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Introduction
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence
demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. This Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant
Maintenance provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in the maintenance
and repair of construction plant and equipment to demonstrate their competence.
The awarding body for these qualifications 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)
and it provides a progression route to discipline related qualifications in the construction
sector.
Qualification Profile
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Maintenance
(Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 600/4274/6
Level Level 2
Total qualification time 450 hours
Guided learning hours 316
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/1/12
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 plus a minimum of THREE Optional
Units.
Mandatory Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
J/600/8310
Carrying Out the Servicing and Maintenance of Plant and
Equipment in the Workplace 2 27
Y/600/8313 Removing and Replacing Plant and Equipment Components in
the Workplace 2 40
K/600/8316 Dismantling and Assembling Plant and Equipment Components
in the Workplace 2 50
A/600/8319 Maintaining the Work Area for Plant Maintenance and Repair
Activities in the Workplace 2 16
A/600/8322 Carrying Out Routine Inspections on Plant and Equipment to
Ensure Operational Serviceability in the Workplace 2 40
M/600/8334 Diagnosing Faults in Plant or Equipment Systems and
Components in the Workplace 2 33
Optional Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
A/600/8336
Repairing Plant and Equipment by Soldering and Welding
Ferrous and Non-ferrous Materials in the Workplace 2 53
F/600/8340 Producing or Modifying One-off Components for use with Plant
or Equipment in the Workplace 2 47
L/600/8390
Moving Plant Related Loads by Manual Lifting and Using
Manually Operated Load Handling Equipment in the Workplace 2 40
Y/600/8392
Installing Plant or Equipment for Operational Activities in the
Workplace 2 40
H/600/8394
Carrying Out Specific Tests on Plant and Equipment to
Determine Operational Serviceability in the Workplace 2 47
M/600/8396
Configuring Plant or Equipment for Operational Activities in the
Workplace
2 50
Y/600/8411
Carrying Out Familiarisation or Handover Activities to Users of
Plant and Equipment in the Workplace 2 30
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved, please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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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.
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 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 all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Maintenance (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.
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 J/600/8310
Carrying Out the Servicing and Maintenance of Plant and
Equipment in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when
servicing and maintaining plant
and equipment.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety
legislation, and other relevant regulations and
guidelines applicable to the servicing and
maintenance of plant and equipment.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to plant servicing and maintenance
activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation,
regulations, safe working practices and
procedures and company health and safety
policies and workplace procedures that apply
to the servicing and maintenance activities.
1.4 Describe the safe and correct use of personal
protective equipment (PPE), manual handling
procedures and typical safety checks on
specific items of plant and equipment.
1.5 State reasons for the care and protection of
surrounding areas and persons affected by
the work, and possible injuries through the
release of substances and slipping on
wet/greasy surfaces.
2 Follow the relevant maintenance
and servicing schedules to carry
out the required work.
2.1 Identify and extract applicable servicing and
maintenance schedule information from
relevant information sources.
2.2 Outline servicing and maintenance schedules
and durations for typical plant and equipment
with the occupational area.
2.3 Describe typical information contained within
workshop manuals, parts manuals, crossreference guides and technical servicing
bulletins.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Service and maintain a range of
plant and equipment in both
operational and non-operational
situations.
3.1 Carry out typical servicing and maintenance
activities according to manufacturer’s
specifications and organisational procedures
within the limits of their personal authority.
3.2 Service and maintain typical plant and
equipment relevant to the occupational area
within maintenance workshops, and on sites
and/or client’s premises.
3.3 Describe the routine and non-routine
maintenance methods and procedures
required by the manufacturer, the periodic
servicing methods and servicing schedules,
and the organisational instructions and
procedures when servicing and maintaining
plant and equipment.
3.4 Outline the types of available resources, tools
and equipment and their suitability for
different servicing and maintenance tasks,
and the different application techniques for
fuels, lubricants and coolants.
3.5 Carry out servicing and maintenance activities
in the specified sequence and complete the
activities within the agreed timescale.
3.6 Describe how to carry out sensory, functional
and safety checks on the plant and equipment
on prior to, during and on completion of
servicing and maintenance tasks as specified
by the manufacturers.
4 Comply with the procedures for
non-planned occurrences when
servicing and maintaining plant
and equipment.
4.1 Demonstrate following procedures where the
servicing and maintenance activities cannot
be fully met, or where there are identified
defect outside of the planned schedule.
4.2 Describe typical problems that can occur
during servicing and maintenance tasks on
plant and equipment within the occupational
area, and how recognised problems can be
rectified.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5 Comply with organisational
servicing and maintenance records
documentation procedures and
waste disposal procedures when
servicing and maintaining plant
and equipment.
5.1 Complete relevant maintenance records
accurately and pass them onto the
appropriate person.
5.2 Dispose of waste materials and substances in
accordance with safe working practices and
approved procedures.
5.3 Outline the type of maintenance records kept
by the organisation and the service history of
individual machines.
5.4 Describe the importance of keeping servicing
and maintenance records, organisational and
statutory requirements for record keeping,
operational efficiency in keeping records and
customer requirements (where applicable) of
requiring accurate records.
5.5 State the organisational procedures for
handling and disposing of waste materials and
substances.
5.6 Describe the maintenance authorisation
procedures as specified by the manufacturer
and the organisation (applicable to customer
requirements).
5.7 Outline the organisations’ reporting lines and
communication procedures associated with
servicing and maintaining plant and
equipment.
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Unit A/600/8319
Maintaining the Work Area for Plant Maintenance and Repair
Activities in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times
when dismantling and
assembling plant and
equipment components.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety legislation and
other relevant regulations and guidelines applicable to
the preparing and reinstating of working areas, and the
using and storing of hazardous and non-hazardous
resources/materials.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to
plant maintenance activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation, regulations, safe
working practices and procedures and company health
and safety policies and workplace procedures that
apply when maintaining and repairing plant.
