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Introduction
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence
demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. This Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Land Drilling
Operations – Land Driller provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in Land
Drilling to demonstrate their competence.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body
is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The specification for
the qualification 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)
and it provides a progression route to discipline related qualifications in the construction
sector.
Qualification Profile
Level 2 Diploma in Land Drilling Operations
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Land Drilling Operations
Ofqual qualification number 600/4766/5
Level Level 2
Total qualification time 570 hours
Guided learning hours 177
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/3/12
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 achieve a minimum of 53 credits:
- 29 credits from the Mandatory units, plus
- a minimum of 24 credits from one pathway in Group B;
- Candidates may choose to do any of the Additional units from Group C but they will
not count towards qualification
Mandatory Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
J/601/7315 Contributing to the Specified Drilling Programme in the
Workplace 2 14 47
R/600/7127 Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the
Workplace 2 10 33
A/503/1170 Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in
the Workplace 1 2 7
J/503/1169 Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the
Workplace 2 3 10
Group B Optional Units – candidates must complete 1 pathway
Pathway 1: Land Driller
Pathway 2: Land Driller Support Operative
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Pathway 1: Land Driller – candidates must complete both Mandatory units and one Optional
unit
Mandatory Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
R/601/7317
Providing for and Maintaining the Security of the Work
and Environment Surrounding the Drilling Area in the
Workplace
2 12 40
Y/601/7318 Drilling and Completing Holes to the Drilling
Specification Programme in the Workplace 2 43 143
Optional Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
A/600/8157 Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace 2 12 40
J/600/7111 Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on
Plant or Machinery in the Workplace 2 8 27
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools
and Equipment in the Workplace 2 4 13
L/600/8101 Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in
the Workplace 2 8 27
R/600/8102 Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads
(Secondary Role) in the Workplace 2 8 27
Pathway 2: Land Driller Support Operative – candidates must complete both Mandatory units
and one Optional unit
Mandatory Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
A/600/8157 Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace 2 12 40
J/600/7111 Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on
Plant or Machinery in the Workplace 2 8 27
Optional Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
L/601/7316 Receiving and Organising Materials and Equipment for
the Drilling Activity in the Workplace 2 9 30
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools
and Equipment in the Workplace 2 4 13
L/600/8101 Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in
the Workplace 2 8 27
R/600/8102 Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads
(Secondary Role) in the Workplace 2 8 27
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Group C Optional Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
L/600/7868 Preparing and Operating Overhead Cranes to Lift and
Transfer Loads in the Workplace 2 18 60
D/600/7874 Preparing and Operating Excavator Cranes to Lift and
Transfer Loads in the Workplace 2 30 100
H/600/7889 Preparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted
Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace 2 18 60
M/600/7894
Preparing and Operating Industrial Counterbalanced
Forklifts to Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace 2 16 53
L/600/7899 Preparing and Operating Sideloader Forklifts to Lift and
Transfer Loads in the Workplace 2 16 53
A/600/7915 Preparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift
and Transfer Loads in the Workplace 2 25 83
J/600/7917 Preparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and
Transfer Loads in the Workplace 2 16 53
J/600/7920
Preparing and Operating Lorry Loaders or Knuckle
Boom Cranes to Lift and Transfer Loads in the
Workplace
2 30 100
T/600/7931 Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to
Extract Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace 2 80 267
D/600/7938 Preparing and Operating Skid Steer Loaders to Extract
Loose Materials in the Workplace 2 20 67
Y/600/7954 Preparing and Operating Loader Compressors to
Extract Loose Materials in the Workplace 2 16 53
K/600/7957
Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to
Extract Ground, Face and/or Loose Materials in the
Workplace
2 80 267
Y/600/7968 Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to
Excavate and/or Form Ground in the Workplace 2 85 283
R/600/7970 Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to
Excavate Ground in the Workplace 2 80 267
T/600/7976
Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom
Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge
Materials in the Workplace
2 70 233
A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the
Workplace
2 16 53
F/600/8001 Preparing and Operating Agricultural-based Tractors
for Non-agricultural Activities in the Workplace 2 20 67
Y/600/8005
Preparing and Operating Trailer-mounted Concrete
Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in
the Workplace
2 18 60
M/600/8009
Preparing and Operating Self-propelled Bowsers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the
Workplace
2 12 40
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Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value GLH
T/600/8013 Preparing and Operating Scissor-type Mobile Elevating
Work Platform –MEWP – in the Workplace 2 12 40
Y/600/8019 Preparing and Operating Boom-type Mobile Elevating
Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace 2 14 47
H/600/8024 Preparing and Operating Mast Climber-type Mobile
Elevating Work Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace 2 12 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
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
Links to National Standards / NOS mapping
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or Standard
Setting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to
undertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.
The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS for the construction sector.
This qualification can be used to develop candidates’ skills for Functional Skills qualifications.
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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 qualification must be 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
- 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 11.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal 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 all units achieved with their related credit value, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Land Drilling Operations
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.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units/credits required for a qualification, the centre
may claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units/credits 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 J/601/7315
Contributing to the Specified Drilling Programme in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information and the work
programme when
contributing to the specified
drilling programme.
1.1 Interpret information and instructions accurately in
relation to the work programme from drawings,
instructions, method statements, specifications,
schedules and manufacturer’s information.
1.2 Refer to and agree any departures from information
and instructions with the authorised person.
1.3 State the approved procedures and practices
relevant to the operations, work activity and
workplace environment, relating to:
– organisational
– regulatory
– emergency
– operational.
1.4 Describe different types of information and
instructions in relation to the specified work activity
including drawings, instructions, specifications,
method statements, schedules and manufacturer’s
information.
1.5 Assess and communicate the impact that the
pending work activity will have on the personnel and
property in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2 Prepare for the work when
contributing to the specified
drilling programme.
2.1 Carry out preparation work using appropriate and
agreed work methods, technical information and
instructions when preparing for the specified drilling
programme in accordance with approved
procedures and practices.
2.2 Confirm resources appropriate to contributing to
the specified drilling programme are available and
ready for use in accordance with the work
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
requirement and approved procedures and
practices, in relation to:
– materials, components and fixings
– machinery, tools and equipment.
2.3 Describe the different types of materials,
components, tools and equipment relevant to the
work activity, in relation to:
– drilling rigs
– hand and/or powered tools, machinery and
ancillary equipment.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when contributing
to the specified drilling
programme.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely to
carry out the work in accordance with approved
procedures and practices and in compliance with
current statutory requirements when contributing
to the specified drilling programme.
3.2 Describe their responsibilities under the current
health and safety statutory regulations 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.
3.3 Demonstrate that safety is not compromised and
further clarification is sought if any information is
unclear.
3.4 Record and report any defects and deficiencies to
the appropriate authorised person, in accordance
with the organisational and operational procedures.
3.5 Identify potential hazards and/or adverse conditions
that could affect the work and agree a suitable
action with the appropriate person(s).
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.6 Outline potential hazards and/or adverse conditions
that could impact on the work activity.
3.7 Refer any problems and/or conditions outside their
level of responsibility arising from information,
resources and methods of work to the appropriate
authorised person.
4 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work, surrounding
area and environment when
contributing to the specified
drilling programme.
4.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
4.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
4.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and adverse
weather conditions.
4.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
4.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations
and official guidance.
5 Implement and maintain the
specified work activity to
the given requirements
when contributing to the
specified drilling
programme.
5.1 Prepare resources to the given requirements and
work instructions, using appropriate communication
methods and in accordance with the specified work
programme, agreed standards and approved
procedures and practices to form bored and/or
driven holes, and/or specialist works.
5.2 Describe the standards, work methods and different
communication methods relevant to preparing for
and forming a hole in accordance with approved
procedures and practices in relation to one or more
of the following drilling methods:
– cable percussive
– rotary
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– rotary percussive
– dynamic sampling
5.3 Safely use and store hand tools, machinery and
ancillary equipment relevant to the work activity
and in accordance with approved procedures and
practices.
