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Introduction
The ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Shoring and Pipe Laying Operations qualification provides a
nationally recognised qualification for existing workers and new entrants to the Civil
Construction Industry working in the specialised area of ground works operations.
Candidates will utilise practical and technical skills needed to work as a pipe layer.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com)
and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 3 Diploma in Shoring and Pipe Laying Operations
Qualification title ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Shoring and Pipe Laying
Operations
Ofqual qualification number 603/0725/0
Level 3
Total Qualification Time 200 hours (150 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 7/11/16
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
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete the three Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units – complete ALL units
Unit Ref. Title Level GLH
D/615/3370 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment 1 40
R/615/3379 Providing Shoring Support in the Workplace 3 50
J/615/3380 Installing Pipelines in the Workplace 3 60
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
Assessors for each unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient
depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge.
Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based units or
qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or internal quality assurance
qualifications.
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualification must be assessed in a work environment, and it 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
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 8.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
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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.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded:
A certificate listing all units achieved, and
A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Shoring and Pipe Laying Operations
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit D/615/3370
Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Know the principles of risk
assessment for maintaining and
improving health and safety at work.
1.1 State the purpose of risk assessments and method
statements.
1.2 State the legal requirements of risk assessments and
method statements.
1.3 State common causes of work-related:
fatalities
injuries.
1.4 State the implications of not preventing accidents and
ill health at work.
1.5 State the meaning of the following in relation to health
and safety at work:
accident
near miss
hazard
risk
competence.
1.6 List typical hazards/risks associated with the following:
resources
equipment
obstructions
storage
services
wastes
work activities.
1.7 State the importance of reporting accidents and near
misses.
1.8 State typical accident reporting procedures.
1.9 State who is responsible for making accident reports.
2 Know the importance of safe manual
handling in the workplace.
2.1 State the reasons for ensuring safe manual handling in
the workplace.
2.2 State potential injuries and ill health that may occur
from incorrect manual handling.
2.3 State the employee’s responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance for:
moving and storing materials
manual handling
mechanical lifting.
2.4 State the procedures for safe lifting in accordance with
official guidance.
2.5 State the importance of using site safety equipment
when handling materials and equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.6 List aids available to assist manual handling in the
workplace.
2.7 State how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures and report problems when carrying out
safe manual handling in the workplace.
3 Know the importance of working
safely at height in the workplace.
3.1 Define the term ‘working at height’.
3.2 State the employee’s responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working at
height.
3.3 List hazards/risks associated with the following:
dropping tools and debris
stability of ladders
overhead cables
fragile roofs
scaffolds
internal voids
equipment
the working area
other people.
3.4 State how hazards/risks associated with working at
height can be controlled.
3.5 State the regulation that controls the use of suitable
equipment for working at height.
4 Know risks to health within a
construction environment.
4.1 List substances hazardous to health under current
regulations.
4.2 List common risks to health within a construction
environment.
4.3 State the types of hazards/risks that may occur in the
workplace linked with use of drugs and alcohol.
4.4 State the importance of the correct storage of
combustibles and chemicals on site.
4.5 State the importance of personal hygiene within a
construction environment.
4.6 State the potential hazards/risks to the health of
workers exposed to asbestos.
4.7 State types of asbestos waste.
4.8 State types of personal protective equipment (PPE)
used when dealing with hazardous materials.
4.9 State the correct procedures and demonstrate the
selection of correct PPE when carrying out Hot Works
Operations
5 Know the importance of working
around plant and equipment safely.
5.1 List ways in which moving machinery can cause
injuries.
5.2 State hazards/risks relating to the use of plant and
equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.3 State the importance of keeping a safe distance away
from plant/machinery and equipment until clear
contact is made with the operator.
5.4 Outline how method statements can assist in ensuring
the safety of workers where moving plant is in use.
5.5 State ways to eliminate or control hazards/risks
relating to working around plant and equipment.
