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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Ground Works Operations qualification provides a nationally
recognised qualification for existing workers and new entrants to the Civil Construction
Industry, working in the specialised area of ground works operations. Candidates will utilise
practical and technical skills needed to work as a ground works operative.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com)
and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 2 Diploma in Ground Works Operations
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Ground Works Operations
Ofqual qualification number 603/0724/9
Level 2
Total Qualification Time 306 hours (246 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 7/11/16
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
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete the 13 Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units – complete ALL units
Unit Ref. Title Level GLH
D/615/3370 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment 1 40
H/615/3371 Workplace health, safety and welfare in ground works
operations
2 40
K/615/3372 Operate a powered tool and equipment in ground works
operations
2 20
M/615/3373 Utility location and avoidance in ground works operations 2 10
T/615/3374 Prepare for and carry out ground works operations 2 10
L/615/5213 Installing drainage in ground works operations 2 14
Y/615/5215 Laying kerbs and channels in ground works operations 2 14
D/615/5216 Laying modular paving in ground works operations 2 14
H/615/5217 Lay and finish concrete in ground works operations 2 14
A/615/3375 Working in confined spaces in ground works operations 2 10
F/615/3376 Providing shoring support in ground works operations 2 10
J/615/3377 Installing shallow pipelines in ground works operations 2 10
L/615/3378 Conform to productive work practices in ground works
operations
2 40
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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/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
Assessors for each unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient
depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge.
Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based units or
qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or internal quality assurance
qualifications.
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
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment, and it must be internally
assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
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 can be found from page 8.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace/practical
environment.
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.
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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.
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 requirements for this qualification will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Ground Works Operations
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
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 D/615/3370
Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the principles of risk
assessment for maintaining and
improving health and safety at work.
1.1 State the purpose of risk assessments and method
statements.
1.2 State the legal requirements of risk assessments and
method statements.
1.3 State common causes of work-related:
- fatalities
- injuries.
1.4 State the implications of not preventing accidents and
ill health at work.
1.5 State the meaning of the following in relation to health
and safety at work:
- accident
- near miss
- hazard
- risk
- competence.
1.6 List typical hazards/risks associated with the following:
- resources
- equipment
- obstructions
- storage
- services
- wastes
- work activities.
1.7 State the importance of reporting accidents and near
misses.
1.8 State typical accident reporting procedures.
1.9 State who is responsible for making accident reports.
2 Know the importance of safe manual
handling in the workplace.
2.1 State the reasons for ensuring safe manual handling in
the workplace.
2.2 State potential injuries and ill health that may occur
from incorrect manual handling.
2.3 State the employee’s responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance for:
- moving and storing materials
- manual handling
- mechanical lifting.
2.4 State the procedures for safe lifting in accordance with
official guidance.
2.5 State the importance of using site safety equipment
when handling materials and equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.6 List aids available to assist manual handling in the
workplace.
2.7 State how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures and report problems when carrying out
safe manual handling in the workplace.
3 Know the importance of working
safely at height in the workplace.
3.1 Define the term ‘working at height’.
3.2 State the employee’s responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working at
height.
3.3 List hazards/risks associated with the following:
dropping tools and debris
- stability of ladders
- overhead cables
- fragile roofs
- scaffolds
- internal voids
- equipment
- the working area
- other people.
3.4 State how hazards/risks associated with working at
height can be controlled.
3.5 State the regulation that controls the use of suitable
equipment for working at height.
4 Know risks to health within a
construction environment.
4.1 List substances hazardous to health under current
regulations.
4.2 List common risks to health within a construction
environment.
4.3 State the types of hazards/risks that may occur in the
workplace linked with use of drugs and alcohol.
4.4 State the importance of the correct storage of
combustibles and chemicals on site.
4.5 State the importance of personal hygiene within a
construction environment.
4.6 State the potential hazards/risks to the health of
workers exposed to asbestos.
4.7 State types of asbestos waste.
4.8 State types of personal protective equipment (PPE)
used when dealing with hazardous materials.
4.9 State the correct procedures and demonstrate the
selection of correct PPE when carrying out Hot Works
Operations
5 Know the importance of working
around plant and equipment safely.
5.1 List ways in which moving machinery can cause
injuries.
