fixtures in the road
1.1 Interpret given information to identify the work
area
1.2 Identify ironwork installation requirements from
the given instructions
1.3 Identify the ironwork fixtures required for the work
1.4 Identify the materials and resources required
including sand, cement, mortar, resin based
materials, access covers, gully grates and frames
1.5 Identify the hand and/or powered tools and
equipment required
1.6 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
2 Know how to excavate for
installation of ironwork
fixtures in the road
2.1 Identify personal, protective equipment (PPE) for
the task in accordance with the specification
2.2 Identify the types of hazards to be aware of during
the task
2.3 Identify the area where the street ironwork is to be
installed
2.4 State how to secure the site for work to be carried
out
2.5 State legislative requirements for disposing of
waste
3 Excavate and install ironwork
fixtures in the road
3.1 Mark out the area to be excavated according to the
specification
3.2 Excavate for fitting ironworks according to the
specification
3.3 Install the selected ironwork fixtures
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.4 Protect ironwork during curing
3.5 Operate hand and/or powered tools and
equipment
3.6 Reinstate the surrounding excavation to
specification
3.7 Adhere to statutory requirements, safety notices
and warning signs
3.8 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative
requirements
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Unit F/503/4314
Provide temporary excavation support
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements and
type of temporary supports and
equipment required for the
work
1.1 Interpret the drawings and specifications for the
work
1.2 Identify the quantity and size of shoring material
required
1.3 Identify the type of support shoring required
including poling boards, wailings, struts, wedges,
soldiers, trench sheets, proprietary systems and
ancillary fixing devices
1.4 Identify the hand and/or powered tools and
ancillary equipment required
1.5 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for
the task, in accordance with the specification
2 Know how to install temporary
excavation supports safely
2.1 Identify hazards, underground and overhead
utilities apparatus to avoid during the work
2.2 Identify safe access and egress points around the
excavation support
2.3 State procedures for workplace safety and
dealing with problems, accidents and
emergencies
2.4 State legislative requirements for disposing of
waste
3 Install temporary excavation
supports
3.1 Construct and fit temporary excavation support
shorings to specification
3.2 Secure temporary excavation support shorings
to specification
3.3 Dismantle and remove the excavation support
structure
3.4 Operate hand and/or powered tools and
ancillary equipment
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.5 Carry out checks on the safety and maintenance
of supporting shorings
3.6 Comply with workplace safety requirements
3.7 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative
requirements
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Unit H/503/4323
Search for underground services
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know how to interpret information
from public utilities plans and
drawings
1.1 State procedures for obtaining services
drawings for the work area from public
service providers
1.2 Identify the work area from the plans and
drawings obtained
1.3 Give examples of different public utility
services from the plans and drawings
obtained
1.4 Identify colour coded drawing standards
used by the highways industry and public
utilities
1.5 Give examples of underground service
apparatus from the plans and drawings
obtained
2 Know how to prepare, set up and
restore the site
2.1 State how to select and test locating
equipment including electronic instruments
2.2 Identify personal protective equipment
(PPE) for the task in accordance with the
specification
2.3 Give examples of statutory requirements
and/or safety notices and warning signs
2.4 State how to mark off the works area to be
tested and proved
2.5 State legislative requirements for disposing
of waste
3 Search for, locate and avoid
underground service apparatus
3.1 Use pipe and cable locating equipment to
search the appointed location
3.2 Identify underground service apparatus
visually, by electronic location and trial holes
3.3 Confirm the type of service and structures
located
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.4 Confirm any natural environment
encountered
3.5 Record and inform the relevant person/s of
the service locations identified
3.6 Mark the area searched and the location of
services identified before excavation
proceeds
3.7 Operate hand and power tools and
equipment as required
3.8 Comply with current workplace safety and
legislative requirements
3.9 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislative requirements
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Unit J/503/4282
Lay and finish concrete
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
laying and finishing
concrete
1.1 Interpret the drawings and specifications for the task
1.2 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
1.3 State legislative requirements for disposing of waste
2 Know how to prepare for
laying and finishing
concrete
2.1 Calculate the concrete required to meet the works
specification
2.2 Identify the materials and resources required
including concrete, fabric reinforcement, timber,
plywood, edgings and fixings
2.3 Identify the hand and/or powered tools and
equipment required
2.4 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for the
task, in accordance with the specification
2.5 Identify the types of hazards to be aware of during
the work
2.6 Confirm the methods of work to be used
3 Lay and finish concrete to
specification
3.1 Prepare the base and set out the work area
3.2 Lay reinforcement according to specification
3.3 Mix, transport and lay concrete according to
specification
3.4 Place fabric reinforcement
3.5 Form slab edging
3.6 Operate hand and/or powered tools and equipment
3.7 Compact and finish concrete to specification
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.8 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements for disposing of waste
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Unit L/503/4302
Prepare and operate machinery to receive and transport loads
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
