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Introduction
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) has been
developed and designed to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence of individuals
who specialise in accessing and rigging occupations in the construction industry. There are 5
Pathways available:
Pathway 1: Scaffolding and Offshore Scaffolding
Pathway 2: Steeplejacking
Pathway 3: Lightning Protection Engineer
Pathway 4: Temporary Suspended Access Equipment
Pathway 5: Lightning Protective Systems Inspecting and Testing
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body
is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The specification for
these qualifications has been approved by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and
Assessment (CCEA) for use by centres in Northern Ireland. This qualification has been
accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Qualification Profile
Qualification title ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations
and Rigging (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 601/6505/4
Level Level 3
Total qualification time 960-1860 hours
Guided learning hours 391-620
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/7/15
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 achieve 96 credits:
- 48 credits from the Mandatory units, plus
- the required Mandatory/Optional units from one of the pathways:
Pathway 1: Scaffolding and Offshore Scaffolding
Pathway 2: Steeplejacking
Pathway 3: Lightning Protection Engineer
Pathway 4: Temporary Suspended Access Equipment
Pathway 5: Lightning Protective Systems Inspecting and Testing
Mandatory Units – all Pathways
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
M/600/8303 Utilising provision of fall protection systems and/or
equipment in the workplace 2 17
A/503/2772 Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational
work area in the workplace 3 10
M/503/2915 Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace 5 8
R/503/2924 Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace 3 11
A/503/1170 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 2
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Pathway 1: Scaffolding and Offshore Scaffolding
Mandatory Units – complete all units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
M/600/8303 Utilising provision of fall protection systems and/or
equipment in the workplace 2 17
A/503/2772 Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational
work area in the workplace 3 10
M/503/2915 Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace 5 8
R/503/2924 Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace 3 11
A/503/1170 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 2
L/600/8261 Erecting specialised, designed scaffolds and rigging in the
workplace 3 25
Optional Units – complete a minimum of 2 units (44 credits)
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
H/600/8265 Erecting and dismantling overhead scaffolds in the workplace 3 25
K/600/8266 Erecting and dismantling falsework scaffolds in the workplace 3 23
T/600/8268 Erecting and dismantling shoring scaffolds in the workplace 3 26
A/600/8272 Erecting and dismantling temporary roof scaffolds in the
workplace 3 21
Additional Unit – candidates may complete but will not count towards the qualification
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
F/503/9920 Inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems in the workplace 3 21
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Pathway 2: Steeplejacking
Mandatory Units – complete all units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
M/600/8303 Utilising provision of fall protection systems and/or
equipment in the workplace 2 17
A/503/2772 Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational
work area in the workplace 3 10
M/503/2915 Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace 5 8
R/503/2924 Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace 3 11
A/503/1170 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 2
L/503/9919 Carrying out site measurements and evaluations in the
workplace 3 19
L/503/9922 Erecting and removing specialist access equipment in the
workplace 2 22
Y/600/8327 Installing temporary lifting and suspension apparatus in the
workplace 2 25
L/600/8261 Erecting specialist, designed scaffolds and rigging in the
workplace 3 25
L/600/8275 Erecting and dismantling steeplejack scaffolds for multifaceted surfaces in the workplace 3 26
F/503/9920 Inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems in the workplace 3 21
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Pathway 3: Lightning Protection Engineer
Mandatory Units – complete all units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
M/600/8303 Utilising provision of fall protection systems and/or
equipment in the workplace 2 17
A/503/2772 Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational
work area in the workplace 3 10
M/503/2915 Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace 5 8
R/503/2924 Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace 3 11
A/503/1170 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 2
L/503/9919 Carrying out site measurements and evaluations in the
workplace 3 19
L/503/9922 Erecting and removing specialist access equipment in the
workplace 2 22
Y/600/8330 Installing lightning conductor systems in the workplace 2 20
A/503/9639 Locating and protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures
in the workplace 2 12
Y/600/8280 Installing electrical earthing systems in the workplace 3 30
Pathway 4: Rigging – Temporary Suspended Access Equipment
Mandatory Units – complete all units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
M/600/8303 Utilising provision of fall protection systems and/or
equipment in the workplace 2 17
A/503/2772 Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational
work area in the workplace 3 10
M/503/2915 Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace 5 8
R/503/2924 Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace 3 11
A/503/1170 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 2
L/600/8261 Erecting specialised, designed scaffolds and rigging in the
workplace 3 25
F/503/9920 Inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems in the workplace 3 21
K/600/8283 Devising and erecting specialised rigging/scaffolding systems
in the workplace 3 26
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Pathway 5: Lightning Protective Systems Inspecting and Testing
Mandatory Units – complete all units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level
Credit
Value
M/600/8303 Utilising provision of fall protection systems and/or
equipment in the workplace 2 17
A/503/2772 Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational
work area in the workplace 3 10
M/503/2915 Developing and maintaining good occupational working
relationships in the workplace 5 8
R/503/2924 Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace 3 11
A/503/1170 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace 1 2
L/503/9919 Carrying out site measurements and evaluations in the
workplace 3 19
D/600/8281 Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the
workplace 2 8
R/503/9923 Inspecting and testing lightning protection systems in the
workplace 3 21
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal 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
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
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 internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified
assessor.
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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
Please refer to the QCF Qualifications Candidate Guide or the Assessor Guide to Portfolios
of Evidence for more information.
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 12.
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 required credits for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved with their related credit value, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the required number of credits for a qualification. All
certificates will be issued to the centre for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units/credits required for a qualification, the centre
may claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units/credits 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 M/600/8303
Utilising Provision of Fall Protection Systems and/or Equipment 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 utilising
provision of fall protection
systems and/or equipment.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings, specifications, method statements, risk
assessments, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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, method statements,
risk assessments, schedules, manufacturers’
information, regulations and official guidance
associated with the provision of fall protection
systems.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when utilising
provision of fall protection
systems and/or equipment.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Avoid risk by maintaining safe
working practices when
utilising provision of fall
protection systems and/or
equipment.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when utilising provision of fall
protection systems and/or equipment.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
utilising provision of fall protection systems
and/or equipment, 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to utilise
provision of fall protection
systems and/or equipment.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– collective protective equipment
– full body harness
– lanyard with and without shock absorber
– associated hooks, rings and buckles
– tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials and components, 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 associated
with the method/procedure to utilise provision of
fall protection systems.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
when utilising provision of fall
protection systems and/or
equipment.
