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Introduction
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork is aimed at those who are involved in assembling,
installing and subsequently removing formwork.
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the
regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The
specification for these qualifications has been approved by the Welsh Government for use
by centres in Wales and by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment
(CCEA) for use by centres in Northern Ireland.
This qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Qualification Profile
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 601/1955/X
Level Level 2
Total qualification time 430 hours
Guided learning hours 144
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/12/13
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
Candidates must complete all of the Mandatory units, candidates may complete any of the
Additional Units but these will not count towards the qualification.
Mandatory Units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
A/600/6814 Fabricating and maintaining timber and proprietary formwork
systems in the workplace 2 20
D/600/6143 Erecting and striking timber and proprietary formwork in the
workplace 2 60
A/503/1170 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 7
J/503/1169 Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace 2 10
F/503/1171 Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace 2 17
Additional Units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
T/600/8013 Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work
platforms – MEWP – in the workplace 2 40
Y/600/8019 Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work
platforms – MEWP – in the workplace 2 47
H/600/8024 Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work
platforms – MEWP – in the workplace 2 40
R/600/8102 Slinging and signalling the movement of loads – secondary role –
in the workplace 2 27
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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 occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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Assessment
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit. Assessment is
the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards
set in the qualification.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of
all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – assignments/projects/reports
– worksheets
– portfolio of evidence
– record of oral and/or written questioning
– candidate test papers
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 for this qualification can be found from page 8.
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.
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.
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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 qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing the unit achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the requirements for a qualification. All certificates will be
issued to the centre for successful candidates.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit A/600/6814
Fabricating and Maintaining Timber and Proprietary Formwork
Systems 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 fabricating and
maintaining timber and
proprietary formwork systems.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, method statements, schedules,
manufacturers’ and suppliers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, method statements,
schedules, manufacturers’ and suppliers’
information and current regulations.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when fabricating and
maintaining timber and
proprietary formwork systems.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
in confined spaces, with tools and equipment,
with materials and substances, with
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 fabricating and
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with legislation and organisational
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
maintaining timber and
proprietary formwork systems.
requirements when fabricating and maintaining
timber and proprietary formwork systems.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
fabricating and maintaining timber and
proprietary formwork systems, 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 fabricate
and maintain timber and
proprietary formwork systems.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– timber, timber sheets and non-timber based
sheet material
– proprietary formwork and associated items
– tie systems
– soldiers and walings
– protective coatings
– fixtures and fittings
– access equipment
– hand powered tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings, tools
and equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area
and wastage associated with the
method/procedure to fabricate and maintain
timber and proprietary formwork systems.
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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 fabricating and
maintaining timber and
proprietary formwork systems.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when fabricating
and maintaining timber and
proprietary formwork systems.
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 fabricate and
maintain timber and
proprietary formwork systems
to the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
fabricating and maintaining timber and
proprietary formwork systems:
– measuring, marking out, cutting, positioning,
securing, finishing, removing and storing.
7.2 Fabricate and maintain timber formwork systems
to given working instructions:
– panels
– make ups
– box-outs
– stop ends
– bolt boxes.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.3 Assemble and maintain proprietary formwork
systems to given working instructions with the
addition of the following fabrications:
– proprietary panels
– make ups
– box-outs
– stop ends
– bolt boxes.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– fabricate formwork systems for columns, walls,
beams, soffits, kickers and pre-cast units
– maintain formwork systems for columns, walls,
beams, soffits, kickers and pre-cast units
– position and attach soldiers and walings
– construct make ups, box-outs, bolt boxes and
stop ends
– position and secure tie systems
– apply protective coatings
– recognise when formwork needs repair
– attach safe lifting provision
– lift and move fabricated timber and proprietary
formwork
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Safely use and store hand tools, portable power
tools and ancillary equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when fabricating
and maintaining timber and proprietary
formwork systems.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when fabricating and
maintaining timber and proprietary formwork
systems.
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D/600/6143
Erecting and Striking Timber and Proprietary Formwork in the
Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the work and
resources when erecting and
striking timber and proprietary
formwork.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, method statements, schedules,
manufacturers’ and suppliers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, method statements,
schedules, manufacturers’ and suppliers’
information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when erecting and
striking timber and proprietary
formwork.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
in confined spaces, with tools and equipment,
with materials and substances, with
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 erecting and
striking timber and proprietary
formwork.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and striking timber
and proprietary formwork.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) relating to erecting and striking
timber and proprietary formwork should be used,
and the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to erect
and strike timber and
proprietary formwork.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– timber, timber sheets and non-timber based
sheet material
– proprietary formwork and associated items
– tie systems
– soldiers and walings
– protective coatings
– fixtures and fittings
– access equipment
– hand, powered tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings, tools
and equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported and how the organisational procedures
are used.
