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Introduction
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations is aimed at those who are involved
in assembling and installing post tensioning component. The qualification offers two
pathways:
Pathway 1 Un-bonded
Pathway 2 Bonded
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the
regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This
qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Qualification Profile
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning
Operations (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/3280/2
Level Level 2
Total qualification time 1500 hours
Guided learning hours 582
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 23/5/2018
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 for one of the Pathways.
Unit Endorsement information is included in the qualification structure information below.
Pathway 1 Unbonded
Mandatory Units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
J/616/7103
Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and
safety equipment in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Post tensioning
2 55
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 7
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace 2 10
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace 2 17
R/617/0733
Installing and assembling post tensioning components in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Two of the following endorsements required:
Mono strand system
Multi strand system
Post tensioning bars
2 200
D/617/0735
Carrying out stressing operations for post tensioning systems in
the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Two of the following endorsements required:
Mono strand system
Multi strand system
Post tensioning bars
2 233
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Pathway 2 Bonded
Mandatory Units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
J/616/7103 Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and
safety equipment in the workplace 2 55
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 7
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace 2 10
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace 2 17
R/617/0733
Installing and assembling post tensioning components in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Two of the following endorsements required:
Mono strand system
Multi strand system
Post tensioning bars
2 200
D/617/0735
Carrying out stressing operations for post tensioning systems in
the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Two of the following endorsements required:
Mono strand system
Multi strand system
Post tensioning bars
2 233
K/617/0737 Grouting or waxing post tensioned tendons and/or bars in the
workplace 2 233
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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 9.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
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 Post Tensioning Operations (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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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Unit Number: J/616/7103
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
installing, maintaining and
removing work area
protection and safety
equipment.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, plans, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, plans, risk assessments, method
statements, specifications, schedules, site inspection
reports, manufacturers’ information, verbal and
written instructions, current regulations and official
guidance associated with protecting work areas.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
establishing work area
protection and safety.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment, whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
installing, maintaining and
removing work area
protection and safety
equipment.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when installing,
maintaining and removing work area protection and
safety equipment.
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when installing, maintaining and
removing work area protection and safety equipment in
relation to at least two of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to installing, maintaining and
removing work area protection and safety equipment,
and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the
work situation and general work environment, in
relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
install, maintain and remove
work area protection and
safety equipment.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components and fixings, and tools and
equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– safety and security equipment (cones, tapes, fences,
barriers, hoarding, doors, gates)
– protection and safety notices
– signs and lighting
– hand tools, power tools and equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 continued 4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity, length and area
associated with the method and procedure to install,
maintain and remove work area protection and safety
equipment.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing, maintaining and
removing work area
protection and safety
equipment.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
installing, maintaining and
removing work area
protection and safety
equipment.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of productivity targets and time scales
– how times are estimated
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install, maintain and remove
work area protection and
safety equipment to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing,
maintaining and removing work area protection and
safety equipment:
– measuring, setting out, positioning, assembling,
constructing, securing, dismantling and removing.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.3 Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and
safety arrangements for the work area, to given working
instructions, relating to protection equipment, barriers,
fences and at least one of the following:
– protection and safety notices
– safety lighting.
7.4 Report work undertaken
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– plan for the protection and the safety of the work and
surrounding environment
– conform to agreed specification
– confirm the location of utility services and ensure they
are protected
– prepare and set out area protection equipment to
required dimensions
– install, check and maintain the protection and safety
equipment
– dismantle and remove protection and safety equipment
– install safety notices
– install lighting systems
– monitor and check accuracy during progress and on
completion of work
– install, maintain and remove work area protection
equipment in public areas
– transport, load and off load work area protection
equipment
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
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Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when installing,
maintaining and removing work area protection and
safety equipment in the workplace.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when installing, maintaining and removing work area
protection and safety equipment in the workplace.
