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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous Waste (Construction)
qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for individuals working in this
sector; the aim of the qualification to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence
demonstrated by an individual in the workplace.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body
is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
Qualification Profile
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous
Waste (Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of NonHazardous Waste (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/6621/7
Level 2
Total Qualification Time 260 (146 Guided Learning Hours)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 15/9/2020
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
Candidates must complete all of the Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
CITB Ref.
for
information
only
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
Workplace 1 641
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace 2 642
Y508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace 2 643
J/616/7103 Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection
and safety equipment in the workplace 2 360v3
L/618/4663 Removing non-hazardous waste in the workplace 2 466v2
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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 developed for the
construction industry and they relate to the removal of non-hazardous waste.
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Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in line with the Construction Sector Qualifications
Strategy and must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified
assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
- Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 8.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
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Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the required credits for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved with their related credit value, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous Waste
(Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the required number of credits for a qualification. All
certificates will be issued to the centre for successful candidates.
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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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Unit Number: M/508/6537
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
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.
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.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2 continued 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
– 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.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
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.
5.2 State how security arrangements are implemented in
relation to the workplace, the general public, site
personnel and resources.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 7
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Unit Number: T/508/6538
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
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.
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.
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
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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Title: Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 10
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Unit Number Y/508/6533
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with given
information when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
1.1 Interpret the given information relating to moving,
handling and/or storing resources, relevant to the given
occupation.
1.2 Interpret the given information relating to the use and
storage of lifting aids and equipment.
1.3 Describe the different types of technical, product and
regulatory information, their source and how they are
interpreted.
1.4 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.5 Describe how to obtain information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and equipment.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, in confined spaces, 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 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making the reports.
2.4 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant
to the work.
2.5 Describe how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used
in accordance with legislation and official guidance.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when moving, handling and/or storing
resources.
3.2 Use lifting aids safely as appropriate to the work.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Protect the environment in accordance with safe working
practices as appropriate to the work.
3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and the
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).
3.5 Describe how the health and safety control equipment relevant
to the work should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.6 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 move,
handle and/or store
occupational resources.
4.1 Select the relevant resources to be moved, handled and/or
stored, associated with own work.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the occupational
resources in relation to:
– lifting and handling aids
– container(s)
– fixing, holding and securing systems.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any
problems associated with the resources are reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed
and how they are used for the selection of required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5 Prevent the risk of damage to
occupational resources and
surrounding environment
when moving, handling
and/or storing resources.
5.1 Protect occupational resources and their surrounding area from
damage in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Dispose of waste and packaging in accordance with legislation.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 continued 5.3 Maintain a clean work space when moving, handling or
storing resources.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried safely in
accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
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:
– progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
7 Comply with the given
occupational resource
information to move,
handle and/or store
resources to the required
guidance.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when moving,
handling and/or storing occupational resources:
– moving, positioning, storing, securing and/or using
lifting aids and kinetic lifting techniques.
7.2 Move, handle and/or store occupational resources to
meet product information and organisational
requirements relating to three of the following:
– sheet material
– loose material
– bagged or wrapped material
– fragile material
– tools and equipment
– components
– liquids.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures,
report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify
them when moving, handling and/or storing occupational
resources.
7.4 Describe the needs of other occupations when moving,
handling and/or storing resources.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 17
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Title: Removing non-hazardous waste in the workplace
Unit Number: L/618/4663
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
removing non-hazardous
waste.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information, current official guidance, approved
Codes of Practice and current regulations associated
with removing non-hazardous waste.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
removing non-hazardous
waste.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment, whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials 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, operative, skips and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
removing non-hazardous
waste.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when removing nonhazardous waste.
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Title: Removing non-hazardous waste in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when removing non-hazardous waste in relation to
the following:
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and
equipment
– safe use of access equipment
– specific risks to health and the environment.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention should be used,
relating to removing non-hazardous waste, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation and
general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries, site specific hazards and other task-related
activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
remove non-hazardous
waste.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations
and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– containers
– storage areas and equipment
– protective clothing and equipment
– specified hand tools, portable power tools and
equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 continued 4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to assess quantity, length, area, weight
and wastage associated with the method and procedure
to remove non-hazardous waste.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
removing non-hazardous
waste.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a safe, clear and clean work space.
