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Introduction
The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the
construction and the built environment sector in the specialised area of tower cranes. It is
designed to assess occupational competence in the workplace where candidates are
required to demonstrate skills and knowledge to a level required in the construction
industry.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com)
and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual);
It is also endorsed by the sector body for construction – CITB.
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations –
Tower Crane (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/0345/1
Level 3
Total Qualification Time 1800 hours (624 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 29/08/16
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete the ten Mandatory units.
CITB references and credit values are provided in this document for information only.
Mandatory Units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
M/615/1896 Dismantling pre-installed tower cranes in the workplace 2 P26B
R/615/1891 Carrying out basic maintenance on installed plant and
equipment in the workplace
2 P27
F/615/1983 Supervising and co-ordinating plant installation and
dismantling activities in the workplace
3 P28v2
T/615/1897 Preparing and operating tower cranes during installation
activities in the workplace
2 384B
A/508/6525 Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended
loads in the workplace
2 402Av1
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace 2 643
D/615/1893 Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability
in the workplace
2 663v2
L/615/1887 Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in
the workplace
3 667
D/615/1988 Configuring tower cranes for operation during installation
activities in the workplace
3 669B
Additional Units
Candidates may complete any of the Additional Units but these will not count towards the
qualification.
Mandatory Units
CITB reference
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
H/615/1894 Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or
components in the workplace
3 664
Y/615/1987 Providing technical information, advice and guidance to
users of plant or machinery in the workplace
3 673
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
Assessors for each unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient
depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based units or
qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or internal quality assurance
qualifications.
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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
developed by CITB.
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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 qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills’ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and
qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 8.
Additional information for assessment and requirements for unit endorsements where
relevant is included after all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
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Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded:
A certificate listing all units achieved, and
A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
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Title: Dismantling pre-installed tower cranes in the workplace
Unit Number: M/615/1896
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times
when dismantling installed
tower cranes.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety legislation and
other relevant regulations and guidelines applicable to
the dismantling of installed tower cranes.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to
tower crane dismantling activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation, regulations, safe
working practices and procedures and company health
and safety policies and workplace procedures that
apply when dismantling installed tower cranes.
1.4 State health and safety issues and describe reasons for
possible injuries when dismantling installed tower
cranes at height, in confined spaces and below ground
level.
2 Carry out preparation
activities in order to
dismantle pre-installed
tower cranes and/or
components.
2.1 Identify and extract applicable information from
relevant information sources when dismantling
installed tower cranes.
2.2 Establish and, where appropriate, mark components to
aid re-assembly.
2.3 Ensure that any stored energy or substances are
released safely and correctly.
2.4 Follow relevant dismantling instructions, disassembly
drawings and any other relevant specifications to aid
dismantling.
2.5 Describe different sources of information and technical
literature to aid the dismantling of tower cranes and/or
components.
2.6 Make all isolations and disconnections to installed
tower cranes in line with approved procedures.
2.7 Give reasons for the importance of dismantling
installed tower cranes in the correct sequence and
explain the possible consequences should procedures
not be followed.
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Title: Dismantling pre-installed tower cranes in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Dismantle a range of
relevant pre-installed tower
cranes in the workplace
following safe systems of
work.
3.1 Carry out dismantling operations on installed tower cranes,
relevant to the occupational area on sites and/or client’s
premises, whilst conforming to given level of responsibility.
3.2 Disassemble installed tower cranes using correct tools and
techniques and following clearly defined procedures.
3.3 Describe the type or types of approved dismantling methods,
techniques, procedures, and tools and equipment needed to
dismantle installed tower cranes relevant to the occupational
area.
3.4 Take suitable precautions to prevent damage to
components, tools and equipment during dismantling
operations.
3.5 Outline the safe manual handling methods, safe removal
procedures of components, and safe use requirements of
lifting equipment during dismantling operations on installed
tower cranes.
3.6 Describe ways of protecting tools, accessories and
equipment when dismantling relevant installed tower
cranes, how to use lifting equipment and lifting aids, and
how to store and keep secure specialist tools and equipment.
3.7 Describe the possible types of damage that can occur to
tower cranes and their components, when dismantling
installed units.
4 Segregate and sort parts and
components from
dismantled tower cranes for
disposal and/or reuse.
4.1 Label and store parts, components and sub-assemblies from
dismantled tower cranes for reuse in approved locations.
4.2 Discard unwanted dismantled components, parts, subassemblies or substances in accordance with approved
procedures.
4.3 State the organisational instructions and procedures for
dealing with damages and defects, and the disposing of
hazardous and non-hazardous waste substances.
5 Comply with organisational
communication procedures
when dismantling installed
tower cranes.
5.1 Demonstrate dealing promptly and effectively with problems
within given control and report those that cannot be solved
to other designated personnel.
