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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Construction) qualification provides a
nationally recognised qualification for those working in this specialised area of construction.
There are 2 specialised pathways:
Pathway 1 – Demolition and Refurbishment Operative
Pathway 2 – Plant Operative
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 replaces 603/0511/3 ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition
(Construction), following an industry review, and 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 Demolition (Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition
(Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/7845/1
Level 2
Total Qualification Time 750 hours (234 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 6/9/2021
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 required Mandatory and
Optional units from one of the pathways.
There are two pathways as set out below.
Pathway 1 Demolition and Refurbishment Operative
Pathway 2 Plant Operative
CITB references are provided in this document for information only.
Pathway 1 : Demolition and Refurbishment Operative
Candidates must complete 4 Mandatory units, plus 1 Optional unit.
Mandatory Units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
2 643
J/618/8484 Removing and segregating components and materials in
demolition and/or refurbishment in the workplace
2 154v3
Optional Units – ONE unit
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
L/618/8485 Dismantling and/or demolishing masonry and/or
concrete structures in the workplace
2 155v3
R/618/8486 Dismantling and/or demolishing roofs and/or cladding
in the workplace
2 156v3
Y/618/8487 Dismantling and/or demolishing timber structures in
the workplace
2 157v3
D/618/8488 Dismantling and/or demolishing metal structures in the
workplace
3 158v3
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Pathway 2 : Plant Operative
Candidates must complete 2 Mandatory units, plus 1 Optional unit.
Mandatory Units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
Optional Units – ONE unit
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
H/618/8489 Operating plant or machinery to dismantle and/or
demolish structures up to 15 metres in the workplace
2 385Cv3
Y/618/8490 Operating remote and/or pedestrian controlled plant or
machinery to dismantle and/or demolish structures in the
workplace
2 385Ev3
D/618/8491 Operating demolition skid steer to demolish structures in
the workplace
2 385Fv2
H/618/8492 Operating demolition rigged plant for materials processing
in the workplace
2 385Gv1
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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.
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 Demolition (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Unit Number: M/508/6537
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace inductions and any
health, safety and welfare briefings attended relevant to the
occupational area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety notices and
warning notices displayed within the workplace and/or on
equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used
relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the
work situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control equipment relevant
to the work should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational
area and associated equipment.
1.7 State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the occupational area.
1.8 State how to comply with control measures that have been
identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work.
2 Recognise hazards associated
with the workplace that have
not been previously controlled
and report them in accordance
with organisational
procedures.
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing circumstances
within the workplace in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work environment
and occupational area in relation to resources, substances,
asbestos, equipment, obstructions, storage, services and
work activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2 continued 2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top five
health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the workplace
could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety
and welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to maintain
safe systems of work and quality working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
3.3 Contribute to the maintenance of workplace welfare
facilities in accordance with workplace welfare
procedures.
3.4 Safely store health and safety control equipment in
accordance with given instructions.
3.5 Dispose of waste and/or consumable items in
accordance with legislation.
3.6 State the organisational policies and procedures for
health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents and emergencies associated
with the work and environment
– methods of receiving or sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
– consultation and feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with legislation
and official guidance.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Work responsibly to
contribute to workplace
health, safety and welfare
whilst carrying out work in
the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of serious
and imminent danger to self and/or others
– contributing to discussions and providing feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and incidents in
the workplace
– complying with the environmental requirements of
the workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others within the workplace.
5 Comply with and support all
organisational security
arrangements and approved
procedures.
5.1 Provide appropriate support for security arrangements
in accordance with approved procedures:
– during the working day
– on completion of the day’s work
– for unauthorised personnel (other operatives and
the general public)
– for theft.
5.2 State how security arrangements are implemented in
relation to the workplace, the general public, site
personnel and resources.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 7
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Unit Number: T/508/6538
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Communicate with others to
establish productive work
practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure
that work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating with
line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of
communication to ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate
resources, in accordance with organisational
procedures to ensure work is completed productively.
