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Introduction
The aim of the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering
Services – Construction Operations qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and
competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. It provides the opportunity for
individuals who specialise in general building operations to demonstrate their competence.
provides a nationally recognised qualification for individuals working in this sector. There
are 8 pathways available:
Pathway 1: Modular Paving Pavement Construction
Pathway 2: Laying Kerbs and Channels
Pathway 3: General Building Operations
Pathway 4: Drainage Construction
Pathway 5: Structural Concreting
Pathway 6: Non-Structural Concreting
Pathway 7: General Construction
Pathway 8: Excavation and Reinstatement
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body
is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The specification for
the qualifications has been approved by the Welsh Government for use by centres in Wales
and by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) for use by
centres in Northern Ireland.
This qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and it provides a progression route to discipline related qualifications.
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Qualification Profile – Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction
Operations and Civil Engineering Services – Construction
Operations (Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations
and Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations
(Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 601/3609/1
Level 2
Total qualification time 410 hours
Guided learning hours 137-240
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/7/14
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
Candidates must achieve 41 credits:
- 5 credits from the Mandatory units
- a minimum of 10 credits from the Optional units, plus
- a minimum of 26 credits from one pathway
Mandatory Units – all candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/503/1170 Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the
Workplace 1 2
J/503/1169 Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the
Workplace 2 3
Optional Units – all candidates must achieve a minimum of 10 credits from this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
T/503/9560 Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the
Workplace 2 10
K/503/9622 Segregating the Area for Highways Works in the Workplace 2 12
Pathways – Candidates must complete one pathway
Pathway 1: Modular Paving Pavement Construction
Pathway 2: Laying Kerbs and Channels
Pathway 3: General Building Operations
Pathway 4: Drainage Construction
Pathway 5: Structural Concreting
Pathway 6: Non-Structural Concreting
Pathway 7: General Construction
Pathway 8: Excavation and Reinstatement
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Pathway 1: Module Paving Pavement Construction
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
L/600/8101 Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the
Workplace 2 8
J/503/9627 Laying Modular Pavement in the Workplace 2 14
Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/600/8157 Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Backfill (excavated materials)
Backfill (new materials)
Compact
Hard top surfaces
Cultivated and grassed areas
2 12
D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
Plus two or more of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 8
M/503/9623 Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace 2 9
K/503/9636 Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace 2 15
H/503/9442 Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the
Workplace 2 12
A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Forward tipping dumper wheeled
Forward tipping dumper tracked
2 16
K/600/8073
Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact
Materials in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required:
Ride-on roller
2 16
K/600/8087 Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant
Operations in the Workplace 2 7
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M/600/8091 Preparing for, and Arranging and Securing Plant for Haulage
in the Workplace 2 16
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace 2 4
R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads – Secondary
Role – in the Workplace
Unit endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Slinger signaller – Construction
2 8
F/503/1171 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace 2 5
K/503/9457 Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the
Workplace 1 8
Y/600/8165 Placing and Compacting Concrete in the Workplace 2 13
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Pathway 2: Laying Kerbs and Channels
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
D/503/9634 Laying Kerbs and Channels in the Workplace 2 14
L/600/8101 Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the
Workplace 2 8
Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Backfill (excavated materials)
Backfill (new materials)
Compact
Hard top surfaces
Cultivated and grassed areas
2 12
D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
Plus two or more of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 8
M/503/9623 Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace 2 9
K/503/9636 Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace 2 15
H/503/9442 Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the
Workplace 2 12
A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Forward tipping dumper wheeled
Forward tipping dumper tracked
2 16
K/600/8073
Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact
Materials in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required:
Ride-on roller
2 16
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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K/600/8087 Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant
Operations in the Workplace 2 7
M/600/8091 Preparing for, and Arranging and Securing Plant for Haulage
in the Workplace 2 16
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace 2 4
R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads – Secondary
Role – in the Workplace
Unit endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Slinger signaller – Construction
2 8
F/503/1171 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace 2 5
K/503/9457 Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the
Workplace 1 8
Y/600/8165 Placing and Compacting Concrete in the Workplace 2 13
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Pathway 3: General Building Operations
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
J/503/9627 Laying Modular Pavement in the Workplace 2 14
D/503/9634 Laying Kerbs and Channels in the Workplace 2 14
L/600/8101 Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the
Workplace 2 8
Pathway 4: Drainage Construction
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
L/600/8101 Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the
Workplace 2 8
Y/504/6775 Installing Drainage in the Workplace 2 19
Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Backfill (excavated materials)
Backfill (new materials)
Compact
Hard top surfaces
Cultivated and grassed areas
2 12
D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
Plus two or more of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 8
M/503/9623 Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace 2 9
K/503/9636 Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace 2 15
H/503/9442 Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the
Workplace 2 12
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A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Forward tipping dumper wheeled
Forward tipping dumper tracked
2 16
K/600/8073
Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact
Materials in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required:
Ride-on roller
2 16
K/600/8087 Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant
Operations in the Workplace 2 7
M/600/8091 Preparing for, and Arranging and Securing Plant for Haulage
in the Workplace 2 16
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace 2 4
R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads – Secondary
Role – in the Workplace
Unit endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Slinger signaller – Construction
2 8
F/503/1171 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace 2 5
K/503/9457
Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the
Workplace 1 8
Y/600/8165 Placing and Compacting Concrete in the Workplace 2 13
Pathway 5: Structural Concreting
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
M/503/9637 Pouring Concrete to Form Structures in the Workplace 2 18
R/503/9663 Erecting and Striking Proprietary Formwork in the Workplace 2 17
Optional Units – candidates must complete one units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Backfill (excavated materials)
Backfill (new materials)
Compact
Hard top surfaces
Cultivated and grassed areas
2 12
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
Plus two or more of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 8
M/503/9623 Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace 2 9
K/503/9636 Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace 2 15
H/503/9442 Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the
Workplace 2 12
A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Forward tipping dumper wheeled
Forward tipping dumper tracked
2 16
K/600/8073
Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact
Materials in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required:
Ride-on roller
2 16
K/600/8087 Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant
Operations in the Workplace 2 7
M/600/8091 Preparing for, and Arranging and Securing Plant for Haulage
in the Workplace 2 16
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace 2 4
R/600/8102 Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads – Secondary
Role – in the Workplace 2 8
F/503/1171 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace 2 5
K/503/9457 Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the
Workplace 1 8
Y/600/8165 Placing and Compacting Concrete in the Workplace 2 13
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Pathway 6: Non-Structural Concreting
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
R/504/6774
Placing and Finishing Non-specialist Concrete in the
Workplace
Unit endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Concrete slabs/bases
Form slap edging
Position reinforcement
Form surface finish
2 21
M/503/9637 Pouring Concrete to Form Structures in the Workplace 2 18
Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Backfill (excavated materials)
Backfill (new materials)
Compact
Hard top surfaces
Cultivated and grassed areas
2 12
D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
Plus two or more of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 8
M/503/9623 Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace 2 9
K/503/9636 Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace 2 15
H/503/9442 Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the
Workplace 2 12
A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Forward tipping dumper wheeled
Forward tipping dumper tracked
2 16
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K/600/8073
Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact
Materials in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required:
Ride-on roller
2 16
K/600/8087 Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant
Operations in the Workplace 2 7
M/600/8091 Preparing for, and Arranging and Securing Plant for Haulage
in the Workplace 2 16
