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Introduction
The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management
qualification provides a nationally recognised qualifications for candidates working in a
management role in the construction industry. Candidates follow one of five pathways
depending on their job role: Estimating, Buying, Planning, Surveying and General.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body
is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The specification for
the qualification has been approved by the Welsh Government for use by centres in Wales
and by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) for use by
centres in Northern Ireland.
This qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is endorsed by the sector body for construction – CSKills and it provides a progression
route to discipline related qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting
Operations Management
Qualification title ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting
Operations Management
Ofqual qualification number 601/2055/1
Level 6
Total qualification time 820 hours
Guided learning hours 210
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/12/14
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 ALL of the Mandatory units, plus the
Mandatory/Optional unit requirements in one of the Pathways:
Mandatory Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
F/600/7432 Maintain health, safety and welfare systems in construction 6 40
L/600/7434 Manage the performance of teams and individuals in
construction 6 30
H/600/7441 Chair meetings and take decisions in construction 5 20
M/600/7443 Enhance working relationships in construction 5 20
Group B Pathways – candidates must complete 1 pathway
Pathway 1: Estimating
Pathway 2: Buying
Pathway 3: Planning
Pathway 4: Surveying
Pathway 5: General
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Pathway 1 : Estimating
Pathway 1 : Estimating
Mandatory units – complete ALL units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
F/600/7446 Identify, assess and evaluate project requirements in
construction 6 50
L/600/7465 Obtain tenders and appoint successful contractors in
construction 6 30
R/600/7466 Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders in construction 6 30
Pathway 1 : Estimating
Optional units –complete a minimum of ONE unit
A/600/7431 Plan measured surveys in construction 6 40
A/600/7445 Ascertain the condition of property in construction 6 30
R/600/7449 Develop and agree detailed project designs in construction 6 50
K/600/7456 Specify and control production documents in construction 6 50
M/600/7457 Prepare procurement schedules and programmes of work in
construction 6 50
M/600/7460 Implement strategic and integrated supply chain management
and sourcing partnerships in construction 6 50
D/600/7468 Evaluate and confirm work methods and programme in
construction 6 30
H/600/7469 Analyse, monitor and optimise materials, plant and services in
construction 6 20
Y/600/7470 Control contract work in construction 5 20
D/600/7471 Optimise and control contract progress and costs in construction 6 30
H/600/7472 Prepare and agree contract accounts and claims in construction 6 30
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Pathway 2 : Buying
Pathway 2 : Buying
Mandatory units – complete ALL units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
F/600/7446 Identify, assess and evaluate project requirements in
construction 6 50
M/600/7460 Implement strategic and integrated supply chain management
and sourcing partnerships in construction 6 50
H/600/7469 Analyse, monitor and optimise materials, plant and services in
construction 6 20
Pathway 2 : Buying
Optional units –complete a minimum ONE unit
A/600/7431 Plan measured surveys in construction 6 40
A/600/7445 Ascertain the condition of property in construction 6 30
R/600/7449 Develop and agree detailed project designs in construction 6 50
K/600/7456 Specify and control production documents in construction 6 50
M/600/7457 Prepare procurement schedules and programmes of work in
construction 6 50
L/600/7465 Obtain tenders and appoint successful contractors in
construction 6 30
R/600/7466 Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders in construction 6 30
Y/600/7470 Control contract work in construction 5 20
D/600/7471 Optimise and control contract progress and costs in
construction 6 30
H/600/7472 Prepare and agree contract accounts and claims in construction 6 30
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Pathway 3 : Planning
Pathway 3 : Planning
Mandatory units – complete ALL units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
F/600/7446 Identify, assess and evaluate project requirements in
construction 6 50
M/600/7457 Prepare procurement schedules and programmes of work in
construction 6 50
D/600/7468 Evaluate and confirm work methods and programme in
construction 6 30
Pathway 3 : Planning
Optional units – complete a minimum of ONE unit
A/600/7431 Plan measured surveys in construction 6 40
A/600/7445 Ascertain the condition of property in construction 6 30
R/600/7449 Develop and agree detailed project designs in construction 6 50
K/600/7456 Specify and control production documents in construction 6 50
M/600/7460 Implement strategic and integrated supply chain management
and sourcing partnerships in construction 6 50
L/600/7465 Obtain tenders and appoint successful contractors in
construction 6 30
R/600/7466 Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders in construction 6 30
H/600/7469 Analyse, monitor and optimise materials, plant and services in
construction 6 20
Y/600/7470 Control contract work in construction 5 20
D/600/7471 Optimise and control contract progress and costs in
construction 6 30
H/600/7472 Prepare and agree contract accounts and claims in
construction 6 30
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Pathway 4 : Surveying
Pathway 4 : Surveying
Mandatory units – complete ALL units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
K/600/7456 Specify and control production documents in construction 6 50
D/600/7471 Optimise and control contract progress and costs in
construction 6 30
H/600/7472 Prepare and agree contract accounts and claims in construction 6 30
Pathway 4 : Surveying
Optional units –complete a minimum of ONE unit
F/600/7446 Identify, assess and evaluate project requirements in
construction 6 50
M/600/7457 Prepare procurement schedules and programmes of work in
construction 6 50
D/600/7468 Evaluate and confirm work methods and programme in
construction 6 30
A/600/7431 Plan measured surveys in construction 6 40
A/600/7445 Ascertain the condition of property in construction 6 30
R/600/7449 Develop and agree detailed project designs in construction 6 50
M/600/7460 Implement strategic and integrated supply chain management
and sourcing partnerships in construction 6 50
L/600/7465 Obtain tenders and appoint successful contractors in
construction 6 30
R/600/7466 Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders in construction 6 30
H/600/7469 Analyse, monitor and optimise materials, plant and services in
construction 6 20
Y/600/7470 Control contract work in construction 5 20
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Pathway 5 : General
Pathway 5 : General
Complete a minimum of FOUR units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
K/600/7456 Specify and control production documents in construction 6 50
D/600/7471 Optimise and control contract progress and costs in
construction 6 30
H/600/7472 Prepare and agree contract accounts and claims in construction 6 30
F/600/7446 Identify, assess and evaluate project requirements in
construction 6 50
M/600/7457 Prepare procurement schedules and programmes of work in
construction 6 50
D/600/7468 Evaluate and confirm work methods and programme in
construction 6 30
A/600/7431 Plan measured surveys in construction 6 40
A/600/7445 Ascertain the condition of property in construction 6 30
R/600/7449 Develop and agree detailed project designs in construction 6 50
M/600/7460 Implement strategic and integrated supply chain management
and sourcing partnerships in construction 6 50
L/600/7465 Obtain tenders and appoint successful contractors in
construction 6 30
R/600/7466 Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders in construction 6 30
H/600/7469 Analyse, monitor and optimise materials, plant and services in
construction 6 20
Y/600/7470 Control contract work in construction 5 20
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
Links to National Standards / NOS mapping
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or Standard
Setting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to
undertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.
The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS for the construction sector.
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Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualification must be assessed in line with the Construction Skills Consolidate
Assessment Strategy and must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and
qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
- Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 15.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres are made by
competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair assessment
practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
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Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations
Management
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the requirements for a qualification. All certificates will be
issued to the centre for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment criteria
Unit F/600/7432
Maintain health, safety and welfare systems in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to maintain
health, safety and welfare
in the workplace
1.1 promote a culture of health, safety and welfare in the
workplace and identify and recommend opportunities
for improvements
1.2 ensure that induction has taken place and check the
competence of people in the workplace
1.3 implement systems which meet statutory
requirements for identifying and reducing hazards and
reporting accidents and emergencies and preventing
recurrences
1.4 check health, safety and welfare systems regularly, in
accordance with statutory requirements, and identify
and record any special workplace conditions and
situations which do not comply
1.5 make recommendations for improving the work
environment clearly and promptly to people
2 Understand how to
maintain health, safety
and welfare in the
workplace
2.1 Propose how to promote a culture of health, safety
and welfare in the workplace and identify and
recommend opportunities for improvements
2.2 Explain how to ensure that induction has taken place
and check the competence of people in the workplace
2.3 Explain how to implement systems which meet
statutory requirements for identifying and reducing
hazards and report accidents and emergencies and
prevent recurrences
2.4 Explain how to check health, safety and welfare
systems regularly, in accordance with statutory
requirements, and identify and record any special
workplace conditions and situations which do not
comply
2.5 Propose how to make recommendations for improving
the work environment clearly and promptly to people
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Be able to identify
hazards and assess risks
in the workplace
3.1 identify the hazards in the workplace arising from work
products, processes and equipment.
3.2 obtain and review information on any factors relating
to the hazards
3.3 assess the significant risks
3.4 apply the principles of prevention and protection
3.5 identify the residual risks
3.6 check that resulting information on significant residual
risks is provided to the appropriate people
4 Understand how to
identify hazards and
assess risks in the
workplace
4.1 Describe how to identify the hazards in the workplace
arising from work products, processes and equipment.