2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied to
ensure work is planned and carried out productively, in
relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records in
accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is completed
clearly and within given timescales.
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed specification, in
conjunction with line management, colleagues, customers
and/or other relevant people involved in the work to
maintain good working relationships.
Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
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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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Unit: Removing and segregating components and materials in demolition and/or
refurbishment in the workplace
Unit Number: J/618/8484
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 segregating
components and materials
in demolition and/or
refurbishment.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, permits to work, manufacturers’
information and organisational requirements.
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, permits to work, site
inductions, tool box talks, manufacturers’
information, electronic data, current regulations
and official guidance associated with removal and
segregation of components and materials in
demolition and refurbishment.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
removing and segregating
components and materials
in demolition and/or
refurbishment.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
project, site, workplace, company, operative, vehicle,
tools and plant.
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
removing and segregating components and materials in
demolition and refurbishment and describe how and
when they are used:
– water, CO2, foam and powder.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
removing and segregating
components and materials
in demolition and/or
refurbishment.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when removing and
segregating components and materials in demolition
and/or refurbishment.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when removing and segregating
components and materials in demolition and/or
refurbishment in relation to the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, segregation, storage and handling of
components, materials, tools and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention
should be used, relating to removing and segregating
components and materials in demolition and
refurbishment, and the types, purpose and limitations
of each type, the work situation and general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to remove and
segregate components and
materials in demolition
and/or refurbishment.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials and components, demolition tools,
equipment and consumables, waste and/or recycling
containers.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the resources in relation to:
– demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– waste and recycling containers.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method and procedure to
remove, segregate, recycle and recover components
and materials in demolition and refurbishment.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
removing and segregating
components and materials
in demolition and/or
refurbishment.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance relating to segregation, recycling and
recovery procedures.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
removing and segregating
components and materials
in demolition and/or
refurbishment.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of productivity targets and timescales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
remove and segregate
components and materials
in demolition and/or
refurbishment to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when removing
and segregating components and materials in
demolition and/or refurbishment:
– disconnecting, dismantling, segregating and
removing.
7.2 Use and maintain demolition tools, equipment and
consumables.
7.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, remove and
segregate components and materials for disposal
and/or recycling and/or recovery to given working
instructions.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– remove and segregate components and materials
for recycling, recovery and disposal
– store, protect and secure removed materials and
components
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and
historical significance
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant
and machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– maintain established exclusion zones and
designated areas
– use demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when removing
and segregating components and materials in
demolition and refurbishment.
7.6 Describe how to check and maintain demolition tools,
equipment and consumables used to remove and
segregate components and materials in demolition and
refurbishment.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Unit guided learning hours 80
Assessment 10
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Unit: Dismantling and/or demolishing masonry and/or concrete structures in the workplace
Unit Number: L/618/8485
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/or
demolishing masonry
and/or concrete structures.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments,
permits to work, manufacturers’ information and organisational
requirements.
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, permits to work, site inductions, tool box talks,
manufacturers’ information, electronic data, current
regulations and official guidance associated with dismantling
and demolishing masonry and concrete structures.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
dismantling and/or
demolishing masonry
and/or concrete structures.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents, health
hazards and the environment whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces, at
height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement and storage of materials by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools,
equipment and personal belongings in relation to project, site,
workplace, company, operative, vehicles, tools and plant.