1.4 Ensure that the required safety arrangements are in
place to protect other workers.
1.5 Describe the types of, and safe and correct use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to plant
maintenance activities.
2 Prepare work areas for
plant maintenance and
repair activities.
2.1 Ensure that the work environment is safe, clean and
tidy and suitable for the work activities, and inform the
appropriate people when preparations are complete.
2.2 Ensure that all necessary service supplies are
connected and ready to use.
2.3 Describe typical types of work area for plant
maintenance and the requisite standards and
cleanliness required for each, when preparing and
reinstating the work area.
2.4 Describe the organisational procedures to be followed
in relation to cleaning, tidying, removing hazardous
and non-hazardous materials, substances, fluid, and
fixed and portable equipment.
2.5 List the types of obstructions and disruptions that can
affect the setting up of the work area.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.6 Outline the types of requirements of users of the work
area.
3 Prepare tools, equipment
and materials for plant
maintenance activities.
3.1 Prepare the work area to store materials and finished
products.
3.2 Obtain the required materials, tools and equipment
and ensure they are suitably prepared for the relevant
activities.
3.3 State the different methods of identifying parts and
materials and how to check them for serviceability and
defects.
3.4 Describe typical services, service supplies, tools and
equipment needed for plant maintenance and repair
activities, and how to check that services, tools and
equipment are ready for use.
3.5 Describe how to handle a range of typical maintenance
parts and equipment, hand and power tools, and lifting
equipment and lifting aids.
4 Reinstate the work area
following completion of
plant maintenance and
repair activities.
4.1 Separate equipment, components and materials for reuse from waste items and materials.
4.2 Remove and dispose of waste hazardous and nonhazardous materials and packaging in line with
organisational, legislative and environmentally safe
procedures.
4.3 Dispose of waste oils, fuels, greases, coolants,
chemicals and solvents in accordance with
organisational, legislative and environmentally safe
procedures.
4.4 Restore the work area to a safe condition in
accordance with agreed requirements and schedules.
4.5 Explain the types of manual and powered cleaning
equipment, chemicals and materials used to restore
work areas, and typical uses and applications of each.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 Describe typical methods to remove hazards from
fluids, dirt, sands etc., how to deal with spilt fluid, oils
etc., and how to dispose of them.
4.7 State the organisational instructions and procedures
for the disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous
waste materials, substances and unwanted
components.
5 Store tools and
equipment, and store
materials and resources
for further use.
5.1 Determine how the materials, resources, tools and
equipment are to be stored.
5.2 Store reusable materials, resources, tools and
equipment in an appropriate location using correct
safe handling techniques.
5.3 Store resources, materials, tools and equipment safely
in a suitable position in appropriate locations.
5.4 Identify stored materials and resources and complete
any necessary documentation.
5.5 List typical plant maintenance equipment,
components, parts and materials that can be reused.
5.6 Describe the storage procedures for flammable,
explosive, corrosive and degradable materials and
substances.
5.7 Outline the storage positions and ways used to store
typical resources within a given location or structure.
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Unit Y/600/8313
Removing and Replacing Plant and Equipment Components in the
Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when
removing and replacing plant and
equipment components.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety
legislation and other relevant regulations and
guidelines applicable to the removing and
replacing plant and equipment components.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to plant maintaining activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation,
regulations, safe working practices and
procedures and company health and safety
policies and workplace procedures that apply
when removing and replacing plant and
equipment components.
1.4 State health and safety issues and describe
reasons for possible injuries when removing
and replacing plant components.
2 Carry out preparation activities in
order to remove plant and
equipment components.
2.1 Identify and extract applicable information
from relevant information sources to aid the
removal and replacement of plant and
equipment components.
2.2 Establish and, where appropriate, mark
component orientation to aid re-assembly.
2.3 Ensure that any stored energy or substances
are released safely and correctly.
2.4 Describe different sources if information and
technical literature to aid the removal and
replacement of components from various
items of plant and equipment.
2.5 Outline types of marking which need to be
made to components prior to removal.
2.6 Describe the materials handling methods,
preparation methods and techniques required
to remove components and the types of
isolation and disconnection that have to be
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
made when removing components on plant
and equipment.
3 Remove components from a
range of plant and equipment
used in construction and allied
industries in both operational
and non-operational situations.
3.1 Unfasten and remove various types of
components using approved tools and
techniques and demonstrate the following
removal techniques or procedures:
– unplugging
– de-soldering
– lubricating
– freeing off corroded components
– using a hydraulic press
– using specialist tools
– filing and dressing.
3.2 Remove components from typical plant and
equipment conforming to given level of
responsibility and relevant to the occupational
area within maintenance workshops, and on
sites and/or client’s premises.
3.3 Describe the types of component removal
methods relevant to plant and equipment used
in the occupational area.
3.4 Take suitable precautions to prevent damage
to components, tools and equipment during
removal.
3.5 Describe ways of protecting tools and
equipment when removing components from
plant and equipment, how to keep
components clean and protected and how to
prevent damage to seals etc.
4 Establish the condition of
removed components from plant
and equipment and store for
reuse.
4.1 Check the condition of removed. components
and record those that need replacing
4.2 Label and store removed components in an
appropriate location.
4.3 Store and discard remove components in
accordance with approved procedures.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.4 Describe how to identify component defects,
the methods used and sources of information.
4.5 State the organisational instructions and
procedures for the labelling and storage of
components for reuse and the disposing of
waste substances and unwanted parts.
5 Prepare components for
replacement to plant and
equipment.
5.1 Obtain the required components and ensure
they are in a suitable condition for replacement
and fit for purpose.
5.2 Ensure that any replacement components
meet the required specification.
6 Replace components on a range
of plant and equipment in both
operational and non-operational
situations in the workplace.
6.1 Fit and secure components on typical plant and
equipment conforming to given level of
responsibility and manufacturers guidelines
and specifications, relevant to the occupational
area within maintenance workshops, and on
sites and/or client’s premises.