5.2 State hazards/risks relating to the use of plant and
equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.3 State the importance of keeping a safe distance away
from plant/machinery and equipment until clear
contact is made with the operator.
5.4 Outline how method statements can assist in ensuring
the safety of workers where moving plant is in use.
5.5 State ways to eliminate or control hazards/risks
relating to working around plant and equipment.
5.6 Demonstrate the identification of hazard warning signs
and symbols used around the use of plant and
equipment.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit H/615/3371
Workplace health, safety and welfare in ground works operations
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 Identify 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 Identify and use 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 Demonstrate the health, safety and welfare that
applies to the work area
2.2 Outline the organisational policies and procedures for
health, safety and welfare
2.3 LIdentify the hazards and risks associated with the
work area
2.4 Outline the organisation’s requirements for dealing
with accidents and emergencies in the work
environment
2.5 Demonstrate the procedures for evacuation, including
safe exit procedures
2.6 Demonstrate the practical and written methods of
reporting hazards in the work area
2.7 Demonstrate the procedures for complying with
control measures identified by risk assessments
2.8 Demonstrate the correct use of 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 Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3.5 Identify the types of Respiratory Personal Protection
available
3.6 State work situations where Respiratory Protective
Equipment (RPE) is used
3.7 State work situations where Local Exhaust Ventilation
(LEV) is used
3.8 List the different types of fire extinguisher in the
workplace
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.9 Give examples of situations when different types of
fire extinguisher should be used
3.10 Demonstrate the practical application of extinguishing
medium
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
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
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit K/615/3372
Operate a powered tool and equipment in ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know how to conduct pre
and post-operational checks
of powered tool, equipment
and the work area
1.1 Interpret drawings and work specifications for the task
1.2 Identify the correct powered tool and equipment for the task
1.3 Identify components and controls of tool and equipment
1.4 Check tools and equipment are safe for operational use
1.5 Give examples of power sources that safely sustain the tool
and equipment, e.g. 110V, Battery
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 Demonstrate the workplace safety and legislative
requirements for operating abrasive wheels, powered tools
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 tools, abrasive wheels and equipment in
accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and the
operator’s handbook
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
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit M/615/3373
Utility location and avoidance in ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Understand published guidance covering
utility avoidance in the location of buried
services in construction
1.1 Explain what is meant by a Safe System of
Work
1.2 Describe the difference between legislation
and guidance
1.3 Explain the reasons why excavations take place
1.4 Describe the consequences of an underground
service strike
2 Understand the importance of regulations
related to the location of buried services in
construction
2.1 Describe client responsibility in terms of buried
services
2.2 Describe the responsibility of construction
designers in terms of buried services
2.3 Describe how to identify when it is necessary
to make alterations to a project due to the
presence of buried services
3 Understand the advantages of obtaining
accurate information related to the
positioning of underground services
3.1 Identify different types of drawings used in
services location
3.2 Describe types of inaccuracies that may be
found in drawings
3.3 Explain how the data and detail on drawings
may have limitations
3.4 Describe how regional differences may exist on
drawings
4 Understand the requirements for the
maintenance of underground service location
equipment
4.1 Describe the calibration requirements of the
equipment
4.2 Describe the reasons for the correct storage
and carriage of equipment including ancillaries
4.3 Demonstrate equipment functionality including
ancillaries
4.4 Demonstrate the use of control measures for
faulty equipment including ancillaries
5 Be able to recognise electro-magnetic fields
and their relationship to underground service
location
5.1 Demonstrate how to apply active signals to
services
5.2 Describe the use of passive signals in service
location
5.3 Describe how service depth is obtained when
using electro-magnetic location methods
5.4 Demonstrate how to accurately position
services when using service location
equipment
5.5 Describe the limitations of electro-magnetic
location in areas of heavy service congestion
5.6 Describe the effects of metallic structures on
electro-magnetic service location
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.7 Describe the types of services, including
construction materials, that can be located
using electro-magnetic location
6 Be able to close out a site 6.1 Demonstrate final site sweeping procedures
6.2 Describe site surface marking standards
6.3 Explain site handover requirements
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit T/615/3374
Prepare for and carry out ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Understand the health and safety
permit process
1.1 State the rationale for the permit to break ground
1.2 Explain why it is important to take individual
responsibility for health and safety
1.3 Explain the importance of health, safety and control
equipment
1.4 Demonstrate correct completion of the permit to
break ground
2 Understand why a site ground
investigation is undertaken
