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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Directional Drilling Operations (Construction)
qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the
construction and the built environment sector, who may be involved in drilling holes for the
installation of pipes, conduits and cables where open cut techniques cannot be used. It is
designed to assess occupational competence in the workplace where candidates are
required to demonstrate skills and knowledge to a level required in the construction
industry.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com)
and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual);
It is also endorsed by the sector body for construction – CITB.
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Directional Drilling Operations
(Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Directional Drilling
Operations (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/0363/3
Level 2
Total Qualification Time 600-690 hours (234-470 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 29/08/16
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 three Mandatory units, plus the
Mandatory/Optional Units from one of the pathways.
Pathway 1: Driller
Pathway 2: Fluid Operative
Pathway 3: Drilling Rig Erector
Pathway 4: Guidance Operative
CITB references and credit values are provided in this document for information only.
Mandatory units for all Pathways (this information is also included in the Pathway details
from page 5).
Mandatory Units
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Unit Ref.
H/615/2740 Contributing to the specified drilling programme in the
workplace
2 D9
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Confirming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
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Pathway 1: Driller
Mandatory Units
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Unit Ref.
H/615/2740 Contributing to the specified drilling programme in the
workplace
2 D9
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Confirming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
K/615/2741 Drilling and completing holes to the drilling specification
programme in the workplace
2 D14
T/615/2743 Carrying out checks and/or basic maintenance on plant or
machinery in the workplace
2 299
Pathway 2: Fluid Operative
Mandatory Units
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Unit Ref.
H/615/2740 Contributing to the specified drilling programme in the
workplace
2 D9
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Confirming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
D/615/0114 Carrying out mud, slurry or fluid plant operations in the
workplace
2 233
F/615/2745 Operating drilling rigs to construct and form in the
workplace
2 390Cv2
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Pathway 3: Drilling Rig Erector
Mandatory Units
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Unit Ref.
H/615/2740 Contributing to the specified drilling programme in the
workplace
2 D9
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Confirming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
F/508/6588 Erecting and dismantling plant – cranes and rigs – in the
workplace
2 404v2
F/615/2745 Operating drilling rigs to construct and form in the
workplace
2 390Cv2
Pathway 4: Guidance Operative
Mandatory Units
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Unit Ref.
H/615/2740 Contributing to the specified drilling programme in the
workplace
2 D9
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/5087/6538 Confirming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
L/615/2747 Operating guidance systems to form bored, driven or
drilled holes in the workplace
2 D19
F/615/2745 Operating drilling rigs to construct and form in the
workplace
2 390Cv2
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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
Construction Skills’ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and
qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 10.
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 Directional Drilling Operations (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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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit H/615/2740
Contributing to the Specified Drilling Programme in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information and the work
programme when
contributing to the specified
drilling programme.
1.1 Interpret information and instructions accurately in
relation to the work programme from drawings,
instructions, method statements, specifications,
schedules and manufacturer’s information.
1.2 Refer to and agree any departures from information
and instructions with the authorised person.
1.3 State the approved procedures and practices
relevant to the operations, work activity and
workplace environment, relating to:
– organisational
– regulatory
– emergency
– operational.
1.4 Describe different types of information and
instructions in relation to the specified work activity
including drawings, instructions, specifications,
method statements, schedules and manufacturer’s
information.
1.5 Assess and communicate the impact that the
pending work activity will have on the personnel and
property in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2 Prepare for the work when
contributing to the specified
drilling programme.
2.1 Carry out preparation work using appropriate and
agreed work methods, technical information and
instructions when preparing for the specified drilling
programme in accordance with approved
procedures and practices.
2.2 Confirm resources appropriate to contributing to
the specified drilling programme are available and
ready for use in accordance with the work
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
requirement and approved procedures and
practices, in relation to:
– materials, components and fixings
– machinery, tools and equipment.
2.3 Describe the different types of materials,
components, tools and equipment relevant to the
work activity, in relation to:
– drilling rigs
– hand and/or powered tools, machinery and
ancillary equipment.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when contributing
to the specified drilling
programme.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely to
carry out the work in accordance with approved
procedures and practices and in compliance with
current statutory requirements when contributing
to the specified drilling programme.
3.2 Describe their responsibilities under the current
health and safety statutory regulations whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.3 Demonstrate that safety is not compromised and
further clarification is sought if any information is
unclear.