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace 2 4
R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads – Secondary
Role – in the Workplace
Unit endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Slinger signaller – Construction
2 8
F/503/1171 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace 2 5
K/503/9457 Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the
Workplace 1 8
Y/600/8165 Placing and Compacting Concrete in the Workplace 2 13
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Pathway 7: General Construction
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
F/503/1171 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace 2 5
Optional Group A Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
R/504/6774
Placing and Finishing Non-specialist Concrete in the
Workplace
Unit endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Concrete slabs/bases
Form slap edging
Position reinforcement
Form surface finish
2 21
Y/504/6775 Installing Draining in the Workplace 2 19
Optional Group B Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
K/503/9457 Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the
Workplace 1 8
A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Backfill (excavated materials)
Backfill (new materials)
Compact
Hard top surfaces
Cultivated and grassed areas
2 12
D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
Plus two or more of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 8
M/503/9623 Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace 2 9
K/503/9636 Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace 2 15
H/503/9442 Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the
Workplace 2 12
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Forward tipping dumper wheeled
Forward tipping dumper tracked
2 16
K/600/8073
Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact
Materials in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required:
Ride-on roller
2 16
K/600/8087 Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant
Operations in the Workplace 2 7
M/600/8091 Preparing for, and Arranging and Securing Plant for Haulage
in the Workplace 2 16
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace 2 4
R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads – Secondary
Role – in the Workplace
Unit endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Slinger signaller – Construction
2 8
Y/600/8165 Placing and Compacting Concrete in the Workplace 2 13
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Pathway 8: Excavation and Reinstatement
Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/503/9639 Locating and Protecting Utilities Apparatus and Substructures in the Workplace 2 12
Y/503/9650 Excavating Holes and Trenches – Manual Digging in the
Workplace 2 10
Optional Group A Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Backfill (excavated materials)
Backfill (new materials)
Compact
Hard top surfaces
Cultivated and grassed areas
2 12
H/503/9442 Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the
Workplace 2 12
Optional Group B Units – candidates must complete one unit in this group
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Three of the following endorsements required:
Backfill (excavated materials)
Backfill (new materials)
Compact
Hard top surfaces
Cultivated and grassed areas
2 12
D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
Plus two or more of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 8
M/503/9623 Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace 2 9
K/503/9636 Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace 2 15
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H/503/9442 Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the
Workplace 2 12
A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to
Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the
Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Forward tipping dumper wheeled
Forward tipping dumper tracked
2 16
K/600/8073
Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact
Materials in the Workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required:
Ride-on roller
2 16
K/600/8087 Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant
Operations in the Workplace 2 7
M/600/8091 Preparing for, and Arranging and Securing Plant for Haulage
in the Workplace 2 16
D/600/8099 Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace 2 4
R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads – Secondary
Role – in the Workplace
Unit endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Slinger signaller – Construction
2 8
F/503/1171 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace 2 5
K/503/9457 Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the
Workplace 1 8
Y/600/8165 Placing and Compacting Concrete in the Workplace 2 13
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
Links to National Standards / NOS mapping
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or Standard
Setting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to
undertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.
The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS for the construction sector.
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Assessment
This suite of qualifications are 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 Skills Assessment 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
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 16.
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 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 Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering
Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the required number of credits for a qualification. All
certificates will be issued to the centre for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units/credits required for a qualification, the centre
may claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units/credits achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit A/503/1170
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace
inductions and any health, safety and welfare
briefings attended relevant to the occupational
area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment
safely to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety
notices and warning notices displayed within the
workplace and/or on equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of
protection, should be used relating to types,
purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control
equipment relevant to the work should be used
in accordance with the given instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare
legislation, notices and warning signs are
relevant to the occupational area and associated
equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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.
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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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.
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
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– 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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Unit J/503/1169
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Communicate with others
to establish productive
work practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure
that work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating
with line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of
communication to ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate
resources, in accordance with organisational
procedures to ensure work is completed productively.
2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied
to ensure work is planned and carried out
productively, in relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work
requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records
in accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain
documentation in accordance with organisational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is
completed clearly and within given timescales.
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed
specification, in conjunction with line management,
colleagues, customers and/or other relevant people
involved in the work to maintain good working
relationships.
4.2 Apply the principles of equality and diversity and
respect the needs of individuals when communicating
and working with others.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships,
in relation to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line management
– own and other occupations.
4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with
line management, colleagues and customers.
4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an
effect on productive working.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and
diversity when communicating and working with
others.
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Unit T/503/9560
Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
establishing work area
protection and safety.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, plans, risk assessments, method
statements, specifications, schedules, site
inspections 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, 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 and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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
establishing work area
protection and safety.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in
accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when establishing work
area protection and safety.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when establishing work area protection and
safety.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of
protection, should be used, relating to establishing
work area protection and safety, 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 hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
establish work area
protection and safety.
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 barriers
– protection and safety notices
– temporary structures
– signs and lighting
– 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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 and area
associated with the method/procedure to establish
work area protection and safety.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
establishing work area
protection and safety.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage 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
establishing work area
protection and safety.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
establishing work area protection and safety:
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
establish work area
protection and safety to the
required specification.
– measuring, setting out, positioning, assembling,
constructing, securing and dismantling.
7.2 Install, maintain and remove temporary protection
and safety arrangements for the work area, to given
working instructions, relating to barriers/temporary
structures and one of the following:
– protection and safety notices
– safety lighting.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power
tools and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when establishing work area protection and safety.
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
– install, check and maintain the protection and
safety equipment
– dismantle and remove protection and safety
equipment
– install safety notices
– install lighting systems
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
establishing work area protection and safety.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when establishing work area protection and
safety.