5.4 Work effectively as an individual and/or as part of a
team when contributing to the specified drilling
programme.
5.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when contributing to
the specified drilling programme.
5.6 Describe how to care for the tools, machinery and
equipment used when contributing to the specified
drilling programme.
5.7 Maintain records in accordance with operational
and organisational requirements when contributing
to the specified drilling programme.
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Unit R/600/7127
Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
establishing work area
protection and safety.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
plans, method statements, specifications,
schedules, site inspections 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, plans, method statement,
specifications, schedules, site inspection reports,
manufacturers’ information, regulations and
official guidance associated with protecting work
areas.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
establishing work area
protection and safety.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, unconfined
spaces, 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.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when establishing
work area protection and
safety.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements when establishing
work area protection and safety.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
establishing work area protection and safety, 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
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
establish work area
protection and safety.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– safety and security barriers
– protection and safety notices
– temporary structures
– signs and lighting
– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings, tools
and equipment.
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 and area
associated with the method/procedure to establish
work area protection and safety.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when establishing work
area protection and safety.
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
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations
and official guidance.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when
establishing work area
protection and safety.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
establish work area
protection and safety to the
required specification
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
establishing work area protection and safety:
– measuring, setting out, positioning, assembling,
constructing, securing and dismantling.
7.2 Install, maintain and remove temporary protection
and safety arrangements for the work area, to
given working instruction, relating to
barriers/temporary structures and one of the
following:
– protection and safety notices
– safety lighting.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– plan for the protection and the safety of the work
and surrounding environment
– install and maintain the protection and safety
equipment
– dismantle and remove protection and safety
equipment
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– install safety notices
– install lighting systems
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools, portable
power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when establishing
work area protection and safety.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when establishing work area protection and
safety.
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Unit A/503/1170
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace
inductions and any health, safety and welfare
briefings attended relevant to the occupational
area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment
safely to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety
notices and warning notices displayed within the
workplace and/or on equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of
protection, should be used relating to types,
purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control
equipment relevant to the work should be used
in accordance with the given instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare
legislation, notices and warning signs are
relevant to the occupational area and associated
equipment.
1.7 State why health, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area.
1.8 State how to comply with control measures that
have been identified by risk assessments and
safe systems of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2 Recognise hazards associated
with the workplace that have
not been previously controlled
and report them in accordance
with organisational procedures.
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing
circumstances within the workplace in
accordance with organisational procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work
environment and occupational area in relation to
resources, substances, asbestos, equipment,
obstructions, storage, services and work
activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top
ten safety risks.
2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top
five health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the
workplace could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the
workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety and
welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to
maintain safe systems of work and quality
working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
3.3 Contribute to the maintenance of workplace
welfare facilities in accordance with workplace
welfare procedures.
3.4 Safely store health and safety control equipment
in accordance with given instructions.
3.5 Dispose of waste and/or consumable items in
accordance with legislation.
3.6 State the organisational policies and procedures
for health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents and emergencies
associated with the work and environment
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– methods of receiving or sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
– consultation and feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with
legislation and official guidance.
4 Work responsibly to contribute
to workplace health, safety and
welfare whilst carrying out work
in the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health,
safety and welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health,
safety and welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of
serious and imminent danger to self and/or
others
– contributing to discussions and providing
feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and
incidents in the workplace
– complying with the environmental
requirements of the workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions
of individuals could affect others within the
workplace.
5 Comply with and support all
organisational security
arrangements and approved
procedures.
5.1 Provide appropriate support for security
arrangements in accordance with approved
procedures:
– during the working day
– on completion of the day’s work
– for unauthorised personnel (other operatives
and the general public)
– for theft.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.2 State how security arrangements are
implemented in relation to the workplace, the
general public, site personnel and resources.
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Unit J/503/1169
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Communicate with others
to establish productive
work practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure
that work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating
with line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of
communication to ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate
resources, in accordance with organisational
procedures to ensure work is completed productively.
2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied
to ensure work is planned and carried out
productively, in relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work
requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records
in accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain
documentation in accordance with organisational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is
completed clearly and within given timescales.
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed
specification, in conjunction with line management,
colleagues, customers and/or other relevant people
involved in the work to maintain good working
relationships.
4.2 Apply the principles of equality and diversity and
respect the needs of individuals when communicating
and working with others.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships,
in relation to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line management
– own and other occupations.
4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with
line management, colleagues and customers.
4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an
effect on productive working.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and
diversity when communicating and working with
others.
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Unit R/601/7317
Providing for and Maintaining the Security of the Work and
Environment Surrounding the Drilling Area in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
and requirements relating to the
protection and safety of the
work and environment
surrounding the drilling area.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from work
instructions, specifications, technical drawings,
plans, method statements, schedules, site
inspections and manufacturers’ information to
accurately identify the location and extent of
the work activity.
1.2 State the approved procedures and practices
relevant to the operations, work activity and
workplace environment, relating to:
– organisational
– regulatory
– emergency
– operational.
1.3 Describe different types of information relating
to the protection and safety requirements, and
how they are interpreted, in relation to:
– work instructions, specifications, technical
drawings, plans, method statements, schedules,
site inspections, manufacturers’ information and
regulations governing buildings.
1.4 Carry out an appropriate inspection of the work
environment and assess the protection and
safety requirements of the work activity.
1.5 Identify and plan requirements for the access
routes and safety zones in accordance with
approved procedures and practices.
1.6 Select the appropriate plan to make satisfactory
provision for access and movement of
personnel, vehicles and plant within and around
the confines of the safety zones and working
area.
1.7 Describe how to deal with the movement of
personnel, vehicles and plant within and around
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
the confines of the safety zones and working
area.
2 Establish and maintain the
protection and safety of the
work and environment
surrounding the drilling area.
2.1 Identify and confirm the resources that meet
the planned protection and safety requirements
in accordance with the operational and
regulatory procedures, in relation to:
– materials, components and fixings
– tools and equipment.
2.2 Set up protection and safety equipment in
accordance with planned requirements and
relevant approved procedures and practices,
relating to protecting:
– resources
– access routes
– from intrusion
– the ongoing work.
2.3 Describe the methods and procedures, relating
to the area of work and materials used, to:
– plan for the protection and security of the
work and surrounding environment
– install and maintain the protection and security
arrangements for the work area
– set out protection and safety equipment
– construct ramps
– remove protection and security arrangements
from the work area
– use hand tools, power tools and ancillary
equipment.
2.4 Construct temporary structures in accordance
with approved procedures and practices.
2.5 Describe the different types of protection and
safety equipment used when constructing
temporary structures, relating to:
– security barriers
– ramps
– regulatory notices
– temporary structures
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– signs and lighting
– covered areas.
2.6 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when
contributing to the specified drilling programme.
2.7 Monitor and amend protection and safety
arrangements as appropriate to the progress
and changes in the work activity.
3 Maintain safe working practices
when providing for and
maintaining the security of the
work and environment
surrounding the drilling area.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely
to carry out the work in accordance with
approved procedures and practices and in
compliance with current statutory requirements
when providing for and maintaining the security
of the work and environment surrounding the
drilling area.
3.2 Safely use and store tools and equipment.
3.3 Describe how to care for the tools and
equipment used when providing for and
maintaining the security of the work and
environment surrounding the drilling area.
3.4 Describe their responsibilities under the current
health and safety statutory regulations 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.
3.5 Refer any problems and/or conditions outside
their level of responsibility arising from
information, resources and methods of work to
the appropriate authorised person.
4 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work, surrounding area and
environment when providing for
and maintaining the security of
4.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
4.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
the work and environment
surrounding the drilling area.
4.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
4.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
4.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in accordance with
environmental responsibilities, organisational
procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
5 Dismantle and remove
protection and safety
arrangements from the work
and environment surrounding
the drilling area.