Title: Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety
equipment in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations
(Construction)
The following endorsement required:
Own area of work – Post tensioning
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
55
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Unit Number: M/508/6537
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace inductions and any
health, safety and welfare briefings attended relevant to the
occupational area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety notices and
warning notices displayed within the workplace and/or on
equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used
relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the
work situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control equipment relevant
to the work should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational
area and associated equipment.
1.7 State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the occupational area.
1.8 State how to comply with control measures that have been
identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work.
2 Recognise hazards associated
with the workplace that have
not been previously controlled
and report them in accordance
with organisational
procedures.
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing circumstances
within the workplace in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work environment
and occupational area in relation to resources, substances,
asbestos, equipment, obstructions, storage, services and
work activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2 continued 2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top five
health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the workplace
could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety
and welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to maintain
safe systems of work and quality working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
3.3 Contribute to the maintenance of workplace welfare
facilities in accordance with workplace welfare
procedures.
3.4 Safely store health and safety control equipment in
accordance with given instructions.
3.5 Dispose of waste and/or consumable items in
accordance with legislation.
3.6 State the organisational policies and procedures for
health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents and emergencies associated
with the work and environment
– methods of receiving or sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
– consultation and feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with legislation
and official guidance.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Work responsibly to
contribute to workplace
health, safety and welfare
whilst carrying out work in
the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of serious
and imminent danger to self and/or others
– contributing to discussions and providing feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and incidents in
the workplace
– complying with the environmental requirements of
the workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others within the workplace.
5 Comply with and support all
organisational security
arrangements and approved
procedures.
5.1 Provide appropriate support for security arrangements
in accordance with approved procedures:
– during the working day
– on completion of the day’s work
– for unauthorised personnel (other operatives and
the general public)
– for theft.
5.2 State how security arrangements are implemented in
relation to the workplace, the general public, site
personnel and resources.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 7
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Unit Number: T/508/6538
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Communicate with others to
establish productive work
practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure that
work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating with
line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of communication
to ensure that the work carried out is productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate resources,
in accordance with organisational procedures to ensure
work is completed productively.
2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied to
ensure work is planned and carried out productively, in
relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records in
accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is
completed clearly and within given timescales.
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed specification,
in conjunction with line management, colleagues,
customers and/or other relevant people involved in the
work to maintain good working relationships.
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.2 Apply the principles of equality and diversity and respect
the needs of individuals when communicating and
working with others.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships, in
relation to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line management
– own and other occupations.
4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with line
management, colleagues and customers.
4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an effect
on productive working.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and diversity
when communicating and working with others.
Title: Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 10
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Unit Number Y/508/6533
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with given
information when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
1.1 Interpret the given information relating to moving,
handling and/or storing resources, relevant to the given
occupation.
1.2 Interpret the given information relating to the use and
storage of lifting aids and equipment.
1.3 Describe the different types of technical, product and
regulatory information, their source and how they are
interpreted.
1.4 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.5 Describe how to obtain information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and equipment.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, in confined spaces, below ground level,
at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making the reports.
2.4 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant
to the work.
2.5 Describe how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used
in accordance with legislation and official guidance.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when moving, handling and/or storing
resources.
3.2 Use lifting aids safely as appropriate to the work.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Protect the environment in accordance with safe working
practices as appropriate to the work.
3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation,
occupational use and the general work environment, in relation
to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.5 Describe how the health and safety control equipment relevant
to the work should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.6 State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance
with organisational authorisation and personal skills when
involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related
hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to move,
handle and/or store
occupational resources.
4.1 Select the relevant resources to be moved, handled and/or
stored, associated with own work.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the occupational
resources in relation to:
– lifting and handling aids
– container(s)
– fixing, holding and securing systems.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any
problems associated with the resources are reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed
and how they are used for the selection of required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5 Prevent the risk of damage to
occupational resources and
surrounding environment
when moving, handling
and/or storing resources.