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 dismantling
and demolishing masonry and concrete structures and describe
how and when they are used:
– water, CO2, foam and powder.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
dismantling and/or
demolishing masonry
and/or concrete structures.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and comply with
the methods of work to carry out the activity in accordance with
current legislation and organisational requirements when
dismantling and/or demolishing masonry and/or concrete
structures.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when dismantling and/or demolishing masonry and/or
concrete structures in relation to the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, segregation, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention, should be used, relating
to dismantling and demolishing masonry and concrete structures,
and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation and general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control equipment
should be used in accordance with the given working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in accordance
with organisational authorisation and personal skills when
involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related
activities.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to dismantle
and/or demolish masonry
and/or concrete structures.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials and components, demolition tools, equipment and
consumables, plant and machinery, waste and/or recycling
containers.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– waste and recycling containers.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and materials
conform to the specification.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how
problems associated with the resources are reported.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage
associated with the method and procedure to dismantle and
demolish masonry and concrete structures.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
dismantling and/or
demolishing masonry
and/or concrete structures.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in
accordance with safe working practices and organisational
procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose
of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance relating to
segregation and recycling procedures.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
dismantling and/or
demolishing masonry
and/or concrete structures.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated
time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and explain why
deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of productivity targets and time scales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which
will affect the work programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
dismantle and/or demolish
masonry and/or concrete
structures, to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when dismantling and/or
demolishing masonry and/or concrete structures:
– releasing, handling, lowering, sorting, stacking, segregating,
storing, breaking out and loading away.
7.2 Use and maintain demolition tools, equipment and
consumables.
7.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, dismantle and/or
demolish, remove and segregate masonry and/or concrete
structures for disposal and/or recycling and/or recovery to
given working instructions.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– erect barriers and warning notices
– maintain established exclusion zones and designated
areas
– dismantle and demolish masonry and concrete structures
– remove and segregate arisings for recycling, recovery and
disposal
– store and protect removed materials and components
– provide information for Building Information Modelling
(BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– determine specific requirements for structures of special
interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historical
significance
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of plant
and machinery
– use demolition tools, and equipment and consumables
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when dismantling and
demolishing masonry and concrete structures.
7.6 Describe how to check and maintain demolition tools,
equipment and consumables used when dismantling and
demolishing masonry and concrete structures.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 100
Assessment 10
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Unit: Dismantling and/or demolishing roofs and/or cladding in the workplace
Unit Number: R/618/8486
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/or
demolishing roofs and/or
cladding.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, permits to work, manufacturers’
information and organisational requirements.
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, permits to work, site
inductions, tool-box talks, manufacturers’
information, electronic data, official guidance and
current regulations associated with dismantling and
demolishing roofs and cladding.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
dismantling and/or
demolishing roofs and/or
cladding.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
project, site, workplace, company and operative,
vehicle, tools and plant.
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
dismantling and demolishing roofs and cladding and
describe how and when they are used:
– water, CO2, foam and powder.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
dismantling and/or
demolishing roofs and/or
cladding.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and comply
with the methods of work to carry out the activity in
accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when dismantling and/or demolishing roofs
and/or cladding.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when dismantling and/or demolishing roofs and/or
cladding in relation to the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, segregation, storage and handling of materials,
tools and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention, should be used,
relating to dismantling and demolishing roofs and cladding,
and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation and general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and personal
skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other
task-related activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
dismantle and/or demolish
roofs and/or cladding.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials and components, demolition tools and equipment,
waste and/or recycling containers.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– waste and recycling containers.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and materials
conform to the specification.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and
how problems associated with the resources are reported.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage
associated with the method and procedure to dismantle and
demolish roofs and cladding.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when dismantling
and/or demolishing roofs
and/or cladding.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in
accordance with safe working practices and organisational
procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose
of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance relating to
segregation and recycling procedures.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
dismantling and/or
demolishing roofs and/or
cladding.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated
time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of productivity targets and timescales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
dismantle and/or demolish
roofs and/or cladding, to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when dismantling
and/or demolishing roofs and/or cladding:
– releasing, handling, lowering, segregating and loading.
7.2 Use and maintain demolition tools, equipment and
consumables.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, dismantle and/or
demolish, remove and segregate materials and components
from roofs and/or cladding for disposal and/or recycling
and/or recovery to given working instructions.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– erect barriers and warning notices
– maintain established exclusion zones and designated
areas
– dismantle and demolish roofs and cladding
– remove and segregate components and materials for
recycling, recovery and disposal
– store and protect removed components and materials
– provide information for Building Information Modelling
(BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– determine specific requirements for structures of special
interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historical
significance
– remove asbestos containing materials
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of plant
and machinery
– use demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when dismantling
and demolishing roofs and cladding.