5.6 Demonstrate the identification of hazard warning signs
and symbols used around the use of plant and
equipment.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
One piece of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical environment
to underpin the practice elements.
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Unit R/615/3379
Providing shoring support in the workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
providing shoring support.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings, 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, specifications, schedules, risk assessments,
method statements, manufacturers’ information and
regulations governing construction works and support of
excavations.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
providing shoring support.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents and
health hazards, 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.
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
providing shoring support.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment/working platforms safely to carry out the activity in
accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when providing shoring support.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to health when
providing shoring support.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating
to providing shoring support, 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 instructions.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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
hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to provide shoring
support.
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:
poling boards, walings, struts, wedges, soldiers, steel
struts and trench sheets
proprietary systems
ancillary fixing devices
hand and/or powered tools and ancillary equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how
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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage
associated with the method/procedure to provide shoring
support.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
providing shoring support.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in
accordance with safe working practices and organisational
procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean 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
providing shoring support.
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 progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
provide shoring support to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when providing shoring
support:
measuring, marking out, preparing, positioning, fitting,
supporting, fixing, securing, dismantling and removing.
7.2 Provide and remove shoring support to given working
instructions, relating to two of the following support frameworks:
skeleton
open and close boarding
drag box
trench box
coffer dam
diaphragm wall
secant support.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when
providing shoring support.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed
to rectify them, to:
assess the excavated area and select suitable temporary
support for the excavation
provide for safe access and egress around the shoring
support
construct/erect/install shoring support
work with and around plant and machinery
inspect and maintain the integrity and safety of the
temporary support structure
dismantle and remove the excavation support structure
use hand tools, power tools and equipment
work at height and in confined spaces
use access equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to effectively
communicate within a team when providing shoring support.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when
providing shoring support.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
One piece of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical environment
to underpin the practice elements.
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Unit J/615/3380
Installing Pipelines in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
installing pipelines.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings, 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, risk assessments, method statements,
specifications, schedules, manufacturers’ information and
regulations governing the installation of pipelines.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing pipelines.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents and
health hazards, 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.
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 pipelines.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access equipment
safely to carry out the activity in accordance with current
legislation and organisational requirements when installing
pipelines.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to health when
installing pipelines.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating
to installing pipelines, 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 instructions.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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
hazards.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the methods
of work to install
pipelines.
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:
pipes, fittings and ancillary components
pre-cast (metal, concrete, clay or plastic) components
bricks, blocks and sandbags
granular materials, aggregates, cement, concrete, mortars
and sand
sealant materials (adhesives, compounds, solvents)
hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how
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.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage
associated with the method/procedure to install pipelines.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
installing pipelines.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in
accordance with safe working practices and organisational
procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean 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 pipelines.
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 progress charts, timetables and estimated times
organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install pipelines to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing pipelines:
measuring, marking out, laying, positioning, fitting,
levelling, plumbing, aligning, securing and testing.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.2 Install and compact sub base materials
7.3 Install and test new and/or replacement pipelines for the
following to given working instructions:
pipework (e.g. clay, concrete, metal, or plastic)
inspection chambers (e.g. brick, concrete, metal or plastic)
7.4 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when
installing pipelines.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed
to rectify them, to:
excavate trenches and provide trench support
confirm ground conditions, site and excavations are
suitable for the pipeline installation work
prepare bedding for pipework
determine levels and gradients
identify the differences between surface and foul water
pipelines
lay, position, level, plumb, align, fit, fix and secure new
and replacement pipelines systems
construct associated structures of a pipework system
(inspection chambers etc)
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed
to rectify them, to:
assemble pre-cast components (metal, concrete, clay and
plastic) of a pipeline system structure
work with plant and machinery
use hand tools, power tools and equipment
work at height and below ground level
use access equipment.
7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to effectively
communicate within a team when installing pipelines.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when
installing pipelines.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
One piece of evidence must be completed whilst in the workplace / practical environment
to underpin the practice elements.