5.3 Segregate and dispose of waste in accordance with
current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations, members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official and industry guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
removing non-hazardous
waste.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting and
whistleblowing procedures.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
remove non-hazardous
waste.to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when removing nonhazardous waste:
– quantifying, segregating, positioning, collecting,
containing, storing and removing.
7.2 Use and maintain specified hand tools, portable power
tools and ancillary equipment.
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Title: Removing non-hazardous waste in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.3 Remove, prepare, sort, store and dispose of at least
three materials defined as non-hazardous waste by
current legislation to given working instructions.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– undertake the removal in accordance with the
method statement and the quality requirements
– ensure sustainability in the built environment,
including opportunities for reuse
– restrict environmental effects of waste
– identify non-hazardous waste
– prepare and sort non-hazardous waste
– contain non-hazardous waste
– identify suitable storage areas
– store non-hazardous waste
– remove non-hazardous waste
– understand the implications of working with and
around services including electrical, gas and water
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– recognise specific requirements for structures and
areas of special interest, traditional build (pre 1919)
and historical significance
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant
and machinery
– use specified hand tools, portable power tools and
equipment
– work at height
– work in confined spaces
– use access equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when removing
non-hazardous waste.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the specified hand tools,
portable power tools and ancillary equipment used
when removing non-hazardous waste.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 57
ProQual, September 2020
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous Waste (Construction)
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Unit Number: 2J/616/7103
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
installing, maintaining and
removing work area
protection and safety
equipment.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, plans, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk assessments, method
statements, specifications, schedules, site inspection
reports, manufacturers’ information, verbal and
written instructions, current 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 regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment, whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials 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 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
installing, maintaining and
removing work area
protection and safety
equipment.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when installing,
maintaining and removing work area protection and
safety equipment.
ProQual, September 2020
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous Waste (Construction)
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when installing, maintaining and
removing work area protection and safety equipment in
relation to at least two of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to installing, maintaining and
removing work area protection and safety equipment,
and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the
work situation and general work environment, in
relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
install, maintain and remove
work area protection and
safety equipment.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components and fixings, and tools and
equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– safety and security equipment (cones, tapes, fences,
barriers, hoarding, doors, gates)
– protection and safety notices
– signs and lighting
– hand tools, power tools and equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
ProQual, September 2020
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous Waste (Construction)
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 continued 4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity, length and area
associated with the method and procedure to install,
maintain and remove work area protection and safety
equipment.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing, maintaining and
removing work area
protection and safety
equipment.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain 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
installing, maintaining and
removing work area
protection and safety
equipment.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of productivity targets and time scales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
ProQual, September 2020
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous Waste (Construction)
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install, maintain and remove
work area protection and
safety equipment to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing,
maintaining and removing work area protection and
safety equipment:
– measuring, setting out, positioning, assembling,
constructing, securing, dismantling and removing.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.3 Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and
safety arrangements for the work area, to given working
instructions, relating to protection equipment, barriers,
fences and at least one of the following:
– protection and safety notices
– safety lighting.
7.4 Report work undertaken
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy 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
– conform to agreed specification
– confirm the location of utility services and ensure they
are protected
– prepare and set out area protection equipment to
required dimensions
– install, check and maintain the protection and safety
equipment
– dismantle and remove protection and safety equipment
– install safety notices
– install lighting systems
– monitor and check accuracy during progress and on
completion of work
– install, maintain and remove work area protection
equipment in public areas
– transport, load and off load work area protection
equipment
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
ProQual, September 2020
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous Waste (Construction)
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when installing,
maintaining and removing work area protection and
safety equipment in the workplace.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when installing, maintaining and removing work area
protection and safety equipment in the workplace.
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Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Removal of Non-Hazardous Waste (Construction)
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 55