6.2 Fit and secure various types of components in
the correct sequence using approved tools and
techniques and demonstrate the following
replacement techniques or procedures:
– lifting
– positioning
– adjusting using hand tools and equipment
following manufacturers’ guidelines.
6.3 Make any necessary settings or adjustments to
the components and ensure they function
according to manufacturers’ guidelines and
specifications.
6.4 Describe the types of component replacement
methods and techniques, examples of
push/press fit and soldering, the type of
connections that have to be made and typical
securing methods.
6.5 Describe typical hand, power and specialist
tools and equipment that can be used to
replace a variety of specific components in and
on plant and equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
6.6 State the methods, procedures and techniques
used in the organisation for mechanical
handling, manual handling and protection of
components when re-fitting.
7 Comply with organisational
documentation and
communication procedures when
removing and replacing
components on plant and
equipment.
7.1 Maintain documentation in accordance with
organisational requirements when removing,
storing and replacing components of plant and
equipment.
7.2 Demonstrate dealing promptly and effectively
with problems within given control and report
those that cannot be solved to other
designated personnel.
7.3 State the organisations procedures for the
care, security and controls of tools and
equipment.
7.4 Outline the organisations’ reporting lines and
communication procedures associated with
component removing and replacing.
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Unit K/600/8316
Dismantling and Assembling Plant and Equipment Components in
the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when
dismantling and assembling
plant and equipment
components.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety
legislation and other relevant regulations and
guidelines applicable to the dismantling and
assembling of plant and equipment
components.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to plant maintaining activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation,
regulations, safe working practices and
procedures and company health and safety
policies and workplace procedures that apply
when dismantling and assembling plant and
equipment components.
1.4 State health and safety issues and describe
reasons for possible injuries when dismantling
and assembling plant components.
2 Carry out preparation activities
in order to dismantle and
assemble plant and equipment
components.
2.1 Identify and extract applicable information from
relevant information sources when dismantling
and assembling plant and equipment
components.
2.2 Establish and, where appropriate, mark
components to aid re-assembly.
2.3 Ensure that any stored energy or substances are
released safely and correctly.
2.4 Follow relevant instructions, assembly and
disassembly drawings and any other relevant
specifications to aid dismantling and assembly.
2.5 Describe different sources if information and
technical literature to aid the dismantling and
assembly of components from various items of
plant and equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.6 Make all isolations and disconnections to the
equipment in line with approved procedures.
2.7 Describe the types of hazardous and nonhazardous isolation and disconnections that
have to be made when dismantling components
on plant and equipment and why isolations
need to be made in the correct sequence.
2.8 State when typical dismantling of components
would occur and where.
3 Dismantle components in
operational and/or nonoperational situations
associated with a range of plant
and equipment in the
workplace.
3.1 Strip down various types of components using
correct tools and techniques following clearly
defined procedures.
3.2 Disassemble components from typical plant and
equipment conforming to given level of
responsibility, working within detailed
specifications, and is relevant to the
occupational area within maintenance
workshops and/or on sites and/or client’s
premises.
3.3 Describe the types of dismantling methods and
techniques, and the hand, power and specialist
tools, equipment and method used to dismantle
components relevant to plant and equipment
components used in the occupational area.
3.4 Take suitable precautions to prevent damage to
components, tools and equipment during
removal.
3.5 Describe ways of protecting tools and
equipment when dismantling specific
components, how to use lifting equipment and
lifting aids, and how to store and keep secure
specialist tools and equipment.
3.6 Describe the possible types of damage that can
occur to equipment and components when
dismantling.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4 Segregate and sort parts from
dismantled components for
disposal and/or reuse.
4.1 Label and store parts and sub-assemblies from
dismantled components for re-use in approved
locations.
4.2 Discard unwanted dismantled components,
parts, sub-assemblies or substances in
accordance with approved procedures.
4.3 Describe how to identify component defects,
the methods used and sources of information.
4.4 State the organisational instructions and
procedures for the labelling and storage of
components for reuse and the disposing of
hazardous and non-hazardous waste substances
and unwanted parts.
5 Prepare components for
assembly to plant and
equipment.
5.1 Ensure the specified components are available
and are in a usable condition.
5.2 Describe the manufacturers’ and organisations
procedures and preparation methods and
techniques for full and subassemblies, parts and
components, the methods of cleaning and
lubricating components, and how to protect
threads during assembly.
5.3 State reasons for keeping areas clean and tidy
prior to and during assembly of components.
6 Assemble and build components
in operational and nonoperational situations
associated with a range of plant
and equipment in the
workplace.
6.1 Assemble components to manufacturer’s
tolerances and specifications relevant to the
occupational area within maintenance
workshops and/or on sites and/or client’s
premises and produce:
– full assemblies
– sub assemblies
– robust components
– fragile components.
6.2 Assemble components in their correct position
using appropriate assembly methods and
techniques, and demonstrate the following
assembly methods and techniques:
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– use of fastenings and retainers
– connecting mating surfaces
– drifting/pressing into position
– positioning and securing
– shimming and adjusting
– using adhesives.
6.3 Check the completed assembly to ensure that
all operations have been completed and the
finished assembly meet the required
specification.
6.4 Describe assembly methods for a variety of
components applicable to the occupational area
and the types of measuring and specialist tools
that may be used.
6.5 Describe how to identify assembly defects, how
to check components and sub-assemblies
before, during and after re-assembly, typical
defects and variations that arise and the
inherent defects that could be found in parts
and materials.
6.6 State the methods, procedures and techniques
used in the organisation for mechanical
handling, manual handling and protection of
components when re-fitting.
7 Comply with communication
procedures when dismantling
and assembling components on
plant and equipment.
7.1 Demonstrate dealing promptly and effectively
with problems within given control and report
those that cannot be solved to other designated
personnel.
7.2 State the organisations reporting lines and
procedures associated with the dismantling of
installed plant and equipment.