7.6 Describe how to check and maintain demolition tools,
equipment and consumables used when dismantling and
demolishing roofs and cladding.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 100
Assessment 10
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Unit: Dismantling and/or demolishing timber structures in the workplace
Unit Number: Y/618/8487
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/or
demolishing timber
structures.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, permits to work, manufacturers’
information and organisational requirements.
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, site inductions, toolbox talks, manufacturers’ information, electronic
data, current regulations and official guidance
associated with dismantling and demolishing timber
structures.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
dismantling and/or
demolishing timber
structures.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
project, site, workplace, company and operative,
vehicles, tools and plant.
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
dismantling and demolishing timber structures and
describe how and when they are used.
– water, CO2, foam and powder.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
dismantling and/or
demolishing timber
structures.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when dismantling and/or
demolishing timber structures.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when dismantling and/or
demolishing timber structures in relation to the
following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, segregation, storage and handling of
materials, tools and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to dismantling and demolishing
timber structures, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type, the work situation and general
work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
dismantle and/or demolish
timber structures.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials and components, demolition tools,
equipment and consumables, waste and/or recycling
containers.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– waste and recycling containers.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method and procedure to
dismantle and demolish timber structures.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
dismantling and/or
demolishing timber
structures.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance relating to segregation and recycling
procedures.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
dismantling and/or
demolishing timber
structures.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of productivity targets and timescales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
dismantle and/or demolish
timber structures to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when dismantling
and/or demolishing timber structures:
– releasing, handling, lowering, segregating and
loading.
7.2 Use and maintain demolition tools, equipment and
consumables.
7.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, dismantle and/or
demolish, remove and segregate timber, timber-framed
structures and components and segregate for disposal
and/or recycling and/or recovery to given working
instructions.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– erect barriers and warning notices
– maintain established exclusion zones and
designated areas
– dismantle and demolish timber, timber-framed
structures and components
– remove and segregate components and materials
for recycling, recovery and disposal
– store and protect removed materials and
components
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and
historical significance
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant
and machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– use demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when
dismantling and demolishing timber structures.
7.6 Describe how to check and maintain demolition tools,
equipment and consumables used to dismantle and
demolish timber structures.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 80
Assessment 10
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Unit: Dismantling and/or demolishing metal structures in the workplace
Unit Number: D/618/8488
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/or
demolishing metal
structures.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, permits to work, manufacturers’
information and organisational requirements.
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, permits to work, site
inductions, tool-box talks, manufacturers’
information, electronic data, official guidance and
current regulations associated with dismantling and
demolishing metal structures.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
dismantling and/or
demolishing metal
structures.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
project, site, workplace, company, operative, vehicles,
tools and plant.
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
dismantling and demolishing metal structures and
describe how and when they are used:
– water, CO2, foam and powder.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
dismantling and/or
demolishing metal
structures.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when dismantling and/or
demolishing metal structures.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when dismantling and/or
demolishing metal structures in relation to the
following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, segregation, storage and handling of materials,
tools and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention, should be used,
relating to dismantling and demolishing metal structures, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation and general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
dismantle and/or demolish
metal structures.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials and components, demolition tools,
equipment and consumables, waste and/or recycling
containers.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations
and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– waste and recycling containers.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage
associated with the method and procedure to dismantle and
demolish metal structures.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
dismantling and/or
demolishing metal
structures.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
dismantling and/or
demolishing metal
structures.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of productivity targets and timescales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
dismantle and/or demolish
metal structures, to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when dismantling
and/or demolishing metal structures:
– supporting, releasing, cold cutting, hot cutting,
separating and segregating.
7.2 Use and maintain demolition tools, equipment, hot and
cold cutting equipment and consumables.