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 utilising
provision of fall protection
systems and/or equipment.
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.
7 Comply with the given contract
information to utilise provision
of fall protection systems to
the required specification
and/or equipment.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
utilising provision of fall protection systems
and/or equipment:
– wearing, attaching, setting out, positioning,
securing, checking and removing.
7.2 Employ and utilise fall protection systems and/or
equipment to given working instructions, using
recognised anchor points for two of the
following:
– scaffold/rigging
– secured steelwork structures
– wire and rope systems
– permanently installed anchorage points
– temporary anchorage points
– track systems
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– proprietary systems.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– locate and position fall protection systems
– wear safety harnesses, attach and secure to fall
protection system’s equipment
– identify the differences between, fall arrest,
restraint and access systems and harnesses
– identify the differences between shock
absorbent and restraining lanyards
– visually inspect the fall protection system and
equipment for security, safety and operational
movement
– identify the thorough examination and test
criteria for fall protection equipment (inertia
reels, eyebolts and anchor points)
– apply hierarchy of control measures for working
at height
– detach and remove fall protection attire and
equipment
– comply with a rescue plan
– use hand tools
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools, and
fall protection systems and equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when utilising
provision for fall protection systems.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools, systems and
equipment used when utilising provision of fall
protection systems and/or equipment.
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Unit A/503/2772
Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational
Work Area in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Identify work activities, assess
required resources and plan
the sequence of work.
1.1 Identify work activities, assess required
resources and plan the sequence of work.
1.2 Identify work activities and formulate a plan for
their own sequence of work.
1.3 Explain the types of work relative to the
occupational area and how to identify different
work activities.
1.4 Explain methods of assessing the resources
needed from a range of available information.
1.5 Explain the required information and the
different methods used to prepare a work
programme relative to the occupational area.
2 Obtain clarification and advice
where the resources required
are not available.
2.1 Seek advice and clarity from appropriate
sources on resources available and the
alternatives that can be used for the work when
required resources are not available.
2.2 Explain the different sources and methods that
can be used to obtain clarification and advice
when the required resources are not available.
3 Evaluate the work activities and
the requirements of any
significant external factors
against the project
requirements.
3.1 Assess progress of work against project
requirements, taking into account external
factors relating to:
– other occupations and /or customers
– resources
– weather conditions
– health and safety requirements.
3.2 Explain different methods of evaluating work
activities against the following project
requirements:
– contract conditions
– contract programme
– health and safety requirements of operatives.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Evaluate the requirements of significant
external factors that could affect the progress of
work, in relation to:
– other related programmes
– special working conditions
– weather conditions
– other occupations/people
– resources
– health and safety requirements.
4 Identify work activities which
influence each other and make
the best use of there
sources available.
4.1 Determine work activities that have an
influence on each other.
4.2 Evaluate which work activities make the best
use of available resources in relation to:
– occupations and/or customers associated with
the work
– tools, plant and/or ancillary equipment
materials and components.
4.3 Explain different methods and sources that can
identify which work activities influence each
other.
4.4 Describe how to determine the sequence of
work activities and how long each work activity
will take.
4.5 Describe what zero and low carbon
requirements are.
4.6 Explain how work activities and different ways
of using resources can impact on zero and low
carbon requirements, and make a positive
contribution to the environment.
5 Identify changed circumstances
that require alterations to the
work programme and justify
them to decision makers.
5.1 Evaluate project progress against the work
programme to identify any changed
circumstances.
5.2 Inform line management and/or customers on
the type and extent of any required changes to
the work programme.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.3 Explain how to identify possible alterations to
the work programme to meet changed
circumstances relating to action lists, method
statements, duration, schedules and/or
occupation specific requirements.
5.4 Explain how to assess contractual/work effects
resulting from alterations to the work
programme.
5.5 Explain the methods used to justify to decision
makers on the effects resulting from alterations
to the work programme.
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Unit M/503/2915
Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working
Relationships in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Develop, maintain and encourage
working relationships to promote
good will and trust.
1.1 Give appropriate advice and information to
relevant people about the occupational
work activities and/or associated
occupations involved.
1.2 Apply the principles of equality and
diversity by considering the needs of
individuals when working and
communicating with others.
1.3 Explain the methods and techniques used
and personal attributes required to
encourage and maintain working
relationships that promote goodwill and
trust with relevant people.
1.4 Explain the principles of equality and
diversity and how to apply them when
working and communicating with others.
2 Inform relevant people about work
activities in an appropriate level of
detail, with the appropriate level of
urgency.
2.1 Communicate on the following work
activity information to relevant people
following organisational procedures:
– appropriate timescales
– health and safety requirements
– co-ordination of work procedures.
2.2 Explain the different methods and
techniques used to inform relevant people
about work activities.
2.3 Explain the effects of not informing
relevant people with the expected level of
urgency.
2.4 Explain the different types of work activity
related information and to what level of
detail the following people would expect
to receive:
– colleagues
– employers
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– customers
– contractors
– suppliers of products and services
– other people affected by the
work/project.
3 Offer advice and help to relevant
people about work activities and
encourage questions/requests for
clarification and comments.
3.1 Give appropriate advice and information to
relevant people about the different
methods of carrying out occupational work
activities to achieve the required outcome.
3.2 Explain the techniques of encouraging
questions and/or requests for clarification
and comments.
3.3 Explain the different ways of offering
advice and help to different people about
work activities, in relation to:
– progress
– results
– achievements
– occupational problems
– occupational opportunities
– health and safety requirements
– co-ordinated work.
4 Clarify proposals with relevant people
and discuss alternative suggestions.
4.1 Engage regular discussions with relevant
people about the occupational work
activity and/or other occupations involved.
4.2 Explain the methods of clarifying
alternative proposals with relevant people.
4.3 Explain the methods of suggesting
alternative proposals.