7.3 State the organisations procedures for the care,
security and controls of tools and equipment.
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Unit A/600/8319
Maintaining the Work Area for Plant Maintenance and Repair
Activities in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times
when dismantling and
assembling plant and
equipment components.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety legislation and
other relevant regulations and guidelines applicable to
the preparing and reinstating of working areas, and the
using and storing of hazardous and non-hazardous
resources/materials.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to
plant maintenance activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation, regulations, safe
working practices and procedures and company health
and safety policies and workplace procedures that
apply when maintaining and repairing plant.
1.4 Ensure that the required safety arrangements are in
place to protect other workers.
1.5 Describe the types of, and safe and correct use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to plant
maintenance activities.
2 Prepare work areas for
plant maintenance and
repair activities.
2.1 Ensure that the work environment is safe, clean and
tidy and suitable for the work activities, and inform the
appropriate people when preparations are complete.
2.2 Ensure that all necessary service supplies are
connected and ready to use.
2.3 Describe typical types of work area for plant
maintenance and the requisite standards and
cleanliness required for each, when preparing and
reinstating the work area.
2.4 Describe the organisational procedures to be followed
in relation to cleaning, tidying, removing hazardous
and non-hazardous materials, substances, fluid, and
fixed and portable equipment.
2.5 List the types of obstructions and disruptions that can
affect the setting up of the work area.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.6 Outline the types of requirements of users of the work
area.
3 Prepare tools, equipment
and materials for plant
maintenance activities.
3.1 Prepare the work area to store materials and finished
products.
3.2 Obtain the required materials, tools and equipment
and ensure they are suitably prepared for the relevant
activities.
3.3 State the different methods of identifying parts and
materials and how to check them for serviceability and
defects.
3.4 Describe typical services, service supplies, tools and
equipment needed for plant maintenance and repair
activities, and how to check that services, tools and
equipment are ready for use.
3.5 Describe how to handle a range of typical maintenance
parts and equipment, hand and power tools, and lifting
equipment and lifting aids.
4 Reinstate the work area
following completion of
plant maintenance and
repair activities.
4.1 Separate equipment, components and materials for reuse from waste items and materials.
4.2 Remove and dispose of waste hazardous and nonhazardous materials and packaging in line with
organisational, legislative and environmentally safe
procedures.
4.3 Dispose of waste oils, fuels, greases, coolants,
chemicals and solvents in accordance with
organisational, legislative and environmentally safe
procedures.
4.4 Restore the work area to a safe condition in
accordance with agreed requirements and schedules.
4.5 Explain the types of manual and powered cleaning
equipment, chemicals and materials used to restore
work areas, and typical uses and applications of each.
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4.6 Describe typical methods to remove hazards from
fluids, dirt, sands etc., how to deal with spilt fluid, oils
etc., and how to dispose of them.
4.7 State the organisational instructions and procedures
for the disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous
waste materials, substances and unwanted
components.
5 Store tools and
equipment, and store
materials and resources
for further use.
5.1 Determine how the materials, resources, tools and
equipment are to be stored.
5.2 Store reusable materials, resources, tools and
equipment in an appropriate location using correct
safe handling techniques.
5.3 Store resources, materials, tools and equipment safely
in a suitable position in appropriate locations.
5.4 Identify stored materials and resources and complete
any necessary documentation.
5.5 List typical plant maintenance equipment,
components, parts and materials that can be reused.
5.6 Describe the storage procedures for flammable,
explosive, corrosive and degradable materials and
substances.
5.7 Outline the storage positions and ways used to store
typical resources within a given location or structure.
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Unit A/600/8322
Carrying Out Routine Inspections on Plant and Equipment to
Ensure Operational Serviceability in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when
inspecting plant and
equipment for operational
serviceability.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety legislation
and other relevant regulations and guidelines
applicable to the inspecting of plant and
equipment.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant
to plant inspection activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation, regulations,
safe working practices and procedures and
company health and safety policies and workplace
procedures that apply when inspecting plant and
equipment.
2 Carry out preparation
activities to inspect plant and
equipment for operational
serviceability.
2.1 Identify and follow the correct specification for
the plant product or equipment to be inspected.
2.2 Identify and use the correct equipment needed to
carry out typical inspections on plant or
equipment.
2.3 Identify and confirm the type of inspection checks
to be made and acceptance criteria to be used.
2.4 Outline the sources and types of information
needed to carry out inspections.
2.5 Describe the types of inspections methods and
techniques that can be used on a variety of plant
and equipment relevant to the occupational area.
2.6 Describe how to conduct routine inspections,
periodical inspections, pre-delivery inspections,
and off-hire inspections or inspections on
returned items of plant and equipment.
2.7 Outline the organisations’ instructions and
procedures for the calibrating of equipment and
gaining authorisation for using relevant
equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Inspect a range of plant or
equipment in the workplace
or on site to ensure that the
plant or equipment is fit for
work activities.
3.1 Carry out the required inspections using hand
and/or specialist tools and equipment, on a range
of plant or equipment undertaking at least two of
the following types:
– periodical/routine
– pre-delivery
– post repair
– functional/operational testing
– off-hire
– returned items of plant or equipment.
3.2 Carry out inspection activities following defined
procedures whilst maintaining manufacturers’ or
organisational standards and accuracy.
3.3 Identify any defects or variations from relevant
specifications
3.4 Record the results of inspections in the
appropriate format.
3.5 Outline the organisation’s instructions and
procedures for the use and care of specialist
inspection equipment, and test and diagnostic
aids.
3.6 Describe typical defects that could occur with
specific items of plant or equipment relevant to
the occupational area and describe what
constitutes critical and non-critical defects.
3.7 Describe the organisation’s quality control
systems, documentation procedures, types of
organisational forms and/or checklists, and the
procedures for carrying out further detailed
inspections and examinations.
4 Know how to deal with
problems promptly and
4.1 Describe the organisations’ reporting lines and
procedures for recording findings from
inspections.