5.1 Dismantle and remove protection and safety
arrangements in accordance with approved
procedures and practices.
5.2 Describe the current statutory and regulatory
requirements for removing protection and
safety arrangements from the work area.
5.3 Confirm that the working area is left in a safe
and orderly manner, and all equipment not
being used is removed.
5.4 Return equipment to the correct storage
location; return any damaged equipment for
repair or disposal as appropriate and report any
damages and shortfalls to the appropriate
person(s).
5.5 Describe the organisational procedures relating
to damaged equipment and shortfalls.
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Unit Y/601/7318
Drilling and Completing Holes to the Drilling Specification
Programme in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the work when
drilling and completing holes to
the drilling specification
programme.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from the
drilling specification, plans, drawings, sketches,
symbols and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 State the approved procedures and practices
relevant to the operations, work activity and
workplace environment, relating to:
– organisational
– regulatory
– emergency
– operational.
1.3 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to plans, drawings, sketches, symbols,
terminology and manufacturers’ information.
1.4 Describe the content of the drilling specification
for the work to be carried out.
1.5 State the manufacturer’s recommendations in
relation to:
– positioning and stabilising the drilling
equipment
– drill rig operations.
2 Determine the position of the
hole(s) when drilling and
completing holes to the drilling
specification programme.
2.1 Determine the position of the hole(s) in
compliance with the specification and in
accordance with operational requirements.
2.2 Check that the drilling specification is accurate
and appropriate to the designated area and
drilling requirement.
2.3 Describe the correlation of plans with datum
points.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.4 Check site conditions thoroughly in accordance
with approved procedures and practices and
report any variations to the appropriate person.
2.5 Describe site conditions that could require a
modification to the drilling specification.
2.6 Describe how to determine the position and
inclination of the hole(s) when using methods to
measure, mark out and set out holes.
2.7 Promptly clarify any ambiguities in the drilling
specification with the appropriate person(s).
2.8 Describe the effects of any errors in the
positioning of the hole(s) and the acceptable
tolerance limits for setting out holes.
3 Maintain safe working practices
when drilling and completing
holes to the drilling
specification programme.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to carry
out work safely and efficiently in accordance with
approved procedures and practices, and in
compliance with current statutory requirements
when drilling and completing holes to the drilling
specification programme.
3.2 Comply with risk and/or COSHH assessments to
avoid hazards when drilling and completing holes
to the drilling specification programme.
3.3 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
drilling and completing holes to the drilling
specification programme, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
3.4 Describe their responsibilities under the current
health and safety statutory requirements, whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.5 Safely use and store hand tools and/or portable
power tools, machinery and ancillary equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.6 Describe how to care for tools and equipment
used when drilling and completing holes to the
drilling specification programme.
3.7 Recognise adverse ground conditions and take
appropriate action in accordance with
operational requirements.
3.8 Describe the potential dangers and effects of
adverse environmental, site and ground
conditions when:
– determining the position of the hole(s)
– positioning and stabilising the drilling
equipment
– drilling the hole(s).
3.9 Refer any problems and/or conditions outside
their level of responsibility to the appropriate
authorised person.
4 Position and orientate the
drilling rig to drill and complete
holes to the drilling
specification programme.
4.1 Check that the ground location and conditions
for the drilling work is suitable and stable for the
positioning and orientation of the rig.
4.2 Accurately position and stabilise the drilling rig at
the specified location of the hole in compliance
with the specification, and in accordance with
approved procedures and practices.
4.3 Describe how to check that the ground
conditions for the drilling work is suitable and
stable for the position and orientation of the
drilling rig.
4.4 Set the drill accurately at the specified inclination
and direction in compliance with the drilling
specification.
4.5 Describe the types and uses of devices for
measuring the angle and direction of drilling.
5 Drill holes to the drilling
specification programme.
5.1 Drill holes in the ground to the required depths
and angles as specified in the drilling
specification using all or any of the following
standard or specialist items:
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– tripod
– cable percussion
– rotary
– dynamic sampling
– rotary percussive
– vibration.
5.2 Describe the different types of drilling action and
varying feed requirement.
5.3 Describe the different types of tools and
equipment and the different types of techniques
and procedures used when drilling holes to the
drilling specification.
5.4 Check gauges, monitoring and warning devices,
constantly and accurately, and take prompt
appropriate action when required.
5.5 Describe the drilling equipment gauges,
monitoring and warning devices used when
drilling holes to the drilling specification and
explain why they should be constantly checked
for accuracy.
5.6 Identify, isolate and immobilise any faulty drilling
equipment and components and report faults to
the appropriate person.
5.7 Describe the wear, tolerance and clearance
requirements in relation to all in-hole drilling
equipment.
5.8 Identify and record in the driller’s log any
changes in the condition and strata of the hole.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work, surrounding area,
environment and equipment
when drilling and completing
holes to the drilling
specification programme.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste and carry out flushing activities
in accordance with approved procedures and
practices.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out in relation to the work.
6.6 Describe the actions and equipment that are
required to efficiently remove cuttings.
7 Complete the hole(s) to the
drilling specification
programme.
7.1 Demonstrate and confirm that the hole(s) is
completed to the required specification,
operation is concluded and plant/equipment is
shut-down in accordance with instructions and
operational requirements.
7.2 Describe the methods used to verify that a drilled
hole meets the required specification.
7.3 Describe how to identify and deal with any faults
and defects in plant and equipment.
7.4 Describe the documentation required and how it
should be completed following completion of the
work.
7.5 State the given instructions for completing and
handing over the work site.
7.6 Maintain records of the work carried out in
accordance with organisational procedures and
requirements.
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Unit A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
reinstating ground condition.
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 and
manufacturers’ information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when reinstating
ground condition.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, 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.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when reinstating
ground condition.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements when
reinstating ground condition.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
reinstating ground condition, 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
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
reinstate ground condition.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– flags, blocks, edging, aggregates, cement, black
top, top soil, seeds
– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings, tools
and equipment.
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 and area
associated with the method/procedure to
reinstate ground condition.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when reinstating ground
condition.
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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when
reinstating ground condition.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
reinstate ground condition to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
reinstating ground condition:
– measuring, marking out, laying, bedding,
positioning, securing and finishing.
7.2 Reinstate ground conditions to contractor’s
working instructions for at least two of the
following:
– flag
– block
– concrete
– black top surfaces
– cultivated and grassed areas.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– place and compact sub-grade and sub-base
– form levels
– reinstate hard landscaping of flag, block,
concrete and black top surfaces
– reinstate cultivated and grassed areas
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store hand tools, portable power
tools and ancillary equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when reinstating
ground condition.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when reinstating ground
condition.
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Unit J/600/7111
Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or
Machinery in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when carrying
out checks and/or basic maintenance
on plant or machinery.
1.1 Comply with current legislation, Approved
Codes of Practice and organisational
procedures.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
safely to carry out the activity in
accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements when carrying
out checks and/or basic maintenance on
plant or machinery.
1.3 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating
to the carrying out of checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
1.4 Safely use, store and secure hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
2 Know how to comply with relevant
health and safety legislation and
official guidance when carrying out
checks and/or basic maintenance on
plant or machinery.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under
current legislation and official guidance
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, with tools, plant or machinery and
equipment, with materials and substances,
with movement/storage of materials and
by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the reasons for devising and
complying with risk and COSHH
assessments and how this can encourage
safe working practices.
2.3 Describe the organisational security
procedures for tools, equipment and
personal belongings.
2.4 State what the accident reporting
procedures are and who is responsible for
making reports.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.5 State how hazards and emergencies should
be responded to in accordance with
organisational authorisation and personal
skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
3 Follow the relevant maintenance
schedules for the required work when
carrying out checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery.
3.1 Interpret and extract information from
specifications, schedules, organisational
procedures and manufacturers’
information relating to the work being
carried out.