4.2 Explain how to obtain and review information on any
factors relating to the hazards
4.3 Examine how to assess the significant risks
4.4 Explain how to apply the principles of prevention and
protection
4.5 Describe how to identify the residual risks
4.6 Explain how to check that resulting information on
significant residual risks is provided to the appropriate
people
5 Be able to identify and
implement methods and
procedures to reduce risk
5.1 identify the requirements of the appropriate health
and safety plan in the workplace
5.2 identify the resources and activities that are necessary
to implement the risk reduction methods
5.3 implement and maintain risk reduction methods and
procedures
5.4 utilise opportunities to promote the implementation of
the risk reduction methods
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
6 Understand how to
identify and implement
methods and procedures
to reduce risk
6.1 Describe how to identify the requirements of the
appropriate health and safety plan in the workplace
6.2 Describe how to identify the resources and activities
that are necessary to implement the risk reduction
methods
6.3 Explain how to implement and maintain risk reduction
methods and procedures
6.4 Explain how to utilise opportunities to promote the
implementation of the risk reduction methods
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Unit L/600/7434
Manage the performance of teams and individuals in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to allocate work to
teams and individuals
1.1 give opportunities to your team members for
recommending how you should allocate work within
the team
1.2 allocate work, making the best use of your team’s
resources and the abilities of all its members
1.3 allocate work, provide your team members with
suitable learning opportunities to meet their personal
development objectives
1.4 allocate work consistently with your team’s
objectives, and the objectives, policies and values of
your organisation
1.5 clearly define the responsibilities of your team and its
individual members, and the limits of their authority
1.6 provide sufficient information when allocate work in
a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to the
individuals concerned
1.7 confirm team and individual understanding of, and
commitment to, work allocations at appropriate
intervals
1.8 reach agreement with relevant people on the
prioritisation of objectives or reallocation of
resources, where team resources are insufficient
1.9 inform your team and its members of changes to
work allocations in a way which minimises the impact
on time, cost and inconvenience
2 Understand how to
allocate work to teams and
individuals
2.1 Explain how to give opportunities to your team
members for recommending how you should allocate
work within the team
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.2 Explain how to allocate work, making the best use of
your team’s resources and the abilities of all its
members
2.3 Explain how to allocate work, provide your team
members with suitable learning opportunities to
meet their personal development objectives
2.4 Explain how to allocate work consistently with your
team’s objectives, and the objectives, policies and
values of your organisation
2.5 Evaluate how to clearly define the responsibilities of
your team and its individual members, and the limits
of their authority
2.6 Explain how to provide sufficient information when
allocate work in a manner and at a level and pace
appropriate to the individuals concerned
2.7 Explain how to confirm team and individual
understanding of, and commitment to, work
allocations at appropriate intervals
2.8 Evaluate how to reach agreement with relevant
people on the prioritisation of objectives or
reallocation of resources, where team resources are
insufficient
2.9 Explain how to inform your team and its members of
changes to work allocations in a way which minimises
the impact on time, cost and inconvenience
3 Be able to agree objectives
and work plans with teams
and individuals
3.1 give opportunities to your team members to help in
defining their own objectives and work plans
3.2 develop objectives and work plans which are
consistent with team and organisational objectives
and agree these with all personnel in your area of
responsibility
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 ensure the objectives, work plans and schedules are
realistic and achievable within organisational
constraints
3.4 ensure the objectives and work plans take account of
team members’ abilities and development needs
3.5 explain the objectives and work plans in sufficient
detail and at a level and pace appropriate to your
individual team members
3.6 confirm team and individual understanding of, and
commitment to, objectives and work plans at
appropriate intervals
3.7 provide advice and guidance on how to achieve
objectives in sufficient detail and at times
appropriate to the needs of teams and individuals
3.8 update the objectives and work plans regularly and
take account of any individual, team and
organisational changes
4 Understand how to agree
objectives and work plans
with teams and individuals
4.1 Explain how to give opportunities to your team
members to help in defining their own objectives and
work plans
4.2 Propose how to develop objectives and work plans
which are consistent with team and organisational
objectives and agree these with all personnel in your
area of responsibility
4.3 Explain how to ensure the objectives, work plans and
schedules are realistic and achievable within
organisational constraints
4.4 Explain how to ensure the objectives and work plans
take account of team members’ abilities and
development needs
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.5 Explain how to explain the objectives and work plans
in sufficient detail and at a level and pace appropriate
to your individual team members
4.6 Explain how to confirm team and individual
understanding of, and commitment to, objectives
and work plans at appropriate intervals
4.7 Propose how to provide advice and guidance on how
to achieve objectives in sufficient detail and at times
appropriate to the needs of teams and individuals
4.8 Explain how to update the objectives and work plans
regularly and take account of any individual, team
and organisational changes
5 Be able to assess the
performance of teams and
individuals
5.1 clearly explaining the purpose of monitor and
assessment to all those involved
5.2 give opportunities to teams and individuals to
monitor and assess their own performance against
objectives and work plans
5.3 monitor the performance of teams and individuals at
times most likely to maintain and improve effective
performance
5.4 assess the performance of teams and individuals
based on sufficient, valid and reliable information
5.5 carry out your assessments objectively against clear,
agreed criteria
5.6 ensure assessments take due account of the personal
circumstances of team members and the
organisational constraints on their work
6 6.1 Explain how to clearly explain the purpose of monitor
and assessment to all those involved
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
Understand how to assess
the performance of teams
and individuals
6.2 Explain how to give opportunities to teams and
individuals to monitor and assess their own
performance against objectives and work plans
6.3 Examine how to monitor the performance of teams
and individuals at times most likely to maintain and
improve effective performance
6.4 Examine how to assess the performance of teams
and individuals based on sufficient, valid and reliable
information
6.5 Explain how to carry out your assessments
objectively against clear, agreed criteria
6.6 Explain how to ensure assessments take due account
of the personal circumstances of team members and
the organisational constraints on their work
7 Be able to provide
feedback to teams and
individuals on their
performance
7.1 provide feedback to teams and individuals in a
situation and in a form and manner most likely to
maintain and improve their performance
7.2 provide feedback which is clear and is based on your
objective assessment of their performance against
agreed objectives
7.3 provide feedback which acknowledges your team
member’s achievements
7.4 give feedback which provides your team members
with constructive suggestions and encouragement for
improving future performance against their work and
development objectives
7.5 provide feedback in a way which shows respect for
individuals and the need for confidentiality
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7.6 give opportunities to teams and individuals to
respond to feedback, and recommend how they
could improve their performance in the future
8 Understand how to provide
feedback to teams and
individuals on their
performance
8.1 Examine how to provide feedback to teams and
individuals in a situation and in a form and manner
most likely to maintain and improve their
performance
8.2 Propose how to provide feedback which is clear and
is based on your objective assessment of their
performance against agreed objectives
8.3 Propose to provide feedback which acknowledges
your team member’s achievements
8.4 Propose how to give feedback which provides your
team members with constructive suggestions and
encouragement for improving future performance
against their work and development objectives
8.5 Propose how to provide feedback in a way which
shows respect for individuals and the need for
confidentiality
8.6 Propose how to give opportunities to teams and
individuals to respond to feedback, and recommend
how they could improve their performance in the
future
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Unit H/600/7441
Chair meetings and take decisions in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to chair meetings 1.1 give people, appropriate to the purpose of the
meeting, sufficient notice and information to allow
them to contribute effectively
1.2 ensure that everyone attending the meeting agrees
the objective of the meeting at the start
1.3 allocate discussion time to topics consistently with
their importance, urgency and complexity
1.4 maintain a style of leadership which helps those
attending the meeting to make useful contributions
1.5 discourage unhelpful arguments and digressions
1.6 present information and provide summaries clearly at
appropriate points during the meeting
1.7 ensure that meetings achieve their objectives within
the allocated time
1.8 ensure that agreed, decisions and recommendations
fall within the groups authority
1.9 give clear, accurate and concise information about
decisions and recommendations to those who need it
1.10 seek feedback from those attending and use this to
improve the effectiveness of future meetings
2 Understand how to chair
meetings
2.1 Explain how to give people, appropriate to the
purpose of the meeting, sufficient notice and
information to allow them to contribute effectively
2.2 Explain how to ensure that everyone attending the
meeting agrees the objective of the meeting at the
start
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.3 Explain how to allocate discussion time to topics
consistently with their importance, urgency and
complexity
2.4 Explain how to maintain a style of leadership which
helps those attending the meeting to make useful
contributions
2.5 Explain how to discourage unhelpful arguments and
digressions
2.6 Explain how to present information and provide
summaries clearly at appropriate points during the