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Unit K/503/9622
Segregating the Area for Highways Works in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
segregating the area for
highways works.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules, site inspections 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, risk assessments, method
statements, schedules, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations, current legislation, official
guidance and Codes of Practice governing traffic
management relating to the highways works.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
segregating the area for
highways works.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials and
by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
segregating the area for
highways works.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when
segregating the area for highways works.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when segregating the area for highways works.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to segregating the area for
highways works, 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, traffic incidents and other task-related
hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to segregate the
area for highways works.
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:
– signs, lights, guards and portable traffic lights
– pedestrian and vehicular traffic control systems
– tools and ancillary 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 methods of work.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
segregate the area for highways works.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
segregating the area for
highways works.
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
segregating the area for
highways works.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
segregating the area for
highways works to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
segregating the area for highways works:
– measuring, locating, setting out, positioning,
assembling and removing.
7.2 Segregate the area for live highways works in
compliance with recognised current legislation and
official guidance and given working instructions,
relating to the following:
– access and egress to site
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– work activity and storage of resources
– signs, lighting and guarding, portable traffic signals
for traffic management control.
7.3 Remove signs, lighting and guarding, portable traffic
signals in compliance with recognised current
legislation and official guidance.
7.4 Safely use materials, tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when segregating the area for highways works.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– plan for site safety, storage of materials and traffic
management control around the highways works
– set out signs, traffic lights, guarding for traffic
management control
– check and maintain operation of traffic control
equipment
– dismantle and remove signs, traffic lights,
guarding
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
segregating the area for highways works.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the hand tools and/or
portable power tools, ancillary equipment and traffic
control equipment used when segregating the area
for highways works.
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Unit L/600/8101
Setting Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to setting
out dimensional control of
the work.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
method statements, specifications, schedules
manufacturers’ information and reference point.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, manufacturers’ information, reference
points and regulations governing buildings and
construction work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to set out
dimensional control of the
work.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when setting out
dimensional control of the
work.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
and organisational requirements during setting out
dimensional control of the work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
setting out dimensional control of the work, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources to set
out dimensional control of
the work.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used correctly,
relating to:
– measuring tools and equipment
– marking equipment
– level and alignment tools.
4.2 Select resources associated with the work in
relation to measuring tools and instruments,
marking materials/components and tools and
equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported and how the organisational procedures
are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity of resources
associated with the work methods.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when setting out
dimensional control of the
work.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when setting
out dimensional control of
the work.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to set
out dimensional control of
the work to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
setting out dimensional control of the work:
– transferring, transposing, levelling, measuring,
marking, positioning, fixing and securing.
7.2 Setting out dimensional control for the work to
contractor’s working instructions for any three of
the following:
– line
– level
– depth
– area
– height
– angle.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– measure and set out secondary dimensional
control for the work
– measure, align and level to dimensional control
requirements
– transfer and set out line, angles and levels to
dimensional control requirements
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– use hand tools and measuring and marking
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Describe how to calculate height, depth, angle,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to set out dimensional control
of the work.
7.5 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when setting out
dimensional control of the work.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used to set out dimensional control of the work.
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Unit J/503/9627
Laying Modular Pavement in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to
the work and resources
when laying modular
pavement.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk
assessments, method statements, manufacturers’
information and regulations governing the laying of
modular pavement.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
laying modular
pavement.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, with tools
and equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
laying modular
pavement.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when
laying modular pavement.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when laying modular pavement.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to laying modular pavement,
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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the
methods of work to lay
modular pavement.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials and components, and tools and
equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the resources in relation to:
– sand, graded granular material, lean mix concrete
– blocks, stone setts, bricks, flags, natural stone
– 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 methods of work.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to lay
modular pavement.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
laying modular
pavement.
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
laying modular
pavement.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
lay modular pavement to
the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when laying
modular pavement:
– measuring, marking out, cutting, laying, levelling,
aligning, compacting and finishing.
7.2 Lay modular pavement manually and/or by machine to
given working instructions, for one of the following:
– block paving
– brick paving
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– Stone/concrete setts
– natural stone rough cut (riven/cropped)
– natural stone uniformly cut (sawn in dimension)
– flags.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when laying modular pavement.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– confirm the type of block, brick, sett, flag and natural
stone modular pavement
– set out the area and prepare ground and foundation
for modular pavement construction
– confirm substrate matches given specification
– mark and cut modular paving
– lay modular block, brick, sett, flag and natural stone
pavements manually and/or by machine
– lay modular block, brick, sett, flag and natural stone
pavement, domestic and/or commercial to the
required design/pattern, levels and stability.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– monitor work against specification(s)
– identify the differences between rigid (bound) and
flexible (unbound) paving
– install kerbs, channels, edgings and drainage
– lift modular paving for removal maintenance and
repair
– maintain and repair modular paving to match
existing design functions
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when laying
modular pavement.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when laying modular pavement.
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Unit A/600/8157
Reinstating Ground Condition in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
reinstating ground condition.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when reinstating
ground condition.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, with tools
and equipment, with materials and substances,
with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when reinstating
ground condition.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements when
reinstating ground condition.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
reinstating ground condition, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
reinstate ground condition.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– flags, blocks, edging, aggregates, cement, black
top, top soil, seeds
– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings, tools
and equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported and how the organisational procedures
are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity and area
associated with the method/procedure to
reinstate ground condition.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when reinstating ground
condition.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when
reinstating ground condition.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
reinstate ground condition to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
reinstating ground condition:
– measuring, marking out, laying, bedding,
positioning, securing and finishing.
7.2 Reinstate ground conditions to contractor’s
working instructions for at least two of the
following:
– flag
– block
– concrete
– black top surfaces
– cultivated and grassed areas.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– place and compact sub-grade and sub-base
– form levels
– reinstate hard landscaping of flag, block,
concrete and black top surfaces
– reinstate cultivated and grassed areas
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store hand tools, portable power
tools and ancillary equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when reinstating
ground condition.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when reinstating ground
condition.
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Unit D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the
Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the work and
resources when erecting and
dismantling access/working
platforms.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from
specifications, method statements, risk
assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– specifications, current legislation, method
statements, risk assessments and manufacturers’
information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when erecting and
dismantling access/working
platforms.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, at height, in confined areas,
with tools and equipment, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting and
dismantling access/working
platforms.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting and dismantling access/working
platforms, and the types, purpose and limitations
of each type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to
in accordance with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when involved with fires,
spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to erect and
dismantle access/working
platforms.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– ladders/crawler boards
– stepladders/platform steps
– trestles
– proprietary staging/podiums
– proprietary towers
– mobile scaffold towers
– protection equipment and notices
– tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, tools and
equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity of equipment
required associated with the method/procedure
to erect and dismantle access
equipment/working platforms.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when erecting
and dismantling
access/working platforms.