5.2 State the organisations reporting lines and procedures
associated with the dismantling of installed tower cranes.
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Title: Dismantling pre-installed tower cranes in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with
the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction
and the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and
a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and
must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Tower crane – self erect
Tower crane – assisted erect
Sector subject area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
27
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Title: Carrying out basic maintenance on installed plant and equipment in the
workplace
Unit Number: R/615/1891
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Work safely at all times
when carrying out basic
maintenance on installed
plant and equipment.
1.1 Comply with current health and safety legislation, and other
relevant regulations and guidelines applicable to the basic
maintenance of installed plant and equipment.
1.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to
installed plant and equipment maintenance activities.
1.3 Describe health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of
practice, official guidance, safe working practices and
procedures and company health and safety policies and
workplace procedures that apply to basic maintenance
activities.
1.4 Describe the safe and correct use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) and manual handling procedures when
carrying out basic maintenance activities on installed plant
and equipment to the occupational area.
1.5 State reasons for the care and protection of surrounding
areas and persons affected by the work, and possible injuries
through:
– the release of substances
– slipping on wet/greasy surfaces
– working at height.
2 Follow the relevant
maintenance schedules to
carry out the required work.
2.1 Identify and extract applicable maintenance schedule
and related specifications from relevant information
sources.
2.2 Outline maintenance schedules and durations for
typical plant and equipment within the occupational
area.
2.3 Describe typical information contained within
manufacturers operation and maintenance manuals.
3 Maintain a range of plant
and equipment used in the
construction and allied
industries in both
operational and nonoperational situations.
3.1 Carry out typical basic maintenance activities according to
manufacturer’s specifications and organisational procedures
within the limits of their personal authority.
3.2 Maintain to a basic level, typical plant and equipment
relevant to the occupational area on construction sites
and/or client’s premises.
3.3 Describe the routine maintenance methods and procedures
required by manufacturers, and the organisational
instructions and procedures when maintaining plant and
equipment.
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Title: Carrying out basic maintenance on installed plant and equipment in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.4 Outline the types of available resources, tools and
equipment and their suitability for different maintenance
tasks, and the different application techniques for applying
and replenishing lubricants.
3.5 Carry out basic maintenance activities in the specified
sequence and complete the activities within the agreed
timescale.
3.6 Describe how to carry out sensory, functional and safety
checks on the plant and equipment prior to, during and on
completion of basic maintenance tasks as specified by the
manufacturers.
4 Comply with the procedures
for non-planned
occurrences when carrying
out basic maintenance on
plant and equipment.
4.1 Demonstrate following procedures where the maintenance
activities cannot be fully met, or where there are identified
defect outside of the planned schedule.
4.2 Describe typical problems that can occur during basic
maintenance tasks on plant and equipment within the
occupational area, and how recognised problems can be
rectified.
5 Comply with organisational
maintenance records
documentation procedures
and waste disposal
procedures when carrying
out basic maintenance on
plant and equipment.
5.1 Complete relevant maintenance records accurately and pass
them onto the appropriate person.
5.2 Dispose of waste materials and substances in accordance
with safe working practices and approved procedures.
5.3 Outline the type of maintenance records kept by the
organisation and the service history of individual machines.
5.4 Describe the importance of keeping servicing and
maintenance records, organisational and statutory
requirements for record keeping, operational efficiency in
keeping records and customer requirements (where
applicable) of requiring accurate records.
5.5 State the organisational procedures for handling and
disposing of waste materials and substances.
5.6 Describe the maintenance authorisation procedures as
specified by the manufacturer and the organisation
(applicable to customer requirements).
5.7 Outline the organisation’s reporting lines and communication
procedures associated with maintaining plant and
equipment.
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Title: Carrying out basic maintenance on installed plant and equipment in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with
the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction
and the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and
a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and
must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Tower crane – self erect
Tower crane – assisted erect
Sector subject area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
27
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Title: Supervising and co-ordinating plant installation and dismantling activities in
the workplace
Unit Number: F/615/1983
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Plan plant installation and
dismantling work activities
in accordance with given
instructions.
1.1 Identify work methods and activities relevant to the
occupational area to make optimum use of resources.
1.2 Extract relevant information from a range of technical
documents that establishes the installation and
dismantling procedures
1.3 Prioritise designated work activities to achieve given
objectives in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
1.4 Agree and record individual roles and group
responsibilities.
1.5 Record agreed work activities and plans following
organisational procedures.
1.6 Describe current health and safety legislation,
regulations, safe working practices and procedures,
and company health and safety policies and workplace
procedures that apply to the occupational workplace.
1.7 Describe types of planning methods and techniques
that allow work to be carried out effectively.