4.4 Identify hazards associated with the resources
and method of work.
4.5 Explain how to calculate quantity, length, area
and wastage associated with the
method/procedure to erect and strike timber and
proprietary formwork.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
when erecting and striking
timber and proprietary
formwork.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when erecting
and striking timber and
proprietary formwork.
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 erect and strike
timber and proprietary
formwork to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and striking timber and proprietary
formwork:
– measuring, marking out, cutting, positioning,
securing, finishing, removing and storing.
7.2 Erect and strike timber formwork to given
working instructions for at least two of the
following:
– walls
– columns
– beams
– soffits
– bases.
7.3 Erect and strike proprietary formwork systems to
given working instructions for at least one of the
following:
– climbing
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– jumping
– slip form
– panel systems
– soldiers and/or walings.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– erect and strike formwork for walls, columns,
beams, soffits, bases, kickers, stop ends and precast units
– erect and strike proprietary climbing, jumping,
slip form and panel systems
– attach and remove soldiers and walings
– attach and remove safe lifting provision
– position and strike box outs and bolt boxes,
grout checks, level controls, angle fillets and
features
– position, secure and remove tie systems
– apply release agents
– identify differences in concrete pressure
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Safely use and store hand tools and/or portable
power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
striking timber and proprietary formwork.
7.7 Describe how to maintain tools and equipment
used to erect and strike timber and proprietary
formwork.
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Unit A/503/1170
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace
inductions and any health, safety and welfare
briefings attended relevant to the occupational
area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment
safely to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety
notices and warning notices displayed within the
workplace and/or on equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of
protection, should be used relating to types,
purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control
equipment relevant to the work should be used
in accordance with the given instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare
legislation, notices and warning signs are
relevant to the occupational area and associated
equipment.
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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2 Recognise hazards associated
with the workplace that have
not been previously controlled
and report them in accordance
with organisational procedures.
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing
circumstances within the workplace in
accordance with organisational procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work
environment and occupational area in relation to
resources, substances, asbestos, equipment,
obstructions, storage, services and work
activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top
ten safety risks.
2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top
five health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the
workplace could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the
workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety and
welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to
maintain safe systems of work and quality
working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
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
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
– consultation and feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with
legislation and official guidance.
4 Work responsibly to contribute
to workplace health, safety and
welfare whilst carrying out work
in the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health,
safety and welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health,
safety and welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of
serious and imminent danger to self and/or
others
– 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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.2 State how security arrangements are
implemented in relation to the workplace, the
general public, site personnel and resources.
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Unit J/503/1169
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Communicate with others
to establish productive
work practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure
that work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating
with line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of
communication to ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate
resources, in accordance with organisational
procedures to ensure work is completed productively.
2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied
to ensure work is planned and carried out
productively, in relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work
requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records
in accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain
documentation in accordance with organisational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is
completed clearly and within given timescales.
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed
specification, in conjunction with line management,
colleagues, customers and/or other relevant people
involved in the work to maintain good working
relationships.
4.2 Apply the principles of equality and diversity and
respect the needs of individuals when communicating
and working with others.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships,
in relation to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line management
– own and other occupations.
4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with
line management, colleagues and customers.
4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an
effect on productive working.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and
diversity when communicating and working with
others.
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Unit F/503/1171
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Comply with given
information when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
1.1 Interpret the given information relating to moving,
handling and/or storing resources, relevant to the
given occupation.
1.2 Interpret the given information relating to the use
and storage of lifting aids and equipment.
1.3 Describe the different types of technical, product and
regulatory information, their source and how they are
interpreted.
1.4 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.5 Describe how to obtain information relating to using
and storing lifting aids and equipment.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, in confined spaces, below ground
level, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation
to site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making the reports.
2.4 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
2.5 Describe how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are
used in accordance with legislation and official
guidance.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Maintain safe working
practices when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
and organisational requirements when moving,
handling and/or storing resources.
