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Introduction
The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)
qualification provides provides the opportunity for individuals who supervise others in a
relevant construction occupational area to demonstrate their competence.
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual. This qualification is regulated by
the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and the Council for the
Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) Regulation. The Regulated Qualifications
Framework (RQF) includes those qualifications regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation.
Qualification Profile
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision
(Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work
Supervision (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 600/4243/6
Level 3
Total qualification time 670 hours
Guided learning hours 224
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/1/12
Qualification end date
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Entry Requirements
Following the removal of the endorsement list for this qualification the following entry
requirements apply for anyone undertaking this qualification :
- the individual’s occupational industry experience prior to being registered for the
Occupational Work Supervision qualification
- the individual’s ability and experience in supervising teams
- the individual is occupationally competent to at least level 2 or SCQF level 5 in
Construction
ProQual must ensure that candidates provide evidence to demonstrate relevant verifiable
experience.
The evidence for verifying suitability prior to being registered for the Occupational Work
Supervision qualification should meet the following criteria:
- candidate provides evidence to demonstrate relevant verifiable experience and
competence in their occupational area for example: qualification to N/SVQ Level 2 or
SCQF Level 5
Or
- a letter from the employer confirming the candidate’s suitability and a professional
discussion or portfolio evidence of previous experience.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates complete ALL SIX of the Mandatory units, plus a
minimum of TWO Optional units.
Mandatory Units – complete ALL units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
A/503/2772 Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational
Work Area in the Workplace 3 33
M/503/2915 Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working
Relationships in the Workplace 5 27
R/503/2924 Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the
Workplace 3 37
T/503/2723 Implementing and Maintaining Health, Safety and Welfare in
the Workplace 3 37
F/503/2725 Co-ordinating and Organising Work Operations in the
Workplace 3 40
F/503/2742 Monitoring Progress of Work Against Schedules in the
Workplace 3 30
Optional Units – complete a minimum of TWO units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
T/503/2740 Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant and Equipment in
the Workplace 3 30
J/503/2743 Confirming Work Meets Quality Standards in the Workplace 3 30
L/503/2744 Implementing Procedures to Support the Team’s Performance
in the Workplace 3 37
D/503/2747 Co-ordinating and Confirming Dimensional Control of
Requirements of the Work in the Workplace 3 27
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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 quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
Links to National Standards / NOS mapping
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or Standard
Setting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to
undertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.
The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS for the construction sector.
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Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualification must be assessed in line with the Construction Skills Consolidated
Assessment Strategy and must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and
qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
- Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 9.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
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Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the requirements for a qualification. All certificates will be
issued to the centre for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit 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.
3.3 Evaluate the requirements of significant
external factors that could affect the progress of
work, in relation to:
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– 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 their
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.
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.
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 Explain the methods used to justify to decision
makers on the effects resulting from alterations
to the work programme.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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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
– customers
– contractors
– suppliers of products and services
– other people affected by the
work/project.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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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.
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
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
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.
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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Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit T/503/2723
Implementing and Maintaining Health, Safety and Welfare in the
Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Allocate and maintain health, safety
and welfare equipment and
resources to meet project and
statutory requirements.
1.1 Make arrangements for health, safety and
welfare in the relevant operational work
environment.
1.2 Allocate responsibilities for maintaining
health, safety and welfare equipment and
resources to relevant people.
1.3 Post and maintain statutory notices and
hazard warnings.
1.4 Allocate appropriate health, safety and
welfare equipment and resources relative to
the operational work environment.
1.5 Explain the methods of identifying and
allocating health, safety and welfare
equipment and resources, relating to:
– protective clothing
– protective equipment
– first-aid facilities and arrangements
– welfare facilities
– storage of security of material and
equipment
– accident and incident reporting
– fire-fighting equipment
– statutory notices
– safety signs
– provision of health, safety and welfare
training.
2 Encourage a positive health, safety
and welfare culture whilst
identifying opportunities for
improving the health and safety of
the work environment.
2.1 Deliver work briefings to relevant people
within the operational work environment to
promote and encourage a positive health,
safety and welfare culture.
2.2 Encourage two-way dialogue with other
people and seek feedback for opportunities
to improve the health and safety of the
work environment.
2.3 Explain how to identify different
opportunities for improving workplace
health, safety and welfare.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.4 Explain how to recommend opportunities
for improving workplace health, safety and
welfare.