2 Co-ordinate given plant
installation and dismantling
work activities from given
criteria according to the
level of responsibility.
2.1 Organise the work activity for installing and dismantling
plant against given criteria and organisational
procedures.
2.2 Demonstrate procedures for seeking appropriate
assistance and advice in order to resolve typical
problems.
2.3 Establish and maintain effective working relationships
that follow organisation procedures.
2.4 Respond to requests for help or information following
organisational expectations.
2.5 Describe the types of organisational information
systems and procedures.
3 Communicate plant
installation and dismantling
work activities to relevant
people.
3.1 Communicate agreed work plans and activities on a regular
basis to all involved using the following methods:
– spoken
– written
– electronic.
3.2 Describe the effectiveness of different styles of
communication when working with others on typical
installation and dismantling activities
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Title: Supervising and co-ordinating plant installation and dismantling activities in
the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Describe the types of people that would be
communicated with, relevant to the occupational area
and level of responsibility.
3.4 Describe the organisational communication procedures
when installing and dismantling plant.
4 Check the progress of plant
installation and dismantling
activities against given
schedules.
4.1 Carry our regular checks during installation and
dismantling work to quantify any deviations from
planned progress which can or may have occurred.
4.2 Confirm the circumstances of any deviation, agree with
others if relevant, and implement appropriate
corrective actions.
4.3 Inform decision makers about progress, changes to the
operational programme and changes to resource needs.
4.4 Describe any deviations that have or could occur when
installing and dismantling plant.
4.5 Explain corrective actions that may have or may need to
be undertaken during plant installation and dismantling.
4.6 Explain who may need to be informed when deviations
from the installation/dismantling specification may have
occurred.
5 Confirm that the work
meets given quality
standards when installing
and dismantling plant.
5.1 Identify the required quality standards from relevant
information sources.
5.2 Regularly check that installation and dismantling work
conforms to the specified standards.
5.3 Identify work that fails to meet the specified standard
and implement corrective actions.
5.4 Explain why installation and dismantling work should
conform to the specified quality standards and the
consequences if they do not.
5.5 Explain typical types of corrective actions that may need
to be taken when installing and dismantling plant.
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Title: Supervising and co-ordinating plant installation and dismantling activities in
the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
6 Implement and maintain
Health, Safety and Welfare
requirements when
installing and dismantling
plant.
6.1 Ensure correct allocation of health, safety and welfare
equipment relevant to the work activity.
6.2 Induct people and check they are suitably competent
and monitored during installation and dismantling
activities.
6.3 Monitor health, safety and welfare in accordance with
statutory requirements.
6.4 Identify and record workplace conditions that do not
comply with relevant regulations.
6.5 Describe the types, function and special procedures
relating to specialist safety equipment specific to plant
installation and dismantling activities.
6.6 Explain the organisational induction procedures for
those carrying out plant installation and dismantling.
6.7 Explain the organisational procedures for the
monitoring, identification and recording of workplace
health, safety and welfare conditions.
7 Understand effective work
relationship issues when
installing and dismantling
plant.
7.1 Describe the importance of maintaining working
relations.
7.2 Explain the meaning of effective working relationships.
7.3 Describe typical issues that can affect effective working
relationships.
7.4 Explain different ways of avoiding conflict with other
colleagues, customers, other workers and managers.
7.5 Describe how to create and maintain good working
relationships when installing and dismantling plant.
7.6 Give reasons why it is important to keep people
informed about the work.
7.7 Describe the organisational lines of communication and
responsibilities, and the procedures for work when
installing and dismantling plant.
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Title: Supervising and co-ordinating plant installation and dismantling activities in
the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and
a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and
must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Tower crane – self erect
Tower crane – assisted erect
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
117
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Title: Preparing and operating tower cranes during installation activities in the
workplace
Unit Number: T/615/1897
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
use of tower cranes during
installation activities.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, 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, schedules, manufacturers’
information, method statements, risk assessments
and guidance applicable to tower crane operations.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
operating tower cranes
during installation activities.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance 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 State what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when operating
tower cranes during
installation activities.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely and
carry out the activity in accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective equipment
(PPE) should be used, relating to tower crane installation
operations, and the types, purpose and limitations of
each types
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 particular task-related hazards.
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Title: Preparing and operating tower cranes during installation activities in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare and operate tower
cranes during installation
activities to the required
specification.
4.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing
and operating tower cranes during installation activities:
– checking, adjusting, operating, communicating,
manoeuvring and positioning.
4.2 Prepare and operate tower cranes in the workplace to
given working instructions whilst engaging in installation
activities.