receiving and transporting loads
1.1 Identify the type of machinery for the task
1.2 Identify materials and resources required
including consumables, lubricants, fuels,
attachments and load coverings
1.3 Identify hand tools and ancillary equipment
for the task
2 Know how to prepare and conduct
pre-operational checks of
machinery and the work area
2.1 Interpret the drawings and specification for
the task
2.2 Identify any potential hazards, including
underground and overhead utilities
apparatus, to avoid in the work area
2.3 State how to check for obstructions, stability,
safety and security of the work and
surrounding area
2.4 State procedures for preparing machinery to
meet the requirements of the specification
2.5 State how to check machinery is safe for
operational use in line with manufacturers’
recommendations and guidance
2.6 Identify the person/s responsible for
approving safety checks
2.7 State procedures for workplace safety and
dealing with accidents, emergencies and
problems
2.8 State legislative requirements for disposing
of waste
3 Conduct pre-operational checks of
machinery
3.1 Prepare machinery to meet operational
requirements in line with manufacturer’s
recommendations and guidance
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Check safety of components and controls in
line with manufacturer’s recommendations
and guidance
3.3 Confirm machinery is safe for operational use
3.4 Confirm with line management all checks
have taken place before use
3.5 Complete appropriate documentation to
confirm operational checks have taken place
4 Operate machinery to receive,
transport and discharge the
specified load
4.1 Identify the key characteristics of the load to
be transported including type and volume
4.2 Select personal protective equipment (PPE)
for the task in accordance with the
specification
4.3 Operate machinery in accordance with
manufacturer’s guidelines and the operator’s
handbook
4.4 Receive, secure and balance loads for
transport
4.5 Transport and deposit loads in the
designated area
4.6 Park, shut down and secure machinery on
completion
4.7 Operate hand tools and ancillary equipment
as required
4.8 Comply with all current workplace safety and
legislative requirements
4.9 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislative requirements
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Unit M/503/4258
Arrange and secure loads
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
arranging and securing a
specified load
1.1 Interpret drawings, specifications, schedules,
method statements and manufacturers’ information
relating to the task
1.2 Interpret technical information about the specified
load from work schedules, method statements,
manufacturer’s guidelines and other sources
1.3 Identify hand tools, equipment and machinery for
the task based on their uses and characteristics
1.4 State procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
1.5 State legislative requirements for disposing of waste
2 Know how to prepare for
arranging and securing a
specified load
2.1 Identify the materials and resources required
including lifting and load restraints, steel wire rope,
chain, fabric, web hooks, shackles and clamps
2.2 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for the
task in accordance with the specification
2.3 Identify the weight, centre of gravity, integrity and
shape of the specified load
2.4 Identify any hazards and underground and overhead
utilities apparatus to avoid in the work area
2.5 Identify any damage or defects before the load is
secured
2.6 Confirm the method for slinging or restraining
2.7 Give examples of pre-safety checks of equipment
and machinery
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Work with colleagues to
arrange and secure a
specified load
3.1 Select personal, protective equipment (PPE) for the
task in accordance with the specification
3.2 Assist colleagues with pre-safety checks and the
arrangement and security of the specified load
3.3 Confirm balance, stability and correct weight
distribution
3.4 Operate lifting or load restraint accessories
3.5 Operate hand tools and ancillary equipment
3.6 Remove and store lifting and load restraint
accessories
3.7 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements for disposing of waste
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Unit M/503/4311
Operate a powered tool and equipment
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know how to conduct pre and postoperational checks of powered tool,
equipment and the work area
1.1 Interpret drawings and work specifications
for the task
1.2 Identify the powered tool and equipment
for the task
1.3 Identify components and controls of tool
and equipment
1.4 State how to check tool and equipment
are safe for operational use
1.5 Give examples of power sources that
safely sustain the tool and equipment
1.6 Identify potential hazards, including
underground and overhead utilities
apparatus, to avoid during the task
1.7 State legislative requirements for
disposing of waste
2 Know the safety requirements for
operating powered tool and
equipment
2.1 Identify personal protective equipment
(PPE) for the task in accordance with the
specification
2.2 State procedures for workplace safety and
dealing with problems, accidents and
emergencies
2.3 State workplace safety and legislative
requirements for operating powered tool
and equipment
3 Operate and monitor powered tool
and equipment
3.1 Inspect and confirm tool and
equipment are safe for operational use
3.2 Secure accessories and tool attachments
3.3 Operate powered tool and equipment in
accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
and the operator’s handbook
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.4 Monitor the power unit during the
specified task
3.5 Stop, dismantle and secure all tools and
equipment
3.6 Transport and/or store tools and
equipment in line with the specification
3.7 Comply with workplace safety and
legislative requirements
3.8 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislative requirements
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Unit M/503/4325
Sign, light and guard the work area
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know how to prepare and select
equipment for signing, lighting and
guarding the work area
1.1 Identify signing, lighting and guarding
equipment to suit site requirements
1.2 Identify any defects on the signing, lighting
and guarding equipment
1.3 State procedures for recording and reporting