2.5 Explain methods and techniques of
promoting and encouraging a positive
culture of health safety and welfare in the
workplace.
2.6 Explain how to deliver work briefings in
ways that seek and encourage feedback.
3 Ensure that their team is inducted
and suitably competent and
monitored whilst at the workplace.
3.1 Use appropriate methods to confirm that
the team are properly inducted and given
regular health and safety updates.
3.2 Determine that their team are suitably
competent by carrying out relevant checks.
3.3 Ensure that the operational performance of
the team is monitored.
3.4 Use appropriate methods and techniques to
communicate and report any team
performance issues.
3.5 Explain the organisational methods and
procedures for carrying out inductions that
confirm:
– health and safety responsibilities
– workplace operations
– health, safety and welfare equipment and
resources
– risk control procedures
– first-aid arrangements.
3.6 Explain the different ways of checking and
monitoring correct authorisation and
operational performance of the following
people whilst in the workplace:
– workforce
– suppliers
– visitors
– customers
– members of the public
– trespassers.
3.7 Explain the different techniques and
methods of communicating and reporting
any team performance issues.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4 Monitor health, safety and welfare
in the relevant work environment in
accordance with statutory
requirements.
4.1 Implement and maintain health, safety and
welfare within the operational work
environment in accordance with legislation,
workplace regulations, Codes of Practice
and official guidance.
4.2 Instigate actions to deal with any changing
circumstances within the operational work
environment in order to maintain health,
safety and welfare.
4.3 Explain the methods and techniques used to
regularly check health, safety and welfare
systems regularly in accordance with the
following statutory requirements:
– workplace specific health, safety and
welfare regulations
– general health, safety and welfare
legislation
– recognised industry codes of practice
– prescribed notices
– safety signs.
4.4 Explain how to identify any special
workplace conditions and examples which
do not comply with regulations.
4.5 Describe the different methods of recording
special workplace conditions and examples
which do not comply with regulations.
4.6 Explain the reasons for regularly checking
health safety and welfare relevant to the
operational working environment.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit F/503/2725
Co-ordinating and Organising Work Operations in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Provide adequate information about
the work, as required, to all people
affected.
1.1 Communicate arrangements for the
work, to the relevant people, in relation
to:
– start date
– how long it will take
– expected completion date.
1.2 Explain different methods of informing
the people affected of the work
arrangements.
1.3 List the types of people, internal and
external to the project, who could be
affected by work relevant to typical
projects.
1.4 Describe the consequences of providing
inadequate information to those
affected by the work.
2 Agree a programme and methods of
work with the people who will carry out
the work.
2.1 Discuss and confirm work programmes
and methods of work relevant to project
requirements with people involved in
carrying out the work.
2.2 Explain different methods and
techniques of agreeing programmes and
methods of work with those who will be
carrying out the work.
3 Organise the work being done with
other operations as required for the
overall work being carried out.
3.1 Arrange and agree work programmes
with other occupations relevant to
project requirements.
3.2 Explain the methods of organising and
co-ordinating work with other work
activities/operations.
4 Obtain sufficient resources of the
appropriate type to meet the project
requirements and timescales.
4.1 Identify and source adequate, suitable
resources to meet project requirements.
4.2 Describe ways of identifying and
obtaining required resources for the
project.
4.3 Explain methods of planning for
resources, in relation to:
– people
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
– tools
– plant and ancillary equipment
– materials and components
– information.
5 Organise and control the work and
resources in order to keep the
workplace safe and tidy.
5.1 Implement systems to control resources,
maintain site tidiness and dispose of
waste in accordance statutory
requirements.
5.2 Explain different ways of controlling the
workplace and resources to create and
maintain safe conditions and a tidy
workplace.
5.3 Explain how a safe and tidy workplace
creates a favourable image of the
organisation, its products and services,
and the project.
6 Identify, record and pass on
information on any special
considerations to people who could be
affected.
6.1 Identify any special considerations that
have to be allowed for, which can affect
the project or people, in relation to:
– occupiers
– environment
– vehicular access
– hazards
– trespass
– near neighbours
– public access
– workplace conditions
– health, safety and welfare
– statutory regulations and limitations
– Codes of Practice.
6.2 Use appropriate methods to record any
special considerations identified.
6.3 Supply information on any identified
special considerations to those who
would be affected.