3.2 State the organisational procedures
developed to report and rectify
inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
3.3 Describe different types of checks and
maintenance information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– specifications, schedules, manufacturers’
information and organisational
procedures.
3.4 Describe the organisational procedures to
solve problems with the information and
why it is important they are followed.
4 Carry out checks and/or basic
maintenance activities within the
limits of their personal authority in
the specified sequence and agreed
time scale.
4.1 Demonstrate the following work skills
when carrying out checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery:
– replenishing, replacing, applying,
lubricating, cleaning and securing.
4.2 Carry out operator checks and/or basic
maintenance tasks on standard or
specialised plant or machinery to given
working instructions as directed by the
employer/ supervisor or authorised
person.
4.3 Describe how to follow maintenance
authorisation, apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority and responsibility
needed to:
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– clean and prepare areas and components
for maintenance
– replenish fuels, lubricants, fluids and
coolants
– replace parts
– recycle components
– fit fastening systems, pins, bolts, nuts,
washers and consumable items
– complete functional checks in
accordance with equipment operating and
care and control procedures
– complete reports and records
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.4 Complete the checks and/or basic
maintenance activities within the
estimated allocated time and to the
required standards and accuracy.
4.5 State the needs of other occupations and
how to communicate within a team when
carrying out checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery.
4.6 Describe how maintain the tools and
equipment used when carrying out checks
and/or basic maintenance on plant or
machinery.
5 Report any instances where the
maintenance activities cannot be fully
met or where there are identified
defects outside the planned schedule
when carrying out checks and/or
basic maintenance on plant or
machinery.
5.1 Report problems and defects beyond their
area of responsibility.
5.2 Describe the different ways that problems
with maintenance procedures and
problems associated with resources can be
reported.
6 Complete relevant maintenance
records accurately and pass them on
to the appropriate person when
carrying out checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery.
6.1 Record and report maintenance tasks in
accordance with organisational procedures
and manufacturer’s requirements.
6.2 State the procedure to complete checks
and maintenance records and what the
reporting lines and procedures are within
the organisation.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Dispose of waste materials in
accordance with safe working
practices and approved procedures
when carrying out checks and/or
basic maintenance on plant or
machinery.
7.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area
from damage.
7.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean
work space.
7.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislation.
7.4 Describe what the waste disposal
procedures are, and how and why the
disposal of waste should be carried out
safely and how it is achieved.
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Unit D/600/8099
Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
preparation and use of
powered tools and/or
equipment.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, risk assessments, method
statements, legislation, codes of practice,
operating instructions and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
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, risk assessments,
method statements, legislation, codes of practice,
manufacturers’ information and instructions
applicable to powered tool operations.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to prepare
and use powered tools
and/or equipment.
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.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when preparing for
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
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and using powered tools
and/or equipment.
and organisational requirements when using
powered tools and/or equipment.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, when using
powered tools and/or equipment, 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 Request and select the
required quantity and quality
of resources to prepare for
sustain powered tools and/or
equipment.
4.1 Request and select resources associated with the
type of work in relation to fuel, power source,
lubricants and consumables.
4.2 Outline the organisational procedures for
requisitioning consumables and other resources
and why they have been developed and how they
are used.
4.3 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work and how they are
overcome.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when using powered
tools and/or equipment.
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 safely in relation to the work.
6 Carry out-pre-use
preparation inspections on
powered tools and/or
6.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and using powered tools and/or
equipment for the work:
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equipment in accordance
with given procedures.
– measuring, aligning, assembling, fitting, levelling,
positioning, checking, securing, connecting and
adjusting.
6.2 Prepare power unit tool(s) and/or ancillary
equipment in the workplace to given working
instructions.
6.3 Use and maintain power units, tools and ancillary
equipment applicable to the work.
6.4 Describe the method of work for pre-use checks
needed and the preparation required before using
and operating powered tools and/or equipment.
7 Operate powered tools
and/or equipment in
accordance with safe working
practices to achieve the
working outcome.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when using
powered tools and/or equipment:
– measuring, aligning, assembling, fitting, levelling,
positioning, checking, securing, connecting and
adjusting.
7.2 Operate and monitor power unit tool(s) and
associated equipment in the workplace to given
working instructions relating to continual running,
closing down and cleaning.
7.3 Return powered tools and/or equipment to a safe
operational condition on completion of work.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– prepare, position and set up for work
– secure accessories and tool attachments
– carry out pre-use checks to manufacturers and
supplier’s information/procedures
– operate, use and control
– monitor and maintain
– close down and secure
– disassemble
– transport and/or secure.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing for
and using powered tools and/or equipment.
7.6 Disassemble power units, tools and ancillary
equipment following completion of work.
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Unit L/600/8101
Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to setting
out dimensional control of
the work.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
method statements, specifications, schedules
manufacturers’ information and reference point.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
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, method
statements, manufacturers’ information, reference
points and regulations governing buildings and
construction work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to set out
dimensional control of the
work.
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.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when setting out
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
dimensional control of the
work.
and organisational requirements during setting out
dimensional control of the work.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
setting out dimensional control of the work, 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
and quality of resources to set
out dimensional control of
the work.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used correctly,
relating to:
– measuring tools and equipment
– marking equipment
– level and alignment tools.
4.2 Select resources associated with the work in
relation to measuring tools and instruments,
marking materials/components and tools and
equipment.
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 of resources
associated with the work methods.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
area when setting out
dimensional control of the
work.
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 safely in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when setting
out dimensional control of
the work.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to set
out dimensional control of
the work to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
setting out dimensional control of the work:
– transferring, transposing, levelling, measuring,
marking, positioning, fixing and securing.
7.2 Setting out dimensional control for the work to
contractor’s working instructions for any three of
the following:
– line
– level
– depth
– area
– height
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– angle.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– measure and set out secondary dimensional
control for the work
– measure, align and level to dimensional control
requirements
– transfer and set out line, angles and levels to
dimensional control requirements
– use hand tools and measuring and marking
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Describe how to calculate height, depth, angle,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to set out dimensional control
of the work.
7.5 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when setting out
dimensional control of the work.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used to set out dimensional control of the work.
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Unit R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads _Secondary Role_
in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
preparation for and the
slinging and signalling of
loads.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
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, method
statements, manufacturers’ information, approved
procedures and Codes of Practice.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which the slinging and
signalling of loads is to be
carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information
or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and when
slinging and signalling of loads.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to carry out
slinging and signalling of
loads.
3.1 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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working
practices when preparing for
and slinging and signalling
loads.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
and organisational requirements when slinging and
signalling of loads.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
slinging and signalling of loads, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources to
prepare for and when
slinging and signalling loads.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used correctly,
relating to:
– lifting accessories
– signalling and communication equipment
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
5.2 Select resources associated with slinging/signalling
in relation to hand tools, attachments, slinging
equipment, lifting aids/accessories, signalling and
communication equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported and how the organisational procedures
are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, bearing pressure,
quantity, length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out slinging/signalling.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when slinging and
signalling loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
preparing to and slinging and
signalling loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare to and sling and
signal loads for movement to
the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing to and slinging and signalling loads:
– measuring, gauging, estimating, fitting, fixing,
testing, balancing, interpreting, judging, explaining,
preparing, indicating, informing, instructing,
signing, positioning, adjusting, configuring, moving,
securing, signalling, relaying and removing.
8.2 Prepare to and attach loads to lifting equipment,
and guide loads using signals to the required
destination to given working instructions using
appropriate load securing methods and lifting
accessories.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– confirm method of communication
– determine the method of slinging
– select and use suitable slinging equipment/lifting
accessories
– sling loads securely and balance within correct
weight distribution following agreed/recognised
operational procedures
– position loads safely and securely
– remove and store lifting accessories
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and slinging,
signalling, communication and ancillary equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to and
slinging and signalling loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used to sling and signal loads.