meeting
2.7 Explain how to ensure that meetings achieve their
objectives within the allocated time
2.8 Explain how to ensure that agreed, decisions and
recommendations fall within the groups authority
2.9 Explain how to give clear, accurate and concise
information about decisions and recommendations to
those who need it
2.10 Explain how to seek feedback from those attending
and use this to improve the effectiveness of future
meetings
3 Be able to analyse
information for decision
making
3.1 identify objectives for your analysis which are clear
and consistent with the decisions you need to make
3.2 select information which is accurate, relevant to the
objectives, and sufficient to arrive at reliable decisions
3.3 use methods of analysis which are suitable to achieve
the objectives
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.4 analyse the information correctly, identify patterns
and trends significant to the decisions you need to
take
3.5 develop clear conclusions which you support with
reasoned arguments and appropriate evidence
3.6 present the results of your analysis, differentiate
clearly between fact and opinion
3.7 maintain records of your analysis which are sufficient
to show the assumptions and decisions made at each
stage
4 Understand how to
analyse information for
decision making
4.1 Describe how to identify objectives for your analysis
which are clear and consistent with the decisions you
need to make
4.2 Evaluate how to select information which is accurate,
relevant to the objectives, and sufficient to arrive at
reliable decisions
4.3 Explain how to use methods of analysis which are
suitable to achieve the objectives
4.4 Examine how to analyse the information correctly,
identify patterns and trends significant to the
decisions you need to take
4.5 Propose how to develop clear conclusions which you
support with reasoned arguments and appropriate
evidence
4.6 Explain how to present the results of your analysis,
differentiate clearly between fact and opinion
4.7 Explain how to maintain records of your analysis
which are sufficient to show the assumptions and
decisions made at each stage
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Unit M/600/7443
Enhance working relationships in construction
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to enhance
relationships with people
who benefit from one’s
work
1.1 develop and maintain working relationships with
people which promote goodwill and trust
1.2 instruct people about work activities in an
appropriate level of detail and with an appropriate
degree of urgency
1.3 provide guidance and help to people about work
activities with sensitivity and encourage questions,
requests for clarification and comments
1.4 present proposals for action clearly to people at an
appropriate time and with the right level of detail
for the degree of change, expenditure and risk
involved
1.5 acknowledge objections to proposals and suggest
alternative proposals
1.6 resolve conflicts and differences of opinion in ways
which minimise offence and maintain goodwill, trust
and respect
2 Understand how to enhance
relationships with people
who benefit from one’s
work
2.1 Propose how to develop and maintain working
relationships with people which promote goodwill
and trust
2.2 Explain how to instruct people about work activities
in an appropriate level of detail and with an
appropriate degree of urgency
2.3 Propose how to provide guidance and help to
people about work activities with sensitivity and
encourage questions, requests for clarification and
comments
2.4 Explain how to present proposals for action clearly
to people at an appropriate time and with the right
level of detail for the degree of change, expenditure
and risk involved
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.5 Explain how to acknowledge objections to proposals
and suggest alternative proposals
2.6 Propose how to resolve conflicts and differences of
opinion in ways which minimise offence and
maintain goodwill, trust and respect
3 Be able to undertake
personal development in the
occupational practice area
3.1 define the personal aims and objectives for
undertaking personal development
3.2 identify and contact sources of support and
guidance for undertaking personal development
3.3 identify and select relevant benchmarks of
competence against which personal development
can be measured
3.4 analyse the current personal level of performance
against the identified benchmarks of competence
and record a profile of present competence and
personal development needs
3.5 prepare a development plan for achieving identified
development needs
3.6 undertake development activities aimed at
achieving identified development needs, review and
record progress and the effectiveness of the
activities
3.7 measure achievement of identified development
needs and record evidence of competence gained
against the identified benchmarks of competence
3.8 review the cycle of personal development aims and
objectives and revise and update aims and
objectives to suit changing circumstances
4 Understand how to
undertake personal
development in the
occupational practice area
4.1 Evaluate how to define the personal aims and
objectives for undertaking personal development
4.2 Describe how to identify and contact sources of
support and guidance for undertaking personal
development
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.3 Describe how to identify and select relevant
benchmarks of competence against which personal
development can be measured
4.4 Examine how to analyse the current personal level
of performance against the identified benchmarks
of competence and record a profile of present
competence and personal development needs
4.5 Explain how to prepare a development plan for
achieving identified development needs
4.6 Evaluate how to undertake development activities
aimed at achieve identified development needs,
review and record progress and the effectiveness of
the activities
4.7 Explain how to measure achievement of identified
development needs and record evidence of
competence gained against the identified
benchmarks of competence
4.8 Examine how to review the cycle of personal
development aims and objectives and revise and
update aims and objectives to suit changing
circumstances
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Unit F/600/7446
Identify, assess and evaluate project requirements in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to identify, assess
and agree project
requirements and
stakeholder preferences
1.1 identify and agree with project stakeholders what
their goals and priorities are both now and for the
future
1.2 identify the function and performance requirements
for the project
1.3 clarify the project stakeholder’s requirements, the
options available and the constraints and risks which
might apply to the project
1.4 summarise and present the project requirements and
stakeholders’ preferences
1.5 challenge project requirements and stakeholders
preferences which do not appear to be realistic,
decide valid options and agree them in writing
2 Understand how to
identify, assess and agree
project requirements and
stakeholder preferences
2.1 Describe how to identify and agree with project
stakeholders what their goals and priorities are both
now and for the future
2.2 Describe how to identify the function and
performance requirements for the project
2.3 Explain how to clarify the project stakeholder’s
requirements, the options available and the
constraints and risks which might apply to the project
2.4 Explain how to summarise and present the project
requirements and stakeholders’ preferences
2.5 Examine how to challenge project requirements and
stakeholders preferences which do not appear to be
realistic, decide valid options and agree them in
writing
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Be able to identify, assess
and evaluate resource
procurement factors
3.1 identify the areas of the development where
resources will be needed and plan an investigation to
quantify the resources and to decide where to obtain
them
3.2 agree realistic costs, programmes and clear
statements of purpose for investigation with the
stakeholders
3.3 analyse the factors which will influence the
procurement and use of resources, identify potential
opportunities and constraints and assessing the
impact these might have on the practicability and
efficiency of the development process
3.4 check that the resources that will be needed have
been estimated, summarise potential opportunities
and constraints and evaluate how these will affect
both the financing and the programming of the
project
3.5 present the calculations and evaluation to decision
makers, note their advice and amend the evaluation
to reflect the feedback received
3.6 produce a report on the procurement and use of
resources which will enable a procurement strategy
to be implemented
4 Understand how to
identify, assess and
evaluate resource
procurement factors
4.1 Describe how to identify the areas of the
development where resources will be needed and
plan an investigation to quantify the resources and to
decide where to obtain them
4.2 Evaluate how to agree realistic costs, programmes
and clear statements of purpose for investigation
with the stakeholders
4.3 Examine how to analyse the factors which will
influence the procurement and use of resources,
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will:
Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
identify potential opportunities and constraints and
assess the impact these might have on the
practicability and efficiency of the development
process
4.4 Explain how to check that the resources that will be
needed have been estimated, summarise potential
opportunities and constraints and evaluate how
these will affect both the financing and the
programming of the project
4.5 Explain how to present the calculations and
evaluation to decision makers, note their advice and
amend the evaluation to reflect the feedback
received
4.6 Explain how to produce a report on the procurement
and use of resources which will enable a
procurement strategy to be implemented
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Unit L/600/7465
Obtain tenders and appoint successful contractors in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to shortlist
tenderers
1.1 develop a select list of potential tenderers able to meet
the contract criteria and decide how many to invite.
1.2 choose selection criteria which are suitable to weight and
rate performance for the type of work described in the
tender
1.3 send pre-qualification tender enquiries to potential
tenderers, for them to provide evidence about their
experience, capability and availability to carry out the
work.
1.4 evaluate potential tenderers who respond to the
prequalification enquiry against the selection criteria, in
order to short list tenderers
1.5 confirm that the selected tenderers are willing to bid and
if necessary refer to the original longlist
2 Understand how to
shortlist tenderers
2.1 Propose how to develop a select list of potential
tenderers able to meet the contract criteria and decide
how many to invite.
2.2 Evaluate how to choose selection criteria which are
suitable to weight and rate performance for the type of
work described in the tender
2.3 Explain how to send pre-qualification tender enquiries to
potential tenderers, for them to provide evidence about
their experience, capability and availability to carry out
the work.