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:
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given contract
information to erect and
dismantle access/ working
platforms to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and dismantling access/working
platforms:
– moving, positioning/erecting, securing,
checking, dismantling and removing.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.2 Erect, dismantle and store two of the following
access equipment to given access regulations:
– ladders/crawler boards
– stepladders/platform steps
– proprietary towers
– trestle platforms
– mobile scaffold towers
– proprietary staging/podiums.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– provide protection to the work area
– establish a base for equipment
– erect proprietary access equipment to
manufacturer’s instructions suitable for the work
– erect non-proprietary access equipment
suitable for the work
– place protective screens and notices
– check/monitor equipment during the period of
use
– dismantle and store access equipment
– use tools and equipment
– work at height.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
dismantling access/working platforms.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Unit M/503/9623
Installing Street Ironwork in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to
the work and resources
when installing street
ironwork.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk
assessments, method statements, manufacturers’
information and regulations for street ironwork
fixtures.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing street ironwork.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, with tools
and equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
installing street ironwork.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when
installing street ironwork.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when installing street ironwork.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to installing street ironwork,
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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the
methods of work to
install street ironwork.
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:
– sand, cement, mortar, patent epoxy resin-based
materials
– access covers and frames, gully grates and frames
– 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 methods of work.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity and size associated
with the method/procedure to install street ironwork.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
installing street ironwork.
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 street ironwork.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install street ironwork to
the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing
street ironwork:
– measuring, marking out, positioning, fitting,
levelling, aligning and securing.
7.2 Install street ironwork to new and/or reinstatement
situations to given working instructions relating to the
following:
– access covers and frames
– gully grates and frames.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when installing street ironwork.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– locate the area/position where the street ironwork
is to be installed
– confirm the street ironwork, fixing and bedding
requirements
– position, fit, align and secure the street ironwork
– protect ironwork during curing
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– use ancillary equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when installing
street ironwork.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when installing street ironwork.
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Unit K/503/9636
Providing Temporary Excavation Support in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to
the work and resources
when providing
temporary excavation
support.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk
assessments, method statements, manufacturers’
information and regulations governing construction
works and support of excavations.
2 Know how to comply
with relevant legislation
and official guidance
when providing
temporary excavation
support.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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 providing
temporary excavation
support.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment/working platforms safely to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when providing temporary
excavation support.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when providing temporary excavation support.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to providing temporary
excavation support, 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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the
methods of work to
provide temporary
excavation support.
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:
– poling boards, walings, struts, wedges, soldiers,
steel struts and trench sheets
– proprietary systems
– ancillary fixing devices
– hand and/or powered tools and ancillary
equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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
provide temporary excavation support.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
providing temporary
excavation support.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
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 providing
temporary excavation
support.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when providing
temporary excavation support:
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
provide temporary
excavation support to the
required specification.
– measuring, marking out, preparing, positioning,
fitting, supporting, fixing, securing, dismantling and
removing.
7.2 Provide and remove temporary excavation support to
given working instructions, relating to two of the
following support frameworks:
– skeleton
– open and close boarding
– drag box
– trench box
– coffer dam
– diaphragm wall
– secant support.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when providing temporary excavation support.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– assess the excavated area and select suitable
temporary support for the excavation
– provide for safe access and egress around the
temporary excavation support
– construct/erect/install temporary excavation support
– work with and around plant and machinery
– inspect and maintain the integrity and safety of the
temporary support structure
– dismantle and remove the excavation support
structure
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height and in confined spaces
– use access equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when providing
temporary excavation support.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when providing temporary excavation support.
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Unit H/503/9442
Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk
assessments, method statements, manufacturers’
information and regulations governing excavations
and reinstatement work on highways.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, with
tools and equipment, with materials and substances,
with movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when
reinstating excavation and highway surfaces.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when reinstating excavation and highway
surfaces.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces, 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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to reinstate
excavation and highway
surfaces.
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:
– new and re-usable materials, sub-base, road-base
and pavement surface
– cold-lay, warm lay and hot-lay bituminous
materials
– sands, jointing materials
– concrete, blocks and flags
– natural soil based materials
– 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.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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
reinstate excavation and highway surfaces.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
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
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
reinstate excavation and
highway surfaces to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
reinstating excavation and highway surfaces:
– backfilling, consolidating, laying, compacting,
positioning, securing and finishing.
7.2 Reinstate excavations and highway surfaces to given
working instructions, relating to two of the following:
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– sub-grades, sub-bases, road-bases
– cold lay bituminous
– warm lay bituminous
– hot lay bituminous
– concrete
– modular.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when reinstating excavation and highway surfaces.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– confirm the type of ground structure for
reinstatement (bituminous, concrete, modular,
natural)
– reinstate and compact backfill, sub-grades, subbases, road-bases pavement base for the relevant
type of ground structure
– protect service apparatus and sub-structures
during reinstatement
– reinstate the relevant type of ground surface,
pavement surface, specialist surface treatments,
kerbs, edge restraints, street ironwork and pavement
markings
– dispose of surplus materials
use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
reinstating excavation and highway surfaces.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when reinstating excavation and highway
surfaces.
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Unit A/600/7977
Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive,
Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of forward
tipping dumpers to carry out
transporting and discharging
operations.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from
drawings, specifications, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed
to report and rectify inappropriate
information and unsuitable resources and how
they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in
relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to transporting and discharging
operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in which
transporting and discharging
operations using forward tipping
dumpers are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team
members and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during transporting and discharging
operations using forward tipping dumpers.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out transporting
and discharging operations with
forward tipping dumpers.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances,
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with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security
procedures for tools, equipment and personal
belongings in relation to site, workplace,
company and operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out transporting and discharging
operations using forward tipping
dumpers.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during transporting and discharging
operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
transporting and discharging operations, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
4.3 State how emergencies should be responded
to in accordance with organisational
authorisation and personal skills when
involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other
task-related hazards.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out
transporting and discharging
operations using forward tipping
dumpers.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments, transporting and discharging
aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
forward tipping dumpers in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
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resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out transporting
and discharging operations using forward
tipping dumpers.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when transporting and
discharging materials using
forward tipping dumpers.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area
from damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage
and the purpose of protection in relation to
general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing to
and transporting and discharging
materials using forward tipping
dumpers.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within
the allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure forward tipping
dumpers.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8 Comply with the given contract
information to receive, transport
and discharge materials using
forward tipping dumpers to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and transporting and discharging
loose materials using forward tipping
dumpers:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning,
receiving, transporting and depositing.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate forward
tipping dumpers to receive, transport and
discharge loads to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the forward
tipping dumper used for transporting and
discharging work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of
the work and surrounding area
– identify the area for discharging
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– receive, transport and discharge materials
safely and securely
– shut down and secure forward tipping
dumper
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when
preparing to and carrying out transporting and
discharging operations.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to transport and discharge
materials.