2.1 Explain why ground investigation of a site should be
carried out prior to breaking ground
2.2 List hazards associated with previous site usage of
construction sites
2.3 Identify examples of contaminated land
3 Understand the term sub-structure
and ground stabilisation
3.1 Describe what a Substructure is
3.2 Identify methods of ground stabilisation
3.3 Explain factors that affect ground conditions
3.4 State the purpose of geosynthetic materials
3.5 Demonstrate the correct application of geosynthetic
materials in a construction environment
4 Understand the importance of correct
“blinding” techniques
4.1 Outline the role of blinding
4.2 Explain why accurate blinding is critical to further
works being carried out
4.3 Describe the method / procedure of blinding
4.4 Demonstrate correct blinding techniques
5 Understand the term “benching” 5.1 Explain why benching is critical to further works being
carried out
5.2 Mix the benching materials to the required
specification
5.3 Demonstrate benching of a manhole chamber
5.4 Operate hand/powered tools and equipment
6 Understand the term “stepping” 6.1 Outline why stepping is carried out when excavating
7 Be able to demonstrate the
compaction of sub base materials
7.1 Demonstrate the compaction of the sub base
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit L/615/5213
Installing drainage in ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
installing drainage
1.1 Interpret the given drawings and specifications for work
1.2 Explain the procedures for workplace safety and dealing with
problems, accidents and emergencies
1.3 Comply with legislative requirements for disposing of waste
2 Know how to prepare for
installing drainage
2.1 Identify the materials and resources including pipes, fittings,
manholes, inspection chambers, sand, 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 equipment
required
2.4 Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task, in
accordance with the specification
2.5 Identify the types of hazards related to drainage
3 Be able to install drainage
components to line and
gradient required
3.1 Select personal protective equipment (PPE) and operate hand
and/or powered tools and 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 Position and lay drainage to gradients and alignment to meet
the specification
3.5 Install plastic, concrete and brick inspection chambers
3.6 Install pre-cast structures of the drainage system
3.7 Lay drainage components to specification
3.8 Test the drainage system is complete and operational
3.9 Backfill and compact the work area as required
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit Y/615/5215
Laying kerbs and channels in ground works operations
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 Set up pins and lines to the required level
1.5 Give examples of tools and equipment used for setting
out
1.6 Identify the procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
1.7 Comply with the 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 Set out the work area
2.3 Prepare ground and formation
2.4 Set up lines to the required gradient
2.5 Demonstrate how to transport and stack kerbs and
channels
3 Be able to 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 requirements
3.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative
procedures
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit D/615/5216
Laying modular paving in ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
modular paving
1.1 Interpret drawings and specifications for work
1.2 Identify the procedures for workplace safety and dealing
with problems, accidents and emergencies
1.3 Comply with 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
3 Be able to 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
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
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit H/615/5217
Lay and finish concrete in ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the requirements for
laying and finishing concrete
1.1 Interpret drawings and specifications for work
1.2 Identify the procedures for workplace safety and dealing with
problems, accidents and emergencies
1.3 Comply with the 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
3 Be able to 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 Prepare at least two of the following materials for use to given
working instructions:
- cementitious
- plasters
- resins
- adhesives
- bonding agents
- colourings
- waterproof coatings
- grouts
- pre-mixed compounds
- granular fill
- cohesive fill
- concrete
- bituminous
3.7 Operate hand and/or powered tools and equipment
3.8 Compact and finish concrete to specification
3.9 Comply with workplace safety and legislative requirements for
disposing of waste
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Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit A/615/3375
Working in confined spaces in ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Understand current policies and legislation
relating to confined spaces
1.1 Define the term “confined space“
1.2 Identify the health, safety and welfare legislation
that applies to confined spaces
1.3 Outline the organisational policies and
procedures for confined spaces
2 Recognise associated hazards when working
in a confined space
2.1 List the hazards and risks when working in a
confined space work environment
2.2 List the health and safety control equipment in
the work area
2.3 Identify when control equipment should be used
2.4 Explain the purpose of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
3 Understand safe systems of work for
confined spaces
3.1 Interpret work instructions to maintain safe
systems of work
3.2 Report hazards as they are identified
4 Be able to use the equipment needed to
perform safe access/egress of a confined
space
4.1 Explain what is meant by ”intrinsic safety”
4.2 Explain the importance of gas detection
4.3 Ensure equipment is secured appropriately when
stored
4.4 Use safety control equipment according to
instructions, induction and prior training
Including:
- Gas Detection
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Access / Egress Equipment
- Lighting
- Communications
- Safety Harness