2.4 Evaluate potential tenderers who respond to the
prequalification enquiry against the selection criteria, in
order to short list tenderers
2.5 Explain how to confirm that the selected tenderers are
willing to bid and if necessary refer to the original longlist
3 Be able to select bills of
quantities
3.1 identify bills of quantities which are suitable for the type
of procurement and evaluate the options against relevant
criteria
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 select valid options for bills of quantities, discuss them
with the client and other people who have an interest
and agree a form
3.3 forecast the prime cost, provisional sums and
contingencies so that they can be included in the bills of
quantities
3.4 prepare an accurate bill of preliminaries which describes
the needs of the contractor and the client
3.5 check the final drafts and approving those which are
accurate for production and printing
4 Understand how to
select bills of quantities
4.1 Describe how to identify bills of quantities which are
suitable for the type of procurement and evaluate the
options against relevant criteria
4.2 Evaluate how to select valid options for bills of quantities,
discuss them with the client and other people who have
an interest and agree a form
4.3 Examine how to forecast the prime cost, provisional sums
and contingencies so that they can be included in the bills
of quantities
4.4 Explain how to prepare an accurate bill of preliminaries
which describes the needs of the contractor and the
client
4.5 Explain how to check the final drafts and approve those
which are accurate for production and printing
5 Be able to obtain
tenders
5.1 select an appropriate type of tender
5.2 review tender documents to ensure that they cover the
scope of the works and contract requirements
5.3 ensure that all required tender documents are issued in
accordance with agreed procedures
5.4 investigate any errors, omissions and ambiguities which
are reported by tenderers and amend the tender
documents to correct them and ensure that addendums
are re-issued
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 agree and implement action when tenderers withdraw
from the process
6 Understand how to
obtain tenders
6.1 Evaluate how to select an appropriate type of tender
6.2 Examine how to review tender documents to ensure that
they cover the scope of the works and contract
requirements
6.3 Explain how to ensure that all required tender documents
are issued in accordance with agreed procedures
6.4 Examine how to investigate any errors, omissions and
ambiguities which are reported by tenderers and amend
the tender documents to correct them and ensure that
addendums are re-issued
6.5 Evaluate how to agree and implement action when
tenderers withdraw from the process
7 Be able to evaluate
tenders and appoint
contractors
7.1 acknowledge and evaluate the tenders received against
the agreed criteria
7.2 modify and repeat the tendering processes if too few
tenders are received in order to show that there has been
adequate competition
7.3 check with tenderers if any discrepancies, omissions and
errors are found in the tenders, and make any
amendments which tenderers authorise
7.4 choose the tender which best meets the criteria
7.5 negotiate and agree any variations, adjustments and
corrections with the most appropriate tenderer(s) and
confirm them in writing, subject to contract
7.6 appoint the successful tenderer formally and notify
tenderers who have been unsuccessful, about the result
8 8.1 Explain how to acknowledge and evaluate the tenders
received against the agreed criteria
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
Understand how to
evaluate tenders and
appoint contractors
8.2 Explain how to modify and repeat the tendering
processes if too few tenders are received in order to
show that there has been adequate competition
8.3 Explain how to check with tenderers if any discrepancies,
omissions and errors are found in the tenders, and make
any amendments which tenderers authorise
8.4 Evaluate how to choose the tender which best meets the
criteria
8.5 Propose how to negotiate and agree any variations,
adjustments and corrections with the most appropriate
tenderer(s) and confirm them in writing, subject to
contract
8.6 Evaluate how to appoint the successful tenderer formally
and notify tenderers who have been unsuccessful, about
the result
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Unit R/600/7466
Evaluate enquiries and submit tenders in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to evaluate
tender enquiry
documentation
1.1 evaluate the tender documents against the agreed
criteria and assess whether the organisation is capable
of meeting the tender requirements and has enough
resources to do so
1.2 identify and resolve any points of concern in the tender
1.3 identify and assess any contractual and legal issues
which might affect the project
1.4 investigate the tender documents within budgets and
tender time limits
1.5 draw accurate conclusions about tender requirements
within the limits of the tender information which is
available, and which provide an objective basis for
making a decision on whether to make a bid
2 Understand how to
evaluate tender enquiry
documentation
2.1 Evaluate how the tender documents against the agreed
criteria and assess whether the organisation is capable
of meeting the tender requirements and has enough
resources to do so
2.2 Describe how to identify and resolve any points of
concern in the tender
2.3 Describe how to identify and assess any contractual and
legal issues which might affect the project
2.4 Examine how to investigate the tender documents
within budgets and tender time limits
2.5 Evaluate how to draw accurate conclusions about
tender requirements within the limits of the tender
information which is available, and which provide an
objective basis for making a decision on whether to
make a bid
3 Be able to finalise and
submit a tender
3.1 identify and evaluate, realistically, the risks and
opportunities involved in a successful tender
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 identify and specify any alternatives and/or
qualifications to the original tender requirements to
optimise the tender
3.3 modify the costs to take into account any external
factors which may affect the cost projections
3.4 recommend a profit margin and payment schedule
which meets the objectives and strategy of the
organisation
3.5 check that the tender is complete and accurate and
conforms to house style and make any necessary
modifications
3.6 present and support the tender in a manner which
maximises its acceptability
3.7 collate, arrange and submit tender information in
accordance with procurement requirements
4 Understand how to
finalise and submit a
tender
4.1 Describe how to identify and evaluate, realistically, the
risks and opportunities involved in a successful tender
4.2 Describe how to identify and specify any alternatives
and/or qualifications to the original tender
requirements to optimise the tender
4.3 Explain how to modify the costs to take into account any
external factors which may affect the cost projections
4.4 Propose how to recommend a profit margin and
payment schedule which meets the objectives and
strategy of the organisation
4.5 Explain how to check that the tender is complete and
accurate and conforms to house style and make any
necessary modifications
4.6 Explain how to present and support the tender in a
manner which maximises its acceptability
4.7 Explain how to collate, arrange and submit tender
information in accordance with procurement
requirements
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Unit A/600/7431
Plan measured surveys in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to identify
survey requirements
1.1 identify what data is needed, how detailed the data
needs to be and what data outputs are required from
the survey
1.2 analyse and assess how accurate, up to date and
complete the existing information is, and decide what
additional information is needed
1.3 make a preliminary investigation to identify any access
problems and equipment which will be needed, and
assess the implications for the survey
1.4 choose survey methods which are suitable for the type
of survey and the site
1.5 commission surveys by selecting people and
organisations who are competent to do the work
2 Understand how to
identify survey
requirements
2.1 Describe how to identify what data is needed, how
detailed the data needs to be and what data outputs are
required from the survey
2.2 Examine how to analyse and assess how accurate, up to
date and complete the exist information is, and decide
what additional information is needed
2.3 Examine how to make a preliminary investigation to
identify any access problems and equipment which will
be needed, and assess the implications for the survey
2.4 Evaluate how to choose survey methods which are
suitable for the type of survey and the site
2.5 Evaluate how to commission surveys by selecting people
and organisations who are competent to do the work
3 Be able to select survey
processes and
operations
3.1 assess any constraints which might affect the plan of the
survey and limit the processes which are selected
3.2 consult with experts for advice where additional,
specialist information is needed
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.3 ask for and obtain permission to carry out the survey
from owners of sites who will be affected and from any
legal authorities which have to be notified
3.4 estimate, accurately, and justify the cost of the survey
3.5 develop a clear and concise method statement, a
programme and a budget for the survey, and agree
them with the stakeholders
3.6 plan the surveys which will be needed and schedule
them to meet the requirements of the project
3.7 identify and implement quality assurance and safety
standards which are suitable for the survey
4 Understand how to
select survey processes
and operations
4.1 Examine how to assess any constraints which might
affect the plan of the survey and limit the processes
which are selected
4.2 Explain how to consult with experts for advice where
additional, specialist information is needed
4.3 Explain how to ask for and obtain permission to carry
out the survey from owners of sites who will be affected
and from any legal authorities which have to be notified
4.4 Examine how to estimate, accurately, and justify the
cost of the survey
4.5 Propose how to develop a clear and concise method
statement, a programme and a budget for the survey,
and agree them with the stakeholders
4.6 Propose how to plan the surveys which will be needed
and schedule them to meet the requirements of the
project
4.7 Describe how to identify and implement quality
assurance and safety standards which are suitable for
the survey
5 5.1 identify the factors for investigation that may be
significant for the planned development by; examining
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
Be able to identify
investigation
requirements
documents, setting up and facilitating discussions and
meetings
5.2 select the critical aspects of both the site and the
surrounding areas which require investigation and
prioritise them
5.3 agree the priorities for investigation, and accurate
estimate of the time and costs involved, and summarise
both the priorities and estimates in an investigation
brief
5.4 obtain any permission(s) that will be needed to carry
out the investigation and confirm that they are valid
before the investigation starts
5.5 check and confirm that insurance has been taken out to
provide full cover against accidents and negligence
5.6 contact people and organisations who will be affected
by the investigation, provide them with clear and
accurate information and ask for their cooperation
5.7 commission investigations by selecting people and
organisations who are competent to do the work
6 Understand how to
identify investigation
requirements
6.1 Describe how to identify the factors for investigation
that may be significant for the planned development by;
examining documents, setting up and facilitating
discussions and meetings
6.2 Evaluate how to select the critical aspects of both the
site and the surrounding areas which require