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Unit K/600/8073
Preparing and Operating Ride-on Rollers to Compact Materials in
the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of ride-on
rollers to carry out compacting
operations.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed
to report and rectify inappropriate information
and unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
compacting operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which compacting operations
using ride-on rollers are to be
carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during compacting operations using ride-on
rollers.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out
compacting operations with
ride-on rollers.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
carrying out compacting
operations using ride-on rollers.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during compacting operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
compacting operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 State how emergencies should be responded to
in accordance with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when involved with fires,
spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out compacting
operations using ride-on rollers.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and compacting operational aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
ride-on rollers in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out compacting
operations using ride-on rollers.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when compacting materials
using ride-on rollers.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and compacting materials
using ride-on rollers.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure ride-on rollers.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to compact
materials using ride-on rollers
to the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and compacting materials using
ride-on rollers:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
operating, manoeuvring, positioning and
compacting.
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate ride-on
rollers to compact a variety of materials, in
various locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the ride-on roller
used for compacting work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for compacting
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– compact materials safely and securely
– shut down and secure ride-on roller
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out compacting operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to compact materials.
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Unit K/600/8087
Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant Operations
in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the preparation for,
and directing and guiding
plant.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, method statements
and regulations and guidance.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which directing and guiding
plant is to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information
or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during directing and guiding plant.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to direct and guide
plant.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working
practices when preparing for,
directing and guiding plant.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements when
directing and guiding plant.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
directing and guiding plant, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 State how emergencies should be responded to
in accordance with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when involved with fires,
spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
5 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources to
prepare for, and when
directing and guiding plant.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– signalling and communication equipment
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
5.2 Select resources associated with directing and
guiding plant in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories and/or
ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight/bearing
pressure, quantity, length and area and
identification of centres of gravity associated
with the method/procedures to carry out the
work.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when directing and guiding
plant.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to, and directing and guiding
plant.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to prepare to, and
direct and guide plant using to
the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing to, and directing and guiding plant and
operations:
– setting up, checking, communicating,
estimating, interpreting, directing, guiding,
indicating, informing, instructing, positioning,
moving, signalling and relaying.
8.2 Prepare to, and position plant by directing and
guiding the movement of plant and plant
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
operations to given working instructions, using at
least one of the following communication
methods:
– hand signals
– hand signalling equipment
– verbal/electronic communication.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– assess and determine the movement and
operations of plant
– direct and guide the movement and operations
of plant
– signal and communicate following
recognised/agreed operational procedures
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools, signalling and
communication equipment and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and directing and guiding plant.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used to direct and guide plant.
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Unit M/600/8091
Preparing for, and Arranging and Securing Plant for Haulage in the
Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the preparation of,
and the arranging and securing
of plant for haulage.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from
drawings, specifications, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed
to report and rectify inappropriate information
and unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, method statements
and regulations and guidance.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out the
arranging and securing of plant
for haulage.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, with tools and equipment, with materials
and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and
arranging and securing plant for
haulage.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
when arranging and securing plant for haulage.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
arranging and securing plant for haulage, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to
in accordance with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when involved with fires,
spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity and
quality of resources to prepare
for, and when arranging and
securing plant for haulage.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– load restraint and securing accessories inc.
wire rope, chain, fabric, web hooks, shackles and
clamps
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with the work in
relation to load restraint and securing
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate weight/bearing
pressure, quantity, length and area, and
identification of centres of gravity associated
with the method/procedures to carry out the
work.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when arranging and securing
plant for haulage.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to, and arranging and securing
plant for haulage.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given contract
information to prepare to, and
arrange and secure plant for
haulage to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing to, and arranging and securing plant
for haulage:
– selecting, fitting, attaching, adjusting, setting
up, checking, configuring, measuring, gauging,
calculating, positioning, removing and storing.
7.2 Prepare to, and arrange and secure plant for
haulage to given working instructions, using
appropriate restraining methods and
restraining/securing accessories on the following
types of plant.
– wheeled plant
– tracked plant
– compacting plant.
7.3 Remove restraining/securing accessories from
plant following haulage and ready for movement
from the transporter.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.4 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the plant and
restraining/securing accessories
– determine methods for restraining
– select and use suitable restraining/securing
accessories
– arrange and secure plant
– confirm stability, positioning and weight
distribution
– remove and store restraining/securing
accessories on completion of haulage
– work at height
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
7.5 Safely use and store hand tools,
restraining/securing accessories and ancillary
equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and arranging and securing plant for haulage.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used to arrange and secure plant for
haulage.
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Unit D/600/8099
Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and
Equipment in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
preparation and use of
powered tools and/or
equipment.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, risk assessments, method
statements, legislation, codes of practice,
operating instructions and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, risk assessments,
method statements, legislation, codes of practice,
manufacturers’ information and instructions
applicable to powered tool operations.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to prepare
and use powered tools
and/or equipment.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when preparing for
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
and using powered tools
and/or equipment.
and organisational requirements when using
powered tools and/or equipment.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, when using
powered tools and/or equipment, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Request and select the
required quantity and quality
of resources to prepare for
sustain powered tools and/or
equipment.
4.1 Request and select resources associated with the
type of work in relation to fuel, power source,
lubricants and consumables.
4.2 Outline the organisational procedures for
requisitioning consumables and other resources
and why they have been developed and how they
are used.
4.3 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work and how they are
overcome.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when using powered
tools and/or equipment.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
6 Carry out-pre-use
preparation inspections on
powered tools and/or
equipment in accordance
with given procedures.
6.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and using powered tools and/or
equipment for the work:
– measuring, aligning, assembling, fitting, levelling,
positioning, checking, securing, connecting and
adjusting.
6.2 Prepare power unit tool(s) and/or ancillary
equipment in the workplace to given working
instructions.
6.3 Use and maintain power units, tools and ancillary
equipment applicable to the work.
6.4 Describe the method of work for pre-use checks
needed and the preparation required before using
and operating powered tools and/or equipment.
