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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
(Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working
in the construction and the built environment sector working in plant or machinery
maintenance. It is designed to assess occupational competence in the workplace where
candidates are required to demonstrate skills and knowledge to a level required in the
construction industry.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com)
and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual);
It is also endorsed by the sector body for construction – CITB.
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery
Maintenance (Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or
Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/2421/1
Level 2
Total Qualification Time 1920 hours (641 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 25/9/2017
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete the nine Mandatory units plus two
Optional units.
CITB references and credit values are provided in this document for information only.
Mandatory units
Mandatory Units – complete all units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 641
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace 2 642
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace 2 643
F/616/4457 Operating plant or machinery for non-operational
activities in the workplace
2 659
J/616/4458 Servicing plant or machinery in the workplace 2 660
L/616/4459
Removing and replacing plant or machinery
components to restore operational use in the
workplace
2 661
F/616/4460
Dismantling and assembling plant or machinery
components to replace worn, damaged or faulty parts
in the workplace
2 662
J/616/4461 Inspecting plant or machinery for operational
serviceability in the workplace 2 663v2
L/616/4462 Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or
components in the workplace 3 664
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Optional Units
Optional Units – complete TWO units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
R/616/4463
Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources
by heating, welding, brazing, soldering and thermal
cutting in the workplace
2 665
Y/616/4464
Producing one-off components to restore or maintain
the operational functions or plant or machinery in the
workplace
2 666
D/616/4465 Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in
the workplace 3 667
H/616/4466 Carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery to
determine operational serviceability in the workplace 3 668v3
K/616/4467 Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational
activities in the workplace 2 669
M/616/4468 Handing over plant or machinery to the control of
others in the workplace 3 672
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
Assessors for each unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient
depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based units or
qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or internal quality assurance
qualifications.
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
Links to National Standards / NOS mapping
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or Standard
Setting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to
undertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.
The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS for the construction sector
developed by CITB.
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Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills’ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and
qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 9.
Additional information for assessment and requirements for unit endorsements where
relevant is included after all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
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Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
(Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Unit Number: M/508/6537
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace inductions and any
health, safety and welfare briefings attended relevant to the
occupational area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety notices and
warning notices displayed within the workplace and/or on
equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used
relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the
work situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control equipment relevant
to the work should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational
area and associated equipment.
1.7 State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the occupational area.
1.8 State how to comply with control measures that have been
identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work.
2 Recognise hazards associated
with the workplace that have
not been previously controlled
and report them in accordance
with organisational
procedures.
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing circumstances
within the workplace in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work environment
and occupational area in relation to resources, substances,
asbestos, equipment, obstructions, storage, services and
work activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2 continued 2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top five
health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the workplace
could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety
and welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to maintain
safe systems of work and quality working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
3.3 Contribute to the maintenance of workplace welfare
facilities in accordance with workplace welfare
procedures.
3.4 Safely store health and safety control equipment in
accordance with given instructions.
3.5 Dispose of waste and/or consumable items in
accordance with legislation.
3.6 State the organisational policies and procedures for
health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents and emergencies associated
with the work and environment
– methods of receiving or sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
– consultation and feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with legislation
and official guidance.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Work responsibly to
contribute to workplace
health, safety and welfare
whilst carrying out work in
the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of serious
and imminent danger to self and/or others
– contributing to discussions and providing feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and incidents in
the workplace
– complying with the environmental requirements of
the workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others within the workplace.
5 Comply with and support all
organisational security
arrangements and approved
procedures.
5.1 Provide appropriate support for security arrangements
in accordance with approved procedures:
– during the working day
– on completion of the day’s work
– for unauthorised personnel (other operatives and
the general public)
– for theft.
5.2 State how security arrangements are implemented in
relation to the workplace, the general public, site
personnel and resources.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 7
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Unit Number: T/508/6538
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Communicate with others to
establish productive work
practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure
that work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating with
line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of
communication to ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate
resources, in accordance with organisational
procedures to ensure work is completed productively.
2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied to
ensure work is planned and carried out productively, in
relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records in
accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is
completed clearly and within given timescales.
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed
specification, in conjunction with line management,
colleagues, customers and/or other relevant people
involved in the work to maintain good working
relationships.
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.2 Apply the principles of equality and diversity and respect
the needs of individuals when communicating and
working with others.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships, in
relation to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line management
– own and other occupations.
4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with line
management, colleagues and customers.
4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an effect
on productive working.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and diversity
when communicating and working with others.
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Title: Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 10
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Unit Number Y/508/6533
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with given
information when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
1.1 Interpret the given information relating to moving,
handling and/or storing resources, relevant to the given
occupation.
1.2 Interpret the given information relating to the use and
storage of lifting aids and equipment.
1.3 Describe the different types of technical, product and
regulatory information, their source and how they are
interpreted.
1.4 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.5 Describe how to obtain information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and equipment.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, in confined spaces, below ground
level, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making the reports.
2.4 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant
to the work.
2.5 Describe how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used
in accordance with legislation and official guidance.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry
out the activity in accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements when moving, handling
and/or storing resources.
3.2 Use lifting aids safely as appropriate to the work.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Protect the environment in accordance with safe working
practices as appropriate to the work.
3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.5 Describe how the health and safety control equipment
relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the
given instructions.
3.6 State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance
with organisational authorisation and personal skills when
involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related
hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to move,
handle and/or store
occupational resources.