3.4 Record and report any defects and deficiencies to
the appropriate authorised person, in accordance
with the organisational and operational procedures.
3.5 Identify potential hazards and/or adverse conditions
that could affect the work and agree a suitable
action with the appropriate person(s).
3.6 Outline potential hazards and/or adverse conditions
that could impact on the work activity.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.7 Refer any problems and/or conditions outside their
level of responsibility arising from information,
resources and methods of work to the appropriate
authorised person.
4 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work, surrounding
area and environment when
contributing to the specified
drilling programme.
4.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
4.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
4.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and adverse
weather conditions.
4.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
4.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations
and official guidance.
5 Implement and maintain the
specified work activity to
the given requirements
when contributing to the
specified drilling
programme.
5.1 Prepare resources to the given requirements and
work instructions, using appropriate communication
methods and in accordance with the specified work
programme, agreed standards and approved
procedures and practices to form bored and/or
driven holes, and/or specialist works.
5.2 Describe the standards, work methods and different
communication methods relevant to preparing for
and forming a hole in accordance with approved
procedures and practices in relation to one or more
of the following drilling methods:
– cable percussive
– rotary
– rotary percussive
– dynamic sampling
5.3 Safely use and store hand tools, machinery and
ancillary equipment relevant to the work activity
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
and in accordance with approved procedures and
practices.
5.4 Work effectively as an individual and/or as part of a
team when contributing to the specified drilling
programme.
5.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when contributing to
the specified drilling programme.
5.6 Describe how to care for the tools, machinery and
equipment used when contributing to the specified
drilling programme.
5.7 Maintain records in accordance with operational
and organisational requirements when contributing
to the specified drilling programme.
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Unit M/508/6537
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace
inductions and any health, safety and welfare
briefings attended relevant to the occupational
area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment
safely to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety
notices and warning notices displayed within the
workplace and/or on equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of
protection, should be used relating to types,
purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control
equipment relevant to the work should be used
in accordance with the given instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare
legislation, notices and warning signs are
relevant to the occupational area and associated
equipment.
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
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing
circumstances within the workplace in
accordance with organisational procedures.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
and report them in accordance
with organisational procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work
environment and occupational area in relation to
resources, substances, asbestos, equipment,
obstructions, storage, services and work
activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top
ten safety risks.
2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top
five health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the
workplace could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the
workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety and
welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to
maintain safe systems of work and quality
working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with
legislation and official guidance.
4 Work responsibly to contribute
to workplace health, safety and
welfare whilst carrying out work
in the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health,
safety and welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health,
safety and welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of
serious and imminent danger to self and/or
others
– contributing to discussions and providing
feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and
incidents in the workplace
– complying with the environmental
requirements of the workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions
of individuals could affect others within the
workplace.
5 Comply with and support all
organisational security
arrangements and approved
procedures.
5.1 Provide appropriate support for security
arrangements in accordance with approved
procedures:
– during the working day
– on completion of the day’s work
– for unauthorised personnel (other operatives
and the general public)
– for theft.
5.2 State how security arrangements are
implemented in relation to the workplace, the
general public, site personnel and resources.
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Unit T/508/6538
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Communicate with others
to establish productive
work practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure
that work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating
with line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of
communication to ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate
resources, in accordance with organisational
procedures to ensure work is completed productively.
2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied
to ensure work is planned and carried out
productively, in relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work
requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records
in accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain
documentation in accordance with organisational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is
completed clearly and within given timescales.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed
specification, in conjunction with line management,
colleagues, customers and/or other relevant people
involved in the work to maintain good working
relationships.
4.2 Apply the principles of equality and diversity and
respect the needs of individuals when communicating
and working with others.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships,
in relation to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line management
– own and other occupations.
4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with
line management, colleagues and customers.
4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an
effect on productive working.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and
diversity when communicating and working with
others.
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Unit K/615/2741
Drilling and Completing Holes to the Drilling Specification
Programme in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the work when
drilling and completing holes to
the drilling specification
programme.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from the
drilling specification, plans, drawings, sketches,
symbols and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 State the approved procedures and practices
relevant to the operations, work activity and
workplace environment, relating to:
– organisational
– regulatory
– emergency
– operational.
1.3 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to plans, drawings, sketches, symbols,
terminology and manufacturers’ information.
1.4 Describe the content of the drilling specification
for the work to be carried out.
