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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction)
qualification is aimed at individuals who operate plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear
in the workplace.
ProQual currently offers one pathway to achieve the qualification –
Pathway 29: Plant – Road Sweeping
The awarding body for the 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 and it
provides a progression route to discipline related qualifications.
Qualification Profile:
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roadbuilding and Maintenance
(Construction) (Pathway 29: Plant – Road Sweeper)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roadbuilding and
Maintenance (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/2040/0
Level Level 2
Guided learning hours 180
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 4/7/2017
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
Pathway 29 – Plant – Road Sweeping
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete 3 Mandatory units.
CITB reference numbers are given for information only.
Mandatory Units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
CITB
Ref.
No
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace 2 7 641
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 10 642
H/615/9459 Operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in
the workplace 2 58 761v2
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 verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific occupational area. Assessors
and internal 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
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Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
Links to National Standards / NOS mapping
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or Standard
Setting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to
undertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.
The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS for the construction sector.
Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualification must be assessed in line with the Construction Sector Qualifications
Strategy and must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified
assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
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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 onwards.
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.
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.
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Certification
Candidates who achieve the required units for the qualification will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully completed the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the
centre.
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.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
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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.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
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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.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
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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.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
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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
Credit value 2
Unit guided learning hours 7
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
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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.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
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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.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
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Title: Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit credit value 3
Unit guided learning hours 10
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Title: Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the
workplace
Unit Number H/615/9459
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
preparation and use of plant
or machinery to sweep, clean
or clear.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements, risk
assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived from
risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and how they
are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk
assessments, work instructions, manufacturers’ information,
waste carriers register and current regulations governing the
operation of plant or machinery.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which sweeping, cleaning or
clearing operations using plant
or machinery are to be carried
out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information or
instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members and other
associated occupations.
2.4 Describe how to organise resources prior to and during
sweeping, cleaning or clearing operations with plant or
machinery.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when carrying out
sweeping, cleaning or clearing
operations.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents, health
hazards and the environment whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces, at
height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools,
equipment and personal belongings in relation to site,
workplace, company and operative.
3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who
is responsible for making reports.
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Title: Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
preparing for and operating
plant or machinery to sweep,
clean or clear.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and comply
with the methods of work to carry out the activity in
accordance with legislation and organisational requirements
during sweeping, cleaning or clearing operations.
4.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when carrying out sweeping, cleaning or clearing
operations using plant or machinery in relation to the following:
– safe use and storage of plant or machinery
– safe use and storage of tools and equipment
– specific risks to health.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating
to plant or machinery use, and the types, purpose and limitations of
each type, the work situation and general work environment, in
relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
4.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
4.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and personal
skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other
task-related activities.
5 Request and select the
required quantity and quality
of resources to prepare for
and carry out sweeping,
cleaning or clearing operations
using plant or machinery.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with sweeping,
cleaning or clearing operations in relation to consumables,
materials, tools, ancillary equipment and accessories.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations
and defects associated with the resources, and how they should be
used correctly, relating to:
– consumables
– brushes, hoses and nozzles
– hand tools, ancillary equipment and accessories.
5.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and
how problems associated with the resources are reported.
5.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
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Title: Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Continued 5.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and
methods of work.
5.6 Describe how to identify weight, bearing, pressure, quantity, length
and area associated with the method/procedures to operate plant
or machinery for sweeping, cleaning or clearing operations.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when preparing for and
operating plant or machinery
to sweep, clean or clear.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in
accordance with safe working practices and organisational
procedures.
6.2 Prevent damage and maintain a clean work space.
6.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
6.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of
protection in relation to general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
6.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely in
accordance with environmental responsibilities, organisational
procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and operating plant or
machinery to sweep, clean or
clear.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated time.
7.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and describe why
deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which
will affect the work programme.
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
operate plant or machinery to
sweep, clean or clear to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing for, and
operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear:
– checking, preparing, refilling, replenishing, setting up, aligning,
engaging, adjusting, manoeuvring, emptying, washing out,
clearing and cleaning.
8.2 Use and maintain hand tools and ancillary equipment.
8.3 Prepare, set up and operate plant or machinery to sweep and carry
out two or more of the following operations to given working
instructions:
– tipping of lifted materials
– scrub clean
– hose clean, wet sweep
– pressure wash clean
– empty or clear by suction
– blow clear.
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Title: Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Continued 8.4 Shut down and secure plant or machinery.
8.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish authority needed
to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the plant, machinery and
equipment used to sweep, clean and clear
– liaise with site representative
– complete pre-use and post stop checks for sweeper,
cleaner, clearer and ancillary equipment
– carry out functional checks
– identify the area to be swept, cleaned and cleared
– check to avoid damage to structures, utilities service
apparatus, vehicles, people and animals
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational requirements,
safety and security
– operate plant, machinery and equipment; gears, clutch,
brake, steering, reversing aids, speed and position for
sweeping, cleaning and clearing patterns, sequences and
operations
– monitor operations making use of audio and visual aids
– identify and deal with waste streams
– empty and discharge hopper and dispose of lifted
materials
– recognise and avoid fly tipping
– form stockpiles
– replenish, refill water from remote hydrants
– monitor brush wear
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– be on the public highway
– deal with spills of oil, diesel, petrol and chemicals
– washout hopper
– operate in various conditions, day, night, low light,
restricted visibility, changing weather conditions
– shut down and secure plant or machinery
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and accessories.
8.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when preparing for
and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear.
8.7 Describe how to maintain the plant or machinery, hand tools,
ancillary equipment and accessories used to sweep, clean or
clear.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment and 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 Roadbuilding and Maintenance
(Construction) – Plant – Road Sweeping
One of the following endorsements required:
Road sweeper
Pavement sweeper
Self-propelled sweeper
Pedestrian controlled sweeper
Gully cleaner
Gully sucker
Pedestrian controlled cleaner
Sector subject
areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