5.1 Protect occupational resources and their surrounding area from
damage in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Dispose of waste and packaging in accordance with legislation.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 continued 5.3 Maintain a clean work space when moving, handling or
storing resources.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried safely in
accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
7 Comply with the given
occupational resource
information to move,
handle and/or store
resources to the required
guidance.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when moving,
handling and/or storing occupational resources:
– moving, positioning, storing, securing and/or using
lifting aids and kinetic lifting techniques.
7.2 Move, handle and/or store occupational resources to
meet product information and organisational
requirements relating to three of the following:
– sheet material
– loose material
– bagged or wrapped material
– fragile material
– tools and equipment
– components
– liquids.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures,
report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify
them when moving, handling and/or storing occupational
resources.
7.4 Describe the needs of other occupations when moving,
handling and/or storing resources.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 17
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Installing and assembling post tensioning components in the workplace
Unit Number: R/617/0733
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
installing and assembling
post tensioning
components.
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 and associated.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing and assembling
post tensioning
components.
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.
2.4 State the types of fire extinguishers available when
installing and assembling post tensioning components
and describe how and when they are used.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when installing
and assembling post
tensioning components.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements when installing
and assembling post tensioning components.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective equipment
(PPE) should be used, relating to installing and assembling
post tensioning components, 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.
3.4 Demonstrate the safe use of a fire extinguisher relevant to a
typical fire associated with installing and assembling post
tensioning components as relevant to the operations.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Installing and assembling post tensioning components in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
install and assemble post
tensioning components.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and
defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– setting out equipment
– ducts, chairs, couplers, vents, strands and post
tensioning bars
– void formers, anchorages, wedges and nuts/washers
– testing equipment
– specialist post tensioning equipment
– hand and/or 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 install and
assemble post tensioning components.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing and assembling
post tensioning
components.
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 safely in
accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
installing and assembling
post tensioning
components.
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.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Installing and assembling post tensioning components in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install and assemble post
tensioning components to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing
and assembling post tensioning components:
– measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing,
positioning and securing.
7.2 Install, assemble and prepare for post tensioning
operations to given working instructions for two of the
following:
– multi-strand systems
– mono strand systems
– post tensioning bars.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– set out position of tendons and/or post tensioning
bars from drawings
– drill holes for anchorages at the live end
– locate, secure and fix anchorages to void former
– install ducting system and couplers
– install strands
– install post tensioning bars
– install dead-end anchorages
– profile duct system and fix
– seal ducts and position vents
– carry out pressure test
– locate strands and/or post tensioning bars and
secure
– confirm that tendon is complete
– record and communicate data
– use specialist post tensioning equipment
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment as required.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools, portable
power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when installing and
assembling post tensioning components.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when installing and assembling post tensioning
components.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Installing and assembling post tensioning components in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure. Please refer to the NVQ Structure applicable to the
qualification/occupational area in which the candidate is being assessed.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and
a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and
must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated except for assessment
criteria 3.4.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction):
Two of the following endorsements required:
Mono strand system
Multi strand system
Post tensioning bars
Sector Subject Area 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
200
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Carrying out stressing operations for post tensioning systems in the workplace
Unit Number: D/617/0735
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
carrying out stressing
operations for post
tensioning systems.
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 and associated regulations.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
carrying out stressing
operations for post
tensioning 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.
2.4 State the types of fire extinguishers available when
carrying out stressing operations for post tensioning
systems and describe how and when they are used.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when carrying out
stressing operations for
post tensioning systems.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements when carrying out
stressing operations for post tensioning systems.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective equipment
(PPE) should be used, relating to carrying out stressing
operations for post tensioning 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.
3.4 Demonstrate the safe use of a fire extinguisher relevant to a
typical fire associated with carrying out stressing operations
for post tensioning systems as relevant to the operations.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Carrying Out Stressing Operations for Post Tensioning Systems in the
Workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
carry out stressing
operations for post
tensioning systems.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and
defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– specified anchor assembly, wedges, nuts, washers and
caps
– stressing equipment, pumps, pressure gauges, hoses
– calibration certificates
– specialist stressing equipment
– hand and/or 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 carry out stressing
operations for post tensioning systems.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
carrying out stressing
operations for post
tensioning 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 safely in
accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
carrying out stressing
operations for post
tensioning 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.