4.1 Select the relevant resources to be moved, handled and/or
stored, associated with own work.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the occupational
resources in relation to:
– lifting and handling aids
– container(s)
– fixing, holding and securing systems.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any
problems associated with the resources are reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5 Prevent the risk of damage to
occupational resources and
surrounding environment
when moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
5.1 Protect occupational resources and their surrounding area
from damage in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Dispose of waste and packaging in accordance with
legislation.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 continued 5.3 Maintain a clean work space when moving, handling or
storing resources.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
occupational resource
information to move,
handle and/or store
resources to the required
guidance.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when moving,
handling and/or storing occupational resources:
– moving, positioning, storing, securing and/or using
lifting aids and kinetic lifting techniques.
7.2 Move, handle and/or store occupational resources to
meet product information and organisational
requirements relating to three of the following:
– sheet material
– loose material
– bagged or wrapped material
– fragile material
– tools and equipment
– components
– liquids.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them when moving, handling and/or
storing occupational resources.
7.4 Describe the needs of other occupations when moving,
handling and/or storing resources.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 17
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Title: Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace
Unit Number: F/616/4458
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
operating plant or
machinery for nonoperational activities
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, user manuals and manufacturers’
information related to the plant or machinery operation
and the activity to be completed.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and how
they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, user manuals, manufacturers’
information and current regulations governing the
operation of plant and machinery
2 Organise with others the
sequence in which the work
is to be carried out when
operating plant or
machinery for nonoperational activities.
2.1 Organise the work in accordance with given information
or instructions.
2.2 Communicate with team members and other associated
occupations about the plant or machinery operation
and work to be carried out.
2.3 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members and other associated occupations.
2.4 Describe how to organise resources in conjunction with
the progress of work.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant, current legislation,
special legal status
documents, official
guidance and organisational
procedures when operating
plant or machinery for nonoperational activities.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents
and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
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Title: Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
operating plant or
machinery for nonoperational activities.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when operating plant or
machinery for non-operational activities.
4.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when operating plant or machinery for nonoperational activities.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to operating plant or machinery
for non-operational activities 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).
4.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
4.5 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.
5 Request and select the
required quantity and
quality of resources to
operate plant or machinery
for non-operational
activities.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with own work
in relation to tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories and consumables.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or accessories.
5.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
5.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
5.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 continued 5.6 Describe how to calculate weight, bearing pressure, quantity,
length and area associated with the method/procedure to
operate plant or machinery for non-operational activities.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when operating plant
or machinery for nonoperational activities.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in
accordance with safe working practices and organisational
procedures.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
6.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
6.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose
of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
6.5 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.
7 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
operating plant or
machinery for nonoperational activities.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated
time.
7.2 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.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
operate plant or machinery
for non-operational
activities to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when operating plant
or machinery for non-operational activities:
– preparing, setting up, configuring, starting, manoeuvring,
running, supporting, parking, stopping and securing.
8.2 Prepare, configure and operate plant or machinery for nonoperational activities, (inspection, repair, maintenance,
testing or travel), to given working instructions for two of the
following:
– hand-operated power tools
– static machinery
– pedestrian controlled equipment
– tracked plant
– wheeled plant
– rollers.
8.3 Shut down and secure plant or machinery to given working
instructions.
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Title: Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 continued 8.4 Record and report findings using the appropriate
method, in accordance with given working instructions.
8.5 Safely use plant, machinery, hand tools, ancillary
equipment and/or accessories.
8.6 Safely store the plant, machinery, tools, equipment
and/or accessories used when operating plant or
machinery for non-operational activities.
8.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– identify capabilities, characteristic and limitations of plant
and machinery (ride on and remote control) including
hand-operated power tools, static machinery, pedestrian
controlled equipment, wheeled plant and tracked plant,
rollers
– consider the area available for the movements required
(height restrictions, obstructions, overhead /
underground obstructions, services, ventilation and point
loading)
– complete pre-use, pre-start and pre-movement checks
– prepare the plant and machine for operation
– manoeuvre and position plant and machine
– manoeuvre plant and machinery on slopes and inclines,
uneven terrain, rough terrain, un-compacted ground,
areas with restricted clearances, in inclement and
extreme weather and areas where there is other vehicle
and pedestrian traffic
– operate plant and machinery within operational
limitations
– support plant and machinery for the activity (inspection,
repair, maintenance, testing or travel)
– follow signals and instructions
– shut down, park and secure plant and machine
– immobilise plant and machinery
– prepare plant and machinery for transportation
– report findings and defects
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and accessories
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records
8.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when operating plant
or machinery for non-operational activities.
8.9 Describe how to maintain the plant and machinery, hand
tools, ancillary equipment and/or accessories used when
operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities.
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Title: Operating plant or machinery for non-operational activities in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and
a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and
must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery
Maintenance
Two of the following endorsements required:
Hand-operated power tools
Static machinery
Pedestrian controlled power equipment
Tracked plant
Wheeled plant
Rollers
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
33
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Servicing plant or machinery in the workplace
Unit Number: J/616/4458
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
servicing plant or
machinery.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, procedures, method
statements, risk assessments and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, procedures,
method statements, risk assessments,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
associated with servicing plant and machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
servicing plant or
machinery.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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
servicing plant or
machinery.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when servicing plant or machinery.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when servicing plant or machinery.
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Title: Servicing plant or machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to servicing plant or machinery
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
service plant or machinery.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– fluids, fuels, lubricants, and coolants
– service items: filters, drive belts, brake components,
bulbs, fuses, gaskets and seals
– fastenings, nuts and bolts, pins and clips
– hand tools, portable 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, volume, length, area
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
service plant and machinery.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Servicing plant or machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
servicing plant or
machinery.
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
servicing plant or
machinery.
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
service plant or machinery
to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when servicing plant or
machinery:
– replenishing, replacing, lubricating, unfastening, aligning,
assembling, positioning, fixing, fastening, and securing.