5 Resolve differences of opinion in
ways that minimise offence and
maintain goodwill, trust and respect.
5.1 Examine and agree the work activities that
satisfy all people involved and will meet
the required outcome of the proposed
method of work.
5.2 Explain the methods and techniques used
to resolve differences of opinion in ways
which minimise offence and maintain
goodwill, trust and respect.
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Unit R/503/2924
Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Assess available project data
accurately to determine the
occupational method of work.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from
drawings, specifications, schedules,
manufacturer’s information, methods of
work, risk assessments and programmes of
work.
1.2 Explain how to summarise the following
project data:
– required quantities
– specifications
– detailed drawings
– health and safety requirements
– timescales
– scope of works.
1.3 Explain the different methods of assessing
available project data.
1.4 Explain how to use project data to interpret
the work method, In relation to:
– standard work procedures
– sequence of work
– organisation of resources (people,
equipment, materials)
– work techniques
– working conditions (health, safety and
welfare)
– risk assessment.
2 Obtain additional information
from alternative sources in cases
where the available project data is
insufficient.
2.1 Collect and collate additional information
from alternative sources to clarify the work to
be carried out.
2.2 Explain different methods and techniques of
obtaining additional information from the
following alternative sources when available
project data is insufficient:
– customers or representatives
– suppliers
– regulatory authorities
– manufacturer’s literature.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Identify work methods that will
make best use of resources and
meet project, statutory and
contractual requirements.
3.1 Examine potential work methods to carry out
the occupational work activity.
3.2 Determine which work methods will make
best use of relevant resources and meet
health and safety requirements relating to
technical and/or project criteria.
3.3 Explain how to identify work methods that
make best use of resources and meet project,
statutory and contractual requirements
against technical criteria, in relation to:
– health and safety welfare (principles of
protection)
– fire protection
– access and egress
– equipment availability
– availability of competent workforce
– pollution risk
– waste and disposal
– zero and low carbon outcomes
– weather conditions.
3.4 Explain how to identify work methods that
make best use of resources and meet project,
statutory and contractual requirements
against project criteria, in relation to:
– conforming to statutory requirements
– customer and user needs
– contract requirements in terms of time,
quantity and quality
– environmental considerations.
3.5 Explain how different methods of work can
achieve zero/low carbon outcomes.
4 Confirm and communicate the
selected work method to relevant
personnel.
4.1 Confirm the selected occupational work
method that meets project, statutory and
contractual requirements.
4.2 Communicate appropriately to relevant
people on the selected occupational work
method.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.3 Describe the different techniques and
methods of confirming and communicating
work methods to relevant people.
4.4 Explain the principles of equality and diversity
and how to apply them when working and
communicating with others.
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Unit A/503/1170
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – 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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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.
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
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– 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.
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.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.2 State how security arrangements are
implemented in relation to the workplace, the
general public, site personnel and resources.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging
Unit L/600/8261
Erecting Specialised, Designed Scaffolds and Rigging 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
erecting specialised, designed
scaffolds and rigging.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, method statements, risk
assessments, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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, method statements,
risk assessments, schedules, manufacturers’
information, standards, regulations and official
guidance.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when erecting
specialised, designed scaffolds
and rigging.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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.
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will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting
specialised, designed scaffolds
and rigging.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity in
accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting specialised, designed
scaffolds and rigging.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting specialised, designed scaffolds and
rigging, 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to erect
specialised, designed scaffolds
and rigging.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– tube and fitting
– systems scaffold
– associated materials (props, ropes, anchors, ties,
boards, plates, beams, ladders, proprietary
components etc.)
– hand tools, measuring and calculation tools and
ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings/anchors
and ties, tools and equipment, and access
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.
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will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the
resources and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, length and
area associated with the method/procedure to
erect specialised, designed scaffolds and rigging.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when erecting
specialised, designed scaffolds
and rigging.
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 erecting
specialised, designed scaffolds
and rigging.
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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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to erect
specialised, designed scaffolds
and rigging to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting specialised, designed scaffolds and
rigging:
– inspecting, measuring, positioning, setting out,
evaluating and organising.
7.2 Erect an engineer’s designed specialised
scaffold/rigging structure to given working
instructions for one of the following occupational
areas:
– scaffolding
– steeplejacking
– rigging: structures used in entertainment
– rigging: suspended access equipment
– off-shore scaffolding.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– refer to survey and site inspection for the
specialised, designed scaffold/rigging requirement
– confirm that the stability of the
foundation/structure on which the scaffold will be
erected and secured has been considered
– measure and evaluate the scope and design of
the scaffold/rigging
– plan for and organise resources to erect the
scaffold/rigging to the design
– confirm and set out for the scaffold/rigging to be
erected
– erect scaffolds for use by other occupations
– maintain records and document design of
scaffold/rigging
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– Install and test ties and anchors
– use hand tools, measuring and calculation tools,
ancillary equipment
– work at height
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will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store hand tools, measuring and
calculation tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting
specialised, designed scaffolds and rigging.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when erecting specialised,
designed scaffolds and rigging.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging
Unit H/600/8265
Erecting and Dismantling Overhead Scaffolds 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
erecting and dismantling
overhead scaffolds.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings and sketches, specifications, method
statements, risk assessments, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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:
– plans, drawings and sketches, specifications,
method statements, risk assessments, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, standards, regulations
and official guidance associated with scaffolding
work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
erecting and dismantling
overhead scaffolds.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting and
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity in
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
dismantling overhead
scaffolds.
accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and dismantling
overhead scaffolds.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting and dismantling overhead scaffolds, 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to erect
and dismantle overhead
scaffolds.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– tube and fitting
– systems scaffold
– associated materials (props, ropes, anchors, ties,
boards, plates, beams, ladders, proprietary
components etc.)
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings/anchors
and ties, tools and equipment, and access
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 and
area associated with the method/procedure to
erect and dismantle overhead scaffold structures.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
area when erecting and
dismantling overhead
scaffolds.
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 erecting
and dismantling overhead
scaffolds.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to erect
and dismantle overhead
scaffolds to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and dismantling overhead scaffolds:
– measuring, setting out, assembling, fixing,
positioning, securing and removing.