investigation and prioritise them
6.3 Evaluate how to agree the priorities for investigation, an
accurate estimate of the time and costs involved, and
summarise both the priorities and estimates in an
investigation brief
6.4 Explain how to obtain any permission(s) that will be
needed to carry out the investigation and confirm that
they are valid before the investigation starts
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
6.5 Explain how to check and confirm that insurance has
been taken out to provide full cover against accidents
and negligence
6.6 Explain how to contact people and organisations who
will be affected by the investigation, provide them with
clear and accurate information and ask for their
cooperation
6.7 Evaluate how to commission investigations by selecting
people and organisations who are competent to do the
work
7 Be able to investigate
and evaluate project
factors
7.1 choose methods and techniques for the investigation
which are valid, reliable, consistent with legal
requirements and which recognise concerns raised by
the public
7.2 identify investigation sources and collect and collate
relevant data
7.3 analyse and evaluate the investigation data which has
been collected about all of the significant factors
affecting the project development
7.4 consult with experts on specific problems which are
relevant to the investigation by provide them with an
accurate summary of the problems
7.5 identify and accurately record the opportunities and
constraints for project development options
7.6 identify and assess previous solutions which are similar
to the current circumstances to see whether they are
relevant and useful
7.7 present accurate findings which clearly describe all the
important factors
7.8 state clearly the authority for assumptions and
projections used in the report
7.9 assemble any supporting data which is relevant to the
study, but which is not included in the report, store it
safely and index it clearly for future reference
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
8 Understand how to
investigate and evaluate
project factors
8.1 Evaluate how to choose methods and techniques for the
investigation which are valid, reliable, consistent with
legal requirements and which recognise concerns raised
by the public
8.2 Describe how to identify investigation sources and
collect and collate relevant data
8.3 Examine how to analyse and evaluate the investigation
data which has been collected about all of the
significant factors affecting the project development
8.4 Explain how to consult with experts on specific
problems which are relevant to the investigation by
provide them with an accurate summary of the
problems
8.5 Describe how to identify and accurately record the
opportunities and constraints for project development
options
8.6 Describe how to identify and assess previous solutions
which are similar to the current circumstances to see
whether they are relevant and useful
8.7 Explain how to present accurate findings which clearly
describe all the important factors
8.8 Explain how to state clearly the authority for
assumptions and projections used in the report
8.9 Explain how to assemble any support data which is
relevant to the study, but which is not included in the
report, store it safely and index it clearly for future
reference
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Unit A/600/7445
Ascertain the condition of property in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to recommend
and agree a condition
survey process
1.1 collate available information and documents and identify
the objectives and purpose of the condition survey
1.2 select valid, accurate and relevant information for the
condition survey process
1.3 identify the levels and types of professional support
which will be needed and brief advisers with clear and
accurate summaries of the information available
1.4 select methods and techniques for the condition survey
process which meet the requirements of relevant
professional codes of practice
1.5 evaluate relevant information and advice and identify
significant factors which may influence the condition
survey
1.6 recommend a condition survey process which is justified
by the evaluation, present it clearly and explain it to the
client in a manner which promotes goodwill and trust
1.7 assess the validity of the opinions of other people which
are included in the recommendation
1.8 agree and confirm the instructions and agreements for
the condition survey before work starts
2 Understand how to
recommend and agree
a condition survey
process
2.1 Explain how to collate available information and
documents and identify the objectives and purpose of
the condition survey
2.2 Evaluate how to select valid, accurate and relevant
information for the condition survey process
2.3 Describe how to identify the levels and types of
professional support which will be needed and brief
advisers with clear and accurate summaries of the
information available
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.4 Evaluate how to select methods and techniques for the
condition survey process which meet the requirements of
relevant professional codes of practice
2.5 Evaluate relevant information and advice and identify
significant factors which may influence the condition
survey
2.6 Propose how to recommend a condition survey process
which is justified by the evaluation, present it clearly and
explain it to the client in a manner which promotes
goodwill and trust
2.7 Examine how to assess the validity of the opinions of
other people which are included in the recommendation
2.8 Evaluate how to agree and confirm the instructions and
agreements for the condition survey before work starts
3 Be able to investigate
property for condition
3.1 evaluate available data, identify the purpose of the
inspection and obtaining the equipment and resources
and specialist advice that will be needed
3.2 check and confirm, before starting the condition
inspection, that people who will be affected have given
their permission
3.3 take accurate observations and measurements which are
necessary for the condition inspection and record them
clearly, accurately and completely use agreed formats
and conventions
3.4 identify gaps in information and obtain additional data
needed about the property and its use
3.5 make further investigations when observations are
inconsistent with existing data and expected findings, and
accurately identify the cause of inconsistencies
3.6 examine actual and potential causes of failure and
deterioration
3.7 identify and record parts of the property which do not
conform to statutory requirements and circulate the
findings to people who have an interest
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4 Understand how to
investigate property
for condition
4.1 Evaluate available data, identify the purpose of the
inspection and obtain the equipment and resources and
specialist advice that will be needed
4.2 Explain how to check and confirm, before starting the
condition inspection, that people who will be affected
have given their permission
4.3 Explain how to take accurate observations and
measurements which are necessary for the condition
inspection and record them clearly, accurately and
completely use agreed formats and conventions
4.4 Describe how to identify gaps in information and obtain
additional data needed about the property and its use
4.5 Examine how to make further investigations when
observations are inconsistent with exist data and
expected finds, and accurately identify the cause of
inconsistencies
4.6 Examine actual and potential causes of failure and
deterioration
4.7 Describe how to identify and record parts of the property
which do not conform to statutory requirements and
circulate the findings to people who have an interest
5 Be able to prepare and
present condition
survey reports and
records
5.1 assemble and collate information on the condition survey
5.2 select evaluation methods and techniques which are
appropriate to the type of property and which meet the
requirements of professional standards and codes of
practice
5.3 select evidence for the assessment of condition which is
accurate, complete and relevant to the requirements of
the condition survey process
5.4 analyse all relevant evidence and information use
appropriate methods and techniques and make a realistic
assessment of condition
5.5 identify causes of failure and deterioration
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.6 prepare a condition survey report which is accurate,
complete, meets relevant codes of practice and
standards, clearly specifies the level of condition,
recommends any necessary remedial work, and is
qualified by any relevant factors
5.7 explain clearly where and why accurate inspection and
measurement has not been possible
5.8 answer the client’s questions about the condition survey
and give appropriate clarification
5.9 maintain records which are clear, accurate and complete
and conform to accepted professional and statutory
requirements
6 Understand how to
prepare and present
condition survey
reports and records
6.1 Explain how to assemble and collate information on the
condition survey
6.2 Evaluate how to select evaluation methods and
techniques which are appropriate to the type of property
and which meet the requirements of professional
standards and codes of practice
6.3 Evaluate how to select evidence for the assessment of
condition which is accurate, complete and relevant to the
requirements of the condition survey process
6.4 Examine how to analyse all relevant evidence and
information use appropriate methods and techniques
and make a realistic assessment of condition
6.5 Describe how to identify causes of failure and
deterioration
6.6 Explain how to prepare a condition survey report which is
accurate, complete, meets relevant codes of practice and
standards, clearly specifies the level of condition,
recommends any necessary remedial work, and is
qualified by any relevant factors
6.7 Explain clearly where and why accurate inspection and
measurement has not been possible
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
6.8 Explain how to answer the client’s questions about the
condition survey and give appropriate clarification
6.9 Explain how to maintain records which are clear, accurate
and complete and conform to accepted professional and
statutory requirements
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Unit R/600/7449
Develop and agree detailed project designs in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to identify the
methods for preparing
detailed designs
1.1 identify which parts of the overall project require a
detailed design
1.2 choose a format for presenting the detailed design
information which meets the requirements of the
stakeholders
1.3 identify and evaluate interfaces between parts of the
project design
1.4 choose methods for developing detailed designs and
associated information and codes of practice
2 Understand how to
identify the methods for
preparing detailed
designs
2.1 Describe how to identify which parts of the overall
project require a detailed design
2.2 Evaluate how to choose a format for presenting the
detailed design information which meets the
requirements of the stakeholders
2.3 Describe how to identify and evaluate interfaces
between parts of the project design
2.4 Evaluate how to choose methods for developing
detailed designs and associated information and codes
of practice
3 Be able to select
materials, components
and systems
3.1 select and decide the relative importance of
construction and installation requirements which are
contained in the project brief
3.2 investigate the construction and installation criteria
which are significant to the overall design and what
potential opportunities and constraints there might be
in meeting them
3.3 analyse the construction and installation criteria which
are significant to the overall design, both individually
and in combination with other project considerations
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learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.4 select products which meet the identified construction
and installation criteria and standards, and which
balance cost and quality