7.2 Service plant or machinery to given working instructions for
five of the following:
– replenish or replace fluids, fuels, lubricants, coolants
– replace service items (filters, drive belts, brake
components, bulbs, fuses, gaskets, seals)
– lubricate parts, components, linkages, cables
– flush through cooling, lubrication and fluid systems
– clean parts and components
– secure fastenings, nuts, bolts etc.
7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on
plant or machinery, to given working instructions.
7.4 Report findings of the servicing of plant or machinery.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Servicing plant or machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.5 Complete and maintain records on the service of plant
or machinery.
7.6 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable
power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.7 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when servicing plant or machinery.
7.8 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– refer to workshop manuals, parts manuals, guides
and technical service bulletins, electronic data and
cross reference information
– apply routine and non-routine maintenance service
methods and procedures required by the
manufacturer and owner
– identify requirements of periodic, scheduled and
event based servicing methods
– replace service items (filters, drive belts, brake
components, bulbs, fuses, gaskets, seals)
– lubricate parts, components, linkages, cables
– flush through cooling, lubrication and fluid systems
– clean parts and components
– secure fastenings, nuts, bolts etc.
– work on high temperature and high pressure
components and systems
– check for defects by sight, touch, smell and sound
– complete functional, operational and safety checks
– report findings
– use hand tools, portable power tools and
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.9 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when servicing
plant or machinery.
7.10 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when servicing plant or machinery.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Servicing plant or machinery in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must
use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery
Maintenance (Construction)
Five of the following endorsements required:
Fluids, fuels, lubricants, coolants
Service items
Lubrication
Flushing through
Cleaning parts and components
Fastenings secured
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for
use
Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
47
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
30
Title: Removing and replacing plant or machinery components to restore
operational use in the workplace
Unit Number: L/616/4459
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
removing and replacing
plant or machinery
components to restore
operational use.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, workshop manuals,
technical service bulletins, parts manuals,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
associated with plant and machinery maintenance.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
removing and replacing
plant or machinery
components to restore
operational use.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents
and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
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
removing and replacing
plant or machinery
components to restore
operational use.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when removing and replacing plant or
machinery components to restore operational use.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when removing and replacing plant or machinery
components to restore operational use.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Removing and replacing plant or machinery components to restore
operational use in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to removing and replacing plant or machinery
components to restore operational use 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
remove and replace plant or
machinery components to
restore operational use.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, fittings, tools,
equipment and consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– fixings and fittings
– consumables
– hand tools, portable powered tools, specialist 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
remove and replace plant and machinery components
to restore operational use.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Removing and replacing plant or machinery components to restore
operational use in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
removing and replacing
plant or machinery
components to restore
operational use.
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
removing and replacing
plant or machinery
components to restore
operational use.
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
remove and replace plant or
machinery components to
restore operational use to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when removing and
replacing plant or machinery components to restore
operational use:
– marking, supporting, unfastening, releasing, cleaning,
lubricating, protecting, aligning, adjusting, fitting, fixing,
securing, fastening and soldering.
7.2 Remove and replace seven of the following plant or
machinery components to restore operational use to given
working instructions:
– housing
– transmission
– steering
– track or running gear
– hydraulics
– pump
– brakes
– electrics
– electronics
– ancillaries (blade, wear pads, boom, cab).
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Removing and replacing plant or machinery components to restore
operational use in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on
plant or machinery components, to given working
instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when removing and
replacing plant or machinery components to restore
operational use.
7.5 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, specialist
tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when removing and replacing plant or machinery
components to restore operational use.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– prepare and isolate plant and machine and notify
others
– identify components and tag or label
– mark components prior to removal, punch, paint,
chalk, scribe, label, and tape to assist replacement
– release residual energy, electric, pressure (sprung,
hydraulic, pneumatic) and fluid (fuels, coolants and
lubricants)
– support components
– protect components, threads, keyways, seals, faces,
wires, links and connections
– remove and replace the following components:
housing, transmission, steering, track or running
gear, hydraulics, pump, brakes, electrics,
electronics, ancillaries (blade, wear pads, boom,
cab)
– position, align and connect components with push
and press fit, soldering, locking pins, threaded
devices, clips and specialist retaining devices
– apply torque loadings
– assess the operational integrity of replaced
components
– use hand tools, portable power tools, specialist tools
and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Removing and replacing plant or machinery components to restore
operational use in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when removing
and replacing plant or machinery components to
restore operational use.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when removing and replacing plant or machinery
components to restore operational use.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
35
Title: Removing and replacing plant or machinery components to restore operational
use in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and
a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and
must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery
Maintenance (Construction)
Seven of the following endorsements required:
Housing
Transmission
Steering
Track or running gear
Hydraulic
Pump
Brakes
Electrical
Electronic
Ancillaries
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
117
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
36
Title: Dismantling and assembling plant or machinery components to replace worn,
damaged or faulty parts in the workplace
Unit Number: F/616/4460
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
dismantling and assembling
plant or machinery
components to replace
worn, damaged or faulty
parts.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and current regulations associated with
the dismantling and assembly of plant and
machinery components.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
dismantling and assembling
plant or machinery
components to replace
worn, damaged or faulty
parts.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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
dismantling and assembling
plant or machinery
components to replace
worn, damaged or faulty
parts.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when dismantling and assembling plant or
machinery components to replace worn, damaged or
faulty parts.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
37
Title: Dismantling and assembling plant or machinery components to replace worn,
damaged or faulty parts in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when dismantling and assembling plant or
machinery components to replace worn, damaged or
faulty parts.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to dismantling and assembling
plant or machinery components to replace worn,
damaged or faulty parts 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
dismantle and assemble
plant or machinery
components to replace
worn, damaged or faulty
parts.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– fixtures and fittings
– consumables
– hand tools, portable powered tools, specialist 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.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
38
Title: Dismantling and assembling plant or machinery components to replace worn,
damaged or faulty parts in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 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
dismantle and assemble plant and machinery
components to replace worn, damaged or faulty parts.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
dismantling and assembling
plant or machinery
components to replace
worn, damaged or faulty
parts.