7.2 Erect and dismantle tube and fitting and/or system
scaffold for overhead scaffolds to given working
instructions to form two of the following:
– drop scaffolds
– hung scaffolds
– scaffolds to span gaps (bridging)
– load bearing scaffold
– scaffolds with restricted access and/or build
restrictions
– truss out.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify requirements of scaffold design drawings
and formula
– confirm the area to erect the overhead scaffold
– confirm the stability of the foundation/structure
on which the scaffold will be erected and secured
has been considered
– calculate weight distribution and load balance
– confirm the materials and component make-up
(tube and fitting, systems scaffold)
– set out and prepare for the scaffold structure
– erect and secure the following scaffolds: drop,
hung and load bearing scaffolds, scaffolds with
restricted access and build restrictions, truss out
– erect and secure scaffold for the use of other
occupations
– dismantle and remove overhead scaffolds
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– install and test anchors and …
7.4 … ties
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
dismantling overhead scaffolds.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when erecting and dismantling overhead
scaffolds.
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ProQual, January 2019
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging
Unit K/600/8266
Erecting and Dismantling Falsework Scaffolds 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
erecting and dismantling
falsework scaffolds.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings and sketches, specifications, method
statements, risk assessments, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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:
– plans, drawings and sketches, specifications,
method statements, risk assessments, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, standards, regulations
and official guidance associated with scaffolding
work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
erecting and dismantling
falsework scaffolds.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting and
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity in
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
dismantling falsework
scaffolds.
accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and dismantling
falsework scaffolds.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting and dismantling falsework scaffolds, 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to erect
and dismantle falsework
scaffolds.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– tube and fitting
– systems scaffold
– associated materials (props, ropes, anchors, ties,
boards, plates, beams, ladders, proprietary
components etc.)
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings/anchors
and ties, tools and equipment, and access
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 and
area associated with the method/procedure to
erect and dismantle falsework scaffolds.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
area when erecting and
dismantling falsework
scaffolds.
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 erecting
and dismantling falsework
scaffolds.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to erect
and dismantle falsework
scaffolds to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and dismantling falsework scaffolds:
– measuring, setting out, assembling, fixing,
positioning, securing and removing.
7.2 Erect and dismantle tube and fitting and/or
systems scaffold to given working instructions to
form falsework scaffolds (live loads).
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify requirements of scaffold drawings and
formula
– confirm the area to erect falsework scaffolds
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– confirm that the stability of the
foundation/structure on which the scaffold will be
erected and secured has been considered
– calculate weight distribution and load balance
(live loads)
– confirm the materials and component make-up
(tube and fitting, systems scaffold)
– set out and prepare for the scaffold structure
– erect and secure the scaffold for the use of other
occupations
– dismantle and remove falsework scaffolds
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
dismantling falsework scaffolds.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when erecting and dismantling falsework
scaffolds.
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ProQual, January 2019
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging
Unit T/600/8268
Erecting and Dismantling Shoring Scaffolds 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
erecting and dismantling
shoring scaffolds.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings and sketches, specifications, method
statements, risk assessments, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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:
– plans, drawings and sketches, specifications,
method statements, risk assessments, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, standards, regulations
and official guidance associated with scaffolding
work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
erecting and dismantling
shoring scaffolds.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting and
dismantling shoring scaffolds.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity in
accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and dismantling
shoring scaffolds.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting and dismantling shoring scaffolds, 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to erect
and dismantle shoring
scaffolds.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– tube and fitting
– systems scaffold
– associated materials (props, ropes, anchors, ties,
boards, plates, beams, ladders, proprietary
components etc.)
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings/anchors
and ties, tools and equipment, access 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 and area
associated with the method/procedure to erect
and dismantle shoring scaffolds.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when erecting and
dismantling shoring scaffolds.
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
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 erecting
and dismantling shoring
scaffolds.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to erect
and dismantle shoring
scaffolds to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and dismantling shoring scaffolds:
– measuring, setting out, assembling, fixing,
positioning, securing and removing.
7.2 Erect and dismantle tube and fitting and/or
systems scaffold to given working instructions to
form two of the following:
– raking-shore scaffolds
– flying-shore scaffolds
– deadshore scaffolds.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify requirements of scaffold drawings and
formula
– confirm the area to erect the shoring scaffold
– confirm that the stability of the
foundation/structure on which the scaffold will be
erected and secured has been considered
– calculate weight distribution and load balance
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– confirm the materials and component make-up
(tube and fitting, systems scaffold)
– set out and prepare for the scaffold structure
– erect and secure the scaffold for the use of other
occupations
– dismantle and remove scaffold structure
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– install and test ties and anchors
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
dismantling shoring scaffolds.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when erecting and dismantling shoring
scaffolds.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging
Unit A/600/8272
Erecting and Dismantling Temporary Roof Scaffolds 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
erecting and dismantling
temporary roof scaffolds.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings and sketches, specifications, method
statements, risk assessments, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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:
– plans, drawings and sketches, specifications,
method statements, risk assessments, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, standards,
regulations and official guidance associated with
scaffolding work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
erecting and dismantling
temporary roof scaffolds.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting and
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity in
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
dismantling temporary roof
scaffolds
accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and dismantling
temporary roof scaffolds.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting and dismantling temporary roof scaffolds,
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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to erect
and dismantle temporary roof
scaffolds.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– tube and fitting
– systems scaffold
– associated materials (props, ropes, anchors, ties,
boards, plates, beams, ladders, proprietary
components etc.)
– lifting accessories
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings/anchors
and ties, tools and equipment, and access
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 and
area associated with the method/procedure to
erect and dismantle temporary roof scaffold
structures.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when erecting and
dismantling temporary roof
scaffolds.
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 erecting
and dismantling temporary
roof scaffolds.
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to erect
and dismantle temporary roof
scaffolds to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and dismantling temporary roof scaffolds:
– measuring, setting out, assembling, fixing,
positioning, securing and removing.