1.5 State the manufacturer’s recommendations in
relation to:
– positioning and stabilising the drilling
equipment
– drill rig operations.
2 Determine the position of the
hole(s) when drilling and
completing holes to the drilling
specification programme.
2.1 Determine the position of the hole(s) in
compliance with the specification and in
accordance with operational requirements.
2.2 Check that the drilling specification is accurate
and appropriate to the designated area and
drilling requirement.
2.3 Describe the correlation of plans with datum
points.
2.4 Check site conditions thoroughly in accordance
with approved procedures and practices and
report any variations to the appropriate person.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.5 Describe site conditions that could require a
modification to the drilling specification.
2.6 Describe how to determine the position and
inclination of the hole(s) when using methods to
measure, mark out and set out holes.
2.7 Promptly clarify any ambiguities in the drilling
specification with the appropriate person(s).
2.8 Describe the effects of any errors in the
positioning of the hole(s) and the acceptable
tolerance limits for setting out holes.
3 Maintain safe working practices
when drilling and completing
holes to the drilling
specification programme.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to carry
out work safely and efficiently in accordance with
approved procedures and practices, and in
compliance with current statutory requirements
when drilling and completing holes to the drilling
specification programme.
3.2 Comply with risk and/or COSHH assessments to
avoid hazards when drilling and completing holes
to the drilling specification programme.
3.3 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
drilling and completing holes to the drilling
specification programme, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
3.4 Describe their responsibilities under the current
health and safety statutory requirements, whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.5 Safely use and store hand tools and/or portable
power tools, machinery and ancillary equipment.
3.6 Describe how to care for tools and equipment
used when drilling and completing holes to the
drilling specification programme.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.7 Recognise adverse ground conditions and take
appropriate action in accordance with
operational requirements.
3.8 Describe the potential dangers and effects of
adverse environmental, site and ground
conditions when:
– determining the position of the hole(s)
– positioning and stabilising the drilling
equipment
– drilling the hole(s).
3.9 Refer any problems and/or conditions outside
their level of responsibility to the appropriate
authorised person.
4 Position and orientate the
drilling rig to drill and complete
holes to the drilling
specification programme.
4.1 Check that the ground location and conditions
for the drilling work is suitable and stable for the
positioning and orientation of the rig.
4.2 Accurately position and stabilise the drilling rig at
the specified location of the hole in compliance
with the specification, and in accordance with
approved procedures and practices.
4.3 Describe how to check that the ground
conditions for the drilling work is suitable and
stable for the position and orientation of the
drilling rig.
4.4 Set the drill accurately at the specified inclination
and direction in compliance with the drilling
specification.
4.5 Describe the types and uses of devices for
measuring the angle and direction of drilling.
5 Drill holes to the drilling
specification programme.
5.1 Drill holes in the ground to the required depths
and angles as specified in the drilling
specification using all or any of the following
standard or specialist items:
– tripod
– cable percussion
– rotary
– dynamic sampling
– rotary percussive
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– vibration.
5.2 Describe the different types of drilling action and
varying feed requirement.
5.3 Describe the different types of tools and
equipment and the different types of techniques
and procedures used when drilling holes to the
drilling specification.
5.4 Check gauges, monitoring and warning devices,
constantly and accurately, and take prompt
appropriate action when required.
5.5 Describe the drilling equipment gauges,
monitoring and warning devices used when
drilling holes to the drilling specification and
explain why they should be constantly checked
for accuracy.
5.6 Identify, isolate and immobilise any faulty drilling
equipment and components and report faults to
the appropriate person.
5.7 Describe the wear, tolerance and clearance
requirements in relation to all in-hole drilling
equipment.
5.8 Identify and record in the driller’s log any
changes in the condition and strata of the hole.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work, surrounding area,
environment and equipment
when drilling and completing
holes to the drilling
specification programme.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste and carry out flushing activities
in accordance with approved procedures and
practices.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out in relation to the work.
6.6 Describe the actions and equipment that are
required to efficiently remove cuttings.
7 Complete the hole(s) to the
drilling specification
programme.
7.1 Demonstrate and confirm that the hole(s) is
completed to the required specification,
operation is concluded and plant/equipment is
shut-down in accordance with instructions and
operational requirements.
7.2 Describe the methods used to verify that a drilled
hole meets the required specification.
7.3 Describe how to identify and deal with any faults
and defects in plant and equipment.