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
dismantling and assembling
plant or machinery
components to replace
worn, damaged or faulty
parts.
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
dismantle and assemble
plant or machinery
components to replace
worn, damaged or faulty
parts to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when dismantling
and assembling plant or machinery components to
replace worn, damaged or faulty parts:
– measuring, marking, supporting, unfastening,
releasing, cleaning, lubricating, protecting, aligning,
adjusting, fitting, fixing, securing, fastening and
soldering.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
39
Title: Dismantling and assembling plant or machinery components to replace worn,
damaged or faulty parts in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.2 Dismantle and assemble plant or machinery
components and sub-assemblies to replace worn,
damaged or faulty parts, to given working instructions,
for four of the following:
– power unit
– transmission
– steering
– hydraulics
– pump
– brakes
– electrics
– electronics
– ancillaries (blade, boom, cab, drives).
7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on
plant or machinery components, to given working
instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when dismantling and
assembling plant or machinery components to replace
worn, damaged or faulty parts.
7.5 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, specialist
tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when dismantling and assembling plant or machinery
components to replace worn, damaged or faulty parts.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
40
Title: Dismantling and assembling plant or machinery components to replace worn,
damaged or faulty parts in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– prepare and isolate plant and machine and notify
others
– identify components and tag or label
– release residual energy, electric, pressure (sprung,
hydraulic, pneumatic) and fluid (fuels, coolants and
lubricants)
– mark component parts prior to dismantling, punch,
paint, chalk, scribe, label, and tape to assist
assembly
– measure and inspect component parts and subassemblies for serviceability
– support components and sub-assemblies
– protect components and sub-assemblies, threads,
keyways, seals, faces, wires, links and connections
– dismantle and assemble the following components:
power unit, transmission, steering, hydraulics,
pump, brakes, electrics, electronics, ancillaries
(blade, boom, cab, drives)
– replace worn, damaged or faulty parts
– position, align and connect component parts and
sub-assemblies with push and press fit, soldering,
locking pins, threaded devices, clips and specialist
retaining devices
– apply torque loadings
– assess the operational integrity of repaired
component and sub assembly
– use hand tools, portable power tools, specialist tools
and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
dismantling and assembling plant or machinery
components to replace worn, damaged or faulty parts.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when dismantling and assembling plant or machinery
components to replace worn, damaged or faulty parts.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
41
Title: Dismantling and assembling plant or machinery components to replace worn,
damaged or faulty parts in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with :the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery
Maintenance (Construction)
Four of the following endorsements required:
Power unit
Transmission
Steering
Hydraulic
Pump
Brake
Electrical
Electronic
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
117
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
42
Title: Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Unit Number: J/616/4461
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, workshop manuals,
technical service bulletins, parts manuals,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
associated with the inspection, examination and test
of plant and machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when inspecting plant or machinery for
operational serviceability.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when inspecting plant or machinery for
operational serviceability.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
43
Title: Inspecting Plant or Machinery for Operational Serviceability in the Workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating inspecting plant or machinery for operational
serviceability 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
inspect plant or machinery
for operational
serviceability.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– inspection equipment
– fixings
– hand tools, portable powered tools, specialist 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage
associated with the method/procedure to inspect plant and
machinery for operational serviceability.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
44
Title: Inspecting Plant or Machinery for Operational Serviceability in the Workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
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
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
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
inspect plant or machinery
for operational
serviceability to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when inspecting plant
or machinery for operational serviceability:
– inspecting, checking, recording and reporting.
7.2 Complete the following inspections to given working
instructions:
– routine checks, daily, weekly
– periodic e.g. monthly, annual, number, hours run
– pre-use, delivery
– post-use, return, off hire.
7.3 Record and report results and findings of inspection
using the appropriate method, in accordance with given
working instructions.
7.4 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, specialist
tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when inspecting plant or machinery for operational
serviceability.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
45
Title: Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify inspection criteria
– conduct inspections, daily/weekly, periodic
(monthly, annual, number and hours run), pre-use
and post-use and returned items
– identify the difference between test, inspection and
thorough examination
– check the calibration of inspection tools and
equipment
– use specialist inspection equipment and test and
diagnostic aids
– identify deterioration, damage, excess wear and
leaks
– identify non-critical defects
– identify critical defects
– classify the serviceability of plant and machinery
– consider plant and machinery life expectancy
– report findings
– use hand tools, portable power tools, specialist tools
and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team inspecting plant
or machinery for operational serviceability.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when inspecting plant or machinery for operational
serviceability.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
46
Title: Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
87
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
47
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Unit Number: L/616/4462
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and current regulations associated with
diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or
components.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents
and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
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
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or components.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when diagnosing faults in plant or machinery
systems or components.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
48
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or components, 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
diagnose faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– hand tools, portable powered tools, specialist
diagnostic and testing 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area, volume
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
diagnose faults in plant and machinery systems and
components.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
49
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
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
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
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
diagnose faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when diagnosing faults
in plant or machinery systems or components:
– selecting, investigating, interrogating, observing,
listening, smelling, feeling, applying, identifying,
collecting, analysing, interpreting, diagnosing and
reporting.
7.2 Identify and diagnose functional and operational faults in
plant or machinery, systems or components to given working
instructions for four of the following:
– power unit
– transmission
– steering
– hydraulics
– pump
– brakes
– pneumatics
– electrical
– electronic
– operating ancillaries or attachments.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
50
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on plant
or machinery systems or components, to given working
instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when diagnosing faults in
plant or machinery systems or components.