7.2 Erect and dismantle tube and fitting and/or
systems scaffolds to given working instructions to
form:
– mobile temporary roofs
– prefabricated roof scaffolds
– beams.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify requirements of scaffold design
drawings and formula
– confirm the area to erect the temporary roof
scaffold
– confirm that the stability of the
foundation/structure on which the scaffold will be
erected and secured has been considered
– calculate weight distribution and load balance
– confirm the materials and component make-up
(tube and fitting, systems scaffold)
– set out and prepare for the scaffold structure
– erect, secure, dismantle and remove the
following: temporary roof scaffolds, structures
using independent scaffolds and beams, mobile
temporary roofs, prefabricated roof scaffolds
– erect and secure the scaffold for the use of other
occupations
– work with lifting equipment and accessories
– visually inspect fall …
7.4 … protection equipment
– install and test anchors and ties
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
dismantling temporary roof scaffolds.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the lifting accessories,
tools and equipment used when erecting and
dismantling temporary roof scaffolds.
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Unit F/503/9920
Inspecting Scaffolding/Rigging Systems 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 inspecting
scaffolding/rigging systems.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings and sketches, specifications, method
statements, risk assessments, 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:
– plans, drawings and sketches, specifications,
method statements, risk assessments,
schedules, manufacturers’ information,
standards, regulations and official guidance
associated with scaffolding/rigging.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when inspecting
scaffolding/rigging systems.
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
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
inspecting scaffolding/rigging
systems.
organisational requirements when inspecting
scaffolding/rigging systems.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems, and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type.
3.3 Describe how the relevant personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used in accordance
with given instructions.
3.4 Describe how emergencies should be
responded to in accordance with organisational
authorisation and personal skills when involved
with fires, spillages, injuries and other taskrelated hazards.
4 Select the required quantity and
quality of resources for the
methods of work to inspect
scaffolding/rigging systems.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work
equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated
with the resources in relation to:
inspection and recording 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.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when inspecting
scaffolding/rigging systems.
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.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 inspecting
scaffolding/rigging systems.
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 inspect
scaffolding/rigging systems to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems:
– measuring, checking and recording.
7.2 Inspect scaffolding/rigging systems for
compliance with current legislation and issue an
inspection or thorough examination certificate.
7.3 Safely use materials, tools and inspection and
recording equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment
used when inspecting scaffolding/rigging
systems.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems
and establish the authority needed to rectify
them, to:
identify the location and the type of
scaffolding/rigging arrangement for inspection
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
confirm frequency of inspection and thorough
examination
inspect stability and security of the scaffold and
rigging structures
confirm that the structure complies with
current legislation and approved practices
communicate with appropriate personnel for
corrections to the structure that will uphold its
integrity and security
record and report findings
issue appropriate certification
visually inspect fall protection equipment
use inspection and recording equipment
work at height
use access equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and
how to effectively communicate within a team
when inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when inspecting
scaffolding/rigging systems.
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Unit L/503/9919
Carrying Out Site Measurements and Evaluations 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 carrying out
site measurements and
evaluations.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, method statements, schedules,
manufacturers’ information and oral/written
instructions.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and/or 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, manufacturers’ information and
regulations governing buildings.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when carrying out
site measurements and
evaluations.
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
carrying out site measurements
and evaluations.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when carrying out
site measurements and evaluations.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
carrying out site measurements and evaluations,
and the types, purpose and limitations of each
type.
3.3 Describe how emergencies should be responded
to in accordance with organisational
authorisation and personal skills when involved
with fires, spillages, injuries and other taskrelated hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to carry out
site measurements and
evaluations.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to measuring and recording tools and
equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated
with the resources in relation to:
– measuring tapes, levels, documentation,
materials and components
– measuring and recording 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 carry out site
measurements and evaluations.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when carrying out site
measurements and
evaluations.
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.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 carrying
out site measurements and
evaluations.
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 work schedules/diaries, 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 carry out site
measurements and evaluations
to the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
carrying out site measurements and evaluations:
measuring, marking out, evaluating, reporting
and communicating.
7.2 Carry out site measurements and evaluations
relating to construction and allied activities, for
own work area, to given working instructions:
– measure and check dimensions
– confirm structural backgrounds as complete
and acceptable for work requirements
– report results of findings to manager, as
appropriate.
7.3 Safely use materials, measuring tools and/or
equipment.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment
used when carrying out site measurements and
evaluations.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems
and establish the authority needed to rectify
them, to:
– measure and check dimensions
– confirm structural backgrounds as complete
and acceptable to work requirements
– evaluate work requirements
– report to manager, as appropriate
– use access equipment
– work at height
– use measuring and recording tools and
equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how
to effectively communicate within a team when
carrying out site measurements and evaluations.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the measuring and
recording tools and/or equipment used when
carrying out site measurements and evaluations.
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Unit L/503/9922
Erecting and Removing Specialist Access Equipment 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
erecting and removing
specialist access equipment.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
method statements, risk assessments,
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, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information, regulations and official guidance
associated with accessing work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when erecting and
removing specialist access
equipment.
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
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity in
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
erecting and removing
specialist access equipment.
accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when erecting and
removing specialist access equipment.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting and removing specialist access
equipment, and the types, purpose and limitations
of each type.
3.3 Describe how the relevant personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used in accordance
with given instructions.
3.4 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 erect
and remove specialist access
equipment.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings/anchors
and ties, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated
with the resources in relation to:
– vertical ladders
– roof ladders
– crawler boards
– rope ladders
– cradles
– bosun’s seats
– decking frames
– associated securing materials (rope, lashings,
clamps, anchors and ties)
– hand 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.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity and length
associated with the method/procedure to erect
and remove specialist access equipment.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when erecting and
removing specialist access
equipment.
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 erecting
and removing specialist access
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 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 erect
and remove specialist access
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and removing specialist access
equipment:
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equipment to the required
specification.
– measuring, setting out, positioning,
assembling, fixing, checking, securing, dismantling
and removing.