4.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, the typical
hazards, follow procedures, how problems are reported
and the authority needed to rectify, to:
– identify the characteristics of the tower crane that is
to be installed, erected, altered or dismantled
– carry out pre-use checks
– prepare, set up, check and adjust for operational
requirements, safety and security
– carry out functional and operational checks
– confirm tower crane and equipment stability and
security
– shut down and secure the tower crane.
4.4 Use ancillary equipment and machinery.
4.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing for and
operating tower cranes during installation activities.
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Title: Preparing and operating tower cranes during installation activities in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance
with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for
Construction and the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Tower crane – self erect
Tower crane – assisted erect
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
80
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Title: Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
Unit Number: A/508/6525
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
preparation for and the
slinging and signalling of loads.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings,
specifications, schedules, risk assessments, method
statements (lift plans) 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, lift plans, work instructions,
manufacturers’ information, approved procedures and
Codes of Practice.
2 Organise with others the
sequence and operation in
which the slinging and
signalling of loads is to be
carried out.
2.1 Organise the work according to given information or
instructions.
2.2 Describe how to communicate ideas between team
members.
2.3 Organise and communicate with team members and other
associated occupations.
2.4 Describe how to organise resources prior to and when
slinging and signalling of loads.
3 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out slinging
and signalling of loads.
3.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents,
health hazards and the environment whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces,
at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
3.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools,
equipment and personal belongings in relation to site,
workplace, company and operative.
3.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who
is responsible for making reports.
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Title: Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
preparing for and slinging and
signalling loads.
4.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and comply
with the methods of work to carry out the activity in
accordance with legislation and organisational requirements
when slinging and signalling loads.
4.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when carrying out the slinging and signalling of
loads in relation to at least three of the following:
– safe use and storage of tools and equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of lifting accessories
– safe use of access equipment
– specific risks to health.
4.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to slinging and signalling of loads, and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation and
general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
4.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
4.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and personal
skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other
task-related activities.
5 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources to
prepare for and when slinging
and signalling loads.
5.1 Select resources associated with slinging/signalling in relation
to lifting accessories/aids, hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
5.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources, and
how they should be used correctly, relating to:
– lifting accessories
– signalling and communication equipment
– hand tools and ancillary equipment.
5.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly, and
how problems associated with the resources are reported.
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Continued 5.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
5.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5.6 Describe how to identify weight, quantity, length and area
associated with the method/procedures to carry out
slinging/signalling.
6 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when preparing to and
slinging and signalling loads.
6.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in
accordance with safe working practices and organisational
procedures.
6.2 Prevent damage and maintain a clean work space.
6.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
6.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose
of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions.
6.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely
in accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
7 Complete the work within the
allocated time when preparing
to and slinging and signalling
loads.
7.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated
time.
7.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and describe
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work programme.
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Title: Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare to and sling and signal
suspended loads for
movement to the required
specification.
8.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing to and
slinging and signalling loads:
– measuring, gauging, estimating, calculating, fitting, fixing,
testing, balancing, interpreting, inspecting, judging,
explaining, preparing, indicating, informing, instructing,
signing, positioning, adjusting, configuring, moving,
securing, signalling and relaying.
8.2 Use and maintain lifting accessories, lifting aids and
equipment.
8.3 Inspect and prepare lifting accessories prior to slinging.
8.4 Prepare to and attach suspended loads to lifting equipment, using
appropriate lifting accessories and load securing methods, to given
working instructions for three of the following:
– balanced
– unbalanced
– loose
– bundled
– container
– drum
– a load where the machine operator cannot observe its full
movement path.
8.5 Guide, move and place suspended loads to specified destinations,
using hand signals, to given working instructions for three of the
following:
– balanced
– unbalanced
– loose
– bundled
– container
– drum
– a load where the machine operator cannot observe its full
movement path.
8.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish authority needed to
rectify, to:
– identify the differences between: slinging and signalling,
directing and guiding movement of vehicles, plant and
machinery, and directing and guiding operations of plant and
machinery not being used for lifting operations
– confirm the authority, duties and responsibilities allocated
– identify characteristics of lifting equipment and lifting
accessories
– identify and interpret valid certification for maintenance,
inspection and thorough examination
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Title: Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Continued 8.7 – lift and transfer people
– sling balanced, unbalanced, loose, live, bundled,
container drum loads and loads that are blind to the
equipment operator
– communicate using hand signals, hand signalling
equipment (lights, wands, fluorescent gloves, flags) and
electronic communication equipment (loud hailers,
radios)
– confirm methods of communication
– recognise blind-spots, potential crush zones and other
limitations to driver visibility
– consider the load characteristics including centre of
gravity and lifting points to determine the method of
slinging
– determine and check the route of the load before and
during the lift including distances, clearances and
landing position
8.8 – select, handle, inspect and use (assemble, set up and
adjust) lifting accessories and aids
– identify rejection criteria for removing lifting accessories
from service
– recognise and determine when specific skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– attach lifting accessories and sling loads securely
– ensure balance and stability of loads
– attach and use load guidance equipment (tag lines)
– guide and place suspended loads by recognised
methods of communication and agreed operational
procedures
– land and position loads safely and securely
– remove and store lifting accessories
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
8.9 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing to and slinging
and signalling loads.