7.5 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable power
tools, specialist diagnostic and testing tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when
diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or
components.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– collect and collate information from operators and users
on symptoms and problems
– consider information from existing records
– analyse information to define the diagnosis start point
– investigate and establish the most likely causes of the
faults
– observe the operational functions of plant and machinery
components and systems
– interpret sounds and smells
– collect and analyse data from diagnostic aids; multimeters, pressure and flow gauges, computers, test lamps,
portable appliance testing equipment and other specialist
tools and equipment
– identify faults and determine the cause
– determine and suggest repair requirements for faults in
power units, transmissions, steering, hydraulic systems,
pumps, brakes, pneumatic systems, electrical systems,
electronic components and operating ancillaries and
attachments
– categorise faults by type (continual, intermittent or
breakdown)
– apply situational awareness to select routine and nonroutine fault diagnosis procedures
– determine the implications of faults for other work and
the operational safety of the plant or machinery
– report, mark, tag and place notices on plant and
machinery systems and components deemed hazardous
– use hand tools, specialist diagnostic and testing tools,
portable power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
51
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when diagnosing
faults in plant or machinery systems or components.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or
components.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
52
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with
the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for
Construction and the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery
Maintenance (Construction)
Four of the following endorsements required:
Power unit
Transmission
Steering
Hydraulic
Pump
Brake
Pneumatic
Electrical
Electronic
Operating ancillaries and attachments
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
80
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
53
Title: Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources by heating, welding,
brazing, soldering and thermal cutting in the workplace
Unit Number: R/616/4463
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
installing, repairing or
modifying construction
resources by heating,
welding, brazing, soldering
and thermal cutting.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and current regulations associated with
heating, welding, brazing, soldering and thermal
cutting.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing, repairing or
modifying construction
resources by heating,
welding, brazing, soldering
and thermal cutting.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
installing, repairing or modifying construction resources
by heating, welding, brazing, soldering and thermal
cutting and describe how and when they are used.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
54
Title: Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources by heating, welding,
brazing, soldering and thermal cutting in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
installing, repairing or
modifying construction
resources by heating,
welding, brazing, soldering
and thermal cutting.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when installing, repairing
or modifying construction resources by heating,
welding, brazing, soldering and thermal cutting.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when installing, repairing or modifying
construction resources by heating, welding, brazing,
soldering and thermal cutting.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to installing, repairing or modifying construction
resources by heating, welding, brazing, soldering and thermal
cutting 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, repair or modify
construction resources by
heating, welding, brazing,
soldering and thermal
cutting.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– jigs and fixings
– consumables, gases, welding rods/wires
– solders and fluxes
– hand tools, portable powered tools, heating, welding and
cutting equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how
problems associated with the resources are reported.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
55
Title: Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources by heating, welding,
brazing, soldering and thermal cutting in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 continued 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, volume
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
heat, weld, braze, solder and thermal cut construction
resources.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing, repairing or
modifying construction
resources by heating,
welding, brazing, soldering
and thermal cutting.
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, repairing or
modifying construction
resources by heating,
welding, brazing, soldering
and thermal cutting.
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.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
56
Title: Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources by heating, welding,
brazing, soldering and thermal cutting in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install, repair or modify
construction resources by
heating, welding, brazing,
soldering and thermal
cutting.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing,
repairing or modifying construction resources by
heating, welding, brazing, soldering and thermal
cutting:
– measuring, marking out, fitting, heating, preparing,
positioning, securing, joining, cutting and finishing.
7.2 Heat components to given working instructions to
achieve two of the following:
– free components (thermal shock)
– heat treat
– reduce or remove corrosion
– adjust (localised/spot)
– expansion and contraction fit.
7.3 Join ferrous and non-ferrous metals to given working
instructions using two of the following welding
techniques:
– oxygen and fuel gas
– manual metal arc
– metal inert gas shielded or metal active gas shielded
– tungsten inert gas shielded.
7.4 Join metals to given working instructions by brazing
using oxygen and fuel gas.
7.5 Join metals by soldering to given working instructions using
one of the following techniques:
– oxygen and fuel gas
– iron and flux
– electrical soldering iron.
7.6 Create two of the following joints in metals:
– butt
– lap
– fillet
– corner.
7.7 Carry out joint work to given working instructions for two of
the following positions:
– flat
– vertical / horizontal
– vertical
– overhead.
7.8 Cut materials by thermal cutting using one of the following:
– oxy fuel gas arc
– plasma arc.
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Title: Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources by heating, welding,
brazing, soldering and thermal cutting in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.9 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable
power tools, welding, heating and cutting equipment,
ancillaries and gases.
7.10 Safely move gases when installing, repairing or
modifying construction resources by heating, welding,
brazing, soldering and thermal cutting.
7.11 Safely store the materials, tools, equipment and gases
used when installing, repairing or modifying
construction resources by heating, welding, brazing,
soldering and thermal cutting.
7.12 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– assess requirements for the repair or maintenance of
metal by joining, heating and cutting
– validate appropriate ways in which the work should be
carried out
– maintain the principles of minimum intervention and
reversible alterations
– protect surrounding components
– identify metal properties
– relate equilibrium diagrams to metal types/properties
– purge and vent tanks and containers (gas free
certification)
– work with hot materials and components
– identify the advantages and disadvantages of welding
processes; oxygen and fuel gas, manual metal arc, metal
inert gas or metal active gas and tungsten inert gas
shielded
– apply principles and methods of preparing, joining,
cutting and heating ferrous and non-ferrous metals (type
of joint, material thickness, gaps, measuring, cleaning,
position, tacks, pre-treatment, parameters, nozzle,
voltage, amperes, wire speed, flow rates, restarts, posttreatment)
– join metals by welding, soldering and brazing
– recognise joint types (butt, lap, fillet, corner)
– inspect joints by non-destructive testing (visual, x-ray and
dye penetrates, ultraviolet and ultrasonic) and
destructive testing (bend test, tensile, nick break and
weld etch)
– finish and dress joints
– cut materials using thermal cutting methods, oxy fuel
gas, plasma arc
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
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Title: Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources by heating, welding,
brazing, soldering and thermal cutting in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.12
contd
– recognise the effects of applying heat to metal
(distortion, heat effected zone)
– use and store fuel gases
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– use hand tools, portable power tools and
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.13 Describe the needs of other occupations associated
with heating, welding, brazing, soldering and thermal
cutting and how to effectively communicate within a
team when installing, repairing or modifying
construction resources.