3.5 assess whether existing design solutions which contain
similar construction and installation criteria might be
relevant
3.6 choose the solutions which best meet the significant
construction and installation requirements, evaluate
them against the requirements of the project brief and
keep records of them for the project team
4 Understand how to
select materials,
components and
systems
4.1 Evaluate how to select and decide the relative
importance of construction and installation
requirements which are contained in the project brief
4.2 Examine how to investigate the construction and
installation criteria which are significant to the overall
design and what potential opportunities and constraints
there might be in meeting them
4.3 Examine how to analyse the construction and
installation criteria which are significant to the overall
design, both individually and in combination with other
project considerations
4.4 Evaluate how to select products which meet the
identified construction and installation criteria and
standards, and which balance cost and quality
4.5 Examine how to assess whether existing design solutions
which contain similar construction and installation
criteria might be relevant
4.6 Evaluate how to choose the solutions which best meet
the significant construction and installation
requirements, evaluate them against the requirements
of the project brief and keep records of them for the
project team
5 Be able to analyse
detailed design
solutions
5.1 identify and analyse relevant factors and data which are
likely to influence the detailed design solution, assess
their significance, prioritise them and resolve any
conflicts between the different factors
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.2 agree and apply criteria for selecting detailed design
solutions
5.3 calculate the relative effectiveness of different design
solutions
5.4 analyse and test the detailed design solutions against all
relevant factors, and re-check the results
5.5 record the data from calculations, investigations and
analyse and pass them on for approval by others
5.6 select the preferred designs and present them
appropriately to stakeholders
5.7 identify and record detailed design solutions which have
not been selected but which might be useful in other
projects
6 Understand how to
analyse detailed design
solutions
6.1 Explain how to identify and analyse relevant factors and
data which are likely to influence the detailed design
solution, assess their significance, prioritise them and
resolve any conflicts between the different factors
6.2 Evaluate how to agree and apply criteria for selecting
detailed design solutions
6.3 Explain how to calculate the relative effectiveness of
different design solutions
6.4 Examine how to analyse and test the detailed design
solutions against all relevant factors, and re-check the
results
6.5 Explain how to record the data from calculations,
investigations and analyse and pass them on for
approval by others
6.6 Evaluate how to select the preferred designs and
present them appropriately to stakeholders
6.7 Describe how to identify and record detailed design
solutions which have not been selected but which might
be useful in other projects
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Be able to recommend
and agree a detailed
design
7.1 recommend the preferred designs to the project
stakeholders and provide them with enough relevant
and accurate information to agree a detailed design
7.2 present and justify the features and benefits of the
recommended detailed design solution
7.3 compare the recommended detailed design with the
requirements of the detailed design brief and justify its
selection
7.4 confirm with the stakeholders what the recommended
detailed design solution will cost and how long it will
take to implement
7.5 reach an agreement on the detailed design solution
which is acceptable to the stakeholders and which
allows the project to progress to its next stage
8 Understand how to
recommend and agree a
detailed design
8.1 Propose how to recommend the preferred designs to
the project stakeholders and provide them with enough
relevant and accurate information to agree a detailed
design
8.2 Explain how to present and justify the features and
benefits of the recommended detailed design solution
8.3 Propose how to compare the recommended detailed
design with the requirements of the detailed design
brief and justify its selection
8.4 Explain how to confirm with the stakeholders what the
recommended detailed design solution will cost and
how long it will take to implement
8.5 Evaluate how to reach an agreement on the detailed
design solution which is acceptable to the stakeholders
and which allows the project to progress to its next
stage
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Unit K/600/7456
Specify and control production documents in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to specify
production document
requirements
1.1 select controlling requirements for the project document
programme which are suitable for the project and the
resources available
1.2 specify the purpose and scope of documents and the
controlling requirements they need to meet
1.3 develop a production programme, which meets agreed
controlling requirements, to produce all the required
documents in a feasible sequence of production
1.4 specify enough resources and realistic individual targets
to complete the document production programme
1.5 set up registers, records and systems for monitoring and
controlling the production of and issuing of documents
which are capable of maintaining project compliance
1.6 specify individual production instructions which are
accurate, clear and complete
1.7 develop and agree systems for checking, approving and
integrating documents
1.8 develop and agree procedures, which are appropriate to
the requirements of the project and the contract
conditions, for deal with discrepancies and
inconsistencies in information, and delays and revisions
to project information
1.9 develop arrangements and contingency plans for
reporting progress in meeting the programme
requirements and to manage document production
problems
2 Understand how to
specify production
document
requirements
2.1 Evaluate how to select controlling requirements for the
project document programme which are suitable for the
project and the resources available
2.2 Evaluate how to specify the purpose and scope of
documents and the controlling requirements they need
to meet
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.3 Propose how to develop a production programme, which
meets agreed controlling requirements, to produce all
the required documents in a feasible sequence of
production
2.4 Evaluate how to specify enough resources and realistic
individual targets to complete the document production
programme
2.5 Propose how to set up registers, records and systems for
monitoring and controlling the production of and issuing
of documents which are capable of maintaining project
compliance
2.6 Evaluate how to specify individual production
instructions which are accurate, clear and complete
2.7 Propose how to develop and agree systems for checking,
approving and integrating documents
2.8 Propose how to develop and agree procedures, which
are appropriate to the requirements of the project and
the contract conditions, for deal with discrepancies and
inconsistencies in information, and delays and revisions
to project information
2.9 Evaluate how to develop arrangements and contingency
plans for reporting progress in meeting the programme
requirements and to manage document production
problems
3 Be able to prepare
prescriptive
specifications
3.1 select a type of specification document which is suitable
for the purpose
3.2 check that the specification is consistent with the designs
and related documents, where separate, and that it does
not include duplicate and contradictory information
3.3 collate the sections in the specification so that they are
based on elements of a type appropriate to the
circumstances and requirements
3.4 produce a specification which is based on identified,
applicable, current source information
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.5 identify where the current source information is invalid
and obtain accurate and valid supplementary
information
3.6 select, draft and amend technical clauses from standard
sources, which define the quality, type and standard of
the materials, components and finished work
3.7 structure the specification so that it is concise,
referenced and cross-referenced accurately
3.8 check that the specification is consistent with the current
design and other design documentation, and updating it
promptly and accurately when the design changes
3.9 obtain necessary checks and approvals for the content
and presentation of specifications
4 Understand how to
prepare prescriptive
specifications
4.1 Evaluate how to select a type of specification document
which is suitable for the purpose
4.2 Explain how to check that the specification is consistent
with the designs and related documents, where separate,
and that it does not include duplicate and contradictory
information
4.3 Explain how to collate the sections in the specification so
that they are based on elements of a type appropriate to
the circumstances and requirements
4.4 Explain how to produce a specification which is based on
identified, applicable, current source information
4.5 Describe how to identify where the current source
information is invalid and obtain accurate and valid
supplementary information
4.6 Evaluate how to select, draft and amend technical
clauses from standard sources, which define the quality,
type and standard of the materials, components and
finished work
4.7 Evaluate how to structure the specification so that it is
concise, referenced and cross-referenced accurately
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.8 Explain how to check that the specification is consistent
with the current design and other design documentation,
and update it promptly and accurately when the design
changes
4.9 Explain how to obtain necessary checks and approvals for
the content and presentation of specifications
5 Be able to control and
maintain project
information
5.1 obtain information about project requirements which
may contribute to the preparation of documents
5.2 check the information to see whether it is adequate to
meet the project and document production
requirements
5.3 assess the status of the information and pass it on to
people who need it for document production, indicate
any special considerations and limitations on its use
5.4 collate documents when they have been produced and
check them against the agreed criteria
5.5 advise people who are producing documents, clarify
information when they do not understand the
instructions and refer outstanding queries to the people
who produced the original information
5.6 identify any discrepancies and inconsistencies in the
information and refer any problems back to the
originators for clarification
5.7 recommend changes to the brief, design, specification
and contract when the discrepancies which have been
identified suggest that modifications are needed
5.8 collate revisions, requirements and additions to the
design information, distribute the information promptly
and brief the stakeholders and the people responsible for
producing documents
5.9 obtain necessary checks and approvals when they are
needed
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.10 produce up-to-date and accurate information on
progress and issue it to the people who need the
information
5.11 maintain accurate and complete registers and records
which can be used for quality auditing
5.12 issue documents to meet project requirements
6 Understand how to
control and maintain
project information
6.1 Explain how to obtain information about project
requirements which may contribute to the preparation of
documents
6.2 Explain how to check the information to see whether it is
adequate to meet the project and document production
requirements
6.3 Explain how to assess the status of the information and
pass it on to people who need it for document
production, indicate any special considerations and
limitations on its use