8.10 Describe how to maintain the lifting accessories, lifting aids
and signalling and communication equipment used to sling
and signal loads.
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Title: Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with
the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction
and the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction):
The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work):
Slinger signaller – plant installations (tower cranes) only
Sector subject area 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
33
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Unit Number: M/508/6537
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace inductions and any
health, safety and welfare briefings attended relevant to the
occupational area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety notices and
warning notices displayed within the workplace and/or on
equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used
relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the
work situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control equipment relevant
to the work should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational
area and associated equipment.
1.7 State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the occupational area.
1.8 State how to comply with control measures that have been
identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work.
2 Recognise hazards associated
with the workplace that have
not been previously controlled
and report them in accordance
with organisational
procedures.
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing circumstances
within the workplace in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work environment
and occupational area in relation to resources, substances,
asbestos, equipment, obstructions, storage, services and
work activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2 continued 2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top five
health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the workplace
could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety
and welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to maintain
safe systems of work and quality working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
3.3 Contribute to the maintenance of workplace welfare
facilities in accordance with workplace welfare
procedures.
3.4 Safely store health and safety control equipment in
accordance with given instructions.
3.5 Dispose of waste and/or consumable items in
accordance with legislation.
3.6 State the organisational policies and procedures for
health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents and emergencies associated
with the work and environment
– methods of receiving or sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
– consultation and feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with legislation
and official guidance.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Work responsibly to
contribute to workplace
health, safety and welfare
whilst carrying out work in
the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of serious
and imminent danger to self and/or others
– contributing to discussions and providing feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and incidents in
the workplace
– complying with the environmental requirements of
the workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others within the workplace.
5 Comply with and support all
organisational security
arrangements and approved
procedures.
5.1 Provide appropriate support for security arrangements
in accordance with approved procedures:
– during the working day
– on completion of the day’s work
– for unauthorised personnel (other operatives and
the general public)
– for theft.
5.2 State how security arrangements are implemented in
relation to the workplace, the general public, site
personnel and resources.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 7
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Unit Number Y/508/6533
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with given
information when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
1.1 Interpret the given information relating to moving,
handling and/or storing resources, relevant to the given
occupation.
1.2 Interpret the given information relating to the use and
storage of lifting aids and equipment.
1.3 Describe the different types of technical, product and
regulatory information, their source and how they are
interpreted.
1.4 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.5 Describe how to obtain information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and equipment.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, in confined spaces, below ground
level, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making the reports.
2.4 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant
to the work.
2.5 Describe how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used
in accordance with legislation and official guidance.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry
out the activity in accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements when moving, handling
and/or storing resources.
3.2 Use lifting aids safely as appropriate to the work.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Protect the environment in accordance with safe working
practices as appropriate to the work.
3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.5 Describe how the health and safety control equipment
relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the
given instructions.
3.6 State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance
with organisational authorisation and personal skills when
involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related
hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to move,
handle and/or store
occupational resources.
4.1 Select the relevant resources to be moved, handled and/or
stored, associated with own work.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the occupational
resources in relation to:
– lifting and handling aids
– container(s)
– fixing, holding and securing systems.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any
problems associated with the resources are reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5 Prevent the risk of damage to
occupational resources and
surrounding environment
when moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
5.1 Protect occupational resources and their surrounding area
from damage in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Dispose of waste and packaging in accordance with
legislation.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 continued 5.3 Maintain a clean work space when moving, handling or
storing resources.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
occupational resource
information to move,
handle and/or store
resources to the required
guidance.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when moving,
handling and/or storing occupational resources:
– moving, positioning, storing, securing and/or using
lifting aids and kinetic lifting techniques.
7.2 Move, handle and/or store occupational resources to
meet product information and organisational
requirements relating to three of the following:
– sheet material
– loose material
– bagged or wrapped material
– fragile material
– tools and equipment
– components
– liquids.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them when moving, handling and/or
storing occupational resources.
7.4 Describe the needs of other occupations when moving,
handling and/or storing resources.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 17
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Title: Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Unit Number: D/615/1893
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals 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, workshop manuals,
technical service bulletins, parts manuals,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
associated with the inspection, examination and test
of plant and machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
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 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
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when inspecting plant or machinery for
operational serviceability.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when inspecting plant or machinery for
operational serviceability.