7.14 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when installing, repairing or modifying
construction resources by heating, welding, brazing,
soldering and thermal cutting.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
59
Title: Installing, repairing or modifying construction resources by heating, welding,
brazing, soldering and thermal cutting in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the
Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must
use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure. ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant
or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
Heating: Two of the following endorsements required:
Components freed
Heat treatment
Corrosion reduction/removal
Adjustment
Expansion and contraction fit
Welding: Two of the following endorsements required:
Oxygen and fuel gas
Manual metal arc
MIG or MAG
Tungsten inert gas
Soldering: One of the following endorsements required:
Oxygen and fuel gas
Iron and flux
Electric soldering iron
Joints: Two of the following endorsements required:
Butt
Lap
Fillet
Corner
Positions: Two of the following endorsements required:
Flat
Vertical/horizontal
Vertical
Overhead
Thermal cutting: One of the following endorsements required:
Oxy fuel gas
Plasma
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
100
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
60
Title: Producing one-off components to restore or maintain the operational
functions of plant or machinery in the workplace
Unit Number: Y/616/4464
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
producing one-off
components to restore or
maintain the operational
functions of plant or
machinery.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, parts manuals and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and how
they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, parts manuals,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing and associated with plant and machinery
maintenance.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
producing one-off
components to restore or
maintain the operational
functions of plant or
machinery.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents
and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
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
producing one-off
components to restore or
maintain the operational
functions of plant or
machinery
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when producing one-off components to
restore or maintain the operational functions of plant or
machinery.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when producing one-off components to restore
or maintain the operational functions of plant or
machinery.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
61
Title: Producing one-off components to restore or maintain the operational
functions of plant or machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to producing one-off components to restore or
maintain the operational functions of plant or machinery 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
produce one-off
components to restore or
maintain the operational
functions of plant or
machinery.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, fittings, tools,
equipment and consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– plant and machinery components
– fixings and fittings
– consumables
– hand tools, portable power tools, 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area, volume
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
produce one–off components to restore or maintain the
operational function of plant and machinery.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
62
Title: Producing one-off components to restore or maintain the operational
functions of plant or machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
producing one-off
components to restore or
maintain the operational
functions of plant or
machinery.
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
producing one-off
components to restore or
maintain the operational
functions of plant or
machinery.
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
produce one-off
components to restore or
maintain the operational
functions of plant or
machinery to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when produce one-off
components to restore or maintain the operational functions
of plant or machinery:
– measuring, marking out, disassembling, cutting, drilling,
filing, shaping, joining, assembling, fitting, fixing and
securing.
7.2 Produce two one-off components by modification and/or
replacement to given working instructions (e.g. for emergency
or temporary repair (safety or operational), to counter
operational time delays, when manufacturers component(s)
are unavailable or obsolete, when it is cost effective or
specialist tools).
7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on one-off
components produced, to given working instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when producing one-off
components to restore or maintain the operational functions
of plant or machinery.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
63
Title: Producing one-off components to restore or maintain the operational
functions of plant or machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.5 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable
power tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when producing one-off components to restore or
maintain the operational functions of plant or
machinery.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– assess requirements for repair or maintenance
– validate appropriate ways in which the work should
be carried out
– maintain the principles of minimum intervention
and reversible alteration
– determine the durability of the one off component,
temporary or permanent
– transfer dimensions and measurements (hole
location and spacing)
– produce templates
– work from patterns, representative work pieces and
components
– produce one-off components for emergency and
temporary repair (safety and operational), to
counter operational time delays, when it is cost
effective and to make specialist tools
– apply manufacturers’ criteria for the production of
specialist tools
– determine the characteristics of materials and
differing mating surfaces (cast iron, steel, alloy,
plastic)
– select and modify existing components by shaping,
cutting, drilling, filing, threading (internal and
external), fabrication, welding and machining
– select methods of securing one off components,
bolts, screws, clamps, rivets, joints (thermal and
adhesive) and specialist retaining devices (circlips,
cotter pins, woodruff keys)
– recover and store reusable materials and
components
– use hand tools, portable power tools, power tools
and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
64
Title: Producing one-off components to restore or maintain the operational
functions of plant or machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when producing
one-off components to restore or maintain the
operational functions of plant or machinery.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when producing one-off components to restore or
maintain the operational functions of plant or
machinery.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
65
Title: Producing One-off Components to Restore or Maintain the Operational
Functions of Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 63
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
66
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Unit Number: D/616/4465
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
installing plant or
machinery for operational
activities.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, installation manuals and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, installation manuals
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
associated with the installation of plant and
machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing plant or
machinery for operational
activities.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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 plant or
machinery for operational
activities.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when installing plant or machinery for
operational activities.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when installing plant or machinery for
operational activities.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
67
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to installing plant or machinery
for operational activities 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 plant or machinery
for operational activities.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– lifting accessories
– fastening, ties, anchors and fixings
– consumables
– measuring and levelling equipment
– hand tools, portable 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, volume, area
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
install plant or machinery for operational activities.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
68
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing plant or machinery
for operational activities.
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 plant or machinery
for operational activities.
