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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems
(Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for green roof
installers and operatives. The qualification assesses occupational competence in the
workplace where candidates are required to demonstrate skills and knowledge to a level
required in the construction industry. There are 3 pathways:
Pathway 1: Green Roof Support System Installer
Pathway 2: Green Roof Seeding Operative
Pathway 3: Green Roof Installer
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com)
and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Waterproof Membrane Roofing
Systems (Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Waterproof
Membrane Roofing Systems (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/3399/6
Level 2
Total Qualification Time 74 hours (220 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 9/07/18
Qualification end date
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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.
Qualification Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete all of the Mandatory units from one
of the Pathways.
Candidates may also complete any of the Additional Units but these will not count towards
the qualification.
CITB references and credit values are provided in this document for information only.
Pathways
There are 3 Pathways, the Mandatory requirements for each are listed below.
Pathway 1: Green Roof Support System Installer
Pathway 2: Green Roof Seeding Operative
Pathway 3: Green Roof Installer
Pathway 1 : Green Roof Support System Installer
Candidates must complete FOUR Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
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
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
2 643
K/617/1340 Installing support systems for green roofs in the
workplace
2 148v2
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Pathway 2 : Green Roof Seeding Operative
Candidates must complete FIVE Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
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
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
2 643
M/617/1341 Establishing plants on a green roof 2 LANH9B
T/617/1342 Prepare a green roof for planting 2 LANH9C
Pathway 3 : Green Roof Installer
Candidates must complete SIX Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
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
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
2 643
K/617/1340 Installing support systems for green roofs in the
workplace
2 148v2
M/617/1341 Establishing plants on a green roof 2 LANH9B
T/617/1342 Prepare a green roof for planting 2 LANH9C
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Additional Units
Candidates may complete any of the Additional Units but these will not count towards the
qualification.
Additional Units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
Y/615/2184 Installing decking for flat roof coverings in the
workplace
2 93v2
H/615/2186 Installing solar collectors to roofs in the workplace 2 298v2
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
Assessors for each unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient
depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based units or
qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or internal quality assurance
qualifications.
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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
developed by CITB.
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Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills’ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and
qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 10.
Additional information for assessment and requirements for unit endorsements where
relevant is included after all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
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Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems
(Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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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: Installing support systems for green roofs in the workplace
Unit Number: K/617/1340
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 support systems
for green roofs.
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, electronic data and current regulations
and official guidance associated with green roofs.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing support systems
for green roofs.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and 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/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 reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
installing support systems for green roofs and describe
how and when they are used.
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Title: Installing support systems for green roofs in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
installing support systems
for green roofs.
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 support
systems for green roofs.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when installing support systems for
green roofs in relation to:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use and handling of materials, tools and
equipment
– safe storage and distribution 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 protection,
should be used, relating to installing support systems for
green roofs, 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
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 support systems for
green roofs.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– drains, resistance layers, filters, irrigation systems,
protection layers, substrate, associated materials,
components, fixings and fittings
– hand and/or power tools and equipment.
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Title: Installing support systems for green roofs in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
install support systems for green roofs.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing support systems
for green roofs.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean 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 support systems
for green roofs.
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 progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Installing support systems for green roofs 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 support systems for
green roofs to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing
support systems for green roofs:
– measuring, marking out, laying, fitting, joining,
sealing, finishing, positioning and securing.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.3 Prepare and install support systems for green roofs to
given working instruction for four of the following
components:
– root/rhizome resistant layer
– protection layer
– irrigation system
– drainage system
– filter layer
– substrate.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– ensure the integrity of roof structure
– protect underlying roof membrane(s)
– ensure appropriate layering of the green roof
support system; root/rhizome resistant layers,
protection layers, irrigation systems, drainage
systems, filter layers and substrate
– install measures to prevent slippage
– identify the differences between intensive and
extensive green roofs
– identify the differences between intensive and
extensive green roofs
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when installing
support systems for green roofs.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when installing support systems for green roofs.