ProQual, June 2019
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Carrying Out Stressing Operations for Post Tensioning Systems in the
Workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
carry out stressing
operations for post
tensioning systems to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when carrying out
stressing operations for post tensioning systems:
– measuring, stressing, locking off and recording
7.2 Carry out stressing operations to two of the following to
given working instructions:
– mono tendons
– multi strand tendons
– post tensioning bars.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– remove void formers
– install anchor blocks, wedges and/or post
tensioning bar nuts and washers
– confirm measuring regime
– confirm specified concrete strength has been
achieved
– stress tendons and/or post tensioning bars to
required load
– carry out second stage stressing operation, if
specified
– measure and record extensions
– cut and seal tendons
– lock and cap post tensioning bars
– record and communicate data
– use specialist stressing equipment
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment as required.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools, portable
power tools, ancillary and stressing equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when carrying out stressing
operations for post tensioning systems.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when carrying out stressing operations for post
tensioning systems.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Carrying Out Stressing Operations for Post Tensioning Systems in the
Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated except for assessment
criteria 3.4.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQW Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations
(Construction):
Two of the following endorsements required:
Mono strand system
Multi strand system
Post tensioning bars
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
233
ProQual, June 2019
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Grouting or waxing post tensioned tendons and/or bars in the workplace
Unit Number: K/617/0737
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
grouting or waxing post
tensioned tendons and/or
bars.
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 and associated regulations.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
grouting or waxing post
tensioned tendons and/or
bars.
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.
2.4 State the types of fire extinguishers available when
grouting or waxing post tensioned tendons and/or bars
and describe how and when they are used.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when grouting or
waxing post tensioned
tendons and/or bars.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements when grouting or
waxing post tensioned tendons and/or bars.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective equipment
(PPE) should be used, relating to grouting or waxing post
tensioned tendons and/or bars, 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.
3.4 Demonstrate the safe use of a fire extinguisher relevant to a
typical fire associated with grouting or waxing post tensioned
tendons and/or bars as relevant to the operations.
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Grouting or waxing post tensioned tendons and/or bars in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
grout or wax post tensioned
tendons and/or bars.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and
defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– vents and connectors
– mixers, grout or wax
– grout, grease or wax pump and gauges
– testing equipment
– pre-bagged grout
– waxes and grease
– hand and/or 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 grout or wax post
tensioned tendons and/or bars.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
grouting or waxing post
tensioned tendons and/or
bars.
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 safely in
accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
grouting or waxing post
tensioned tendons and/or
bars.
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.
ProQual, June 2019
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Grouting or waxing post tensioned tendons and/or bars in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
grout or wax post tensioned
tendons and/or bars to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when grouting or
waxing post tensioned tendons and/or bars:
– mixing, testing, capping, sealing and curing.
7.2 Test duct integrity and grout or wax post tensioned
tendons and/or bars and/or post tensioned bars to
given working instructions.
7.3 Seal and protect the post tensioned tendons and/or
post tensioned bars to given working instructions.
7.4 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures,
report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify
them, to:
– blow out ducts
– prepare equipment
– check for leakage/blockages; rectify if necessary
– mix pre-bagged grout or prepare waxes or grease
– carry out tests and/or facilitate tests by others
– pump grout, waxes or grease to tendons
– bleed and seal vents
– remove vents and seal at both ends after specified curing
period, if applicable
– top up if necessary
– clean and clear work area
– complete records
– use grouting, greasing or waxing testing equipment
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment as required.
7.5 Safely use and store materials, hand tools, portable
power tools, ancillary equipment and grouting/waxing
equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when grouting or waxing
post tensioned tendons and/or bars.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when grouting or waxing post tensioned tendons and/or
bars.
ProQual, June 2019
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Post Tensioning Operations (Construction)
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Title: Grouting or waxing post tensioned tendons and/or bars in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