7.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, dismantle and/or
demolish, remove and segregate metal, metal-framed
structures and components for disposal and/or
recycling and/or recovery to given working instructions.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– erect barriers and warning notices
– maintain established exclusion zones and
designated areas
– identify types of support and support systems
– confirm the integrity and position of specified
supports and support systems
– recognise points of compression, tension and twist
– use hot and cold cutting equipment to form for
releasing, holding, hinging and weakening metal
components and materials
– dismantle and demolish metal, metal-framed
structures and components
– remove and segregate metal components and
materials for recycling, recovery and disposal
– store and protect removed materials and
components
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and
historical significance
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant
and machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– use demolition tools, equipment and consumables
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when
dismantling and demolishing metal structures.
7.6 Describe how to check and maintain demolition tools,
equipment hot and cold cutting equipment and
consumables used to dismantle and demolish metal
structures.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 120
Assessment 10
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Unit: Operating plant or machinery to dismantle and/or demolish structures up to
15m in the workplace
Unit Number: H/618/8489
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 to dismantle
and/or demolish structures
up to 15 metres.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, permits to work,
manufacturers’ information and organisational
requirements.
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, permits to work, site inductions, tool
box talks, manufacturers’ information, electronic data,
official guidance and current regulations associated with
the operation of plant and machinery to dismantle and
demolish structures up to 15 metres.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which demolition
operations using plant or
machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures
up to 15 metres are to be
carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information or
instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members and
other associated occupations.
2.4 Describe how to organise resources prior to and during
demolition operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to carry
out demolition operations
when operating plant or
machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures
up to 15 metres.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents,
health hazards and the environment whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces,
at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement and storage of materials by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
project, site, workplace, company, operative, vehicles,
tools and plant.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
operating plant or machinery to dismantle and
demolish structures up to 15 metres and describe how
and when they are used:
– water, CO2, foam and powder.
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
operating plant or
machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures
up to 15 metres.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when operating plant or
machinery to dismantle and/or demolish structures up
to 15 metres.
4.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when operating plant or machinery
to dismantle and/or demolish structures up to 15
metres in relation to the following:
− safe use of access equipment
− segregation and safe storage of demolished
materials
− safe use, storage and handling of plant o
machinery, materials, tools and equipment
− specific risks to health.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to dismantling and demolishing
structures up to 15 metres using 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).
4.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working 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 activities.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Request and select the
required quantity and
quality of resources for the
methods of work to operate
plant or machinery to
dismantle and/or demolish
structures up to 15 metres.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with own work
in relation to consumables, materials, attachments,
tools, and equipment.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables, lubricants, fuels
– spill kits
– demolition plant, machinery and attachments
– demolition tools, equipment and consumables.
5.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform with the specification.
5.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
5.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
5.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
5.7 Describe how to estimate weight, quantity, length and
area associated with the method and procedure to
operate plant or machinery to dismantle and demolish
structures up to 15 metres and segregate, stockpile,
remove and load components and materials.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
operating plant or
machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures
up to 15 metres.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
6.2 Maintain a clear and tidy 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 to dismantle
and/or demolish structures
up to 15 metres.
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 productivity targets and time scales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
operate plant or machinery
to dismantle and/or
demolish structures up to
15 metres to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when operating
plant or machinery to dismantle and/or demolish
structures up to 15 metres:
– adjusting, checking, communicating, manoeuvring,
positioning, dismantling, demolishing, segregating,
stockpiling, removing and loading.
8.2 Use and maintain hand tools, equipment and/or
accessories.
8.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, operate plant or
machinery to dismantle and/or demolish structures up
to 15 metres and segregate, stockpile, remove and load
materials to given working instructions.
8.4 Shut down and secure the plant or machinery to given
working instructions.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Continued 8.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the plant and
machinery appropriate to the demolition and
segregation operation
– carry out performance checks for the demolition
and segregation operation
– identify the area to be dismantled and demolished
– maintain established exclusion zones and
designated areas
– carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions,
safety and security of the work and surrounding
area
– check ground conditions to ensure the stability of
plant or machinery during dismantling and
demolishing activities
– avoid damage to surrounding structures and
utilities
– dismantle and demolish structures
– segregate and safely remove materials into
stockpiles and/or containers
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional pre-build (pre 1919)
and historical significance
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant,
machinery and pedestrian operatives
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– shut down and secure plant or machinery
– fit and remove attachments using direct and quickhitch type couplers.