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Title: Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating inspecting plant or machinery for operational
serviceability 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 plant or machinery
for operational
serviceability.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– inspection equipment
– fixings
– hand tools, portable powered tools, specialist 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 inspect plant and
machinery for operational serviceability.
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Title: Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
inspecting plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
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 plant or
machinery for operational
serviceability.
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 plant or machinery
for operational
serviceability to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when inspecting
plant or machinery for operational serviceability:
– inspecting, checking, recording and reporting.
7.2 Complete the following inspections to given working
instructions:
– routine checks, daily, weekly
– periodic e.g. monthly, annual, number, hours run
– pre-use, delivery
– post-use, return, off hire.
7.3 Record and report results and findings of inspection
using the appropriate method, in accordance with given
working instructions.
7.4 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, specialist
tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when inspecting plant or machinery for operational
serviceability.
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Title: Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 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 inspection criteria
– conduct inspections, daily/weekly, periodic
(monthly, annual, number and hours run), pre-use
and post-use and returned items
– identify the difference between test, inspection and
thorough examination
– check the calibration of inspection tools and
equipment
– use specialist inspection equipment and test and
diagnostic aids
– identify deterioration, damage, excess wear and
leaks
– identify non-critical defects
– identify critical defects
– classify the serviceability of plant and machinery
– consider plant and machinery life expectancy
– report findings
– use hand tools, portable power tools, specialist tools
and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team inspecting plant
or machinery for operational serviceability.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when inspecting plant or machinery for operational
serviceability.
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Title: Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Tower crane – self erect
Tower crane – assisted erect
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
110
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ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
40
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Unit Number: L/615/1887
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
installing plant or
machinery for operational
activities.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, installation manuals 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, installation manuals
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
associated with the installation of plant and
machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing plant or
machinery for operational
activities.
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 operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
installing plant or
machinery for operational
activities.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when installing plant or machinery for
operational activities.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when installing plant or machinery for
operational activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
41
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to installing plant or machinery
for operational activities 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
install plant or machinery
for operational activities.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– lifting accessories
– fastening, ties, anchors and fixings
– consumables
– measuring and levelling equipment
– hand tools, portable powered tools and equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, volume, area
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
install plant or machinery for operational activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
42
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing plant or machinery
for operational activities.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
installing plant or machinery
for operational activities.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install plant or machinery
for operational activities to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when installing
plant or machinery for operational activities:
– measuring, marking, aligning, laying, levelling,
plumbing, adjusting, fitting, connecting, fixing,
fastening and securing.
7.2 Install plant or machinery to given working instructions for
one of the following types:
– crane (mobile or ringer)
– tower crane
– hoist (passenger, goods or building maintenance units)
– rig (demolition, piling or drilling)
– excavation or vacuum plant or machinery
– batching, mixing or blending plants
– crushing or screening plants
– power generation equipment
– pump
– climate management machines
– concrete placing boom.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
43
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on
plant or machinery, to given working instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when installing plant or
machinery for operational activities.
7.5 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable
power tools, measuring instruments and ancillary
equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when installing plant or machinery for operational
activities.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– install plant and machinery; mobile and ringer cranes,
tower cranes, passenger and goods hoists, piling and
drilling rigs, excavation plant or machinery, batching
plants, crushing and screening plants, power generation
equipment, pumps, climate management machines
– assess suitability of conditions for installation
requirements (site layout, location, availability of space,
levels, prevailing weather conditions)
– operate and control lifting equipment and lifting aids
– confirm the integrity of lifting accessories
– consider the resources required for the installation of
plant and machinery
– confirm parts, components, attachments, accessories are
available to complete the installation
– secure plant and machinery parts and components for
movement and lifting into position
– align, attach and secure plant and machinery parts and
components (tied in, pinned, clamped, bolted and
screwed)
– fixing plant or machinery to load bearing structures
– install and test anchors and ties
– route, lay, connect and secure cables, pipes and hoses
– connect power supplies
– make adjustments to ensure optimum operational
function
– liaise with client, customer or their representatives
– deal with damages and defects that can occur during
installation, misaligned components, cracked casings and
housings, leaks, scoring and marking of parts and
components and breakages
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
44
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.7 – confirm installation functionality meets quality
expectations
– complete functional operational and safety checks
– use hand tools, portable power tools and
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when installing
plant or machinery for operational activities.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when installing plant or machinery for operational
activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
45
Title: Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed
within the relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower
Crane (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Tower crane – self erect
Tower crane – assisted erect
Sector Subject Area 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 180
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
46
Title: Configuring tower cranes for operation during installation activities in the
workplace
Unit Number: D/615/1988
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
configuring tower cranes
for operation during
Installation activities.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals 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, workshop manuals,
technical service bulletins, parts manuals,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
associated with the configuration of tower cranes.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
configuring tower cranes
for operation during
Installation activities.