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effectively and report those
that cannot be solved.
4.2 State who should be informed with the results of
inspections and/or if further detailed inspections
and examinations are required.
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Unit M/600/8334
Diagnosing Faults in Plant or Equipment Systems and Components
in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when
diagnosing faults in plant or
equipment systems and
components.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety
legislation and other relevant regulations and
guidelines applicable to plant or equipment
fault finding activities.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to plant fault-finding activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation,
regulations, safe working practices and
procedures and company health and safety
policies and workplace procedures that apply
to plant fault finding activities.
1.4 Describe the types of, and safe and correct use
of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to plant fault finding activities.
2 Carry out preparation activities in
order to diagnose faults in plant
or equipment systems and
components.
2.1 Identify, review and use all relevant
information on the symptoms and problems
associated with the relevant plant or
equipment.
2.2 Select and prepare for use, the correct fault
diagnostic tools and aids to locate suspected
faults.
2.3 Describe the types, function or functions and
proper use of typical fault finding diagnostic
tools and aids used on plant or equipment,
relevant to the occupational area.
2.4 Describe how to care, clean and store specialist
diagnostic test equipment.
3 Diagnose routine and nonroutine faults and breakdowns in
the workplace by selecting the
relevant procedure on a range of
plant or equipment.
3.1 Investigate and establish likely causes of fault
or faults on a range of plant or equipment,
relevant to the occupational area, on at least
two of the following components or systems:
– power unit
– hydraulic
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– pneumatic
– electrical/electronic
– steering
– braking
– chassis/frames
– transmission.
3.2 Identify routine and non-routine faults on plant
or equipment components or systems using at
least two of the following diagnostic tools,
methods or techniques:
– sensory
– electronic
– electrical
– mechanical
– hydraulic
– extracting information from users
– functional testing.
3.3 Describe the types of and how to effectively
use personal senses to diagnose typical plant or
equipment faults.
4 Analyse and record faults and
range of faults found on plant or
equipment.
4.1 Complete the fault diagnosis within agreed
time scales.
4.2 Draw valid conclusions about the nature and
probable cause or causes of faults found using
relevant evidence gained.
4.3 Determine the implications of faults found for
efficient work and safety.
4.4 Record details on the extent and location of
faults in an appropriate format.
4.5 Describe the organisations’ documentation
control procedures, and reporting lines and
procedures for recording findings from fault
finding activities.
4.6 Describe possible safety, legal and economic
risks that can arise when diagnosing faults in
plant or equipment.
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Unit A/600/8336
Repairing Plant and Equipment by Soldering and Welding Ferrous
and Non-ferrous Materials in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when
soldering and welding plant or
equipment ferrous and non-ferrous
components or parts.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety
legislation and other relevant regulations
and guidelines applicable to welding and
soldering activities on plant or equipment
parts or components.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to welding and soldering activities
on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation,
regulations, safe working practices and
procedures and company health and safety
policies and workplace procedures that
apply to welding and soldering activities.
1.4 Describe the types of, and safe and correct
use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to the welding and soldering of
ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
1.5 Outline how to safely handle or deal with
sharp and/or and hot materials and fluxes,
and when cutting steel materials to size and
shape.
1.6 Describe the types and dangers of fumes
produced by the thermal joining of ferrous
and non-ferrous materials and how effective
fume extraction is instigated.
1.7 State typical causes of fire and explosions,
methods to minimise the risk of fire and
explosions, and the organisational fire
precautions and procedures.
2 Carry out soldering and welding
preparation activities on materials
and thermal joining equipment.
2.1 Follow the relevant joining procedure and
job instructions.
2.2 Check that the joints preparation complies
with the given specifications.
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2.3 Check that the joining equipment and
consumables are specified and fit for
purpose.
2.4 Describe the specifications, preparation and
joining procedures for the fusion welding of
steel sheet and plate materials by butt and
fillet welds using high temperature
techniques.
2.5 Describe the specifications, preparation and
joining procedures for soft soldering and
different types of joint.
2.6 Describe the main components of, the
setting up procedures, and types of
consumables needed for oxyacetylene and
manual/gas flow metal arc equipment when
joining a range of ferrous and non-ferrous
materials.
2.7 Describe the methods and techniques to
prepare ferrous and non-ferrous materials
for thermal joining.
3 Join ferrous and non-ferrous
materials by welding and soldering
in the workplace on a range of plant
or equipment components or parts
using thermal joining equipment.
3.1 Join ferrous materials (up to 6 mm thick) by
welding in a flat position and ‘in position’ on
a range of plant or equipment parts or
components using at least one of the
following thermal joining equipment:
– oxyacetylene gas
– manual metal arc
– manual inert arc.
3.2 Join non-ferrous materials by soldering in a
flat position and ‘in position’ on a range of
plant or equipment parts or components
using at least one of the following thermal
joining equipment:
– oxyacetylene gas
– electrical soldering tools
– soldering coppers (irons).
3.3 Produce fillet, butt and lap joints to the
quality and specified dimensional accuracy.
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3.4 Describe the joining characteristics of
ferrous and non-ferrous materials using
fusion and non-fusion techniques.
3.5 Describe the joining processes on ferrous
and non-ferrous materials using a range of
thermal joining equipment.
3.6 Describe the operating and care procedures
for oxyacetylene and manual/gas flow metal
arc equipment.
3.7 Describe the hazards to themselves and
others when using oxyacetylene and
manual/gas flow metal arc equipment.
3.8 Describe the methods and procedures for
checking and testing different types of
soldered and welded joints.
4 Carry out shut down and cleaning
procedures following welding and
soldering joining activities.
4.1 Shut down the thermal joining equipment to
a safe condition on completion of joining
activities.
4.2 Comply with organisational procedures to
store or dispose of excess and waste
materials, and temporary attachments.
4.3 Describe the shut down and clean up
procedures for the following thermal joining
equipment:
– oxyacetylene gas
– manual metal arc
– manual inert arc
– electrical soldering tools
– soldering coppers (irons).