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Title: Installing support systems for green roofs 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.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed
within the relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Waterproof Membrane Roofung
Systems (Construction):
At least four of the following components:
Root/rhizome resistant layer
Protection layer
Irrigation system
Drainage system
Filter layer
substrate
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 40
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Title: Establishing plants on a green roof
Unit Number: M/617/1341
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- Know the requirements
for establishing healthy
plants.
1.1 Describe how to prepare plants in a way that is appropriate to
the plant and conditions.
1.2 Describe how to check the suitability of plants for a green roof.
1.3 Describe the importance of planting plants to the correct depth
and position.
1.4 Describe how to handle and transport plants in a way which
minimises damage and maintains health.
1.5 Describe the methods of assessing the health and condition of
plants.
1.6 Explain the importance of timing and seasonality on planting and
sowing to encourage establishment and growth.
1.7 Explain why it is important to understand how plants develop
with respect to the ultimate size and spread.
1.8 Describe the range of protection and support methods which
may be use for different plants.
- Be able to use relevant
tools and equipment.
2.1. Select appropriate equipment for this area of work.
2.2. Use equipment according to instructions.
2.3. Prepare and store equipment in a safe and effective condition.
- Be able to select and
transport plants.
3.1. Select plants as specified.
3.2. Identify a representative sample of plants by botanical
nomenclature.
3.3. Handle, prepare and transport plants in a way that maintains
their health and condition.
3.4. Check the health of plants before planting or sowing and reject
unacceptable specimens if necessary.
- Be able to establish
plants in the growing
substrate.
4.1. Position plants according to specifications, instructions or plans.
4.2. Provide aftercare to meet specifications and instructions.
4.3. Provide protection and support to the plants if appropriate.
- Be able to work safely
and minimise
environmental damage.
5.1. Work in a way that maintains health and safety and is consistent
with legislation and codes of practice.
5.2. Use equipment according to instructions.
5.3. Dispose of waste safety and appropriately.
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Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s):
This unit will provide the learner with the knowledge
and skills required to establish plants or seeds on a
green roof and include intensive, semi-intensive or
extensive green roofs. The plants or seeds must cover
either ecosystems/natural habitats or aesthetic
requirements. Plants include grass, wood plants,
herbaceous, perennials, bedding plants, seeds, crops
and sedums.
Availability for use: Shared
Unit guided learning hours: 23
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Title: Prepare a green roof for planting
Unit Number: T/617/1342
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- Know the current health
and safety legislation
and good environmental
practice.
1.1 Outline the current health and safety legislation and codes of
practice.
1.2 Describe how environmental damage can be minimised.
1.3 Describe the correct method of disposing of organic and
inorganic waste.
- Know the types of tools
and equipment for use
on a green roof site.
2.1 Describe how to use tools and equipment.
- Know how to prepare a
green roof ready for
planting.
3.1 Describe the importance and methods of checking the integrity
of the waterproof membrane.
3.2 Describe the installation methods of different materials used in
the preparation of a green roof.
3.4 Describe the importance of pH, nutrients, water holding capacity
and drainage of a substrate.
3.5 Describe how to achieve the correct depth, consolidation, levels
and tilth ready for planting.
- Be able to work safely
and minimise
environmental damage
to the site.
4.1 Work in a way that maintains health and safety and is consistent
with legislation and codes of practice.
4.2 Carry out work in a manner, which minimises environmental
damage.
4.3 Dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
10.Be able to use relevant
tools and equipment.
5.1 Select appropriate equipment for the area of work.
5.2 Use a range of equipment according to instructions.
5.3 Prepare and store equipment in a safe and effective working
condition.
11.Be able to prepare the
sub-layers to receive
substrate.
6.1 Carry out inspection of the waterproof membrane.
6.2 Install materials to specification prior to the substrate.
12.Be able to prepare a
green roof for planting.
7.1 Check the substrate is in a suitable condition/quality prior to
installation.
7.2 Install substrate to the required depth.
7.3 Produce and consolidate required level and tilth as per
specification.
7.4 Install ballast boundary to required specification.
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Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s): This unit will proved the learner with the knowledge
and skills required in preparing a roof for the planting
of either an intensive, semi-intensive or extensive
green roof. It covers the use of tools and equipment
and the installation of growing media and substrate.