8.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when operating
plant or machinery to dismantle and demolish
structures up to 15 metres.
8.7 Describe how to check and maintain the plant or
machinery, tools and equipment used when operating
plant or machinery to dismantle and demolish
structures up to 15 metres.
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Title: Operating plant or machinery to dismantle and/or demolish structures up to 15
metres 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 380
Assessment 10
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Unit Operating remote and/or pedestrian controlled plant or machinery to
dismantle and/or demolish structures in the workplace
Unit Number: Y/618/8490
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 remote and/or
pedestrian controlled plant
or machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, permits to work, manufacturers’
information and organisational requirements.
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, permits to work, site inductions, tool
box talks, manufacturers’ information, electronic data,
official guidance and current regulations associated with
the remote and pedestrian controlled operation of plant
or machinery to dismantle and demolish structures.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which demolition
operations using remote
and/or pedestrian
controlled plant or
machinery to dismantle and
or demolish structures are
to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information or
instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members and
other associated occupations.
2.4 Describe how to organise resources prior to and during
demolition operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to carry
out demolition operations
when operating remote
and/or pedestrian
controlled plant or
machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents,
health hazards and the environment whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces,
at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
project, site, workplace, company, operative vehicles,
tool and plant.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
operating remote and pedestrian controlled plant or
machinery to dismantle and demolish structures and
describe how and when they are used:
water, CO2, foam and powder.
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
operating remote and/or
pedestrian controlled plant
or machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when operating remote
and/or pedestrian controlled plant or machinery to
dismantle and/or demolish structures.
4.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when operating remote and/or
pedestrian controlled plant or machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures in relation to the following:
− safe use of access equipment
− segregation and safe storage of demolished
materials
− safe use, storage and handling of plant or
machinery, materials, tools and equipment
− specific risks to health.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to dismantling and demolishing
structures using remote and pedestrian controlled 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).
4.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working 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 activities.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Request and select the
required quantity and
quality of resources for the
methods of work to operate
remote and/or pedestrian
controlled plant or
machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with own work
in relation to consumables, materials, attachments,
tools, and equipment.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables, lubricants, fuels
– spill kits
– demolition plant, machinery and attachments
– demolition tools, equipment and consumables.
5.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform with the specification.
5.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
5.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
5.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
5.7 Describe how to estimate weight, quantity, length and
area associated with the method and procedure to
operate remote and pedestrian controlled plant or
machinery to dismantle and demolish structures and
segregate, stockpile, remove and load components and
materials.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
operating remote and/or
pedestrian controlled plant
or machinery to dismantle
and/or demolish structures.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
6.2 Maintain a clear and tidy 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.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when operating
remote and/or pedestrian
controlled plant or machinery to
dismantle and/or demolish
structures.
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 productivity targets and time scales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to operate remote
and/or pedestrian controlled plant
or machinery to dismantle and/or
demolish structures to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when operating
remote and/or pedestrian controlled plant or machinery to
dismantle and/or demolish structures:
– adjusting, checking, communicating, manoeuvring,
positioning, dismantling, demolishing, segregating,
stockpiling, removing and loading.
8.2 Use and maintain hand tools, equipment and/or accessories.
8.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, operate remote and/or
pedestrian controlled plant or machinery to dismantle and/or
segregate structures and stockpile, remove and load
materials to given working instructions.
8.4 Shut down and secure the plant or machinery to given
working instructions.