3.2 Use lifting aids safely as appropriate to the work.
3.3 Protect the environment in accordance with safe
working practices as appropriate to the work.
3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to moving, handling and/or
storing resources, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type, the work situation,
occupational use and the general work environment,
in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.5 Describe how the health and safety control
equipment relevant to the work should be used in
accordance with the given instructions.
3.6 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to move, handle
and/or store occupational
resources.
4.1 Select the relevant resources to be moved, handled
and/or stored, associated with own work.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the occupational resources in relation to:
– lifting and handling aids
– container(s)
– fixing, holding and securing systems.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and
how any problems associated with the resources are
reported.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
5 Prevent the risk of damage
to occupational resources
and surrounding
environment when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
5.1 Protect occupational resources and their surrounding
area from damage in accordance with safe working
practices and organisational procedures.
5.2 Dispose of waste and packaging in accordance with
legislation.
5.3 Maintain a clean work space when moving, handling
or storing resources.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and adverse
weather conditions
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work programme.
7 Comply with the given
occupational resource
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:
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– sheet material
– loose material
– bagged or wrapped material
– ragile material
– tools and equipment
– components
– liquids.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them when moving,
handling and/or storing occupational resources.
7.4 Describe the needs of other occupations when
moving, handling and/or storing resources.
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Unit T/600/8013
Preparing and Operating Scissor-type Mobile Elevating Work
Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of scissortype MEWPs to access areas to
carry out the work.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from
drawings, specifications, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed
to report and rectify inappropriate information
and unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
accessing operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which accessing operations
using scissor-type MEWPs are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during accessing operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out accessing
operations with scissor-type
MEWPs.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out accessing operations using
scissor-type MEWPs.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during accessing operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
accessing operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 State how emergencies should be responded to
in accordance with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when involved with fires,
spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out accessing operations
using scissor-type MEWPs.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and accessing discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
scissor-type MEWPs in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories
and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out accessing
operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when accessing work areas
using scissor-type MEWPs.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and accessing work areas
using scissor-type MEWPs.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure scissor-type MEWPs.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to accessing areas
to carry out work using scissortype MEWPs to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and accessing work areas using
scissor-type MEWPs:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, accessing
and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate scissortype MEWPs to access working areas, at various
locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the scissor-type
MEWP used for accessing work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for accessing
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– access working areas safely and securely
– shut down and secure the scissor-type MEWP
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out accessing operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to access working areas.
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Unit Y/600/8019
Preparing and Operating Boom-type Mobile Elevating Work
Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of boom-type
MEWPs to access areas to carry
out the work.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed
to report and rectify inappropriate information
and unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, method statements
and regulations and guidance applicable to
accessing operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which accessing operations
using boom-type MEWPs are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during accessing operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out accessing
operations with boom-type
MEWPs.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out accessing operations using
boom-type MEWPs.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during accessing operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
accessing operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 State how emergencies should be responded to
in accordance with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when involved with fires,
spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of
resources to prepare for and
carry out accessing operations
using boom-type MEWPs.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and accessing discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
boom-type MEWPs in relation to consumables,
materials, attachments, tools, accessories
and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out accessing
operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when accessing work areas
using boom-type MEWPs.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and accessing work areas
using boom-type MEWPs.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure boom-type MEWPs.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to accessing areas
to carry out work using boomtype MEWPs to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and accessing work areas using
boom-type MEWPs:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, accessing
and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate boom-type
MEWPs to access working areas, at various
locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the boom-type
MEWP used for accessing work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for accessing
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– access working areas safely and securely
– shut down and secure the boom-type MEWP
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to
and carrying out accessing operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to access working areas.
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Unit H/600/8024
Preparing and Operating Mast Climber-type Mobile Elevating Work
Platforms – MEWP – in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given information
relating to the use of mast
climber-type MEWPs to access
areas to carry out the work.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from
drawings, specifications, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed
to report and rectify inappropriate information
and unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation
to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, method
statements and regulations and guidance
applicable to accessing operations.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which accessing operations using
mast climber-type MEWPs are to
be carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given
information or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between
team members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and
during accessing operations.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out accessing
operations with mast climbertype MEWPs.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at
height, in confined spaces, with tools and
equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures
for tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and
operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working practices
when preparing for and carrying
out accessing operations using
mast climber-type MEWPs.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to
safely carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements
during accessing operations.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
accessing operations, and the types, purpose
and limitations of each type.