7 Operate powered tools
and/or equipment in
accordance with safe working
practices to achieve the
working outcome.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when using
powered tools and/or equipment:
– measuring, aligning, assembling, fitting, levelling,
positioning, checking, securing, connecting and
adjusting.
7.2 Operate and monitor power unit tool(s) and
associated equipment in the workplace to given
working instructions relating to continual running,
closing down and cleaning.
7.3 Return powered tools and/or equipment to a safe
operational condition on completion of work.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– prepare, position and set up for work
– secure accessories and tool attachments
– carry out pre-use checks to manufacturers and
supplier’s information/procedures
– operate, use and control
– monitor and maintain
– close down and secure
– disassemble
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– transport and/or secure.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing for
and using powered tools and/or equipment.
7.6 Disassemble power units, tools and ancillary
equipment following completion of work.
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Unit R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads _Secondary Role_
in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
preparation for and the
slinging and signalling of
loads.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, manufacturers’ information, approved
procedures and Codes of Practice.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which the slinging and
signalling of loads is to be
carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information
or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and when
slinging and signalling of loads.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to carry out
slinging and signalling of
loads.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working
practices when preparing for
and slinging and signalling
loads.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
and organisational requirements when slinging and
signalling of loads.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
slinging and signalling of loads, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
5 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources to
prepare for and when
slinging and signalling loads.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used correctly,
relating to:
– lifting accessories
– signalling and communication equipment
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
5.2 Select resources associated with slinging/signalling
in relation to hand tools, attachments, slinging
equipment, lifting aids/accessories, signalling and
communication equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported and how the organisational procedures
are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, bearing pressure,
quantity, length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out slinging/signalling.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when slinging and
signalling loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
preparing to and slinging and
signalling loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare to and sling and
signal loads for movement to
the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing to and slinging and signalling loads:
– measuring, gauging, estimating, fitting, fixing,
testing, balancing, interpreting, judging, explaining,
preparing, indicating, informing, instructing,
signing, positioning, adjusting, configuring, moving,
securing, signalling, relaying and removing.
8.2 Prepare to and attach loads to lifting equipment,
and guide loads using signals to the required
destination to given working instructions using
appropriate load securing methods and lifting
accessories.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– confirm method of communication
– determine the method of slinging
– select and use suitable slinging equipment/lifting
accessories
– sling loads securely and balance within correct
weight distribution following agreed/recognised
operational procedures
– position loads safely and securely
– remove and store lifting accessories
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and slinging,
signalling, communication and ancillary equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to and
slinging and signalling loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used to sling and signal loads.
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Unit F/503/1171
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – 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.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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.
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.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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.
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
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
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
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when moving,
handling and/or storing occupational resources:
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
information to move,
handle and/or store
resources to the required
guidance.
– 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
– ragile 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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Unit K/503/9457
Preparing and Mixing Concrete and Mortars in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
preparing and mixing
concrete and mortars.
1.1 Describe the different types of relevant information
used with the method/procedure to prepare and mix
concrete and mortars.
1.2 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials and
by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
1.3 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
1.4 State what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
preparing and mixing
concrete and mortars.
2.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when
preparing and mixing concrete and mortars.
2.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when preparing and mixing concrete and
mortars.
2.3 State why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to preparing and mixing
concrete and mortars, 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).
2.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the
given instructions.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.5 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.
3 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to prepare and
mix concrete and mortars.
3.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials, components, tools and equipment.
3.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the resources in relation to:
– aggregate, sand, lime, cement, water, additives
– hand tools and mixing plant and equipment.
3.3 State how the resources should be used correctly.
3.4 State how any problems associated with the resources
are reported.
3.5 Outline any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
3.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, volume and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
prepare and mix concrete and mortars.
4 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
preparing and mixing
concrete and mortars.
4.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
4.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
4.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current
legislation.
4.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
4.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
5 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
preparing and mixing
concrete and mortars.
5.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
5.2 State the purpose of the work programme.
5.3 State why deadlines should be kept in relation to
agreed start and finish times.
6 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare and mix concrete
and mortars to the
required specification.
6.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing
and mixing concrete and mortars:
– gauging and mixing.
6.2 Gauge and mix mortars and/or concrete to given
working instructions.
6.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, mixing plant and
equipment and ancillary equipment.
6.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when preparing and mixing concrete and mortars.
6.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– gauge and mix concrete and mortars by hand and
mixer
– carry out pre-use checks on mechanical mixers
– use hand tools, mixing plant and equipment
work with plant and machinery.
6.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
preparing and mixing concrete and mortars.
6.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when preparing and mixing concrete and
mortars.
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Unit Y/600/8165
Placing and Compacting Concrete in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
placing and compacting
concrete.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, oral and written
instructions.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when placing and
compacting concrete.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when placing and
compacting concrete.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements when
placing and compacting concrete.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
placing and compacting concrete, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to place
and compact concrete.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– aggregates, cements, concrete, reinforcement,
membranes, release agents, anti-heave materials,
moulds
– hand and/or powered tools, slump test
equipment, skips, poker vibrator, tampers, floats
and trowels.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings, tools
and equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported and how the organisational procedures
are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity and wastage
associated with the method/procedure to place
and compact concrete.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when placing and
compacting concrete.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when placing
and compacting concrete.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to place
and compact concrete to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
placing and compacting concrete:
– receiving, handling, transporting, placing,
compacting, finishing and curing.
7.2 Transport, place and compact structural and/or
non-structural concrete to contractor’s working
instructions, placed in at least one of the following
locations:
– below ground level
– at ground level
– above ground level.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– handle and test concrete
– transport and place concrete
– compact and finish concrete
– cure and protect concrete
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.4 Safely use and store hand tools, portable power
tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when placing and
compacting concrete.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when placing and compacting
concrete.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
102
Unit D/503/9634
Laying Kerbs and Channels in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to
the work and resources
when laying kerbs and
channels.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessment, 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, specifications, schedules, risk
assessments, method statements, , manufacturers’
information and regulations for laying kerbs and
channels.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
laying kerbs and
channels.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, with tools
and equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
laying kerbs and
channels.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when
laying kerbs and channels.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when laying kerbs and channels.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
103
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to laying kerbs and channels,
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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the
methods of work to lay
kerbs and channels.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials and components, and tools and
equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the resources in relation to:
– sand, cement, aggregates, additives
– kerbs and channels
– hand and/or powered tools and ancillary
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 methods of work.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
104
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to lay
kerbs and channels.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
laying kerbs and
channels.