7.4 Describe the documentation required and how it
should be completed following completion of the
work.
7.5 State the given instructions for completing and
handing over the work site.
7.6 Maintain records of the work carried out in
accordance with organisational procedures and
requirements.
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Unit T/615/2743
Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or
Machinery in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when carrying
out checks and/or basic maintenance
on plant or machinery.
1.1 Comply with current legislation, Approved
Codes of Practice and organisational
procedures.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
safely to carry out the activity in
accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements when carrying
out checks and/or basic maintenance on
plant or machinery.
1.3 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating
to the carrying out of checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
1.4 Safely use, store and secure hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
2 Know how to comply with relevant
health and safety legislation and
official guidance when carrying out
checks and/or basic maintenance on
plant or machinery.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under
current legislation and official guidance
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, with tools, plant or machinery and
equipment, with materials and substances,
with movement/storage of materials and
by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the reasons for devising and
complying with risk and COSHH
assessments and how this can encourage
safe working practices.
2.3 Describe the organisational security
procedures for tools, equipment and
personal belongings.
2.4 State what the accident reporting
procedures are and who is responsible for
making reports.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.5 State how hazards and emergencies should
be responded to in accordance with
organisational authorisation and personal
skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
3 Follow the relevant maintenance
schedules for the required work when
carrying out checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery.
3.1 Interpret and extract information from
specifications, schedules, organisational
procedures and manufacturers’
information relating to the work being
carried out.
3.2 State the organisational procedures
developed to report and rectify
inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
3.3 Describe different types of checks and
maintenance information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– specifications, schedules, manufacturers’
information and organisational
procedures.
3.4 Describe the organisational procedures to
solve problems with the information and
why it is important they are followed.
4 Carry out checks and/or basic
maintenance activities within the
limits of their personal authority in
the specified sequence and agreed
time scale.
4.1 Demonstrate the following work skills
when carrying out checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery:
– replenishing, replacing, applying,
lubricating, cleaning and securing.
4.2 Carry out operator checks and/or basic
maintenance tasks on standard or
specialised plant or machinery to given
working instructions as directed by the
employer/ supervisor or authorised
person.
4.3 Describe how to follow maintenance
authorisation, apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority and responsibility
needed to:
– clean and prepare areas and components
for maintenance
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– replenish fuels, lubricants, fluids and
coolants
– replace parts
– recycle components
– fit fastening systems, pins, bolts, nuts,
washers and consumable items
– complete functional checks in
accordance with equipment operating and
care and control procedures
– complete reports and records
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.4 Complete the checks and/or basic
maintenance activities within the
estimated allocated time and to the
required standards and accuracy.
4.5 State the needs of other occupations and
how to communicate within a team when
carrying out checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery.
4.6 Describe how maintain the tools and
equipment used when carrying out checks
and/or basic maintenance on plant or
machinery.
5 Report any instances where the
maintenance activities cannot be fully
met or where there are identified
defects outside the planned schedule
when carrying out checks and/or
basic maintenance on plant or
machinery.
5.1 Report problems and defects beyond their
area of responsibility.
5.2 Describe the different ways that problems
with maintenance procedures and
problems associated with resources can be
reported.
6 Complete relevant maintenance
records accurately and pass them on
to the appropriate person when
carrying out checks and/or basic
maintenance on plant or machinery.
6.1 Record and report maintenance tasks in
accordance with organisational procedures
and manufacturer’s requirements.
6.2 State the procedure to complete checks
and maintenance records and what the
reporting lines and procedures are within
the organisation.
7 Dispose of waste materials in
accordance with safe working
7.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area
from damage.
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practices and approved procedures
when carrying out checks and/or
basic maintenance on plant or
machinery.
7.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean
work space.
7.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with
legislation.
7.4 Describe what the waste disposal
procedures are, and how and why the
disposal of waste should be carried out
safely and how it is achieved.