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 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
configuring tower cranes
for operation during
Installation activities.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when configuring tower cranes for
operation during Installation activities.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when configuring tower cranes for operation
during Installation activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
47
Title: Configuring tower cranes for operation during installation activities in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to configuring tower cranes for
operation during Installation activities 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
configure tower cranes for
operation during Installation
activities.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– fixings and fittings
– hand tools, portable powered tools and ancillary
equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, volume, area
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
configure tower cranes for operation during Installation
activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
48
Title: Configuring tower cranes for operation during installation activities in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
configuring tower cranes for
operation during Installation
activities.
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
configuring tower cranes for
operation during Installation
activities.
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
configure tower cranes for
operation during Installation
activities to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when configuring
tower cranes for operation during Installation activities:
– measuring, marking, aligning, fitting, adjusting,
fixing, fastening and securing.
7.2 Configure tower cranes for operation during Installation
activities to given working instructions for two of the
following:
– attachments
– ancillaries
– fire prevention (spark arrestors)
– structural support (anchors and ties)
– safety (restricted movement, passage or access, warning
alarms, notices, lights or governors)
– contaminant reduction (noise, gases, fluids)
– carriage of ancillaries or additional equipment
– rail and trackside
– cutting equipment (blade or teeth angles and aspects)
– additions (publicity boards, notices, lights)
– machine control (laser measurement or guidance, global
positioning system)
– productivity measurement (weigh load sensors,
compaction sensors).
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
49
Title: Configuring tower cranes for operation during installation activities in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on
plant or machinery, to given working instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when configuring tower
cranes for operation during Installation activities.
7.5 Safely use materials, hand tools, portable power tools
and ancillary equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when configuring tower cranes for operation during
Installation activities.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– assess requirements for configuration
– validate appropriate ways in which the work should be
carried out
– configure tower cranes for the following: attachments,
ancillaries, fire prevention (spark arrestors), structural
support (anchors and ties), safety (restricted movement,
passage or access, warning alarms, notices, lights or
governors), contaminant reduction (noise, gases, fluids),
carriage of ancillaries or additional equipment, rail and
trackside work, cutting equipment (blade or teeth angles,
coatings, dressings and aspects), additions (publicity
boards, notices, lights), machine control (laser
measurement and guidance, global positioning system),
productivity measurement (weigh load sensors,
compaction sensors)
– ensure the required parameters are achieved for the
specific operational activity
– liaise with operators, customers, clients and their
representatives
– use hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary
equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when
configuring tower cranes for operation during
Installation activities.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when configuring tower cranes for operation during
Installation activities.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
50
Title: Configuring tower cranes for operation during installation activities in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
8 Determine the cause of
faults and/or difficulties
encountered when
configuring tower cranes for
operation during Installation
activities.
8.1 Identify faults and/or difficulties encountered when
configuring tower cranes for operation during
Installation activities, using diagnostic tools, methods or
techniques.
8.2 Establish the nature and likely causes of faults or
difficulties during configuring activities.
8.3 Establish the type and nature of remedial work
required to correct encountered faults or difficulties.
8.4 Explain typical routine and non-routine faults or
difficulties that may occur during configuring activities.
8.5 Explain the implications of faults or difficulties that
could affect efficient work and safety.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
51
Title: Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the
Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use
a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma In Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction):
Two of the following endorsements required:
Attachments
Ancillaries
Fire prevention
Structural support
Safety measures
Contaminant reduction
Carriage of ancillaries/additional equipment
Rail and trackside
Cutting equipment
Additions (e.g. publicity boards, notices, lights)
Machine control
Productivity measurement
Sector Subject
Area
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for
use
Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
87
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
52
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Unit Number: H/615/1894
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments, workshop manuals, technical service
bulletins, parts manuals 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 and current regulations associated with
diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or
components.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
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 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
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or components.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when diagnosing faults in plant or machinery
systems or components.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
53
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of protection,
should be used, relating to diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or components, 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
diagnose faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– hand tools, portable powered tools, specialist
diagnostic and testing tools and ancillary
equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area, volume
and wastage associated with the method/procedure to
diagnose faults in plant and machinery systems and
components.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
54
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
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
diagnosing faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components.
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
diagnose faults in plant or
machinery systems or
components to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when diagnosing faults
in plant or machinery systems or components:
– selecting, investigating, interrogating, observing,
listening, smelling, feeling, applying, identifying,
collecting, analysing, interpreting, diagnosing and
reporting.