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
laying kerbs and
channels.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
lay kerbs and channels to
the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when laying
kerbs and channels:
– measuring, marking out, cutting, positioning,
levelling, aligning, compacting and finishing.
7.2 Lay kerbs and/or channels to given working
instructions.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
105
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when laying kerbs and channels.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify different types of kerbs or channels
– set out the area and prepare ground and
foundation for laying kerbs or channels
– lay and align kerbs or channels to the required
specifications
– mark and cut kerbs and channels
– monitor work against specification
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when laying
kerbs and channels.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when laying kerbs and channels.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
106
Unit Y/504/6775
Installing Drainage in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to
the work and resources
when installing drainage.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules, manufacturers’ information
and regulations governing the installation and
construction of drainage systems.
2 Know how to comply
with relevant legislation
and official guidance
when installing drainage.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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
drainage.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with current legislation and organisational
requirements when installing drainage.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when installing drainage.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
107
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to installing drainage, 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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the
methods of work to
install drainage.
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:
– pipes, fittings and ancillary components
– pre-cast (metal, concrete, clay or plastic)
components
– bricks, blocks and sandbags
– granular materials, aggregates, cement, concrete,
mortars and sand
– sealant materials (adhesives, compounds, solvents)
hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
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.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
108
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 drainage.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
installing drainage.
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 drainage.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install drainage to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing
drainage:
– measuring, marking out, laying, positioning, fitting,
levelling, plumbing, aligning, securing and testing.
7.2 Install and test new and/or replacement, foul and/or
surface water drainage for two of the following to given
working instructions:
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
109
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– pipework (e.g. clay, concrete, metal, or plastic)
– inspection chambers (e.g. brick, concrete, metal or
plastic)
– surface water systems (e.g. cells, culverts, high
capacity, linear, balancing ponds, interceptors, recycling
equipment, soak-a-ways, sustainable urban drainage
systems)
foul water systems (e.g. cess pools, septic tanks, reed
beds, treatment plants).
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when installing drainage.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– excavate trenches and provide trench support
– confirm ground conditions, site and excavations are
suitable for the drainage installation work
– prepare bedding for pipework
– determine levels and gradients
– identify the differences between surface and foul
water drainage
– lay, position, level, plumb, align, fit, fix and secure
new and replacement drainage systems
– construct structures of a drainage system (storm
alleviation, culverts, inspection chambers, lateral
drains, overflows, sumps, filter drains, sustainable
urban drainage systems)
7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– assemble pre-cast components (metal, concrete,
clay and plastic) of a drainage system structure
(inspection chambers, street iron work)
– connect and seal new systems to existing systems
– conduct smoke, water, ball, air mandrel and close
circuit television tests on drainage systems
– work with plant and machinery
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
110
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height and below ground level
use access equipment.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when installing
drainage.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when installing drainage.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
111
Unit M/503/9637
Pouring Concrete to Form Structures in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to
the work and resources
when pouring concrete to
form structures.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk
assessments, method statements, manufacturers’
information and regulations governing construction
works.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
pouring concrete to form
structures.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards whilst working:
in the workplace, below ground level, at height, with
tools and equipment, with materials and substances,
with movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
pouring concrete to form
structures.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment/working platforms safely to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when pouring concrete to
form structures.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when pouring concrete to form structures.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
112
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to pouring concrete to form
structures, 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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to pour concrete
to form structures.
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:
– ready-mix concrete materials
– slump test equipment, skips, poker vibrator,
tampers, floats and trowels
– 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 methods of work.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
113
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
pour concrete to form structures.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
pouring concrete to form
structures.
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
pouring concrete to form
structures.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
pour concrete to form
structures to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when pouring
concrete to form structures:
– measuring, positioning, placing, spreading,
vibrating, compacting and finishing.
7.2 Place, compact and finish structural concrete in
horizontal and vertical formwork to given working
instructions relating to two of the following
placements:
– chute
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
114
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– elephant’s trunk
– skip
– pump
– mono-rail.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when pouring concrete to form structures.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– assess and confirm suitability of concrete and area
for placement
– place concrete by chute, elephant’s trunk, overhead
skip, pumping
– pour to correct levels and coverage of steel
reinforcement
– work with and around plant and machinery
– support consistency testing
– vibrate, compact, finish and cure the structural
concrete
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when pouring
concrete to form structures.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when pouring concrete to form structures.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
115
Unit R/503/9663
Erecting and Striking Proprietary Formwork in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
erecting and striking
proprietary formwork.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules, and manufacturers’ and
supplier’s 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, risk
assessments, method statements, and manufacturers’
and supplier’s information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
erecting and striking
proprietary formwork.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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
erecting and striking
proprietary formwork.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in
accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and striking proprietary
formwork.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
116
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when erecting and striking proprietary
formwork.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to erecting and striking
proprietary formwork, 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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to erect and strike
proprietary formwork.
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:
– proprietary formwork and associated items
– tie systems
– prop systems
– protective coatings
– fixtures and fittings
– access equipment.
– 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.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
117
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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
erect and strike proprietary formwork.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
erecting and striking
proprietary formwork.
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
erecting and striking
proprietary formwork.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when erecting
and striking proprietary formwork:
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
118
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
erect and strike
proprietary formwork to
the required specification.
– measuring, marking out, aligning, positioning,
levelling, plumbing, securing, removing and storing.
7.2 Erect and strike proprietary formwork to given
working instructions.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– erect and strike proprietary formwork for walls,
columns, beams, soffits, channels, ground slabs and
bases
– attach and remove safe lifting provision
– position, secure and remove prop and tie systems
– apply release agents
– move, clean, stack and store proprietary forms
– work with plant and machinery
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when erecting
and striking proprietary formwork.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when erecting and striking proprietary
formwork.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
119
Unit R/504/6774
Placing and Finishing Non specialist Concrete in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
placing and finishing nonspecialist concrete.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules, manufacturers’ information
and current regulations associated with placing and
finishing non-specialist concrete.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
placing and finishing nonspecialist concrete.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials and
by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
placing and finishing nonspecialist concrete.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when
placing and finishing non-specialist concrete.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when placing and finishing non-specialist
concrete.
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
120
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to placing and finishing nonspecialist concrete, 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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to place and finish
non-specialist concrete.
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:
– concrete, fabric reinforcement, timber, plywood,
proprietary slab edgings and fixings
hand 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 methods of work.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
place and finish non-specialist concrete.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
placing and finishing nonspecialist concrete.