6.4 Explain different ways of identifying
what are special considerations.
6.5 Describe the methods of recording
special considerations.
6.6 Explain ways information on special
considerations can be passed on to the
people affected.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Organise the work area layout for
operational purposes and communicate
to the people involved with the work.
7.1 Organise the operational work area
layout for operational purposes for four
of the following:
– storage
– layout of working area
– environmental considerations
– plant and/or equipment
– temporary services
– access and egress
– security
– continued use by occupiers
– welfare facilities.
7.2 Inform relevant workforce of the work
area layout for operational purposes.
7.3 Explain the methods and techniques
used for passing on information about
the work area layout to people working
in the workplace.
7.4 Explain different ways of
organising/arranging the work area
layout for operational purposes.
8 Organise the storage and use of
materials and components so that
materials handling and movement is
efficient and wastage is minimised.
8.1 Plan and arrange storage for materials
relevant to the occupational work
environment in accordance with
statutory and organisational
requirements.
8.2 Plan and arrange material handling and
movement to allow minimum movement
and waste.
8.3 Explain the factors, methods and
considerations needed to organise the
efficient storage and use of materials
and components.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit T/503/2740
Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Machinery or
Equipment in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Confirm the plant, machinery or
equipment for the workplace and
allocate it to the operations.
1.1 Identify and allocate the required type(s) of
plant, machinery or equipment needed for
the specific operations.
1.2 Explain how to check the following types of
plant, machinery or equipment in the
workplace for condition and allocate to
suitable operations:
– static and mobile
– standard/non-standard
– electro-mechanical and electronic
– hand tools
– consumables
– health and safety equipment.
2 Identify and assess health and safety
risks and implement working
practices and other safeguards to
minimise risks involving the use of
plant, machinery or equipment.
2.1 Assess any health and safety risks for the
work being carried out.
2.2 Implement safe working practices and
other safeguards for the work being carried
out.
2.3 Carry out appropriate checks to ensure the
operator holds the relevant authorisation
to operate plant, machinery or equipment.
2.4 Explain how to identify what health and
safety risks there are, in relation to:
– operators
– other personnel in the workplace
– members of the public
– workplace visitors
– owners of adjoining property
environment.
2.5 Explain the methods used to assess any
health and safety risks for the working
being carried out.
2.6 Explain how to implement safe working
practices and other safeguards to minimise
risks.
3 Inform decision makers where plant,
machinery or equipment is unsuitable
3.1 Advise relevant decision makers where
plant, machinery or equipment is deemed
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
for use in the workplace when
allocating and monitoring.
unsuitable and suggest alternatives for the
type of work.
3.2 Explain methods that can be used to
inform relevant decision makers when
plant, machinery or equipment is
unsuitable for use within the workplace, in
regards to failing to meet:
– operational efficiency
– health and safety
– competence requirements
– authorisation
– reliability
– usage requirements.
4 Provide accurate instructions for the
use of plant, machinery or equipment
to operators when allocating and
monitoring and ensure safe use.
4.1 Instruct operators and users on the safe
and correct use of plant, machinery or
equipment using manufacturer’s
instructions and official guidance.
4.2 Monitor the plant, machinery or
equipment to ensure it is being used or
operated safely in accordance with given
instructions.
4.3 Explain different methods and sources to
provide accurate instructions for the use of
plant, machinery or equipment to those
using, or affected by, plant operations.
4.4 Describe suitable ways of monitoring safe
use of plant, machinery or equipment.
4.5 Explain methods used to inform relevant
decision makers when an operator is
deemed unsuitable for the safe use of
plant, machinery or equipment.
5 Inform decision makers promptly
when plant, machinery or equipment
is no longer required.
5.1 Provide relevant information to decision
makers on the return of plant, machinery
or equipment promptly following the
completion of the work.
5.2 Explain the methods used to inform
relevant decision makers when plant,
machinery or equipment is no longer
required.
5.3 Summarise the types of information given
to decision makers when arranging for the
return of plant, machinery or equipment.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.4 Explain why decision makers should be
informed promptly when plant, machinery
or equipment is no longer required.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit F/503/2742
Monitoring Progress of Work Against Schedules in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Identify and inform decision makers of
inappropriate specified resources and
suggest suitable alternatives.
1.1 Establish and record inappropriate
resources selected for the project, and
seek suitable alternatives.