4.4 Describe how flammable and non-flammable
gas cylinders and unused consumables
should be stored and kept safe.
5 Know how to deal with problems
promptly and effectively and report
those that cannot be solved.
5.1 State the organisations’ reporting lines and
procedures associated with welding and
soldering activities.
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Unit F/600/8340
Producing or Modifying One-off Components for use with Plant or
Equipment in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely and at all times
when producing or modifying
one-off components.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety
legislation, and other relevant regulations and
guidelines applicable to manufacturing or
fabrication activities.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to manufacturing/fabrication work.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation, regulations
and safe working practices and procedures, and
company health and safety policies and
workplace procedures that apply to
manufacturing/fabrication activities.
1.4 Describe the types of, and safe and correct use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to
the manufacturing/fabrication of one-off
components.
2 Interpret specifications when
producing or modifying one-off
components for use with plant
or equipment.
2.1 Follow all relevant drawings, sketches,
specifications, work pieces or working from a
pattern to produce or modify or modify one-off
components to use with plant or equipment.
2.2 Describe how to interpret information from:
– workshop manuals
– parts manuals
– manufacturers’ specifications
– representative work pieces/templates.
2.3 Give reasons for and the factors that make it
appropriate to produce or modify or modify oneoff components.
2.4 Describe the factors, information needed,
limitations and how to produce or modify
components in the absence of specifications.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Prepare to carry out fabrication
activities to produce or modify
one-off components.
3.1 Identify and select a range of materials to
produce or modify a selection of one-off
components.
3.2 Mark out ferrous and non-ferrous materials from
given specifications using measuring and marking
equipment.
3.3 Prepare hand and powered tools and other work
equipment needed to manufacturing/fabricate
one-off components from given specifications.
3.4 Describe typical types of materials used, and how
they are selected when producing or modifying
one-off components.
3.5 Outline the organisation’s procedures for the
protection, security and storage of materials,
tools and equipment.
3.6 State the organisational procedures for the
disposal, of waste materials, and recovering and
storing re-usable materials produce or modify by
the manufacturing process
4 Carry out manufacturing or
fabrication operations in the
workplace to produce or
modify a range of one-off
components to use on plant or
equipment.
4.1 Produce or modify a range of components using
ferrous and non-ferrous materials from given
specifications to form one-off components that
comply with given tolerances.
4.2 Use hand tools and power tools relevant to
producing or modifying one-off components.
4.3 Demonstrate at least three of the following work
skills when producing or modifying one-off
components to use on plant or equipment:
– filing
– welding
– machining
– assembling
– cutting
– fitting
– drilling
– cutting and tapping threads.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.4 Check that the finished components have been
completed to the required specification, are fit
for purpose and within specified tolerances, and
adjustments made as necessary.
4.5 State typical manufacturing methods and
techniques when producing or modifying typical
plant or equipment components.
4.6 Describe the types of problems that can occur
when producing or modifying one-off
components and how they can be rectified.
4.7 List typical plant or equipment components to
which one-off components can be fitted to.
4.8 Describe methods of securing one-off
components to other components and how they
should be applied.
5 Know how to deal with
problems promptly and
effectively and report those
that cannot be solved.
5.1 State the organisations’ reporting lines and
procedures associated with
manufacturing/fabrication activities.
5.2 State typical contacts that can be used for advice
when carrying out manufacturing/fabrication
activities.
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Unit L/600/8390
Moving Plant Related Loads by Manual Lifting and Using Manually
Operated Load Handling Equipment in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely and at all times
when moving plant related loads
manually and using load
handling equipment.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety
legislation, and other relevant regulations and
guidelines applicable to the moving of loads.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to the moving of loads and when using
load handling equipment.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation,
regulations and safe working practices and
procedures, and company health and safety
policies and workplace procedures that apply to
the moving of loads and load handling
equipment.
1.4 Describe the types of, and safe and correct use
of personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant
to the moving of loads.
1.5 Outline the specific hazards that can occur to
structures, other equipment or people when
lifting loads manually and using load handling
equipment.
2 Identify the characteristics on a
range of loads relevant to the
occupational area.
2.1 Establish the weight and characteristics of the
relevant plant related loads that need to be
moved.
2.2 Determine the safest and effective method of
movement for the relevant load.
2.3 Outline the factors that determine when it is
not appropriate to move a load manually.
2.4 List typical types of load handling equipment
suitable for loads relevant to the occupational
area and the advantages and disadvantages of
each listed type for the occupational loads.
2.5 Describe relevant sources of information, how
to establish the weight and balance of relevant
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loads, and how to estimate load weights in the
absence of relevant data.
3 Prepare loads, the working area
and load handling equipment for
load movement.
3.1 Select suitable load handling and/or lifting
equipment for the relevant load.
3.2 Check that the equipment to be used is capable
of moving the load safely.
3.3 Establish a route to move the load that
minimises risks to people and property.
3.4 Describe how to plan safe routes for moving
equipment and components in the occupational
workplace or workplaces and typical hazards
that need to be controlled.
3.5 Describe the slinging and lifting method and
techniques for typical loads relevant to the
occupational area.
3.6 Describe the checks that should be undertaken
on typical load handling/lifting equipment, the
requirements for certification and the
organisation’s procedures for defective or noncertificated equipment.
3.7 Outline how to determine the SWL/WLL of load
handling/lifting equipment and limitations of
use to a typical range of equipment.
3.8 Ensure that loads are secured and protected
before moving operations start.
4 Move a variety of plant related
loads to various destinations in
the workplace by manual
handling and using load handling
equipment.
4.1 Position the relevant load handling equipment
to ensure that the weight of the load is evenly
distributed.
4.2 Attach the appropriate handling equipment
securely to the load, using approved methods
to eliminate slippage and confirm that the load
is secure before moving.