Plants include grass, wood plants, herbaceous,
bedding plants, seeds crops and sedums.
Availability for use: Shared
Unit guided learning hours: 23
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Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems (Construction)
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Title: Installing decking for flat roof coverings in the workplace
Unit Number: Y/615/2184
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 decking for flat
roof coverings.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, manufacturers’
information and oral/written instructions.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statement.
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, manufacturers’
information, regulations governing buildings and
oral/written procedures for dealing with damaged
and incorrect materials and/or resources.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing decking for flat
roof coverings.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, 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 reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
installing decking for flat
roof coverings.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with current legislation and organisational requirements
when installing decking for flat roof coverings.
3.2 Safely use and store the hand tools, portable power
tools and ancillary equipment used in accordance with
current legislation and organisational requirements.
3.3 Explain why and when personal protective equipment
(PPE) should be used, relating to installing decking for
flat roof coverings, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type.
3.4 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.
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Title: Installing decking for flat roof coverings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
install decking for flat roof
coverings.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and
defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– particle boards, plywood, timber, single-skin metal
sheeting, fixings and associated components
– 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 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how 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 method of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
install decking for flat roof coverings.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing decking for flat
roof coverings.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
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 current legislation.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
installing decking for flat
roof coverings.
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 work schedules/diaries, progress charts,
timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
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Title: Installing decking for flat roof coverings 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 decking for flat roof
coverings to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing
decking for flat roof coverings:
– measuring, cutting, marking out, fitting, positioning
and securing.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.3 Install boarded timber roof decks and/or boarded
single-skin metal roof decks to given working
instructions and form:
– perimeters
– openings
– falls
– outlets
– penetrations.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– install decking material
– create falls
– form outlets
– form perimeter details
– negotiate penetrations
– form openings
– ensure deck is secure and fit for purpose
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when installing
decking for flat roof coverings.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when installing decking for flat roof coverings.
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Title: Installing decking for flat roof coverings in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment and 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.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Waterproof Membrane Roofing
Systems (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Boarded timber roof decks
Boarded single skin metal roof decks
Subject Sector areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
43
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Title: Installing Solar Collectors to Roofs in the Workplace
Unit Number: H/615/2186
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 solar collectors to
roofs.
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 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, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and regulations governing buildings.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing solar collectors to
roofs.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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.
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Title: Installing Solar Collectors to Roofs in the Workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe working
practices when installing
solar collectors to roofs.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with legislation and organisational requirements when
installing solar collectors to roofs.
3.2 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to installing solar collectors to
roofs, 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).
3.3 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.4 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
install solar collectors to
roofs.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– solar collector installation kits
– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how 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 method of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
install solar collectors to roofs.
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Title: Installing Solar Collectors to Roofs in the Workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing solar collectors to
roofs.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with 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 solar collectors to
roofs.
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.
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Title: Installing Solar Collectors to Roofs in the Workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
installing solar collectors to
roofs to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing
solar collectors to roofs:
– removing, measuring, marking out, cutting, fitting,
fixing, positioning, securing and replacing.
7.2 Prepare for and install solar collectors to roof to given
working instructions for one of the following:
– integrated photo voltaic
– mounted photo voltaic
– integrated solar thermal
– mounted solar thermal.
7.3 Reinstate roof coverings to given working instructions.
7.4 Safely use and handle materials.
7.5 Safely use hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when installing solar collectors to roofs.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– assess the installation area
– check the direction the roof is facing
– remove or leave out waterproofing elements
– mark out for installation using given templates or
dimensions
– prepare and weatherproof penetrations
– fix additional supports
– secure fixtures, fittings and collector
– reinstate roof covering including flashings
– install solar panels during construction and as
retrofit to existing buildings
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when installing
solar collectors to roofs.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when installing solar collectors to roofs.
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Title: Installing Solar Collectors to Roofs in the Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment and 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.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Waterproof Membrane Roofing Systems
(Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Photo voltaic
Solar thermal
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for
use
Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