8.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish authority
needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the plant and machinery
appropriate to the demolition and segregation
operation
– carry out performance checks for the demolition and
segregation operation
– identify the area to be dismantled and demolished
– maintain established exclusion zones and designated
areas
– carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions, safety
and security of the work and surrounding area
– check ground conditions to ensure the stability of plant
or machinery during dismantling and demolishing
activities
– avoid damage to surrounding structures and utilities
– dismantle and demolish structures
– segregate and safely remove materials into stockpiles
and/or containers
– provide information for Building Information Modelling
(BIM)
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Continued – recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional pre-build (pre 1919) and
historical significance
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant,
machinery and pedestrian operatives
– direct and guide the operations and movement of plant
and machinery
– shut down and secure plant or machinery
– fit and remove attachments using direct and quickhitch type couplers.
8.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when operating
remote and pedestrian controlled plant or machinery to
dismantle and demolish structures.
8.7 Describe how to check and maintain the plant or machinery,
tools and equipment used when operating remote and
pedestrian controlled plant or machinery to dismantle and
demolish structures.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 530
Assessment 10
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Unit: Operating demolition skid steer to dismantle and/or demolish structures in the
workplace
Unit Number: D/618/8491
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
use of demolition skid steer
to dismantle and/or
demolish structures.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements, risk
assessments, permits to work, manufacturers’ information
and organisational requirements.
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, permits to work, site inductions, tool
box talks, manufacturers’ information, electronic data,
official guidance and current regulations associated with
the operation of demolition skid steer to dismantle and
demolish structures.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which demolition
operations using demolition
skid steer to dismantle
and/or demolish structures
are to be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information or
instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members and
other associated occupations.
2.4 Describe how to organise resources prior to and during
demolition operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to carry
out demolition operations
using demolition skid steer
to dismantle and/or
demolish structures.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents,
health hazards and the environment whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces,
at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement and storage of materials by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools,
equipment and personal belongings in relation to project,
site, workplace, company, operative, vehicles, tools and
plant.
3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
operating demolition skid steer to dismantle and
demolish structures and describe how and when they
are used:
– water, CO2, foam and powder.
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
operating demolition skid
steer to dismantle and/or
demolish structures.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when using demolition skid
steer to dismantle and/or demolish structures.
4.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when operating demolition skid
steer to dismantle and/or demolish structures in
relation to the following:
− safe use of access equipment
− segregation and safe storage of demolished
materials
− safe use, storage and handling of plant or
machinery, materials, tools and equipment
− specific risks to health.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to dismantling and demolishing
structures using demolition skid steer, 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
working 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 activities.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Request and select the
required quantity and
quality of resources for the
methods of work to operate
demolition skid steer to
dismantle and/or demolish.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with own work
in relation to consumables, materials, attachments,
tools, and equipment.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables, lubricants, fuels
– spill kits
– demolition plant, machinery and attachments
– demolition tools, equipment and consumables.
5.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform with the specification.
5.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
5.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
5.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
5.7 Describe how to estimate weight, quantity, length and
area associated with the method and procedure to
operate demolition skid steer to dismantle and demolish
structures and segregate, stockpile, remove and load
components and materials.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
operating demolition skid
steer to dismantle and/or
demolish structures.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
6.2 Maintain a clear and tidy 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.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
operating demolition skid
steer to dismantle and/or
demolish structures.
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 productivity targets and time scales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
operate demolition skid
steer to dismantle and/or
demolish structures to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when operating
demolition skid steer to dismantle and/or demolish
structures:
– adjusting, checking, communicating, manoeuvring,
positioning, dismantling, demolishing, segregating,
stockpiling, removing and loading.
8.2 Use and maintain hand tools, equipment and/or
accessories.
8.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, operate
demolition skid steer to dismantle and/or demolish
structures and segregate, stockpile, remove and load
materials to given working instructions.
8.4 Shut down and secure the plant or machinery to given
working instructions.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Continued 8.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the plant and
machinery appropriate to the demolition and
segregation operation
– carry out performance checks for the demolition
and segregation operation
– identify the area to be dismantled and demolished
– maintain established exclusion zones and
designated areas
– carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions,
safety and security of the work and surrounding
area
– check ground conditions to ensure the stability of
plant or machinery during dismantling and
demolishing activities
– avoid damage to surrounding structures and
utilities
– dismantle and demolish structures
– segregate and safely remove materials into
stockpiles and/or containers
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional pre-build (pre 1919)
and historical significance
– work with, around and in close proximity to plant,
machinery and pedestrian operatives
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– shut down and secure plant or machinery
– fit and remove attachments using direct and quickhitch type couplers.