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 plant or machinery
for operational activities to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing plant or
machinery for operational activities:
– measuring, marking, aligning, laying, levelling, plumbing,
adjusting, fitting, connecting, fixing, fastening and
securing.
7.2 Install plant or machinery to given working instructions for
one of the following types:
– crane (mobile or ringer)
– tower crane
– hoist (passenger, goods or building maintenance units)
– rig (demolition, piling or drilling)
– excavation or vacuum plant or machinery
– batching, mixing or blending plants
– crushing or screening plants
– power generation equipment
– pump
– climate management machines
– concrete placing boom.
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
69
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on
plant or machinery, to given working instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when installing plant
or machinery for operational activities.
7.5 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable
power tools, measuring instruments and ancillary
equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when installing plant or machinery for operational
activities.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– install plant and machinery; mobile and ringer cranes,
tower cranes, passenger and goods hoists, piling and
drilling rigs, excavation plant or machinery, batching
plants, crushing and screening plants, power generation
equipment, pumps, climate management machines
– assess suitability of conditions for installation
requirements (site layout, location, availability of space,
levels, prevailing weather conditions)
– operate and control lifting equipment and lifting aids
– confirm the integrity of lifting accessories
– consider the resources required for the installation of
plant and machinery
– confirm parts, components, attachments, accessories
are available to complete the installation
– secure plant and machinery parts and components for
movement and lifting into position
– align, attach and secure plant and machinery parts and
components (tied in, pinned, clamped, bolted and
screwed)
– fixing plant or machinery to load bearing structures
– install and test anchors and ties
– route, lay, connect and secure cables, pipes and hoses
– connect power supplies
– make adjustments to ensure optimum operational
function
– liaise with client, customer or their representatives
– deal with damages and defects that can occur during
installation, misaligned components, cracked casings
and housings, leaks, scoring and marking of parts and
components and breakages
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
70
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.7
contd
– confirm installation functionality meets quality
expectations
– complete functional operational and safety checks
– use hand tools, portable power tools and
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when installing
plant or machinery for operational activities.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when installing plant or machinery for
operational activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
71
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the
Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use
a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
(Construction)
One of the following endorsements required:
Mobile or ringer crane
Tower cane
Hoist
Rig (piling/drilling/demolition)
Excavation/vacuum plant machinery
Batching/mixing/blending plant
Crushing/screening plant
Power generation equipment
Pump
Climate management machines
Concrete placing boom
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for
use
Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
120
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
72
Title: Carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability in the workplace
Unit Number: H/616/4466
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
carrying out specific tests
on plant or machinery to
determine operational
serviceability.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, workshop manuals,
technical service bulletins, parts manuals,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
associated with the specific testing of plant or
machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
carrying out specific tests
on plant or machinery to
determine operational
serviceability.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
73
Title: Carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
carrying out specific tests on
plant or machinery to
determine operational
serviceability.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when carrying out specific
tests on plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when carrying out specific tests on plant or
machinery to determine operational serviceability.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to carrying out specific tests on
plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability 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
carry out specific tests on
plant or machinery to
determine operational
serviceability.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings/fittings, tools,
equipment and consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– fixings and fittings
– hand tools, portable power tools, specialist test
equipment and ancillary equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
74
Title: Carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 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, volume, area
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
conduct specific tests on plant or machinery to
determine operational serviceability.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
carrying out specific tests on
plant or machinery to
determine operational
serviceability.
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
carrying out specific tests on
plant or machinery to
determine operational
serviceability.
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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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
75
Title: Carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
carry out specific tests on
plant or machinery to
determine operational
serviceability to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when carrying out
specific tests on plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability:
– measuring, testing and comparing.
7.2 Complete specific tests to given working instructions on four
of the following:
– electric systems
– cooling systems
– lubrication systems
– emission control
– hydraulic systems
– hydrostatic drive
– transmission systems
– pneumatic systems
– braking systems
– vibration management
– steering/suspension systems
– generator output control
– electronic management
– powered access equipment
– material handling equipment
– water pumps
– craneage
– lifting equipment
– load testing (cranes, hoists, MEWPs, MHE)
7.3 Complete fests to given working instructions for the
following:
– statutory requirement
– compliance with policy and procedures
– operational efficiency (speeds, flow rates,
consumption, emissions, outputs).
7.4 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on
plant or machinery, to given working instructions.
7.5 Complete and maintain records when carrying out
specific tests on plant or machinery to determine
operational serviceability.
7.6 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable
power tools, specialist test equipment and ancillary
equipment.
7.7 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery
to determine operational serviceability.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
76
Title: Carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.8 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– isolate plant, machinery and components
– confirm calibration of test equipment
– test electric systems, cooling systems, lubrication
systems, hydraulic systems, hydrostatic drive,
transmission systems, pneumatic systems, braking
systems, vibration management, steering/suspension
systems, generator output control, electronic
management, powered access equipment, material
handling equipment, water pumps, craneage, lifting
equipment and load testing (cranes, hoists, MEWPs,
MHE)
– conduct tests for statutory requirements, compliance
with policy and procedures and operational efficiency
(speeds, flow rates, consumption, emissions, output)
– collect measurements, readings, input and output data,
working cycle times and tolerances
– identify and assess the relevance of inconsistent data
– make allowances for situation, environment,
atmospheric conditions
– operate pressure gauge, flow gauge, multi-meter,
portable appliance testing equipment, computer aided
diagnostic software, test lamp, compression
measurement equipment and timing devices
– analyse information collected; make comparisons with
other plant and machinery, consider previous knowledge,
apply sensory abilities (visual, audible, touch and smell)
consult manufacturers’ information and results of other
tests
– compare and confirm test outcome with given
specifications
– report findings
– use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.9 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when carrying
out specific tests on plant or machinery to determine
operational serviceability.