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Unit L/601/7316
Receiving and Organising Materials and Equipment for the Drilling
Activity in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
when receiving and organising
materials and equipment for the
drilling activity.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from
instructions, plans and specifications.
1.2 State the approved procedures and practices
relevant to the operations, work activity and
workplace environment, relating to:
– organisational
– regulatory
– emergency
– operational.
1.3 Describe the different types of information
and how they are interpreted in relation to
instructions, plans and specifications.
2 Receive materials and equipment
to carry out the work requirement
when receiving and organising
materials and equipment for the
drilling activity.
2.1 Confirm that the materials and equipment
received are complete against the
documentation and operational
requirements.
2.2 Describe the different types of equipment
and materials used for the drilling activity
and those that require special storage and
handling techniques.
2.3 Check and confirm that the condition of the
materials and equipment are acceptable and
meet the operational requirements.
2.4 Describe the procedures used when dealing
with any discrepancies/damaged equipment
and materials.
2.5 Identify, record and report any
discrepancies/damaged equipment and
materials to the appropriate person(s).
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.6 Maintain records of the materials and
equipment received in accordance with
operational and organisational requirements.
2.7 State the common symbols and markings
used on the packaging of materials and
equipment and the relevance of use by
dates.
2.8 Describe how to calculate materials and
equipment requirements and the
implications if calculations are not carried
out accurately.
3 Maintain safe working practices
when receiving and organising
materials and equipment for the
drilling activity.
3.1 Carry out work in accordance with approved
procedures and practices and in compliance
with current statutory requirements.
3.2 Describe the implications of the legislative
requirements relevant to the Environmental
Protection Act and the reasons for observing
environmental considerations.
3.3 Refer any problems and/or conditions
outside their level of responsibility to the
appropriate authorised person.
3.4 Describe their responsibilities under the
current health and safety statutory
requirements.
4 Minimise the risk of damage to the
work, surrounding area and
environment when receiving and
organising materials and
equipment for the drilling activity.
4.1 Minimise damage to materials, equipment
and the built and natural environment by
handling and storing materials and
equipment appropriately.
4.2 Maintain a tidy work area in accordance with
operational and organisational requirements.
5 Comply with the work
requirements when moving and
5.1 Safely and securely move materials and
equipment to their designated locations in
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
organising materials and
equipment for the drilling activity.
accordance with the work and operational
requirements.
5.2 Describe the different types of materials and
components relevant to the operations and
work activity.
5.3 Describe the methods used to transfer and
store materials and equipment relevant to
the operations and work activity.
5.4 Effectively co-ordinate the movement and
organisation of materials and equipment in
conjunction with all personnel involved in the
work activity.
5.5 Explain the reasons for observing
environmental considerations.
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Unit L/600/7868
Preparing and Operating Overhead Cranes to Lift and Transfer
Loads in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of overhead
cranes to lift, transfer and place
loads.
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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
overhead crane operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which lifting operations using
overhead cranes are to be
carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during lifting operations with overhead cranes.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when carrying out
lifting operations.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
in confined spaces, with tools and equipment,
with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
carrying out lifting operations
using overhead cranes.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during lifting operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
overhead crane use, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the
required quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out lifting operations
using overhead cranes.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and lifting aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
overhead cranes in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, bearing
pressure, length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out lifting
operations with overhead cranes.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when lifting and transferring
loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and lifting and transferring
loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure overhead cranes.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to lift, transfer and
place loads using overhead
cranes to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing
loads using overhead cranes:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, lifting,
transferring and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, set up and operate overhead cranes to
lift, transfer and place a variety of loads in the
workplace, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the crane for the
lifting operation
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– operate and move (where applicable) the crane
– identify characteristics, type, weight and
positioning of loads for lifting and transferring
– secure and balance loads for lifting
– lift, remove and transfer loads
– position, place and set down loads
– confirm load stability and security
– shut down the crane
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing for
and lifting and transferring loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to lift and transfer loads.
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Unit D/600/7874
Preparing and Operating Excavator Cranes to Lift and Transfer
Loads in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of excavator
cranes to lift, transfer and place
loads.
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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
excavator crane operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which lifting operations using
excavator cranes are to be
carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during lifting operations with excavator cranes.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when carrying out
lifting operations.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
in confined spaces, with tools and equipment,
with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
carrying out lifting operations
using excavator cranes.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during lifting operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
excavator crane use, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the
required quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out lifting operations
using excavator cranes.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and lifting aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
excavator cranes in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, bearing
pressure, length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out lifting
operations with excavator cranes.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when lifting and transferring
loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and lifting and transferring
loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure excavator cranes.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to lift, transfer and
place loads using excavator
cranes to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing
loads using excavator cranes:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, lifting,
transferring and setting down.
8.2 Prepare, set up and operate excavator cranes to
lift, transfer and place a variety of loads and/or
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
materials in the workplace, to given working
instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the crane for the
lifting operation
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– operate and move (where applicable) the crane
– identify characteristics, type, weight and
positioning of loads for lifting and transferring
– secure and balance loads for lifting
– lift, remove and transfer loads
– position, place and set down loads
– confirm load stability and security
– shut down the crane
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing for
and lifting and transferring loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to lift and transfer loads.
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Unit H/600/7889
Preparing and Operating Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts to Lift and
Transfer Loads in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of rough
terrain masted forklifts to lift,
transfer and place loads.
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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to rough terrain masted forklift
operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in which
rough terrain masted forklift
operations are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during forklift operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when carrying out
lifting and transferring loads
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
with rough terrain masted
forklifts.
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out forklift operations with
rough terrain masted types.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during rough terrain masted forklift operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
rough terrain masted forklift use, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out
forklift operations with rough
terrain masted types.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and lifting aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
rough terrain masted forklifts in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, bearing
pressure, length and area associated with the
method/procedures to lift and transfer loads
using rough terrain masted forklifts.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when lifting and transferring
loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and lifting and transferring
loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure rough terrain masted
forklifts.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to lift, transfer and
place loads using rough terrain
masted forklifts to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing
loads using rough terrain masted forklifts:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, lifting,
transferring and setting down.
8.2 Prepare and operate rough terrain masted
forklift to lift, transfer and place a variety of
loads in the workplace, to given working
instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the machine for
the forklift operation
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– operate and move the rough terrain masted
forklift
– identify characteristics, type, weight and
positioning of loads for lifting and transferring
– secure and balance loads for lifting
– lift, remove and transfer loads
– position, place and set down loads
– confirm load stability and security
– shut down the rough terrain masted forklift
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when preparing
for and lifting and transferring loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to lift and transfer loads.
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Unit M/600/7894
Preparing and Operating Industrial Counterbalanced Forklifts to Lift
and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of industrial
counterbalanced forklifts to lift,
transfer and place loads.
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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to industrial counterbalanced
forklift operations.
2 Organise with others the sequence
and operation in which industrial
counterbalanced forklift
operations are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team
members and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during forklift operations.
3 Know how to comply with relevant
legislation and official guidance
when lifting and transferring loads
with industrial counterbalanced
forklifts.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances,
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with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security
procedures for tools, equipment and personal
belongings in relation to site, workplace,
company and operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making
reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out forklift operations with
industrial counterbalanced types.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance
with legislation and organisational
requirements during industrial
counterbalanced forklift operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
industrial counterbalanced forklift use, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out
forklift operations with industrial
counterbalanced types.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and lifting aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
industrial counterbalanced forklifts in relation
to consumables, materials, attachments,
tools, accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
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resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, length and
area associated with the method/procedures
to lift and transfer loads using industrial
counterbalanced forklifts.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to the
work and surrounding area when
lifting and transferring loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area
from damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage
and the purpose of protection in relation to
general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing to
and lifting and transferring loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within
the allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure industrial
counterbalanced forklifts.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme
and describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to lift, transfer and
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing
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place loads using industrial
counterbalanced forklifts to the
required specification.
loads with industrial counterbalanced
forklifts:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing,
communicating, operating, manoeuvring,
positioning, lifting, transferring and setting
down.