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit F/615/3376
Providing shoring support in ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the work and
resources when providing
temporary excavation support in
ground works operations
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’ information
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statement
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to: – drawings,
specifications, schedules, manufacturers’ information
and regulations governing construction works and
support of excavations
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when providing
temporary excavation support
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
- in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and mechanical lifting
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools,
equipment and personal belongings in relation to site,
workplace, company and operative
3 Maintain safe working practices
when providing temporary
excavation support
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and access
equipment/working platforms safely to carry out the
activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when providing temporary excavation
support
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective equipment
(PPE) should be used, relating to providing temporary
excavation support, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries
and other task-related hazards
4 Select the required quantity of
quality of resources for the
methods of work to provide
temporary excavation support
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and
defects associated with the resources in relation to:
- poling boards, wailings, struts, wedges, soldiers,
steel struts and trench sheets
- proprietary systems
- ancillary fixing devices
- hand and/or powered tools and ancillary
equipment
4.2 Demonstrate the selection of resources associated with
own work in relation to materials, components, fixings,
tools and equipment
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.3 State how the resources should be used correctly, how
problems associated with the resources are reported and
how the organisational procedures are used
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the resources
and method of work
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
provide temporary excavation support
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when providing temporary
excavation support
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried out in
relation to the work
6 Be able to measure, mark out,
prepare, position, fit support, fix
secure, dismantle and remove
shoring equipment
6.1 Install proprietary systems, e.g. drag box, trench box,
manhole box
6.2 Install open and closed support systems
6.3 Install piling systems, e.g. diaphragm wall, trench sheets,
sheet piles, secant support or contiguous support
6.4 Install bespoke support systems
7 Be able to install temporary
excavation supports
7.1 Construct and fit temporary excavation support shorings
to specification
7.2 Secure temporary excavation support shorings to
specification
7.3 Dismantle and remove the excavation support structure
7.4 Operate hand and/or powered tools and ancillary
equipment
7.5 Carry out checks on the safety and maintenance of
support shorings
7.6 Comply with workplace safety requirements
7.7 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislative
requirements
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit J/615/3377
Installing shallow pipelines in ground works operations
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the work and resources
when installing pipelines
1.1 Interpret and extract the relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers
information
1.2 Comply with information and / or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements
1.3 Describe different types of information, their source ad
how they are interpreted in relation to – drawings, risk
assessments, method statements, regulations
governing the installation of pipe-laying
2 Know how to comply with relevant
legislation and official guidance
when installing pipelines
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
- in the workplace, below ground level, in
confined spaces, at height, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances,
with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting
3 Maintain safe and healthy working
practices when installing pipelines
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with current legislation and organisational
requirements when installing pipelines
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when installing pipelines
3.3 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards
4 Select the required quantity and
quality of resources for the methods
of work to install pipelines
4.1 Demonstrate the selection of resources associated with
own work in relation to materials, components and
fixings, and tools and equipment
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the resources in relation to:
- pipes, fittings and ancillary components
- pre-cast (metal, concrete, clay or plastic)
components
- bricks, blocks and sandbags
- granular materials, aggregates, cement,
concrete, mortars and sand
- sealant materials (adhesives, compounds,
solvents)
- hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5 Be able to construct concrete
structures and access points
5.1 Construct concrete structures and access points
5.2 Operate hand and/or powered tools and equjipment
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical
environment to underpin all elements.
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Unit L/615/3378
Conform to productive working practices in ground works
operations
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
2.4 Explain the term “sustainability” and how this affects the
organisation
2.5 Contribute to the organisation’s sustainability policy
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
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
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
Practical demonstrations of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace/practical
environment to underpin all elements.