6.4 Explain how to collate documents when they have been
produced and check them against the agreed criteria
6.5 Propose how to advise people who are producing
documents, clarify information when they do not
understand the instructions and refer outstanding
queries to the people who produced the original
information
6.6 Describe how to identify any discrepancies and
inconsistencies in the information and refer any
problems back to the originators for clarification
6.7 Propose how to recommend changes to the brief, design,
specification and contract when the discrepancies which
have been identified suggest that modifications are
needed
6.8 Explain how to collate revisions, requirements and
additions to the design information, distribute the
information promptly and brief the stakeholders and the
people responsible for producing documents
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
6.9 Explain how to obtain necessary checks and approvals
when they are needed
6.10 Explain how to produce up-to-date and accurate
information on progress and issue it to the people who
need the information
6.11 Explain how to maintain accurate and complete registers
and records which can be used for quality auditing
6.12 Explain how to issue documents to meet project
requirements
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Unit M/600/7457
Prepare procurement schedules and programmes of works in
construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to develop a
schedule of works
1.1 produce a detailed schedule of works which is accurate
and contains a complete statement of the project needs
and the range of services which will be needed
1.2 estimate the work content and time duration accurately
1.3 plan the schedule of works so that it is achievable with the
resources available
1.4 calculate appropriate and realistic allowances to meet
anticipated contingencies
1.5 draft the schedule of works in a format which is
appropriate to the type and scope of the work
1.6 present the schedule of works to stakeholders, correct any
conflicting requirements and agree amendments
1.7 present information clearly and accurately and reach
agreement use a style and approach which maintains
goodwill and trust
2 Understand how to
develop a schedule of
works
2.1 Explain how to produce a detailed schedule of works
which is accurate and contains a complete statement of
the project needs and the range of services which will be
needed
2.2 Examine how to estimate the work content and time
duration accurately
2.3 Propose how to plan the schedule of works so that it is
achievable with the resources available
2.4 Explain how to calculate appropriate and realistic
allowances to meet anticipated contingencies
2.5 Explain how to draft the schedule of works in a format
which is appropriate to the type and scope of the work
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
2.6 Explain how to present the schedule of works to
stakeholders, correct any conflict requirements and agree
amendments
2.7 Explain how to present information clearly and accurately
and reach agreement use a style and approach which
maintains goodwill and trust
3 Be able to develop a
procurement
programme
3.1 develop a detailed and accurate procurement programme
in an appropriate format
3.2 identify within the procurement programme the lead
times for ordering and receiving essential resources
3.3 identify any conflicting requirements and unacceptable
variations in the procurement programme, recommend
feasible alternatives, and agree modifications to the
programme with stakeholders
3.4 integrate the procurement programme so that it is
consistent with the requirements of the overall
programme, statutory bodies and others who will be
affected
3.5 monitor the procurement programme and identify
modifications which would suit changed circumstances or
which offer cost and time benefits
4 Understand how to
develop a
procurement
programme
4.1 Propose how to develop a detailed and accurate
procurement programme in an appropriate format
4.2 Describe how to identify within the procurement
programme the lead times for ordering and receiving
essential resources
4.3 Describe how to identify any conflicting requirements and
unacceptable variations in the procurement programme,
recommend feasible alternatives, and agree modifications
to the programme with stakeholders
4.4 Propose how to integrate the procurement programme so
that it is consistent with the requirements of the overall
programme, statutory bodies and others who will be
affected
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.5 Examine how to monitor the procurement programme
and identify modifications which would suit changed
circumstances or which offer cost and time benefits
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Unit M/600/7460
Implement strategic and integrated supply chain management and
sourcing partnerships in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to evaluate and
agree the benefits and
risks of strategic sourcing
1.1 select relevant criteria to use in making evaluations
and decisions
1.2 evaluate the effect of strategic sourcing on
competitiveness of supply, compare the evaluation
with existing arrangements and calculate the
advantages and disadvantages
1.3 evaluate the benefits of changing to new suppliers
1.4 recommend changes use accurate evidence and
clearly identify the strategic implications for supply
1.5 negotiate and agree recommendations with decision
makers, the suppliers and other people who have an
interest
2 Understand how to
evaluate and agree the
benefits and risks of
strategic sourcing
2.1 Evaluate how to select relevant criteria to use in
making evaluations and decisions
2.2 Evaluate the effect of strategic sourcing on
competitiveness of supply, compare the evaluation
with exist arrangements and calculate the advantages
and disadvantages
2.3 Evaluate the benefits of changing to new suppliers
2.4 Propose how to recommend changes us accurate
evidence and clearly identify the strategic implications
for supply
2.5 Propose how to negotiate and agree
recommendations with decision makers, the suppliers
and other people who have an interest
3 3.1 specify and agree with the supply chain the ways in
which management systems will be aligned
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
Be able to agree and
implement alignment of
management systems
3.2 identify and agree, with all stakeholders, the changes
which are necessary to meet technical and quality
requirements
3.3 develop and implement appropriate trials, assess the
results and make appropriate modifications before
moving to full implementation
3.4 check that the alignment of management systems
conforms to the requirements of legislation
4 Understand how to agree
and implement alignment
of management systems
4.1 Evaluate how to specify and agree with the supply
chain the ways in which management systems will be
aligned
4.2 Describe how to identify and agree, with all
stakeholders, the changes which are necessary to
meet technical and quality requirements
4.3 Propose how to develop and implement appropriate
trials, assess the results and make appropriate
modifications before moving to full implementation
4.4 Explain how to check that the alignment of
management systems conforms to the requirements
of legislation
5 Be able to monitor and
control supply chain
arrangements
5.1 review the terms of contract regularly, and assessing
whether there are continued nett benefits to the
supply chain
5.2 monitor the performance of the supply chain against
agreed standards and quantify any variations in
performance
5.3 inform the supply chain about variations in
performance from contract terms, and provide them
with advice and information about the changes
needed and the time allowed to make the changes
5.4 investigate persistent variations and major problems,
identify likely causes and inform all the supply chain
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
5.5 assess existing sourcing arrangements against
alternative supply options regularly and estimate the
relative benefits and disadvantages
6 Understand how to
monitor and control
supply chain
arrangements
6.1 Examine how to review the terms of contract
regularly, and assess whether there are continued
nett benefits to the supply chain
6.2 Examine how to monitor the performance of the
supply chain against agreed standards and quantify
any variations in performance
6.3 Explain how to inform the supply chain about
variations in performance from contract terms, and
provide them with advice and information about the
changes needed and the time allowed to make the
changes
6.4 Examine how to investigate persistent variations and
major problems, identify likely causes and inform all
the supply chain
6.5 Examine how to assess existing sourcing
arrangements against alternative supply options
regularly and estimate the relative benefits and
disadvantages
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Unit D/600/7468
Evaluate and confirm work methods and programme in
construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to evaluate,
review and select work
methods
1.1 assess the available project data and obtaining more
information from alternative sources in situations where
the available project data is insufficient
1.2 identify and evaluate the possible work methods against
relevant technical and project criteria and select those
which best meets the criteria
1.3 propose the selected method to decision makers
1.4 analyse the method which has been selected for its
activity content and quantifying it accurately
1.5 review method statements to ensure that they are
accurate, clear, concise and acceptable to all the people
involved
2 Understand how to
evaluate, review and
select work methods
2.1 Examine how to assess the available project data and
obtain more information from alternative sources in
situations where the available project data is insufficient
2.2 Describe how to identify and evaluate the possible work
methods against relevant technical and project criteria
and select those which best meets the criteria
2.3 Propose how to propose the selected method to
decision makers
2.4 Examine how to analyse the method which has been
selected for its activity content and quantify it
accurately
2.5 Examine how to review method statements to ensure
that they are accurate, clear, concise and acceptable to
all the people involved
3 Be able to confirm
project programming
3.1 analyse the sequential programming of activities against
project requirements and the requirements of
significant external factors and necessary resources
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.2 ensure that the produced programmes and schedules of
planned activities are consistent with the complexity of
the project
3.3 confirm alterations to the works programme which will
meet changed circumstances or offer cost and time
benefits, calculate the savings accurately and justify
them to decision makers
3.4 develop a system for monitor the works programme,
implement it and use the results to improve future
production and plan
4 Understand how to
confirm project
programming
4.1 Examine how to analyse the sequential programming of
activities against project requirements and the
requirements of significant external factors and
necessary resources
4.2 Explain how to ensure that the produced programmes
and schedules of planned activities are consistent with
the complexity of the project
4.3 Explain how to confirm alterations to the works
programme which will meet changed circumstances or
offer cost and time benefits, calculate the savings
accurately and justify them to decision makers
4.4 Propose how to develop a system for monitor the works
programme, implement it and use the results to
improve future production and plan
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Unit H/600/7469
Analyse, monitor and optimise materials, plant and services in
construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to analyse and
monitor requirements for
supplies
1.1 analyse design and project information, operational
plans, user feedback and quantities and confirm what
supplies will be required
1.2 identify the opportunities for economising on usage,
cost and the environmental impact of supplies.