8.2 Prepare and operate industrial
counterbalanced forklift to lift, transfer and
place a variety of loads in the workplace, to
given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the machine
for the forklift operation
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of
the work and surrounding area
– operate and move the industrial
counterbalanced forklift
– identify characteristics, type, weight and
positioning of loads for lifting and transferring
– secure and balance loads for lifting
– lift, remove and transfer loads
– position, place and set down loads
– confirm load stability and security
– shut down the industrial counterbalanced
forklift
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when
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preparing for and lifting and transferring
loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to lift and transfer loads.
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Unit L/600/7899
Preparing and Operating Sideloader Forklifts to Lift and Transfer
Loads in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of
sideloaders to lift, transfer and
place loads.
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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
sideloader operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which sideloader operations
are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during forklift operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when lifting and
transferring loads with
sideloaders.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
in confined spaces, with tools and equipment,
with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
carrying out forklift operations
with sideloader types.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during sideloader operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
rough terrain masted forklift use, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the
required quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out forklift operations
with sideloader types.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and lifting aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
sideloader forklifts in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, length and
area associated with the method/procedures to
lift and transfer loads using sideloaders.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when lifting and transferring
loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and lifting and transferring
loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure sideloaders.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to lift, transfer and
place loads using sideloaders to
the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing
loads using sideloaders:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, lifting,
transferring and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare and operate sideloaders to lift, transfer
and place a variety of loads in the workplace, to
given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the machine for
the forklift operation
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– operate and move the sideloader
– identify characteristics, type, weight and
positioning of loads for lifting and transferring
– secure and balance loads for lifting
– lift, remove and transfer loads
– position, place and set down loads
– confirm load stability and security
– shut down the sideloader
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing for
and lifting and transferring loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to lift and transfer loads.
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Unit A/600/7915
Preparing and Operating Telescopic Handlers to Lift and Transfer
Loads in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of
telescopic handlers to lift,
transfer and place loads.
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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
telescopic handler operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which telescopic handler’s
operations are to be carried
out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information
or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during telescopic handler operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when lifting and
Transferring loads.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
in confined spaces, with tools and equipment,
with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working
practices when preparing for
and carrying out telescopic
handler operations.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during telescopic handler operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
telescopic handler use, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the
required quantity and quality
of resources to prepare for and
carry out telescopic handler
operations.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and lifting aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
telescopic handlers in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported and how the organisational procedures
are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, length and area
associated with the method/procedures to lift
and transfer loads using telescopic handlers.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when lifting and transferring
loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and lifting and transferring
loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure telescopic handlers.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to lift, transfer and
place loads using telescopic
handlers to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing
loads using telescopic handlers:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing, adjusting,
checking, removing, communicating, operating,
manoeuvring, positioning, lifting, transferring and
setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, set up and operate telescopic handlers
to lift, transfer and place a variety of loads in the
workplace, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the telescopic
handler for the lifting operation
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– operate and move the tele-handler
– identify characteristics, type, weight and
positioning of loads for lifting and transferring
– secure and balance loads for lifting
– lift, remove and transfer loads
– position, place and set down loads
– confirm load stability and security
– shut down the tele-handler
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing for
and lifting and transferring loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to lift and transfer loads.
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Unit J/600/7917
Preparing and Operating Reach Trucks to Lift and Transfer Loads
in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of reach
trucks to lift, transfer and place
loads.
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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to reach
truck operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which reach truck operations
are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during forklift truck operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when lifting and
transferring loads with reach
trucks.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
carrying out forklift operations
with masted reach types.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during reach trucks operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
reach truck use, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out forklift operations
with masted reach types.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and lifting aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
reach trucks in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, length and
area associated with the method/procedures to
carry, lift and transfer loads using reach trucks.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when lifting and transferring
loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and lifting and transferring
loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure reach trucks.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to lift, transfer and
place loads using reach trucks
to the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing
loads using reach trucks:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, lifting,
transferring and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, set up and operate reach trucks to lift,
transfer and place a variety of loads in the
workplace, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the reach truck
for the forklift operation
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– operate and move the reach truck
– identify characteristics, type, weight and
positioning of loads for lifting and transferring
– secure and balance loads for lifting and moving
– lift, remove and transfer loads
– position, place and set down loads
– confirm load stability and security
– shut down the reach truck
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing for
and lifting and transferring loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to lift and transfer loads.
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Unit J/600/7920
Preparing and Operating Lorry Loaders or Knuckle Boom Cranes to
Lift and Transfer Loads in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of lorry
loaders/knuckle boom cranes to
lift, transfer and place loads.
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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to lorry loader/knuckle boom crane
operations.
2 Organise with others the sequence
and operation in which lifting
operations using lorry
loaders/knuckle boom cranes are
to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team
members and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during lifting operations with lorry
loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
3 Know how to comply with relevant
legislation and official guidance
when carrying out lifting
operations.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances,
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with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security
procedures for tools, equipment and personal
belongings in relation to site, workplace,
company and operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out lifting operations using lorry
loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during lifting operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
lorry loader/knuckle boom crane use, and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out lifting
operations using lorry
loaders/knuckle boom cranes.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and lifting aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
lorry loaders/knuckle boom cranes in relation
to consumables, materials, attachments,
tools, accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, bearing
pressure, length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out lifting
operations with lorry loaders/knuckle boom
cranes.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when lifting and transferring
loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area
from damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage
and the purpose of protection in relation to
general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing to
and lifting and transferring loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within
the allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure lorry loader/knuckle
boom crane.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to lift, transfer and
place loads using lorry
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for, lifting, transferring and placing
loads using lorry loaders/knuckle boom
cranes:
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
loaders/knuckle boom cranes to
the required specification.
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing,
communicating, operating, manoeuvring,
positioning, lifting, transferring and setting
down.
8.2 Prepare, set up and operate lorry
loaders/knuckle boom cranes to lift, transfer
and place a variety of loads in the workplace,
to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the crane for
the lifting operation
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of
the work and surrounding area
– operate and move (where applicable) the
crane
– identify characteristics, type, weight and
positioning of loads for lifting and transferring
– secure and balance loads for lifting
– lift, remove and transfer loads
– position, place and set down loads
– confirm load stability and security
– shut down the crane
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when
preparing for and lifting and transferring
loads.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to lift and transfer loads.
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Unit T/600/7931
Preparing and Operating 180 degree Excavators to Extract and
Excavate Ground and Loose Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of 180 degree
excavators to carry out
extracting and excavating
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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to extracting and excavating
operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in which
extracting and excavating
operations using 180 degree
excavators are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team
members and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during extracting and excavating operations
using 180 degree excavators.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out extracting
and excavating operations with
180 degree excavators.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out extracting and excavating
operations using 180 degree
excavators.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during extracting and excavating operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
extracting and excavating operations, and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out
extracting and excavating
operations using 180 degree
excavators.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and extraction/excavation aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
180 degree excavators in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out extracting and
excavating operations using 180 degree
excavators.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when extracting and excavating
materials using 180 degree
excavators.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage
and the purpose of protection in relation to
general workplace activities, other occupations
and adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing to
and extracting and excavating
materials using 180 degree
excavators.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure 180 degree excavators.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to extract and
excavate materials using 180
degree excavators to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and extracting and excavating
loose materials and ground using 180 degree
excavators:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning,
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
extracting, excavating, forming, measuring,
removing and loading.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate 180
degree excavators to given working
instructions.
– extract loose materials and/or different types
of ground
– load and/or stockpile loose materials and
ground
– excavate different types of ground.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the 180 degree
excavator used for extraction and excavation
work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of
the work and surrounding area
– identify the area to be extracted and
excavated
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– extract, excavate, remove and load materials
safely and securely
– form stockpiles
– shut down and secure 180 degree excavators
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when preparing
to and carrying out extracting and excavating
operations.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to extract and excavate
materials.