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Unit D/615/0114
Carrying Out Mud, Slurry or Fluid Plant Operations in the
Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the work and
resources when carrying out
mud, slurry or fluid plant
operations.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
instructions, method statements, specifications,
schedules and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed
to report and rectify inappropriate information
and unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, instructions, specifications, method
statements, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when carrying out
mud, slurry or fluid plant
operations.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, with tools and equipment, with materials
and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working practices
when carrying out mud, slurry
or fluid plant operations.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely
to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
when carrying out mud, slurry or fluid plant
operations.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
carrying out mud, slurry or fluid plant operations
and the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to
in accordance with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when involved with fires,
spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to carrying
out mud, slurry or fluid plant
operations.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– mud, slurry or fluid plant
– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings, tools,
plant and ancillary equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area
and wastage associated with the
method/procedure to carry out mud, slurry or
fluid plant operations.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when carrying out mud, slurry
or fluid plant operations.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, others involved with the
work and adverse weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when carrying
out mud, slurry or fluid plant
operations.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given contract
information to carry out mud,
slurry or fluid plant operations
to the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
carrying out mud, slurry or fluid plant operations:
– preparing, setting up, connecting, checking,
maintaining, mixing, monitoring, testing,
pumping, cleaning, adjusting, and recording.
7.2 Install, operate and maintain mud, slurry or fluid
plant to given working instructions in one of the
following operations:
– piling
– tunnelling
– drilling.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish
the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– prepare the area allocated for the plant and
ancillary equipment
– set up, assemble and check the integrity of
plant and ancillary equipment, including the
connection of hoses, valves and items of plant
for delivery, extraction, recycling and disposal of
mud, slurry or fluids
– mix mud, slurry or fluids in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations
– monitor the pumping process and make
appropriate adjustments in order to maintain
operational efficiency
– test the viscosity and density of the mud, slurry
or fluid
– complete records of the process
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– use hand tools, power tools, plant and ancillary
equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store hand tools, plant and
ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when carrying out
mud, slurry or fluid plant operations.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools, plant and
equipment used when carrying out mud, slurry
or fluid plant operations.
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Unit F/615/2745
Operating drilling rigs to construct and form in the workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
use of drilling rigs to carry
out constructing and forming
operations.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, risk
assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed
to report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and current regulations governing the
operation of drilling rigs for construction and
formation work.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which constructing and
forming operations using
drilling rigs 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 drilling operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
carrying out constructing and
forming operations using
drilling rigs.
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
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
carrying out constructing and
forming operations using
drilling rigs.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements during drilling
operations.
4.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information
and relevant legislation when carrying out
constructing and forming operations using drilling
rigs in relation to two or more of the following:
– safe use and storage of plant or machinery
– safe use and storage of 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 drilling rig
use, and the types, purpose and limitations of each
type, the work situation and general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
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
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 to carry out
constructing and forming
operations using drilling rigs.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with
drilling rigs in relation to consumables, materials,
tools, ancillary equipment and/or accessories.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated
with the resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and aids for drilling
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.3 Describe how the resources should be used
correctly and how problems associated with the
resources are reported.
5.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have
been developed and how they are used for the
selection of required resources.
5.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
5.6 Describe how to identify weight, quantity, length
and area associated with the method/procedures
to carry out the drilling work.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when constructing and
forming using drilling rigs.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage in accordance with safe working practices
and organisational procedures.
6.2 Prevent damage and maintain a clean work space.
6.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current
legislation.
6.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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
constructing and forming
using drilling rigs.
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 progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
operate drilling rigs to
construct and form to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and constructing and forming
materials using drilling rigs:
– checking, adjusting, communicating,
manoeuvring, positioning, constructing and
forming.
8.2 Use and maintain hand tools, ancillary equipment
and/or accessories.
8.3 Operate drilling rigs to construct and form to given
working instructions.
8.4 Shut down and secure drilling rigs.
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 drilling rigs used
for construction and formation operations
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– carry out function checks for the construction
and formation operation
– identify the area of the construction and
formation work
– identify geological, environmental and material
changes and report
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions,
stability, safety and security of the work and
surrounding area
8.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– check to avoid damage to structures and utilities
service apparatus
– carry out construction and formation operations
– recognise and determine when specific skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– complete construction and formation work
– be on the public highway
– shut down and secure the drilling rig
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how
to effectively communicate within a team when
carrying out drilling operations.
8.8 Describe how to maintain the plant and machinery,
hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or accessories
used to carry out drilling operations.
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Unit F/508/6588
Erecting and dismantling plant – cranes and rigs – in the workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to
erecting and dismantling
plant.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, risk assessments
and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source
and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments and manufacturers’
information.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which erecting and
dismantling operations 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 erecting and dismantling operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
erecting and dismantling
plant.