4.3 Lift and move a range of loads relevant to the
occupational area by manual handling, to the
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required location following the selected route
and safe systems of work.
4.4 Lift and move a range of loads relevant to the
occupational area to the required location,
following the selected route and safe systems of
work, using at least two of the following load
handling equipment:
– trolleys (powered and/or manual)
– rollers
– winches
– hoists
– pulleys and/or chain blocks
– skids
– jacks (mechanical and/or powered)
– ropes (wire and/or fabric)
– cranes (powered and/or manual)
– pull lifts.
4.5 Describe the methods and techniques of
moving various loads manually and with
relevant load handling equipment.
4.6 Outline the various methods of protecting
typical loads relevant to the occupational area
during movement and how load slippage can be
prevented.
4.7 State the reason for carrying out trial lifts and
dummy runs and the possible consequences
should these actions not take place.
5 Place and leave loads safely at
the required destination.
5.1 Position and release the relevant load at the
intended location ensuring it is positioned not
to cause an obstruction.
5.2 Detach and/or remove load handling
equipment and ensure the load is safe and
secure to leave.
5.3 Describe the organisation’s procedures for the
storage and security of load handling
equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
6 Know how to deal with problems
promptly and effectively and
report those that cannot be
solved.
6.1 State the organisations’ reporting lines and
procedures associated with the moving of
loads.
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Unit Y/600/8392
Installing Plant or Equipment for Operational Activities in the
Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when
installing plant or equipment
for operational purposes.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety legislation
and other relevant regulations and guidelines
applicable to the installing of plant or equipment.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to the installing of plant or equipment.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation,
regulations, safe working practices and
procedures and company health and safety
policies and workplace procedures that apply to
the installing of plant or equipment and
including:
– working at height
– working in confined spaces
– working underground
– working in inclement weather.
1.4 Describe the types of, and safe and correct use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to
the installing of plant or equipment.
1.5 State possible personal injuries that could be
attained when installing plant or equipment.
2 Carry out preparation activities
on the area and relevant plant
or equipment prior to carrying
out installation activities.
2.1 Identify and follow all relevant instructions,
drawings and specifications for the installation
being carried out.
2.2 Check tools and equipment for safe use and
serviceability.
2.3 List the sources of instructions and related
specifications to safely install plant or equipment
and describe how to extract the information
from each type.
2.4 Prepare the site area and ensure that it is clear of
hazards during the installation process.
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2.5 Check that all relevant tools, parts, components,
equipment, attachments and accessories are
available to complete the installation process.
2.6 List typical lifting equipment, specialist tools and
equipment and/or machinery needed to install
plant or equipment relevant to the occupational
area, and describe typical applications for each.
2.7 Describe the requirements for preparing the
area, and how to locate and site the plant or
equipment to be installed.
3 Install a range of types of plant
or equipment in the workplace
relevant to the occupational
area.
3.1 Install, position and secure various types of plant
or equipment in accordance with given
specifications.
3.2 Demonstrate at least two of the following work
methods when installing plant or equipment:
– drilling
– fixing
– tying into structures
– securing
– rigging
– making male to female plug in connectors
– using threaded fasteners
– routing cable and/or pipework
– erecting and dismantling hoist or crane
sections.
3.3 Connect related components and/or services to
the installed plant or equipment and ensure
connections are complete.
3.4 Describe different ways that plant or equipment
and any associated components, relevant to the
occupational area can be secured and the
advantages and disadvantages of each method.
3.5 Outline different power supply requirements for
relevant types of plant or equipment being
installed.
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3.6 Describe the types of damage or defects that
may occur to tools, specialist installation
equipment and lifting equipment and to the
installed plant or equipment itself.
4 Undertake necessary checks to
ensure the installed plant or
equipment meets the required
specifications.
4.1 Check that the installation of the plant or
equipment is complete and complies with the
given specifications.
4.2 Carry out any required adjustments and check
that components are free from damage.
4.3 Describe the methods, techniques, tools and
equipment which can be used for checking
compliance with relevant specifications.
4.4 Outline what functional checks may need to be
carried out on a range of plant or equipment
relevant to the occupational area.
4.5 Describe the organisation’s procedures for the
care and storage of tools and equipment in the
workplace or workplaces.
5 Know how to deal with
problems promptly and
effectively and report those
that cannot be solved.
5.1 State the organisations’ reporting lines and
procedures associated with the installing of
plant.
5.2 Describe the organisation’s procedures for
dealing with defects and damage to the installed
plant or equipment, and to damaged tools and
equipment.
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Unit H/600/8394
Carrying Out Specific Tests on Plant and Equipment to Determine
Operational Serviceability in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times
when testing plant and
equipment.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety legislation
and other relevant regulations and guidelines
applicable to the testing of plant and equipment.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant
to the testing of plant and equipment.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation, regulations,
safe working practices and procedures and
company health and safety policies and workplace
procedures that apply to the testing of plant and
equipment.
1.4 Describe the types of, and safe and correct use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to the
testing of plant and equipment.
2 Carry out preparation
activities to test plant and
equipment.
2.1 Identify and follow all relevant procedures for the
use of tools and equipment to carry out the
required tests.
2.2 Set up testing tools and equipment and prepare the
relevant item of plant and equipment for testing.
2.3 List the sources of test specifications, the types of
detail contained in the specifications, and how to
extract the information from each type.
2.4 Describe the various types of test equipment and
their application which would be used on typical
plant and equipment relevant to the occupational
area.
2.5 Describe calibration methods for various types of
test equipment relevant to the occupational area.
3 Undertake a range of tests
on a range of plant and
equipment relevant to the
3.1 Carry out specific tests on a range of plant and
equipment using at least three of the following:
– hand and/or power tools
– mechanical test equipment
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
occupational area, in the
workplace.
– electrical test equipment
– electronic test equipment
On at least two of the following components or
systems:
– power unit
– hydraulic
– pneumatic
– electrical/electronic
– steering
– braking
– chassis/frames
– transmission.