8.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when operating
demolition skid steer to dismantle and demolish
structures.
8.7 Describe how to check and maintain the plant or
machinery, tools and equipment used when operating
demolition skid steer to dismantle and demolish
structures.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 180
Assessment 10
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Unit: Operating demolition rigged plant for materials processing in the workplace
Unit Number: H/618/8492
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 demolition rigged
plant for materials
processing.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements, risk
assessments, permits to work, manufacturers’ information
and organisational requirements.
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, permits to work, site inductions, tool
box talks, manufacturers’ information, electronic data,
official guidance and current regulations associated with
operating demolition rigged plant for materials
processing.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which demolition rigged
plant for materials
processing is to be carried
out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information or
instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members and
other associated occupations.
2.4 Describe how to organise resources prior to and during
demolition operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
operating demolition rigged
plant for materials
processing.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents,
health hazards and the environment whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces,
at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement and storage of materials by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools,
equipment and personal belongings in relation to project,
site, workplace, company, operative, vehicles, tools and
plant.
3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who
is responsible for making reports.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
using demolition rigged plant for materials processing
and describe how and when they are used.
– water, CO2, foam, powder.
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
operating demolition rigged
plant for materials
processing.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when operating demolition
rigged plant for materials processing.
4.2
Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when operating demolition rigged plant for
materials processing in relation to the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– segregation and safe storage of materials and arisings
– safe use, storage and handling of components, tools and
equipment
– specific risks to health.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention, should be used,
relating to operating demolition rigged plant for materials
processing, 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
working 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 activities.
5 Request and select the
required quantity and
quality of resources for the
methods of work to operate
demolition rigged plant for
materials processing.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with own work
in relation to attachments, tools and equipment.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– tools, equipment and consumables
– waste and recycling containers.
5.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Continued 5.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how
problems associated with the resources are reported.
5.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
5.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5.7 Describe how to estimate weight, quantity, length and area
associated with the method and procedure to operate
demolition rigged plant for materials processing to remove,
segregate, recycle and recover components, materials and
arisings in demolition and load materials.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when operating
demolition rigged plant for
materials processing.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
6.2 Maintain a clear and tidy 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 demolition rigged
plant for materials
processing.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and describe
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of productivity targets and time scales
– how times are estimatedn
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
operate demolition rigged
plant for materials
processing to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when using demolition
rigged plant for materials processing:
– adjusting, checking, communicating, manoeuvring,
positioning, segregating, stockpiling, removing and
loading.
8.2 Use and maintain hand tools, equipment and/or
accessories.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Continued 8.3 Maintain established exclusion zones, operate
demolition rigged plant for materials processing to
segregate, stockpile, remove and load materials and
arisings in the workplace to given working instructions.
8.4 Shut down and secure the plant or machinery to given
working instructions.
8.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
− identify the area to be used in materials processing
operations
− identify the characteristics of the plant and
machinery appropriate to the materials processing
and segregation operation
− carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions,
safety and security of the work and surrounding
area
− check ground conditions to ensure the stability of
plant or machinery during materials processing
activities
− fit and remove attachments using direct and quickhitch type couplers
− carry out performance checks for the demolition
attachments used in the processing and segregation
operations
− segregate and safely remove materials and arisings
into stockpiles and/or containers
− work with, around and in close proximity to plant,
machinery and pedestrian operatives
− maintain established exclusion zones and
designated areas
− avoid damage to surrounding structures and utilities
− direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
− shut down and secure plant or machinery
− provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
− recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
− determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and
historical significance.
8.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when operating
demolition rigged plant for materials processing and
arisings.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Continued 8.7 Describe how to check and maintain the plant or
machinery, hand tools and equipment when operating
demolition rigged plant for materials processing.
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