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 and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
carrying out erecting and
dismantling of plant.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements during erecting and
dismantling operations.
4.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when carrying out erecting and
dismantling of plant in relation to two or more of the
following:
– safe use and storage of plant
– safe use and storage of tools and equipment
– safe use of access equipment
– specific risks to health.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to erecting and dismantling
plant, 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 Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5 Request and select the
required quantity and
quality of resources to
carry out erecting and
dismantling of plant.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with the
work in relation to consumables, materials,
attachments, tools, and ancillary equipment.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the resources, and how they should be used correctly,
relating to:
– plant
– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
5.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
5.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
5.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
5.6 Describe how to identify weight, pressure, quantity,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out the work.
6 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
erecting and dismantling
plant.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage in accordance with safe working practices
and organisational procedures.
6.2 Prevent damage and maintain a clean work space.
6.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current
legislation.
6.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
6.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in accordance with environmental
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
7 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
erecting and dismantling
plant.
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 progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work programme.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
erect and dismantle plant
to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when erecting
and dismantling plant:
– unloading, loading, siting, measuring, marking out,
laying out, aligning, fitting, positioning, connecting,
configuring, dismantling, removing, adjusting,
securing, checking and inspecting.
8.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools,
ancillary equipment and machinery.
8.3 Prepare, erect and dismantle plant to given working
instructions of one or more of the following:
– mobile crane
– mobile tower crane
– crawler crane
– self-erect equipment
– drilling rig
– piling rig
– demolition rig.
8.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– erect and dismantle one or more of the following:
mobile crane, mobile tower crane, crawler crane, self-
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
erect equipment, drilling rig, piling rig and demolition
rig
– consider ground conditions and work area
– fit, fasten and secure equipment
– dismantle and remove equipment
– recognise the requirements for controlling, directing
and guiding the movement and operations of plant
and machinery
8.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify valid certification for maintenance,
inspection and thorough examination
– recognise and determine when specific skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– complete function checks
– use access equipment
– use hand tools, power tools, plant and equipment
– record and report.
8.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
preparing for and erecting and dismantling plant.
8.7 Describe how to maintain the hand tools, portable
power tools, plant and ancillary equipment used to
erect and dismantle plant.
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Unit L/615/2747
Operating Guidance Systems to Form Bored, Driven or Drilled
Holes in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
operating guidance systems
to form holes.
1.1 Interpret and confirm information relating to the
work and resources from drawings, instructions,
specifications, schedules, method statements and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources that will affect the work
programme and how they are implemented.
1.3 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source
and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, instructions, specifications, schedules,
risk assessments and manufacturers’ information.
2 Comply with relevant
legislation and official
guidance when operating
guidance systems to form
holes.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Comply with the relevant current legislation and
official guidance to carry out the work.
2.3 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.4 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Maintain safe working
practices when operating
guidance systems to form
holes.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
and organisational requirements when operating
guidance systems to form holes.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
operating guidance systems to form holes.
3.3 State how to identify and respond to emergencies in
accordance with the methods of work,
manufacturers’ technical information, statutory
regulations and official guidance 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
operate guidance systems to
form holes.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations, defects and how defects should be
rectified associated with the resources in relation
to:
– guidance systems
– standard and/or specialist tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings, tools and
equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported, why organisational procedures are
developed and how they are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they could
be overcome.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
operate guidance systems to form holes.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when operating
guidance systems to form
holes.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage to the work and surrounding
area.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and adverse
weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations
and official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
operating guidance systems
to form holes.
6.1 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
contract information to
operate guidance systems to
form holes to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
operating guidance systems to form holes:
– measuring, marking out, setting up, connecting,
calibrating, locating, marking, recording and
recovering.
7.2 Operate guidance systems to bore, drive or drill
holes to given contractor’s working instructions and
in accordance with the contract specification and
programme, relating to one or more of the
following:
– walk over
– wire lined
– magnetic guidance system.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
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Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish authority
needed to rectify, to:
- operate the following guidance systems:
– walk over
– wire lined
– magnetic guidance systems
- use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store hand tools and/or portable
power tools and ancillary equipment associated
with operating guidance systems to form holes.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when operating
guidance systems to form holes.
7.6 Organise and carry out work to the sequence as
agreed with the other occupations involved.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the hand tools and/or
portable power tools, plant and ancillary equipment
used when operating guidance systems to form
holes.