3.2 Test plant and equipment using standard tools and
substitutions and elimination techniques in the
workplace or places whilst following manufacturer’s
specifications, statutory requirements and relevant
codes of practice.
3.3 Describe the different methods and reasons for
performing typical diagnostic, operational and
functional tests on plant and equipment relevant to
the occupational area.
4 Analyse results from the
tests.
4.1 Record the results of the tests in the appropriate
format.
4.2 Review the results and carry out further tests if
necessary.
4.3 Describe which analysis methods and procedures
can be applied to typical test results, and the types
of fault that can be identified by carrying out tests
on plant and equipment relevant to the
occupational area.
4.4 Outline the environmental considerations and
control methods that should be implemented when
testing plant and equipment.
4.5 Describe the types of test reporting documentation
and procedures.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 State the organisation’s instructions and procedures
associated with the testing of plant and equipment.
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Unit M/600/8396
Configuring Plant or Equipment for Operational Activities in the
Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times
when configuring plant or
equipment.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety legislation
and other relevant regulations and guidelines
applicable to the configuring of plant.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to
the configuring of plant.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation, regulations,
safe working practices and procedures and company
health and safety policies and workplace procedures
that apply to the configuring of plant.
1.4 Describe the types of, and safe and correct use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to the
configuring of plant.
2 Carry out preparation
activities to configure plant
or equipment.
2.1 Identify and follow all relevant setting up and
operating specifications to carry out the required
configuration work.
2.2 Identify and select relevant tools and equipment and
prepare for the configuration activity.
2.3 List the sources of configuration and operating
specifications, the types of detail contained in the
specifications, and describe how to extract the
information from each type.
3 Configure or re-configure a
range of plant or
equipment relevant to the
occupational area, in the
workplace
3.1 Set and configure range of plant for operational
activities using following defined procedures,
manufacturers’ and statutory requirements.
3.2 Configure or reconfigure a plant using at three of the
following methods/procedures:
– removing and replacing components
– positioning equipment
– fitting, securing and repositioning sections and
attachments
– assembling and dismantling components
– carrying out settings and adjustments
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– liaising with operators and/or end users
3.3 Describe configuration methods, techniques and
procedures on a range of occupationally relevant
plant or equipment.
3.4 Outline the organisational configuration procedures
and the factors that determine those procedures.
4 Carry out functional checks
to ensure the configured
plant or equipment
operates to specification.
4.1 Check that the configuration is complete and that
the plant or equipment performs to the required
manufacturer’s specifications and statutory
requirements.
4.2 Complete all relevant documentation accurately and
legibly.
4.3 Describe the organisation’s procedures and
instructions for operating relevant items of plant for
the occupational area, and reasons for methods of
work.
4.4 Outline the organisation’s recording and
documentation procedures, describe what records
are kept and why they are kept.
5 Know how to deal with
problems promptly and
effectively and report those
that cannot be solved.
5.1 State the organisations’ reporting lines and
procedures associated with
manufacturing/fabrication activities.
5.2 State typical contacts that can be used for advice
when carrying out manufacturing/fabrication
activities.
5.3 Describe which analysis methods and procedures can
be applied to typical test results, and the types of
fault that can be identified by carrying out tests on
plant relevant to the occupational area.
5.4 Outline the environmental considerations and
control methods that should be implemented when
testing plant.
5.5 Describe the types of test reporting documentation
and procedures.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.6 State the organisations’ instructions and procedures
associated with the testing of plant.
Unit Y/600/8411
Carrying out Familiarisation or Handover Activities to Users of
Plant and Equipment in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times when
carrying out
familiarisation/handover activities.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety
legislation and other relevant regulations and
guidelines applicable to the familiarisation
and demonstration of plant and equipment.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant to plant-specific familiarisation and
demonstration activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation,
regulations, safe working practices and
procedures and company health and safety
policies and workplace procedures that apply
when demonstrating and using plant and
equipment.
2 Establish the relevant operating
and using procedures on plant or
equipment relevant to the
occupational area.
2.1 Identify and extract information relating to
correct operating and use procedures for
relevant types of plant and equipment.
2.2 Confirm and define the condition of relevant
plant and equipment in accordance with
specifications.
2.3 Describe the types of information sources that
identify safe operating and using aspects of
relevant plant and equipment.
3 Familiarise users with the
operating and safe use of a range
of plant or equipment relevant to
the occupational area.
3.1 Demonstrate and explain to users, relevant
pre-use checks and functional (nonoperational) aspects on a range of plant or
equipment relevant to the occupational area.
3.2 Demonstrate and explain to users, safety, PPE
and emergency shutdown requirements on a
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range of plant or equipment relevant to the
occupational area.
3.3 Conduct familiarisation/handover activities in
accordance with organisational and statutory
requirements.
3.4 Explain different methods of familiarising
users with plant or equipment.
3.5 Give reasons why users of plant and
equipment should be familiarised with the
relevant plant or equipment before use and
the possible consequences should this not be
undertaken effectively.
4 Record successful completion of
the familiarisation process and
handover the use of plant or
equipment to others.
4.1 Ensure that users are familiar with the
operating requirements for relevant items of
plant or equipment.
4.2 Define and agree when
familiarisation/handover activities have been
completed and agreed and control is
transferred to the user.
4.3 Produce and maintain records of the
familiarisation/handover activity in
accordance with organisational procedures.
4.4 Describe the organisational record and
documentation system for
familiarisation/handover activities.
4.5 Describe the necessary documentation for
relevant types of plant or equipment involved
in the handover procedure.
4.6 Give reasons why the documentation process
and keeping records is an important and
integral part of the handover procedure.
4.7 Explain why good working relationships are
established and maintained prior to, during
and after handover procedures are undertake.
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5 Know how to deal with problems
promptly and effectively and
report those that cannot be
solved.
5.1 Describe the organisation’s reporting lines and
procedures or the familiarisation/handover of
plant or equipment to end users.