1.2 Advise relevant decision makers of
suitable alternative resources.
1.3 Give examples of inadequate and
inappropriate resources, relating to:
– people
– tools and ancillary equipment
– materials and components
– time
– information.
1.4 Explain the different methods and
techniques of informing relevant decision
makers about inadequate or
inappropriate resources.
1.5 Explain the organisational procedure for
suggesting and specifying alternative
resources.
2 Identify and quantify deviations from
planned progress which have or may
occur, and which could disrupt the
programme.
2.1 Determine and analyse work done or
projected work to be done.
2.2 Compare work done or projected work
against given schedules to identify
deviations relative to the project plan.
2.3 Explain the methods that can be used to
identify deviations from planned
progress, In relation to:
– resource shortages
– design problems and constraints
– lack of essential construction
information
– construction errors
– inclement weather
– physical (workplace) constraints.
2.4 Describe how any deviations from the
planned progress could disrupt the
programme, in relation to:
– action lists
– method statements
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– work costs.
2.5 Explain how to quantify any deviations
from planned progress in regards to the
method of work and any implication on
resources.
3 Confirm the circumstances of any
deviations, and agree and implement
appropriate corrective actions.
3.1 Analyse and agree corrective actions
from identified deviations needed to
maintain the project schedule.
3.2 Plan and implement agreed corrective
actions.
3.3 Describe the methods that can confirm
the circumstances of any deviations.
3.4 Explain how to agree and implement
corrective actions in circumstances of any
deviations, in relation to:
– restoring progress in accordance with
agreed programme
– agreeing new completion dates
– securing additional resources
– altering planned work.
4 Identify options which may produce
savings in cost and time and help the
contract progress, and pass options
onto decision makers.
4.1 Establish suitable options to the work
schedule considered to save cost and
time.
4.2 Inform relevant decision makers in a
suitable format on identified options that
can assist contractual progress.
4.3 Explain how to identify the options which
are most likely to minimise increases in
cost and time and help contract progress.
4.4 Describe the different methods and
techniques used to communicate
information about costs and time to
relevant decision makers.
5 Inform decision makers about progress,
changes to the operational programme
and resource needs.
5.1 Collect and establish information of
project progress against project
specifications.
5.2 Advise decision makers on project
progress and recommended options for
changes and resource needs.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.3 Describe how to best inform relevant
decision makers on actions needed to be
taken to maintain or improve project
progress.
5.4 Explain why and when decision makers
should be informed about progress, any
changes to the operational programme
and resource needs.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit J/503/2743
Confirming Work Meets Quality Standards in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Identify quality standards from
available information and clearly
specify to the people responsible for
their implementation.
1.1 Source and establish quality standards
relevant to project requirements.
1.2 Inform those implementing the standards
of the level of quality needed.
1.3 Explain the various types and source of
quality standards applicable to the
occupational work environment.
1.4 Describe the various methods for passing
quality standards onto those responsible
for their implementation.
2 Regularly check that work conforms to
the design requirements and the
specified quality standards.
2.1 Locate and inspect work done within the
occupational work environment on a
regular basis.
2.2 Compare inspection results against the
design requirements to establish
conformity with the specified quality
standards.
2.3 Explain the methods available to check
that the work and resources conforms to
the design requirements and specified
quality standards.
3 Identify work that fails to meet the
requirements and quality standards,
and implement corrective action.
3.1 Identify work which fails to meet required
quality standards.
3.2 Plan and implement the required action
needed to correct work not meeting
specified quality standards.
3.3 Explain the techniques and methods used
to identify work that has failed to meet
quality standards.
3.4 Describe the various methods for
implementing corrective actions to work
which does not meet quality standards.
4 Regularly inform decision makers
about significant variations in quality
standards.
4.1 Advise decision makers on corrections
undertaken using suitable formats that
comply with organisational procedures.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.2 Describe the methods used to inform
decision makers about significant
variations in quality standards.
4.3 Explain when action should be taken on
typical variations in quality standards
relative to the occupational work
environment.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit L/503/2744
Implementing Procedures to Support the Team’s Performance in
the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Identify performance and bring
directly to the attention of the
team member concerned.
1.1 Inspect work undertaken by team members
and establish performance against project
and/or organisational requirements.
1.2 Advise team members of possible noncompliances of work undertaken whilst
conforming with organisational personnel
procedures.
