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Introduction
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence of
individuals employed as snowplough or gritter operators.
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 Winter Services
(Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/3728/X
Level Level 2
Total qualification time 370 hours
Guided learning hours 124
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 24/10/2018
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 FOUR Mandatory units. Unit Endorsements are indicated in
the unit list below, full details of endorsements are also included after the learning
outcomes/assessment criteria at the end of unit H/617/2809
Mandatory Units – complete ALL units
Unit
Reference
Number
Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
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
H/617/2809 Operate plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent,
clear or reduce the impact of ice or snow
Unit Endorsements
At least one of the following:
Up to 3500kg
From 3500kg to 7500kg – medium LGV
Over 7500kg – HGV
Snowplough up to 3500kg
Snowplough up to 7500kg
Snowplough over 7500kg
Snowblower – dedicated
Snowblower – demoutable
Pedestrian controlled mechanised equipment
Towed equipment
Specialist equipment
Plus at least one of the following:
Dual carriageway roads
Single carriageway roads
Cycle ways
Footways and/or footpaths
Off highway areas
Plus at least one of the following:
Spreading
Spraying
Ploughing
Blowing
Clearing
2 90
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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Assessment
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit. Assessment is
the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards
set in the qualification.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of
all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – assignments/projects/reports
– worksheets
– portfolio of evidence
– record of oral and/or written questioning
– candidate test papers
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for this qualification can be found from page 8.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
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Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing the unit achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Winter Services (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: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Unit Number: M/508/6538
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 5.2 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.
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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 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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Title: Operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow in the workplace
Unit Number: H/6178/2809
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the use
of operating plant, machinery,
equipment or vehicles to
prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements, risk
assessments, weather forecasts, maps, navigation aids and
manufacturers’ information related to the work to be carried
out.
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, weather forecasts, maps, navigation
aids, manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing the operation of plant, machinery, equipment
and vehicles
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which winter services
operations using plant,
machinery, equipment or
vehicles to prevent, clear or
reduce the impact of ice or
snow 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 about the plant, machinery, towed
equipment, equipment or vehicle operation and the work to
be carried out
2.4 Describe how to organise resources prior to and during
winter service operations with plant, machinery, equipment
or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the impact of ice or
snow.
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Title: Operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Know how to comply with
relevant current legislation,
special legal status
documents, official guidance
and organisational procedures
when carrying out winter
services operations to prevent,
clear or reduce the impact of
ice or snow.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents,
health hazards and the environment, working alone and
mobile work whilst working:
– in the workplace, 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.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools,
equipment and personal belongings in relation to site,
workplace, company and operative.
3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who
is responsible for making reports.
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
operating plant, machinery,
equipment or vehicles to
prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow.
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 winter services operations.
4.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when operating plant, machinery, equipment or
vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the impact of ice or snow
in relation to four of the following:
– current training, competence and authority
– safe use and storage of plant, machinery, towed
equipment or vehicles
– safe use and storage of tools and equipment
– safe use of access equipment
– dealing with customers (pedestrians and road users)
– specific risks to health.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention, should be used,
relating to winter services 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)
– 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.
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Title: Operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 4.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and personal
skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries, emergencies
in relation to occupational activities, hypothermia and cold
weather related injuries (causes, symptoms and treatment).
5 Request and select the
required quantity and quality
of resources to prepare for
and carry out winter services
operations by operating plant,
machinery, equipment or
vehicles to prevent, clear or
reduce the impact of ice or
snow.
5.1 Request and select resources associated with winter services
in relation to operating plant, machinery, equipment or
vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the impact of ice or snow.
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
– de-icing and anti-icing materials
– attachments, ancillaries and aids for spreading, spraying,
ploughing, blowing and clearing
– route planning and navigation aids
– monitoring, measuring and recording equipment
– 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.
5.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5.6 Describe how to identify weight, bearing, pressure, quantity,
volume, length and area associated with the method and
procedures to carry out winter services when operating
plant, machinery, equipment and vehicles to prevent, clear or
reduce the impact of ice or snow.
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Title: Operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when operating plant,
machinery, equipment or
vehicles to prevent, clear or
reduce the impact of ice or
snow.
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 operating
plant, machinery, equipment
or vehicles to prevent, clear or
reduce the impact of ice or
snow.
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 for
winter services when
operating plant, machinery,
equipment or vehicles to
prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow to the
required specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when preventing,
clearing or reducing the impact of ice or snow when
operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles:
– measuring, checking, aligning, adjusting, setting, clearing
and recording.
8.2 Use and maintain plant, machinery, equipment, vehicles,
tools and equipment.