7.2 Erect and remove specialist equipment for
accessing to given working instructions for one of
the following occupational areas and its access
equipment:
– steeplejacking: vertical ladders and roof
ladders
– lightning conductor engineer: roof ladders,
tower scaffolds and crawler boards
– rigging – suspended access equipment:
suspended platforms
– rigging – structures used in entertainment:
vertical ladders, rope ladders and crawler boards.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment
used when erecting and removing specialist access
equipment.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work
practices, follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify the occupational environment
– confirm the type of access equipment (vertical
ladders, roof ladders, crawler boards, rope
ladders, cradles, bosun’s seats, metal sections and
suspended platforms)
– check and prepare to erect specialist access
equipment
– position, erect and secure the equipment
– dismantle and remove the equipment
– install and test anchors and ties
– identify the inspection criteria for completed
specialist access equipment
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment
– work at height.
– use access equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how
to effectively communicate within a team when
erecting and removing specialist access
equipment.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when erecting and removing
specialist access equipment.
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Unit Y/600/8327
Installing Temporary Lifting and Suspension Apparatus 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
temporary lifting and
suspension apparatus.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, method statements, risk
assessments, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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, method statements,
risk assessments, schedules, manufacturers’
information, standards, regulations and official
guidance associated with temporary lifting and
suspension work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when installing
temporary lifting and
suspension apparatus.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when installing
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
temporary lifting and
suspension apparatus.
in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when installing temporary lifting
and suspension apparatus.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
installing temporary lifting and suspension
apparatus, 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to install
temporary lifting and
suspension apparatus.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– wire and fibre ropes
– chains and slings
– winches and pulley blocks
– counterbalance systems
– decking, planks, rails, boards, bosun’s seats
– associated securing materials (lashing, clamps,
anchors, ties)
– hand tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components,
fixings/anchors and ties, 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 and length
associated with the method/procedure to install
temporary lifting and suspension apparatus.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
when installing temporary
lifting and suspension
apparatus.
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
temporary lifting and
suspension apparatus.
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.
7 Comply with the given contract
information to install
temporary lifting and
suspension apparatus to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
installing temporary lifting and suspension
apparatus:
– measuring, setting out, positioning, checking,
operating, securing, dismantling and removing.
7.2 Install and remove temporary lifting and
suspension apparatus to given working
instructions, relating to two of the following:
– block and tackle material lifting gear (manual
and mechanical)
– cradle suspensions
– rope access equipment
– bosun’s seats
– winches
– counterbalance lifting systems
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– suspended platforms.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify and confirm the requirement to install
temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
– prepare types of lifting and suspension
apparatus to conform with the method of
installation (manual and mechanical)
– install and remove using: block and tackle
material lifting gear (manual and mechanical),
cradle suspensions, rope access equipment,
bosun’s seats, winches, counterbalance systems,
suspended platform systems
– position, install, secure, dismantle and remove
temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
– erect designed and un-designed scaffold
(limitations and formula)
– conduct pre-use checks on manual, electrical
and mechanical equipment
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– install and test anchors and ties
– identify the differences …
7.4 … between man-riding and material lifting
suspension apparatus
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.5 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.6 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when installing
temporary lifting and suspension apparatus.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when installing temporary lifting
and suspension apparatus.
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Unit L/600/8275
Erecting and Dismantling Steeplejack Scaffolds for Multi-faceted
Surfaces 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 erecting and
dismantling steeplejack
scaffolds for multi-faceted
surfaces.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings and sketches, specifications, method
statements, risk assessments, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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:
– plans, drawings and sketches, specifications,
method statements, risk assessments, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, standards,
regulations and official guidance associated with
scaffolding work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when erecting and
dismantling steeplejack
scaffolds for multi-faceted
surfaces.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting and
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
dismantling steeplejack
scaffolds for multi-faceted
surfaces.
in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and dismantling
steeplejack scaffolds for multi-faceted surfaces.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting and dismantling steeplejack scaffolds for
multi-faceted surfaces, 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to erect and
dismantle steeplejack scaffolds
for multi-faceted surfaces.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– tube and fitting
– systems scaffold
– associated materials (props, ropes, anchors,
ties, boards, plates, beams, ladders, proprietary
components etc.)
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components,
fixings/anchors and ties, tools and equipment,
and access 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 and
area associated with the method/procedure to
erect and dismantle steeplejack scaffolds on
multi-faceted surfaces.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
when erecting and dismantling
steeplejack scaffolds for multifaceted surfaces.
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 erecting
and dismantling steeplejack
scaffolds for multi-faceted
surfaces.
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.
7 Comply with the given contract
information to erect and
dismantle steeplejack scaffolds
on multi-faceted surfaces to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and dismantling steeplejack scaffolds to
multi-faceted surfaces:
– measuring, setting out, assembling, fixing,
positioning, securing and removing.
7.2 Erect and dismantle tube and fitting and/or
systems scaffold for steeplejack scaffolds, to
given working instructions, for one of the
following:
– internal multi-faceted surfaces
– external multi-faceted surfaces.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– identify and confirm the area to erect the
scaffold
– confirm that the stability of the multi-faceted
surface’s foundation/structure on which the
scaffold will be erected and secured has been
considered
– calculate weight distribution and load balance
– confirm the materials and component make-up
(tube and fitting, systems scaffold)
– set out and prepare for the scaffold structure
on multi-faceted surfaces
– erect and secure the scaffold for use by other
occupations
– dismantle and remove scaffold from multifaceted surfaces
– install and test anchors and ties
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– use hand tools, power tools and ancillary
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
dismantling steeplejack scaffolds for multifaceted surfaces.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when erecting and dismantling
steeplejack scaffolds for multi-faceted surfaces.
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Unit Y/600/8330
Installing Lightning Conductor Systems 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 lightning conductor
systems.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, method statements, risk
assessments, schedules and manufacturers’
information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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, method statements, risk
assessments, schedules, manufacturers’
information, standards, regulations and official
guidance associated with lightning conductor
work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing lightning conductor
systems.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Maintain safe working
practices when installing
lightning conductor 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 installing lightning conductor
systems.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
installing lightning conductor 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to install
lightning conductor systems.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– air terminations:
– stainless metals (plain, sheathed, coated)
– rods, tapes, cables, clamps, bonds, fixings
– earth terminations:
– copper and copper clad
– rods, tapes, cables, clamps, bonds, fixings,
welding materials, riveted joints, earth pits
– plastics, adhesives, inhibiting pastes, adhesive
tapes, screws, plugs, nuts, bolts
– hand tools, powered tools and ancillary
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.