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
placing and finishing nonspecialist concrete.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
place and finish nonspecialist concrete to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when placing
and finishing non-specialist concrete:
– measuring, marking out, laying, compacting,
finishing, positioning and securing.
7.2 Lay and finish concrete to given working instructions
for three of the following:
– concrete slabs/bases (footing, oversites or paths)
– form slab edging
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– position reinforcement
form surface finish (tamped, floated, brushed
and trowelled).
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when placing and finishing non-specialist concrete.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– handle, transport and test concrete
– transport, lay, compact, cure and protect concrete
with tamped, floated, brushed and trowelled finishes
– cure and protect
– place fabric reinforcement
– concrete mix ratios (volume and gauge boxes)
– place concrete into formwork and shuttering
– form slab edging
– work with plant and machinery
use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when placing
and finishing non-specialist concrete.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when placing and finishing non-specialist
concrete.
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Unit A/503/9639
Locating and Protecting Utilities Apparatus and Sub-structures in
the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to
the work and resources
when locating and
protecting utilities
apparatus and substructures.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method
statements, specifications, schedules, survey
information 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, risk
assessments, method statements, organisational and
manufacturers’ information and regulations governing
utilities.
2 Know how to comply
with relevant legislation
and official guidance
when locating and
protecting utilities
apparatus and substructures.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials and
by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
locating and protecting utilities apparatus and substructures and describe how and when they are used.
3 Maintain safe and
healthy working practices
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry
out the activity in accordance with current legislation
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
when locating and
protecting utilities
apparatus and substructures.
and organisational requirements when locating and
protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when locating and protecting utilities apparatus
and sub-structures.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to locating and protecting
utilities apparatus and sub-structures, 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, damage to utilities apparatus and substructures and other task-related hazards.
3.6 Demonstrate the safe use of a fire extinguisher
relevant to a typical fire associated with locating and
protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures as
relevant to the operations.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the
methods of work to
locate and protect
utilities apparatus and
sub-structures.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials and components, tools and equipment,
and electronic location instruments.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the resources in relation to:
– electronic instruments
– marking and protection materials
– hand and/or powered tools and equipment
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– ancillary 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 methods of work.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
locating and protecting
utilities apparatus and
sub-structures.
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 locating and
protecting utilities
apparatus and substructures.
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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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
locate and protect
utilities apparatus and
sub-structures to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when locating
and protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures:
– measuring, locating, marking out, positioning,
protecting and securing.
7.2 Locate and protect sub-surface and/or overhead
utilities apparatus to given working instructions,
relating to:
– gas, fuel, electric, communications, water and
sewage.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools,
ancillary equipment and electronic instruments.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when locating and protecting utilities apparatus and
sub-structures.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
ensure electronic equipment is calibrated
identify utilities apparatus and sub-structures by
electronic location, trial holes and visual
confirm the type of service (gas, fuel, electric,
communication, water, sewage)
confirm structures (foundations, manholes, inspection
chambers, joint/junction boxes)
confirm any natural environment (tree roots, natural
watercourse)
mark the location of the service apparatus and substructures
provide for the recognition and protection of the
service apparatus, sub-structure, and the natural
environment during operational activities
use hand tools, power tools and equipment
work at height.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when locating
and protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when locating and protecting utilities apparatus
and sub-structures.
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Unit Y/503/9650
Excavating Holes and Trenches – Manual Digging in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
excavating holes and
trenches by manual
digging.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk
assessments, method statements, manufacturers’
information, statutory and regulatory Codes of
Practice for excavations and support of the
excavations.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
excavating holes and
trenches by manual
digging.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, with tools
and equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
excavating holes and
trenches by manual
digging.
legislation and organisational requirements when
excavating holes and trenches by manual digging.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when excavating holes and trenches by
manual digging.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to excavating holes and
trenches by manual digging 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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to excavate holes
and trenches by manual
digging.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials and components, and tools and
equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability limitations and defects associated with
the resources in relation to:
– digging equipment for the excavation of holes and
trenches
– hand and/or powered tools and ancillary
equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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
excavate holes and trenches by manual digging.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
excavating holes and
trenches by manual
digging.
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
excavating holes and
trenches by manual
digging.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
excavating holes and trenches by manual digging:
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Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
excavate holes and
trenches by manual digging
to the required
specification.
– measuring, marking out, excavating and securing.
7.2 Excavate holes and trenches in highway location
and/or construction site to given working
instructions.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when excavating holes and trenches by manual
digging.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify and confirm the type of surface and subsurface composition
– remove ironwork, modular components
– excavate ground structures manually
– guide excavating machine to excavate ground
structures
– avoid damage to service apparatus and substructures
– identify and store excavated and reusable materials
– position, secure and remove excavation supports
– provide for access and egress
– work with plant and machinery
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
excavating holes and trenches by manual digging.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when excavating holes and trenches by manual
digging.
Unit H/503/9442
Reinstating Excavation and Highway Surfaces in the Workplace
ProQual, November 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations (Construction)
132
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe 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, risk
assessments, method statements, manufacturers’
information and regulations governing excavations
and reinstatement work on highways.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, with
tools and equipment, with materials and substances,
with movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when
reinstating excavation and highway surfaces.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when reinstating excavation and highway
surfaces.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces, 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 hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to reinstate
excavation and highway
surfaces.
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:
– new and re-usable materials, sub-base, road-base
and pavement surface
– cold-lay, warm lay and hot-lay bituminous
materials
– sands, jointing materials
– concrete, blocks and flags
– natural soil based materials
– 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.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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
reinstate excavation and highway surfaces.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
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
reinstating excavation and
highway surfaces.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
reinstate excavation and
highway surfaces to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
reinstating excavation and highway surfaces:
– backfilling, consolidating, laying, compacting,
positioning, securing and finishing.
7.2 Reinstate excavations and highway surfaces to given
working instructions, relating to two of the following:
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– sub-grades, sub-bases, road-bases
– cold lay bituminous
– warm lay bituminous
– hot lay bituminous
– concrete
– modular.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when reinstating excavation and highway surfaces.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– confirm the type of ground structure for
reinstatement (bituminous, concrete, modular,
natural)
– reinstate and compact backfill, sub-grades, subbases, road-bases pavement base for the relevant
type of ground structure
– protect service apparatus and sub-structures
during reinstatement
– reinstate the relevant type of ground surface,
pavement surface, specialist surface treatments,
kerbs, edge restraints, street ironwork and pavement
markings
– dispose of surplus materials
use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
reinstating excavation and highway surfaces.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when reinstating excavation and highway
surfaces.