7.10 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery
to determine operational serviceability.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
77
Title: Carrying out specific tests on plant or machinery to determine operational
serviceability in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must
use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery
Maintenance (Construction)
Four of the following endorsements required:
Electric systems
Cooling systems
Lubrication systems
Emission control
Hydraulic systems
Hydrostatic drive
Transmission systems
Pneumatic systems
Braking systems
Transmission systems
Pneumatic systems
Braking systems
Vibration management
Steering/suspension systems
Generator output control
Electronic management
Powered access equipment
Material handling equipment
Water pumps
Craneage
Lifting equipment
Load testing (cranes, hoists, MEWPs, MHE)
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for
use
Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
110
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
78
Title: Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the
workplace
Unit Number: K/616/4467
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
configuring plant or
machinery for specific
operational activities.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and how
they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals, manufacturers’ information and
current regulations associated with the configuration of
plant and machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
configuring plant or
machinery for specific
operational activities.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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
configuring plant or
machinery for specific
operational activities.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when configuring plant or machinery for
specific operational activities.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when configuring plant or machinery for specific
operational activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
79
Title: Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to configuring plant or machinery for specific
operational activities 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
configure plant or
machinery for specific
operational activities.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– fixings and fittings
– hand tools, portable 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, volume, area
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
configure plant or machinery for specific operational
activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
80
Title: Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
configuring plant or
machinery for specific
operational activities.
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
configuring plant or
machinery for specific
operational activities.
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
configure plant or
machinery for specific
operational activities to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when configuring plant
or machinery for specific operational activities:
– measuring, marking, aligning, fitting, adjusting, fixing,
fastening and securing.
7.2 Configure plant or machinery for specific operational activities
to given working instructions for two of the following:
– attachments
– ancillaries
– fire prevention (spark arrestors)
– structural support (anchors and ties)
– safety (restricted movement, passage or access, warning
alarms, notices, lights or governors)
– contaminant reduction (noise, gases, fluids)
– carriage of ancillaries or additional equipment
– rail and trackside
– cutting equipment (blade or teeth angles and aspects)
– additions (publicity boards, notices, lights)
– machine control (laser measurement or guidance, global
positioning system)
– productivity measurement (weigh load sensors,
compaction sensors).
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
81
Title: Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on
plant or machinery, to given working instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when configuring plant
or machinery for specific operational activities.
7.5 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when configuring plant or machinery for specific
operational activities.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– assess requirements for configuration
– validate appropriate ways in which the work should be
carried out
– configure plant and machinery for the following:
attachments, ancillaries, fire prevention (spark arrestors),
structural support (anchors and ties), safety (restricted
movement, passage or access, warning alarms, notices,
lights or governors), contaminant reduction (noise, gases,
fluids), carriage of ancillaries or additional equipment, rail
and trackside work, cutting equipment (blade or teeth
angles, coatings, dressings and aspects), additions
(publicity boards, notices, lights), machine control (laser
measurement and guidance, global positioning system),
productivity measurement (weigh load sensors,
compaction sensors)
– ensure the required parameters are achieved for the
specific operational activity
– liaise with operators, customers, clients and their
representatives
– use hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
configuring plant or machinery for specific operational
activities.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when configuring plant or machinery for specific
operational activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
82
Title: Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must
use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery
Maintenance (Construction)
Two of the following endorsements required:
Attachments
Ancillaries
Fire prevention
Structural support
Safety measures
Contaminant reduction
Carriage of ancillaries/additional equipment
Rail and trackside
Cutting equipment
Additions (e.g. publicity boards, notices, lights)
Machine control
Productivity measurement
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for
use
Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
70
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ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
83
Title: Handing over plant or machinery to the control of others in the workplace
Unit Number: M/616/4468
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
handing over plant or
machinery to the control of
others.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and current regulations associated with
the operation and use of plant and machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
handing over plant or
machinery to the control of
others.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in
confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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
handing over plant or
machinery to the control of
others.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when handing over plant or machinery to
the control of others.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when handing over plant or machinery to the
control of others.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
84
Title: Handing over plant or machinery to the control of others in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to handing over plant or
machinery to the control of others 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
hand over plant or
machinery to the control of
others.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
tools, equipment and consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– literature, forms and documents
– hand tools, portable 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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to hand
over plant and machinery to others.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
85
Title: Handing over plant or machinery to the control of others in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
handing over plant or
machinery to the control of
others.
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
handing over plant or
machinery to the control of
others.
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
hand over plant or
machinery to the control of
others to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when handing over
plant or machinery to the control of others:
– liaising, explaining, presenting, demonstrating,
instructing, confirming, communicating and assessing.
7.2 Explain and demonstrate the operation of plant or
machinery to given working instructions in order to
hand over control to others.
7.3 Complete and maintain records when handing over
plant or machinery to the control of others.
7.4 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable
power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when handing over plant or machinery to the control of
others.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
86
Title: Handing over plant or machinery to the control of others in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– liaise with customers, hirers, colleagues and end
users
– clearly define the moment of transferred
responsibility
– assess and confirm the condition of plant and
machinery
– confirm the suitability of the handover environment
– prepare plant or machinery for explanation and
demonstration
– instruct users and operators in the operation, safety
and emergency requirements
– demonstrate the operation of plant and machinery
– explain statutory requirements, inspection,
maintenance, report of thorough examination, tests
and certification
– present and explain documentation: safety
literature, operating instructions and operator forms
– complete and register the handover: forms,
checklists, confirmation, acceptance and receipt
forms
– explain the availability of technical support,
guidance, information, advice, breakdown, call out,
guarantees, warranties and replacement
– communicate in a way that maintains goodwill
– use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when handing
over plant or machinery to the control of others.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when handing over plant or machinery to the control of
others.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, September 2017
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance (Construction)
87
Title: Handing over plant or machinery to the control of others in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