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Unit D/600/7938
Preparing and Operating Skid Steer Loaders to Extract Loose
Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of skid steer
loaders to carry out extracting
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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
extracting operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which extracting operations
using skid steer loaders are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during extracting operations using skid steer
loaders.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out extracting
operations with skid steer
loaders.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out extracting operations using
skid steer loaders.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during extracting operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
extracting operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out extracting operations
using skid steer loaders.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and extraction aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
skid steer loaders in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out extracting
operations using skid steer loaders.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when extracting materials using
skid steer loaders.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and extracting materials
using skid steer loaders.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure skid steer loaders.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to extract materials
using skid steer loaders to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and extracting loose materials
using skid steer loaders:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, extracting,
forming, removing and loading.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate skid steer
loaders to given working instructions.
– extract loose materials
– load and/or stockpile loose materials.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the skid steer
loader used for the extraction work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area to be extracted
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– extract, remove and load materials safely and
securely
– form stockpiles
– shut down and secure skid steer loader
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out extracting operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to extract materials.
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Unit Y/600/7954
Preparing and Operating Loader Compressors to Extract Loose
Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of loader
compressors to catty out
extracting 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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
loader compressor extracting operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which extracting operations
using loader compressors are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during extracting operations using loader
compressors.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out extracting
operations with loader
compressors.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
in confined spaces, with tools and equipment,
with materials and substances, with
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
carrying out extracting
operations using loader
compressors.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during extracting operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
extracting operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out extracting operations
using loader compressors.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and extraction/excavation aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
loader compressors in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out extracting
operations using loader compressors.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when extracting materials using
loader compressors.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and extracting materials
using loader compressors.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure loader compressors.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to extract materials
using loader compressors to
the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and extracting loose materials
using loader compressors:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, extracting,
forming, removing and loading.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate loader
compressors to given working instructions.
– extract loose materials
– load and/or stockpile loose materials.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the loader
compressor used for the extraction work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area to be extracted
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– extract, remove and load materials safely and
securely
– form stockpiles
– shut down and secure loader compressor
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out extracting operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to extract materials.
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Unit K/600/7957
Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Extract Ground,
Face and/or Loose Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of 360
degree excavators to carry out
extracting 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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
extracting operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which extracting operations
using 360 degree excavators are
to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during extracting operations using 360 degree
excavators.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out extracting
operations with 360 degree
excavators.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
carrying out extracting
operations using 360 degree
excavators.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during extracting operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
extracting operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out extracting operations
using 360 degree excavators.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and extraction/excavation aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
360 degree excavators in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out extracting
operations using 360 degree excavators.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when extracting materials using
360 degree excavators.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and extracting materials
using 360 degree excavators.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure 360 degree excavators.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to extract materials
using 360 degree excavators to
the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and extracting loose materials, face
or ground using 360 degree excavators:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, extracting,
forming, removing and loading.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate 360 degree
excavators to given working instructions.
– extract from a face, loose materials and/or
ground
– load extracted loose materials and/or stockpile
loose materials.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the 360 degree
excavators used for the extraction work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area to be extracted
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– extract, remove and load materials safely and
securely
– form stockpiles
– shut down and secure 360 degree excavators
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out extracting operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to extract materials.
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Unit Y/600/7968
Preparing and Operating Crawler/Tractor Dozers to Excavate and/or
Form Ground in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of crawler
dozers to carry out excavating
and/or forming 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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to crawler dozer excavating and/or
forming operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which excavating and/or
forming operations using
crawler dozers are to be carried
out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during excavating and/or forming operations
using crawler dozers.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out excavating
and/or forming operations with
crawler dozers.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out excavating and/or forming
operations using crawler dozers.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during excavating and/or forming operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
excavating and/or forming operations, and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out excavating and/or
forming operations using
crawler dozers.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and extraction/excavation aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
crawler dozers in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories
and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out excavating
and/or forming operations using crawler dozers.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when excavating and/or forming
materials using crawler dozers.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and excavating and/or
forming materials using crawler
dozers.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure crawler dozers.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to excavate and/or
form ground using crawler
dozers to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and excavating and/or forming
ground using crawler dozers:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, excavating
and/or forming, measuring and removing.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate
crawler/tractor dozers to given working
instructions.
– excavate to line and level and stockpile
different types of ground
and/or
– spread, form and shape ground and/or loose
materials.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the crawler
dozers used for the excavation and/or forming
work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area to be excavated/formed
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– excavate or form materials safely and securely
– form stockpiles
– shut down and secure crawler dozer
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when preparing
to and carrying out excavating and/or forming
operations.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to excavate or form ground.
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Unit R/600/7970
Preparing and Operating 360 degree Excavators to Excavate
Ground in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of 360 degree
excavators to carry out
excavating 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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
excavating operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which excavating operations
using 360 degree excavators are
to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during excavating operations using 360 degree
excavators.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out excavating
operations with 360 degree
excavators.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out excavating operations using
360 degree excavators.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during excavating operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
excavating operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out excavating operations
using 360 degree excavators.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and excavation aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
360 degree excavators in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out excavating
operations using 360 degree excavators.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when excavating materials using
360 degree excavators.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and excavating materials
using 360 degree excavators.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure 360 degree excavators.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to excavate
materials using 360 degree
excavators to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and excavating ground using 360
degree excavators:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
operating, manoeuvring, positioning,
excavating, forming, removing and loading.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate 360
degree excavators to given working instructions.
– excavate a variety of ground
– load and/or stockpile excavated loose
materials.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the 360 degree
excavators used for the excavation work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area to be excavated
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– excavate, remove and load materials safely
and securely
– form stockpiles
– shut down and secure 360 degree excavator
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when preparing
to and carrying out excavating operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to excavate materials.
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Unit T/600/7976
Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom Concrete Pumps to
Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of concrete
pumps to carry out pumping
and discharging 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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
concrete pumping operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which pumping and discharging
operations using concrete
pumps are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during concrete pumping operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out pumping
operations with concrete
pumps.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out pumping operations using
concrete pumps.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during concrete pumping operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
concrete pumping operations, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out pumping operations
using concrete pumps.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments, pumping and discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
concrete pumps in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out concrete
pumping operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when pumping materials using
concrete pumps.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and pumping and discharging
materials using concrete
pumps.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure concrete pumps.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to receive, pump
and discharge materials using
concrete pumps to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and pumping and discharging
materials using concrete pumps:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, receiving,
pumping, discharging and cleaning.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate truckmounted boom concrete pumps to receive,
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
pump and discharge materials, at various
locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the concrete
pumps used for pumping and discharging work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for pumping
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– receive and pump materials safely and securely
– shut down and secure concrete pumps
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out pumping and discharging
operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to pump materials.
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Unit A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive,
Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of forward
tipping dumpers to carry out
transporting and discharging
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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to transporting and discharging
operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in which
transporting and discharging
operations using forward tipping
dumpers are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team
members and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during transporting and discharging
operations using forward tipping dumpers.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out transporting
and discharging operations with
forward tipping dumpers.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances,
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security
procedures for tools, equipment and personal
belongings in relation to site, workplace,
company and operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out transporting and discharging
operations using forward tipping
dumpers.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during transporting and discharging
operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
transporting and discharging operations, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out
transporting and discharging
operations using forward tipping
dumpers.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments, transporting and discharging
aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
forward tipping dumpers in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
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resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out transporting
and discharging operations using forward
tipping dumpers.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when transporting and
discharging materials using
forward tipping dumpers.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area
from damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage
and the purpose of protection in relation to
general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing to
and transporting and discharging
materials using forward tipping
dumpers.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within
the allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure forward tipping
dumpers.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to receive, transport
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and transporting and discharging
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and discharge materials using
forward tipping dumpers to the
required specification.
loose materials using forward tipping
dumpers:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning,
receiving, transporting and depositing.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate forward
tipping dumpers to receive, transport and
discharge loads to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the forward
tipping dumper used for transporting and
discharging work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of
the work and surrounding area
– identify the area for discharging
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– receive, transport and discharge materials
safely and securely
– shut down and secure forward tipping
dumper
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when
preparing to and carrying out transporting and
discharging operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to transport and discharge
materials.