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will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 lightning conductor
systems.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when installing lightning
conductor 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 installing
lightning conductor 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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to install
lightning conductor systems
to the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
installing lightning conductor systems:
– cleaning, dressing, measuring, forming, cutting,
drilling, plugging, driving, positioning, clamping,
bonding, securing, welding and testing.
7.2 Install components to the structural fabric to given
working instructions, including:
– air terminations
– down conductors
– earthing
– bonding.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify types of structure and the structural
fabric
– confirm the means of access to carry out the
work
– confirm the type of lightning conductor
components and how they are to be installed
– prepare the component parts to be installed
– measure, position, fit and secure the
components to specification and requirements
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– use hand tools, powered tools, test instruments
and ancillary equipment
– work at height.
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools,
powered tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when installing
lightning conductor systems.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when installing lightning conductor systems.
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Unit A/503/9639
Locating and Protecting Utilities Apparatus and Sub-structures 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 locating and
protecting utilities
apparatus and substructures.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, risk assessments, method
statements, specifications, schedules, survey
information 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, organisational and
manufacturers’ information and regulations governing
utilities.
2 Know how to comply
with relevant legislation
and official guidance
when locating and
protecting utilities
apparatus and substructures.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards whilst working:
– in the workplace, 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 reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
locating and protecting utilities apparatus and substructures and describe how and when they are used.
3 Maintain safe and
healthy working practices
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry
out the activity in accordance with current legislation
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learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
when locating and
protecting utilities
apparatus and substructures.
and organisational requirements when locating and
protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when locating and protecting utilities apparatus
and sub-structures.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to locating and protecting
utilities apparatus and sub-structures, 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.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries, damage to utilities apparatus and substructures and other task-related hazards.
3.6 Demonstrate the safe use of a fire extinguisher
relevant to a typical fire associated with locating and
protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures as
relevant to the operations.
4 Select the required
quantity and quality of
resources for the
methods of work to
locate and protect
utilities apparatus and
sub-structures.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials and components, tools and equipment,
and electronic location instruments.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
sustainability, limitations and defects associated with
the resources in relation to:
– electronic instruments
– marking and protection materials
– hand and/or powered tools and equipment
– ancillary equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
locating and protecting
utilities apparatus and
sub-structures.
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 locating and
protecting utilities
apparatus and substructures.
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
locate and protect
utilities apparatus and
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when locating
and protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures:
– measuring, locating, marking out, positioning,
protecting and securing.
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learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
sub-structures to the
required specification.
7.2 Locate and protect sub-surface and/or overhead
utilities apparatus to given working instructions,
relating to:
– gas, fuel, electric, communications, water and
sewage.
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools,
ancillary equipment and electronic instruments.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when locating and protecting utilities apparatus and
sub-structures.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
ensure electronic equipment is calibrated
identify utilities apparatus and sub-structures by
electronic location, trial holes and visual
confirm the type of service (gas, fuel, electric,
communication, water, sewage)
confirm structures (foundations, manholes, inspection
chambers, joint/junction boxes)
confirm any natural environment (tree roots, natural
watercourse)
mark the location of the service apparatus and substructures
provide for the recognition and protection of the
service apparatus, sub-structure, and the natural
environment during operational activities
use hand tools, power tools and equipment
work at height.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when locating
and protecting utilities apparatus and sub-structures.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when locating and protecting utilities apparatus
and sub-structures.
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Unit Y/600/8280
Installing Electrical Earthing Systems 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 electrical earthing
systems.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings and sketches, specifications, method
statements, risk assessments, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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:
– plans, drawings and sketches, specifications,
method statements, risk assessments, schedules,
manufacturers’ information, standards, regulations
and official guidance associated with earthing
installation work.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing electrical earthing
systems.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when installing
electrical earthing 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 installing electrical earthing
systems.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
installing electrical earthing 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
install electrical earthing
systems.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– tapes or cables (plain, sheathed, coated, tinned)
– earth bars, earth rods, earth pits
– earth enhancing additives, exothermic welds,
clamps, bonds, lugs, clips, screws, plugs, nuts, bolts,
rivets, inhibiting paste, petrolatum based anticorrosion tape, cable ties, cable cleats, markers,
labels, cable tiles, trunking and racking
– anchors and ties
– hand tools, powered tools, test instruments,
ancillary equipment and access equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, fixings/anchors
and ties, 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 electrical earthing systems.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when installing
electrical earthing systems.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from
damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
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will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 electrical earthing
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.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install electrical earthing
systems to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
installing electrical earthing systems:
– cleaning, dressing, measuring, forming, levelling,
cutting, drilling, driving, plugging, digging,
positioning, clamping, bonding, filling, securing and
testing.
7.2 Install electrical earthing and earthing cable systems
to building structures and commission and test the
system to given working instructions, relating to:
– earth bars
– earth rods
– earth pits
– tapes/cables
– lattice earth mats and earth plates
– ground conditioning agents
– exothermic welded joints.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify various types of structure, the structural
fabric and the installation location
– confirm the means of access to carry out the work
– identify and confirm the different types of
components and how they are installed
– prepare component parts for installation
– position, fit and secure electrical earthing and
earthing cable systems to a given specification and
agreed requirements
– commission the system
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– install and test anchors and ties
– use hand tools, powered tools, test instruments
and ancillary equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store hand tools, test instruments,
powered tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when installing
electrical earthing systems to building structures.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when installing electrical earthing systems.
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Unit K/600/8283
Devising and Erecting Specialised Rigging/Scaffolding Systems 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 devising and
erecting specialised rigging/
scaffolding systems.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from plans,
drawings and sketches, specifications, method
statements, risk assessments, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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:
– plans, drawings and sketches, specifications,
method statements, risk assessments,
schedules, manufacturers’ information,
standards, regulations and official guidance.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when devising and
erecting specialised rigging/
scaffolding systems.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures
are and who is responsible for making reports.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Maintain safe working practices
when devising and erecting
specialised rigging/scaffolding
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 devising and
erecting specialised rigging/scaffolding
systems.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal
protective equipment (PPE) should be used,
relating to devising and erecting specialised
rigging/scaffolding 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.