defects on equipment
1.4 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE)
equipment for the task in accordance with
the specification
1.5 State methods for loading and securing the
equipment for transport to the work area
2 Know how to prepare, set up and
restore the site
2.1 Identify the materials and resources required
including signs, lights, guards, traffic lights
and control systems
2.2 Identify the hand and/or powered tools and
equipment required
2.3 State procedures for planning site safety,
storage of materials and traffic control
2.4 State how to set out the basic site layout
2.5 State codes of practice for removing signs
from the work area
3 Prepare for the provision, use and
removal of traffic control systems
3.1 Set out stop/go boards, priority signs, stop
works signs and temporary portable traffic
signals
3.2 Operate stop/go boards, priority signs, stop
works signs and temporary portable traffic
signals to control traffic
3.3 Dismantle and remove all signs and
equipment relating to temporary traffic
control
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.4 Operate hand and/or powered tools and
equipment as required
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Unit Y/503/4271
Guide moving loads or machinery
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the procedures for guiding
the movement of loads and
machinery
1.1 Identify signals, instructions and commands
associated with the guidance of loads and
machinery
1.2 Identify the uses and characteristics of different
items of signalling and communications
equipment
1.3 Identify the signalling and communications
equipment required in accordance with the
specification
1.4 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE)
for the task in accordance with the specification
1.5 State legislative requirements for disposing of
waste
2 Understand the safe movement
of loads or machinery
2.1 Identify hazards, including underground and
overhead utilities apparatus, to avoid in the
work area
2.2 State procedures for workplace safety and
dealing with accidents, emergencies and
problems
2.3 Give examples of the signals and commands
used to guide the movement of loads or
machinery
3 Move loads or machinery 3.1 Select personal protective equipment (PPE) for
the task in accordance with organisational
requirements
3.2 Protect the work area to minimise potential
damage to the work and the surrounding areas
3.3 Guide the movement of loads or machinery
3.4 Signal and communicate according to the
specification
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.5 Confirm loads have been placed securely in the
planned location
3.6 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements
3.7 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative
requirements
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Unit Y/503/4299
Prepare and operate machinery to compact materials
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
compacting materials
1.1 Identify the machinery required
1.2 Identify the materials and resources required
including consumables, lubricants, fuels,
attachments and compaction aids
1.3 Identify the hand tools and ancillary
equipment required
2 Know how to prepare and conduct
pre-operational checks of
machinery and the work area
2.1 Interpret drawings and the specification for
the task
2.2 Identify any potential hazards, including
underground and overhead utilities
apparatus, to avoid in the work area
2.3 State how to check for obstructions, stability,
safety and security of the work and
surrounding area
2.4 State procedures for preparing machinery to
meet the requirements of the specification
2.5 State how to check machinery is safe for
operational use in line with manufacturers’
recommendations and guidance
2.6 Identify the person/s responsible for
approving safety checks
2.7 State procedures for workplace safety and
dealing with accidents, emergencies and
problems
2.8 State legislative requirements for disposing of
waste
3 Conduct pre-operational checks of
machinery
3.1 Prepare machinery to meet operational
requirements in line with manufacturer’s
recommendations and guidance
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Check safety of components and controls in
line with manufacturer’s recommendations
and guidance
3.3 Confirm machinery is safe for operational use
3.4 Confirm with line management all checks have
taken place before use
3.5 Complete appropriate documentation to
confirm operational checks have taken place
4 Compact materials and restore the
work area
4.1 Select personal protective equipment (PPE) in
accordance with organisational requirements
4.2 Operate machinery in accordance with
manufacturer’s guidelines and the operator’s
handbook
4.3 Operate hand tools and ancillary equipment
as required
4.4 Operate machinery to compact loose
materials to specification
4.5 Avoid damage to structures and utilities
service apparatus
4.6 Park, shut down and secure machinery
4.7 Comply with workplace safety and legislative
requirements
4.8 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislative requirements
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Unit Y/503/4321
Sling and signal the movement of loads
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the procedures for
slinging and signalling loads
1.1 Interpret drawings and work specifications for the
task
1.2 Identify the slinging equipment, lifting accessories
and resources to be used for the task
1.3 Identify the hand tools and ancillary equipment
required
1.4 Give examples of the methods of work to be used to
sling the load
1.5 State security procedures for the workplace
2 Know how to sling and signal
loads safely and securely
2.1 Identify potential hazards within the work area
2.2 Describe own role and responsibilities for the task
2.3 Confirm the method of slinging
2.4 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for the
task in accordance with the specification
2.5 State legislative requirements for disposing of waste
3 Sling and signal loads safely
and securely
3.1 Select personal protective equipment (PPE) for the
task in accordance with the specification
3.2 Secure the load according to the specification
3.3 Communicate signals to colleagues during the task
3.4 Sling loads securely using slinging equipment, lifting
accessories and hand tools and ancillary equipment
3.5 Distribute the weight of the load
3.6 Securely position the load in the specified location
3.7 Remove slinging equipment and lifting accessories
after use