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Title: Operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Continued 8.3 Operate pedestrian controlled equipment plus one of the
following winter services plant, machinery, equipment or
vehicles to reasonably prevent, clear or reduce the impact
of ice or snow to given working instructions:
– up to 3500kg
– from 3500kg to 7500kg (medium LGV)
– over 7500kg (HGV)
– snowplough up to 3500kg
– snowplough up to 7500kg
– snowplough over 7500kg
– snowblower dedicated
– snowblower demountable
– pedestrian controlled mechanised equipment
– towed equipment
– specialist equipment (ice breaker, melters).
8.4 Reasonably prevent, clear or reduce the impact of ice or
snow for one of the following:
– dual carriageway roads
– single carriageway roads
– cycle ways
– footways and/or footpaths
– off highway areas (e.g. car parks, vehicle yards, airports,
platforms, stadiums, loading bays, or quaysides).
8.5 Operate plant, machinery, towed equipment, vehicles or
equipment to reasonably prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow to given working instructions by one
of the following methods:
– spreading
– spraying
– ploughing
– blowing
– clearing.
8.6 Record or report activities and progress.
8.7 Shut down and secure plant, machinery, towed equipment,
vehicle or equipment.
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Title: Operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
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contd
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 winter services plant,
machinery, equipment and vehicles and attachments for
preventing, clearing and reducing the impact of ice and snow
– complete pre-start, running and post stop checks
– identify valid certification for maintenance and inspection
– prepare, set up and adjust for operational requirements,
safety and security
– carry out function checks for, spreading, spraying, ploughing,
blowing and clearing
– confirm routes and locations requiring priority treatment
– identify the suitability of de-icing and anti-icing materials
– recognise the criteria for storing de-icing and anti-icing
materials
– recognise the eutectic point and its effect on treatment
materials
– identify the environmental impact that can be caused by
winter service operations, salt and de-icing and anti-icing
materials
– check calibration of de-icing and anti-icing equipment,
sprayers and spreaders
– identify spread rates for treatment, spraying and clearing
patterns
– clear and treat one of the following, dual carriageway roads,
single carriageway roads, cycle ways, footways and footpaths
(including tunnels and portals), off highway areas (e.g. car
parks, vehicle yards, airports, platforms, stadiums, loading
bays and quaysides), tramways, level crossings, segregated
areas, running surfaces, drainage channels, culverts, gullies
and offlets
– avoid damage to structures, infrastructure (e.g. highway
features, railway crossings and temporary works), utilities
service apparatus, vehicles, cycles, people and animals
– adjust operations for varying weather conditions, surfaces,
local requirements and constraints
– work in public areas
– load and replenish spread materials and return unused
materials
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Title: Operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce the
impact of ice or snow in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
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contd
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– record and report activities, progress and achievements
– clean, clear and lubricate equipment after operations
– monitor wear and tear on equipment
– deal with blockages
– deal with plant, machinery, equipment and vehicle
breakdowns
– deal with communication equipment failures
– use access equipment (including; gantries, platforms
and vehicle ladders)
– shut down and secure plant, machinery, equipment and
vehicles
– use hand tools, ancillary equipment and accessories.
8.9 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when operating
plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or
reduce the impact of ice or snow.
8.10 Describe how to maintain the plant, machinery, towed
equipment or vehicles, hand tools, ancillary equipment and
accessories used for winter services.
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Title: Operating plant, machinery, equipment or vehicles to prevent, clear or reduce
the impact of ice or snow in the workplace
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 Winter Services
(Construction)
At least one of the following:
Up to 3500kg- (e.g. Plant, machinery and vehicles below 3500kg, vehicles up to
3500kg including agricultural tractors, Highways Agency dedicated Winter
Services vehicles, equipment, towed equipment)
From 3500kg to 7500kg – medium LGV – (e.g. vehicles, Highways Agency
equipment (Foden 4000 series and dedicated Winter Service vehicles), National
Assembly for Wales dedicated vehicles, equipment, towed equipment)
Over 7500kg – HGV – (e.g. Highways Agency dedicated Winter Services vehicles,
National Assembly for Wales dedicated vehicles, equipment, towed equipment)
Snowplough up to 3500kg
Snowplough up to 7500kg
Snowplough over 7500kg
Snowblower – dedicated (e.g. Highways Agency/National Assembly Wales
dedicated Rolba 400 or 1000 series, dedicated Winter Service vehicles)
Snowblower – demoutable (e.g. vehicles, equipment, snowploughs up to 7500kg)
Pedestrian controlled mechanised equipment (e.g. Snowblower dedicated)
Towed equipment (e.g. over 7500kg)
Specialist equipment (e.g. Ice breakers, ice melters)
Plus at least one of the following:
Dual carriageway roads
Single carriageway roads
Cycle ways
Footways and/or footpaths
Off highway areas (car parks, vehicle yards, airports, platforms, stadiums or
quaysides)
Plus at least one of the following:
Spreading
Spraying
Ploughing
Blowing
Clearing
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