4 Select the required quantity and
quality of resources for the
methods of work to devise and
erect specialised rigging/
scaffolding systems.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– tube and fitting
– systems scaffold
– winches
– associated materials (props, ropes, anchors,
ties, boards, plates, beams, ladders, proprietary
components etc.)
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components,
fixings/anchors and ties, tools and equipment,
and access 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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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 devise and erect
specialised rigging/scaffolding systems.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when devising and erecting
specialised rigging/scaffolding
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 devising and
erecting specialised rigging/
scaffolding 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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Comply with the given contract
information to devise and erect
specialised rigging/scaffolding
systems to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
devising and erecting specialised
rigging/scaffolding systems:
– measuring, setting out, assembling, devising
and erecting, fixing, securing and removing.
7.2 Devise, erect and dismantle specialised
rigging/scaffolding systems to given working
instructions for either rigging: structures used
in entertainment or rigging: suspended access
equipment, relating to one of the following
situations:
– mobile
– flying
– static
– aquatic.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and
establish the authority needed to rectify them,
to:
– confirm location and situation to devise and
construct specialised rigging/scaffolding
systems
– confirm the stability of the
foundation/structure on which the scaffold will
be erected and secured has been considered
– erect designed and un-designed scaffolds
(limitations and formulas)
– calculate weight distribution and load balance
– devise and construct specialised
rigging/scaffold systems according to size,
shape, weight, means and method of fixing
– test and confirm safety and security of
specialised rigging/scaffold systems
– dismantle and remove specialised
rigging/scaffold system
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– install and test ties and anchors
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how
to communicate within a team when devising
and erecting specialised rigging/scaffolding
systems.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when devising and erecting
specialised rigging/scaffolding systems.
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Unit D/600/8281
Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms 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 erecting and
dismantling access/working
platforms.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from
specifications, method statements, risk
assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions
derived from risk assessments and method
statement.
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:
– specifications, current legislation, method
statements, risk assessments and manufacturers’
information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance when erecting and
dismantling access/working
platforms.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current
legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, at height, in confined areas,
with tools and equipment, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual
handling.
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.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting and
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and
access equipment safely to carry out the activity
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Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
dismantling access/working
platforms.
in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements when erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to
erecting and dismantling access/working
platforms, 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.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to erect and
dismantle access/working
platforms.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,
limitations and defects associated with the
resources in relation to:
– ladders/crawler boards
– stepladders/platform steps
– trestles
– proprietary staging/podiums
– proprietary towers
– mobile scaffold towers
– protection equipment and notices
– tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in
relation to materials, components, 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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity of equipment
required associated with the method/procedure
to erect and dismantle access
equipment/working platforms.
5 Minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
when erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
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 in relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within the
allocated time when erecting
and dismantling
access/working platforms.
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:
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given contract
information to erect and
dismantle access/ working
platforms to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when
erecting and dismantling access/working
platforms:
– moving, positioning/erecting, securing,
checking, dismantling and removing.
7.2 Erect, dismantle and store two of the following
access equipment to given access regulations:
– ladders/crawler boards
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– stepladders/platform steps
– proprietary towers
– trestle platforms
– mobile scaffold towers
– proprietary staging/podiums.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– provide protection to the work area
– establish a base for equipment
– erect proprietary access equipment to
manufacturer’s instructions suitable for the work
– erect non-proprietary access equipment
suitable for the work
– place protective screens and notices
– check/monitor equipment during the period of
use
– dismantle and store access equipment
– use tools and equipment
– work at height.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
dismantling access/working platforms.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and
equipment used when erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
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Unit R/503/9923
Inspecting and Testing Lightning Protection Systems 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 inspecting and
testing lightning
protection systems.
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:
– lightning protection system layout drawings,
specifications, schedules, method statements, risk
assessments, manufacturers’ information, earth
records, regulations and official guidance associated
with lightning conductor work.
2 Know how to comply
with relevant legislation
and official guidance
when inspecting and
testing lightning
protection systems.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, 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 test engineer.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are
and who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and
healthy working practices
when inspecting and
testing lightning
protection systems.
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 inspecting and testing lightning
protection systems.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when inspecting and testing lightning protection
systems.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to inspecting and testing
lightning protection systems, 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.
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
inspect and test lightning
protection systems.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation
to materials, components and fixings/anchors, and
tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– test instruments and equipment
– measuring instruments and ancillary equipment
– hand tools, power 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.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
inspect and test lightning protection systems.
5 Minimise the risk of
damage to the work and
surrounding area when
inspecting and testing
lightning protection
systems.
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 inspecting and
testing lightning
protection systems.
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
inspect and test lightning
protection systems to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when inspecting
and testing lightning protection systems:
– inspecting, testing, measuring, calibrating,
calculating, recording and reporting.
7.2 Inspect the components of lightning protection
systems in the following ways to given working
instructions:
– visual
– detailed.
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.3 Safely use materials, hand tools, test
equipment/instruments, powered tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.4 Safely check the hand tools, test
equipment/instruments, powered tools and ancillary
equipment used when inspecting and testing lightning
protection systems.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when inspecting and testing lightning protection
systems.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify the lightning protection systems (including
surge/transient protection)
– liaise with the person responsible for the system
– confirm the means of access to carry out the work
– survey and carry out visual inspection of the
lightning protection system
– identify the geology (nature of soil, special earthing
arrangements)
– identify type and position of earth electrodes
– use test instruments and ancillary equipment
– carry out tests for continuity, resistances, impedance
– measure earth resistance using recognised test
procedures.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– identify deterioration and damage
– identify alterations, additions and repairs to the
system
– visually inspect fall protection equipment
– ensure test instruments and measuring equipment is
calibrated
– use hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– complete and update documentation and log book
including earth records and lightning protection system
drawings
– write reports.
7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
inspecting and testing lightning protection systems.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when inspecting and testing lightning protection
systems.