7.2 Identify and diagnose functional and operational faults in
plant or machinery, systems or components to given working
instructions for four of the following:
– power unit
– transmission
– steering
– hydraulics
– pump
– brakes
– pneumatics
– electrical
– electronic
– operating ancillaries or attachments.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
55
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.3 Complete functional, operational and safety checks on plant
or machinery systems or components, to given working
instructions.
7.4 Complete and maintain records when diagnosing faults in
plant or machinery systems or components.
7.5 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable power
tools, specialist diagnostic and testing tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when
diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or
components.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– collect and collate information from operators and users
on symptoms and problems
– consider information from existing records
– analyse information to define the diagnosis start point
– investigate and establish the most likely causes of the
faults
– observe the operational functions of plant and machinery
components and systems
– interpret sounds and smells
– collect and analyse data from diagnostic aids; multimeters, pressure and flow gauges, computers, test lamps,
portable appliance testing equipment and other specialist
tools and equipment
– identify faults and determine the cause
– determine and suggest repair requirements for faults in
power units, transmissions, steering, hydraulic systems,
pumps, brakes, pneumatic systems, electrical systems,
electronic components and operating ancillaries and
attachments
– categorise faults by type (continual, intermittent or
breakdown)
– apply situational awareness to select routine and nonroutine fault diagnosis procedures
– determine the implications of faults for other work and
the operational safety of the plant or machinery
– report, mark, tag and place notices on plant and
machinery systems and components deemed hazardous
– use hand tools, specialist diagnostic and testing tools,
portable power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
56
Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.8 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when diagnosing
faults in plant or machinery systems or components.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or
components.
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Title: Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane
(Construction):
Four of the following endorsements required:
Power unit
Transmission
Steering
Hydraulic
Pump
Brake
Pneumatic
Electrical
Electronic
Operating ancillaries and attachments
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
110
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Title: Providing technical information, advice and guidance to users of plant or
machinery in the workplace
Unit Number: Y/615/1987
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
providing technical
information, advice and
guidance to users of plant
or machinery.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements,
risk assessments and manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’
information and current regulations associated with
the operation and use of plant and machinery.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
providing technical
information, advice and
guidance to users of plant
or machinery.
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 operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
providing technical
information, advice and
guidance to users of plant
or machinery.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment (if applicable) safely to carry out the activity
in accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when providing technical information,
advice and guidance to users of plant or machinery.
3.2 Comply with information relating to specific risks to
health when providing technical information, advice and
guidance to users of plant or machinery.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
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Title: Providing technical information, advice and guidance to users of plant or
machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to providing technical information, advice and
guidance to users of plant or machinery, 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
provide technical
information, advice and
guidance to users of plant
or machinery.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, tools, equipment and
consumables.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– consumables
– literature, forms and documents
– hand and/or portable powered tools and
equipment.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
provide technical information, advice and guidance to
users of plant and machinery.
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Title: Providing technical information, advice and guidance to users of plant or
machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
providing technical
information, advice and
guidance to users of plant
or machinery.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
providing technical
information, advice and
guidance to users of plant
or machinery.
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
provide technical
information, advice and
guidance to users of plant
or machinery to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when providing
technical information, advice and guidance to users of
plant or machinery:
– interpreting, analysing, explaining, advising,
confirming, answering, replacing, referring and
informing.
7.2 Provide technical information and advice to given
working instructions for operators of plant or machinery
for two of the following:
– at breakdown
– on handover
– on request
– under terms of contract, guarantee, warranty or hire
agreement
– on recall
– modification or alteration.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
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Title: Providing technical information, advice and guidance to users of plant or
machinery in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.3 Complete and maintain records when providing
technical information, advice and guidance to users of
plant or machinery.
7.4 Safely use and handle materials, hand tools, portable
power tools and ancillary equipment.
7.6 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when providing technical information, advice and
guidance to users of plant or machinery.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– provide information advice and guidance to users
and operators: on handover, at breakdowns, on
request, under terms of contract, guarantee,
warranty or hire agreement and for manufacturers’
recall
– explain the information, advice and guidance
available
– use situational awareness to interpret the
information and advice required
– analyse the information available to provide
answers
– refer to other sources of information: colleagues,
multi media
– source and supply replacement literature and
documentation
– inform on progress
– provide information, advice and guidance in a
manner that maintains goodwill
– confirm the information, advice and guidance given
is appropriate
– use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment
– complete and maintain records.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when providing
technical information, advice and guidance to users of
plant or machinery.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when providing technical information, advice and
guidance to users of plant or machinery.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, August 2016
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction)
62
Title: Providing technical information, advice and guidance to users of plant or
machinery in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the
Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a
combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment
Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the relevant
NVQ structure.
ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations – Tower Crane (Construction):
Two of the following endorsements required:
Breakdown
Handover
Request
Contract/guarantee/warranty/hire agreement
Recall
Modification/alteration