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Unit F/600/8001
Preparing and Operating Agricultural-based Tractors for Nonagricultural Activities in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of
agricultural-based tractors to
carry out non-agricultural
activities.
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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to non-agricultural activities using
agricultural-based tractors.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in which
non-agricultural activities using
agricultural-based tractors are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team
members and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during non-agricultural activities using
agricultural-based tractors
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out nonagricultural activities with
agricultural-based tractors.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out non-agricultural activities
using agricultural-based tractors.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during non-agricultural activities.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
non-agricultural activities, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out nonagricultural activities using
agricultural-based tractors.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and non-agricultural activity aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
agricultural-based tractors in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out nonagricultural activities using agricultural-based
tractors.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when undertaking nonagricultural activities using
agricultural-based tractors.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage
and the purpose of protection in relation to
general workplace activities, other occupations
and adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing to
and undertaking non-agricultural
activities using agricultural-based
tractors.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure agricultural-based
tractors.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to carry out nonagricultural activities using
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and undertaking non-agricultural
activities using agricultural-based tractors:
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
agricultural-based tractors to the
required specification.
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring and positioning.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate
agricultural-based tractors to undertake nonagricultural activities to given working
instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the agriculturalbased tractors used for non-agricultural
activities
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of
the work and surrounding area
– identify the area of work
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– undertake non-agricultural activities safely
and securely
– shut down and secure agricultural-based
tractors
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when preparing
to and carrying out non-agricultural activities
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to undertake non-agricultural
activities.
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Unit Y/600/8005
Preparing and Operating Trailer-mounted Concrete Pumps to
Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of concrete
pumps to carry out pumping
and discharging 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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
concrete pumping operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which concrete pumping
operations using concrete
pumps are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during concrete pumping operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out concrete
pumping operations with
concrete pumps.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
carrying out pumping
operations using concrete
pumps.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during concrete pumping operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
concrete pumping operations, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out pumping operations
using concrete pumps.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments, pumping and discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
concrete pumps in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out concrete
pumping operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when pumping materials using
concrete pumps.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and pumping and discharging
materials using concrete
pumps.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure trailer-mounted concrete
pumps.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to receive, pump
and discharge materials using
concrete pumps to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and pumping and discharging
materials using concrete pumps
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, receiving,
pumping, discharging and cleaning.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, position, set up, check the positioning
of and operate trailer-mounted concrete pumps
to receive, pump and discharge materials, at
various locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the concrete
pumps used for pumping and discharging work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for pumping
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– receive and pump materials safely and securely
– shut down and secure concrete pumps
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out pumping and discharging
operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to pump and discharge
materials.
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Unit M/600/8009
Preparing and Operating Self-propelled Bowsers to Receive,
Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of selfpropelled bowsers to carry out
transporting and discharging
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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to transporting and discharging
operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in which
transporting and discharging
operations using self-propelled
bowsers are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team
members and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during transporting and discharging operations
using self-propelled bowsers.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out transporting
and discharging operations with
self-propelled bowsers.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances,
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security
procedures for tools, equipment and personal
belongings in relation to site, workplace,
company and operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out transporting and discharging
operations using self-propelled
bowsers.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during transporting and discharging
operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
transporting and discharging operations, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out
transporting and discharging
operations using self-propelled
bowsers.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and transporting and
discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
self-propelled bowsers in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out transporting
and discharging operations using selfpropelled bowsers.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when transporting and
discharging materials using selfpropelled bowsers.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area
from damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage
and the purpose of protection in relation to
general workplace activities, other occupations
and adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing to
and transporting and discharging
materials using self-propelled
bowsers.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within
the allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure self-propelled bowsers.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to receive, transport
and discharge materials using
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and transporting and discharging
materials using self-propelled bowsers:
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
self-propelled bowsers to the
required specification.
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning,
receiving, transporting and discharging.
8.2 Prepare, set up, position and operate selfpropelled bowsers to receive, transport and
discharge fluid materials to given working
instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the selfpropelled bowsers used for transporting and
discharging work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of
the work and surrounding area
– identify the area for discharging
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– receive, transport and discharge materials
safely and securely
– shut down and secure self-propelled
bowsers
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when preparing
to and carrying out transporting and
discharging operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to transport and discharge
fluid materials.
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Unit T/600/8013
Preparing and Operating Scissor-type Mobile Elevating Work
Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of scissortype MEWPs to access areas to
carry out the work.
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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
accessing operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which accessing operations
using scissor-type MEWPs are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during accessing operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out accessing
operations with scissor-type
MEWPs.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out accessing operations using
scissor-type MEWPs.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during accessing operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
accessing operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out accessing operations
using scissor-type MEWPs.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and accessing discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
scissor-type MEWPs in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories
and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out accessing
operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when accessing work areas
using scissor-type MEWPs.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and accessing work areas
using scissor-type MEWPs.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure scissor-type MEWPs.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to accessing areas
to carry out work using scissortype MEWPs to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and accessing work areas using
scissor-type MEWPs:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, accessing
and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate scissortype MEWPs to access working areas, at various
locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the scissor-type
MEWP used for accessing work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for accessing
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– access working areas safely and securely
– shut down and secure the scissor-type MEWP
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out accessing operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to access working areas.
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Unit Y/600/8019
Preparing and Operating Boom-type Mobile Elevating Work
Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of boom-type
MEWPs to access areas to carry
out the work.
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
statements.
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, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
accessing operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which accessing operations
using boom-type MEWPs are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during accessing operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out accessing
operations with boom-type
MEWPs.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out accessing operations using
boom-type MEWPs.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during accessing operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
accessing operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out accessing operations
using boom-type MEWPs.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and accessing discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
boom-type MEWPs in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories
and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out accessing
operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when accessing work areas
using boom-type MEWPs.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and accessing work areas
using boom-type MEWPs.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure boom-type MEWPs.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to accessing areas
to carry out work using boomtype MEWPs to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and accessing work areas using
boom-type MEWPs:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, accessing
and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate boom-type
MEWPs to access working areas, at various
locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the boom-type
MEWP used for accessing work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for accessing
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– access working areas safely and securely
– shut down and secure the boom-type MEWP
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out accessing operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to access working areas.
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Unit H/600/8024
Preparing and Operating Mast Climber-type Mobile Elevating Work
Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of mast
climber-type MEWPs to access
areas to carry out the work.
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
statements.
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, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to accessing operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which accessing operations using
mast climber-type MEWPs are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during accessing operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out accessing
operations with mast climbertype MEWPs.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out accessing operations using
mast climber-type MEWPs.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during accessing operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
accessing operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 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.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out
accessing operations using mast
climber-type MEWPs.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and accessing discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
mast climber-type MEWPs in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out accessing
operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when accessing work areas using
mast climber-type MEWPs.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and accessing work areas
using mast climber-type MEWPs.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure mast climber-type
MEWPs.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to accessing areas
to carry out work using mast
climber-type MEWPs to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and accessing work areas using
mast climber-type MEWPs:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, accessing
and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate mast
climber-type MEWPs to access working areas, at
various locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the mast
climber-type MEWP used for accessing work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for accessing
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– access working areas safely and securely
– shut down and secure the mast climber-type
MEWP
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when preparing
to and carrying out accessing operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to access working areas.
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