1.3 Acknowledge good performance and provide
related feedback to team members.
1.4 Explain why it is important to acknowledge
good performance with team members.
1.5 Explain why it is important to promptly
identify poor performance.
1.6 Explain why poor performance of a team
member should be brought promptly and
directly to their attention.
2 Provide team members with the
opportunity to discuss actual or
potential problems affecting their
performance.
2.1 Facilitate discussions with team members
about any issues affecting their performance.
2.2 Describe typical types of team member
problems arising from work-related and/or
personal factors.
2.3 Explain the methods and techniques used to
encourage and enable members to talk frankly
about their problems.
2.4 Explain why it is important to provide
opportunities for team members to discuss
problems.
2.5 Agree with team members a course of action
which is appropriate, timely and effective.
3 Agree with team members a
course of action which is
appropriate, timely and effective.
3.1 Identify and discuss possible courses of action
that meet the needs (where possible) of the
individual and the organisation.
3.2 Make recommendations to the team member
to develop and improve their work
performance.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 Confirm a course of action with the team
member which conforms to organisational
procedures.
3.4 Explain how to identify any problems which
team members may be experiencing.
3.5 Describe how to devise appropriate responses
to team member problems.
3.6 Describe the methods used to make
recommendations for improvements and
development of individuals and the team.
4 Ensure team members are aware
of information regarding
disciplinary and grievance
procedures.
4.1 Discuss issues that may give rise to disciplinary
and grievance procedures through team
briefings.
4.2 Give reasons for maintaining confidentiality
when dealing with disciplinary and grievance
procedures.
4.3 Explain who may and may not receive
information from disciplinary and/or
grievance procedures.
4.4 Describe the possible consequences should
the wrong people be informed, in regards to:
– the organisation
– individual’s rights
– equality and diversity
– development opportunities.
4.5 Describe methods used to keep records of
issues that may give rise to disciplinary and
grievance procedures that have been
discussed in team meetings.
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit D/503/2747
Co-ordinating and Confirming Dimensional Control Requirements
of the Work in the Workplace
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Co-ordinate with and
communicate accurate work
information to work colleagues.
1.1 Source accurate dimensional work information
to allow the work being carried out to be
positioned, aligned and levelled.
1.2 Provide work colleagues with accurate
dimensional work information to allow
conformance with contract specifications.
1.3 Explain different methods of co-ordinating
with work colleagues in order to enable them
to position, align and level the work.
1.4 Explain the different methods of
communicating dimensional information with
work colleagues.
2 Confirm and measure
dimensional controls and
maintain them to the specified
work requirements.
2.1 Identify, establish and confirm a range of
dimensional controls, setting out points, lines
and profiles to meet contract specifications.
2.2 Maintain accurate dimensional controls,
setting out points, lines and profile in
accordance with contract specifications.
2.3 Explain the different methods of measuring the
following dimensional controls and setting out
points, lines and profiles:
– lines
– levels
– angles
– distances
– curves
– calibrations
– tolerances.
2.4 Describe different methods of confirming and
maintaining dimensional control, setting out
points, lines and profiles.
3 Check and adjust measuring and
recording equipment to the
specified accuracy.
3.1 Undertake checks and adjustments to a range
of measuring and recording equipment relative
to the occupational work environment or
project type.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 Explain the methods used to check mechanical,
optical and electronic measuring and recording
equipment applicable to the occupational area.
3.3 Describe how to apply manufacturers’
tolerances to adjust equipment to maintain the
specified accuracy.
4 Identify any deviations in
dimensional controls and ensure
they are corrected in accordance
with work requirements.
4.1 Locate and establish possible deviations in
dimensional control on a range of work being
undertaken.
4.2 Plan and implement corrective action that
allows the work to meet project requirements.
4.3 Describe the methods used to identify
deviations in positioning, aligning and levelling,
arising from:
– transfer of lines and levels
– use of wrong lines and levels.
4.4 Explain the different methods of correcting
deviations in position, level and alignment to
meet work requirements.
5 Identify circumstances and
conditions that require revision of
work practices.
5.1 Investigate and establish ongoing work and
compare to the contract specifications.
5.2 Explain how to identify circumstances and
conditions associated with the following that
may affect the work and require revisions to
the work procedure/practice:
– land
– water
– obstacles
– climate variation
– live conditions
– utilities
– health and safety.
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