4.3 State how emergencies should be responded to
in accordance with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when involved with fires,
spillages, injuries and other task-related
hazards.
5 Request and select the required
quantity and quality of resources
to prepare for and carry out
accessing operations using mast
climber-type MEWPs.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used
correctly, relating to:
– consumables, lubricants and fuels
– attachments and accessing discharging aids
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or
accessories.
5.2 Request and select resources associated with
mast climber-type MEWPs in relation to
consumables, materials, attachments, tools,
accessories and/or ancillary equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used
correctly, how problems associated with the
resources are reported and how the
organisational procedures are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, weight,
length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out accessing
operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when accessing work areas using
mast climber-type MEWPs.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work
space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be
carried out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and accessing work areas
using mast climber-type MEWPs.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 Shut down and secure mast climber-type
MEWPs.
7.3 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
8 Comply with the given contract
information to accessing areas
to carry out work using mast
climber-type MEWPs to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing for and accessing work areas using
mast climber-type MEWPs:
– fitting, attaching, setting up, securing,
adjusting, checking, removing, communicating,
operating, manoeuvring, positioning, accessing
and setting down.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.2 Prepare, position, set up and operate mast
climber-type MEWPs to access working areas, at
various locations, to given working instructions.
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the mast
climber-type MEWP used for accessing work
– carry out performance checks
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational
requirements
– complete functional checks
– carry out pre-operational checks for
obstructions, stability, safety and security of the
work and surrounding area
– identify the area for accessing
– check to avoid damage to structures and
utilities service apparatus
– access working areas safely and securely
– shut down and secure the mast climber-type
MEWP
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when preparing
to and carrying out accessing operations.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the plant, tools and
equipment used to access working areas.
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Unit R/600/8102
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads _Secondary Role_
in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
preparation for and the
slinging and signalling of
loads.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statements.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are
implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their
source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, manufacturers’ information, approved
procedures and Codes of Practice.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which the slinging and
signalling of loads is to be
carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information
or instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members
and other associated occupations.
2.4 State how to organise resources prior to and when
slinging and signalling of loads.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance to carry out
slinging and signalling of
loads.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in
relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
3.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe working
practices when preparing for
and slinging and signalling
loads.
4.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation
and organisational requirements when slinging and
signalling of loads.
4.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
slinging and signalling of loads, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type.
4.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
5 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources to
prepare for and when
slinging and signalling loads.
5.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources, and how they should be used correctly,
relating to:
– lifting accessories
– signalling and communication equipment
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
5.2 Select resources associated with slinging/signalling
in relation to hand tools, attachments, slinging
equipment, lifting aids/accessories, signalling and
communication equipment.
5.3 State how the resources should be used correctly,
how problems associated with the resources are
reported and how the organisational procedures
are used.
5.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Describe how to calculate weight, bearing pressure,
quantity, length and area associated with the
method/procedures to carry out slinging/signalling.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when slinging and
signalling loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
6.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
6.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and
the purpose of protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other occupations and
adverse weather conditions.
6.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
6.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried
out safely in relation to the work.
7 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
preparing to and slinging and
signalling loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
7.2 State the purpose of the work programme and
describe why deadlines should be kept in relation
to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and
estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the lifting
operation.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare to and sling and
signal loads for movement to
the required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
preparing to and slinging and signalling loads:
– measuring, gauging, estimating, fitting, fixing,
testing, balancing, interpreting, judging, explaining,
preparing, indicating, informing, instructing,
signing, positioning, adjusting, configuring, moving,
securing, signalling, relaying and removing.
8.2 Prepare to and attach loads to lifting equipment,
and guide loads using signals to the required
destination to given working instructions using
appropriate load securing methods and lifting
accessories.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish
authority needed to rectify, to:
– confirm method of communication
– determine the method of slinging
– select and use suitable slinging equipment/lifting
accessories
– sling loads securely and balance within correct
weight distribution following agreed/recognised
operational procedures
– position loads safely and securely
– remove and store lifting accessories
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories.
8.4 Safely use and store hand tools and slinging,
signalling, communication and ancillary equipment.
8.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to and
slinging and signalling loads.
8.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used to sling and signal loads.