1.3 confirm and monitor the purchasing plan to ensure
that supply requirements are met.
1.4 accommodating changing circumstances
2 Understand how to
analyse and monitor
requirements for
supplies
2.1 Examine how to analyse design and project
information, operational plans, user feedback and
quantities and confirm what supplies will be required
2.2 Describe how to identify the opportunities for
economising on usage, cost and the environmental
impact of supplies.
2.3 Explain how to confirm and monitor the purchasing
plan to ensure that supply requirements are met.
2.4 Explain how to accommodate changing circumstances
3 Be able to optimise
supplier performance
3.1 evaluate regularly the performance of suppliers against
the supply requirements
3.2 identify any issues with supply requirements, record
them, pass the information on to the supplier and
discuss it with them
3.3 identify changes which will improve supplier
performance, discuss and agree changes with the
supplier and incorporate agreed actions in supplier
development programmes
3.4 advise suppliers and provide them with resources
which will help them to meet supply requirements,
overall budgetary limits and project requirements
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3.5 conduct negotiations and meetings with suppliers in a
manner which maintains their goodwill and trust
4 Understand how to
optimise supplier
performance
4.1 Evaluate regularly the performance of suppliers against
the supply requirements
4.2 Describe how to identify any issues with supply
requirements, record them, pass the information on to
the supplier and discuss it with them
4.3 Describe how to identify changes which will improve
supplier performance, discuss and agree changes with
the supplier and incorporate agreed actions in supplier
development programmes
4.4 Propose how to advise suppliers and provide them with
resources which will help them to meet supply
requirements, overall budgetary limits and project
requirements
4.5 Explain how to conduct negotiations and meetings with
suppliers in a manner which maintains their goodwill
and trust
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Unit Y/600/7470
Control contract work in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to control
contracts against agreed
quality standards
1.1 research quality standards from available
information and pass them to people responsible for
their implementation before they start work
1.2 specify, clearly and unambiguously, the
responsibilities which individuals have for
maintaining quality standards
1.3 set up systems for inspecting and controlling the
quality of work and record the outcomes
1.4 check, regularly, that work conforms to the design
requirements and the specified quality standards
1.5 identify work which fails to meet the requirements
and specified quality standards and implement
corrective action
1.6 ask for unacceptable quality standards to be
corrected and notify decision makers if this is not
done within a reasonable time
1.7 inform decision makers regularly about significant
variations in quality standards, programme and
safety implications, and suggest the decisions which
they need to make and actions which they need to
take
1.8 identify specifications which conflict with statutory
and legal requirements and refer them to decision
makers for modification
1.9 identify improvements from feedback received and
recommend them to decision makers
1.10 agree amendments to the contract quality
requirements and specifications and record them
accurately
2 2.1 Examine how to research quality standards from
available information and pass them to people
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
Understand how to
control contracts against
agreed quality standards
responsible for their implementation before they
start work
2.2 Evaluate how to specify, clearly and unambiguously,
the responsibilities which individuals have for
maintaining quality standards
2.3 Propose how to set up systems for inspecting and
controlling the quality of work and record the
outcomes
2.4 Explain how to check, regularly, that work conforms
to the design requirements and the specified quality
standards
2.5 Describe how to identify work which fails to meet
the requirements and specified quality standards
and implement corrective action
2.6 Explain how to ask for unacceptable quality
standards to be corrected and notify decision makers
if this is not done within a reasonable time
2.7 Explain how to inform decision makers regularly
about significant variations in quality standards,
programme and safety implications, and suggest the
decisions which they need to make and actions
which they need to take
2.8 Describe how to identify specifications which conflict
with statutory and legal requirements and refer
them to decision makers for modification
2.9 Describe how to identify improvements from
feedback received and recommend them to decision
makers
2.10 Evaluate how to agree amendments to the contract
quality requirements and specifications and record
them accurately
3 Be able to maintain
contract compliance with
3.1 identify legal and statutory requirements from
available information and clarify them where there is
uncertainty
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learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
legal and statutory
requirements
3.2 brief the workforce about their legal and statutory
responsibilities to those responsible for
implementing them before they start work on the
contract
3.3 develop and implement monitor systems, collect
information regularly and summarise it accurately
3.4 identify situations which do not comply with legal
and statutory requirements, investigate the
circumstances thoroughly and take appropriate
corrective action
3.5 identify any new legal and statutory requirements
which may have an impact on the project,
summarise the important details and pass this on to
people who have an interest
3.6 complete statutory returns accurately and on time
4 Understand how to
maintain contract
compliance with legal and
statutory requirements
4.1 Describe how to identify legal and statutory
requirements from available information and clarify
them where there is uncertainty
4.2 Explain how to brief the workforce about their legal
and statutory responsibilities to those responsible
for implementing them before they start work on
the contract
4.3 Propose how to develop and implement monitor
systems, collect information regularly and
summarise it accurately
4.4 Describe how to identify situations which do not
comply with legal and statutory requirements,
investigate the circumstances thoroughly and take
appropriate corrective action
4.5 Describe how to identify any new legal and statutory
requirements which may have an impact on the
project, summarise the important details and pass
this on to people who have an interest
4.6 Explain how to complete statutory returns accurately
and on time
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Unit D/600/7471
Optimise and control contract progress and costs in construction
Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to optimise
contract progress
1.1 develop systems to monitor and record the progress of the
contract against the agreed programmes
1.2 review and optimise resources to accommodate changing
circumstances
1.3 confirm and investigating the circumstances of any
deviations thoroughly and agree and implement
appropriate corrective action
1.4 recommend options which are most likely to optimise cost
and time and help the contract progress
1.5 brief decision makers about progress, changes to the
operational programme, resource needs and suggest the
decisions and actions that need to be taken
1.6 identify improvements from feedback received and
recommend them to decision makers
2 Understand how to
optimise contract
progress
2.1 Propose how to develop systems to monitor and record the
progress of the contract against the agreed programmes
2.2 Examine how to review and optimise resources to
accommodate changing circumstances
2.3 Explain how to confirm and investigate the circumstances
of any deviations thoroughly and agree and implement
appropriate corrective action
2.4 Propose how to recommend options which are most likely
to optimise cost and time and help the contract progress
2.5 Explain how to brief decision makers about progress,
changes to the operational programme, resource needs
and suggest the decisions and actions that need to be
taken
2.6 Describe how to identify improvements from feedback
received and recommend them to decision makers
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Learning Outcome – The
learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
3 Be able to control
contract costs
3.1 manage and implement appropriate contract cost monitor
systems which are able to provide early warning of
problems
3.2 review and summarise accurate cost data and presenting it
in a format which will help people to make decisions
3.3 identify variations and trends in cost data and identifying
and quantifying opportunities for cost savings
3.4 investigate any variations and agree and implement
appropriate corrective action
4 Understand how to
control contract costs
4.1 Evaluate how to manage and implement appropriate
contract cost monitor systems which are able to provide
early warning of problems
4.2 Examine how to review and summarise accurate cost data
and present it in a format which will help people to make
decisions
4.3 Describe how to identify variations and trends in cost data
and identify and quantify opportunities for cost savings
4.4 Examine how to investigate any variations and agree and
implement appropriate corrective action
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Unit H/600/7472
Prepare and agree contract accounts and claims in construction
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Be able to prepare and agree
interim valuations and final
accounts
1.1 value work in progress, and agree the
calculations with valuers who are acting for the
people involved in the contract
1.2 price and reference the quantities used in
valuations and accounts so that they meet
contract provisions
1.3 value variations and items which do not have an
agreed contract rate by agree justifiable nonstandard rates
1.4 identify the liability for the cost of re-work and
additional work, agree the liability with the
people involved in the contract and record the
estimates to meet administrative and
contractual requirements
1.5 prepare and submit accurate valuations and
accounts which contain relevant background
information and clarify and justify areas of
potential disagreement
1.6 record documents, back-up information and
calculations accurately, reference them clearly
and store them so that they can be easily
referred to for audit and reference
2 Understand how to prepare
and agree interim valuations
and final accounts
2.1 Examine how to value work in progress, and
agree the calculations with valuers who are
acting for the people involved in the contract
2.2 Examine how to price and reference the
quantities used in valuations and accounts so
that they meet contract provisions
2.3 Examine how to value variations and items which
do not have an agreed contract rate by agreeing
justifiable non-standard rates
2.4 Describe how to identify the liability for the cost
of re-work and additional work, agree the
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
liability with the people involved in the contract
and record the estimates to meet administrative
and contractual requirements
2.5 Explain how to prepare and submit accurate
valuations and accounts which contain relevant
background information and clarify and justify
areas of potential disagreement
2.6 Explain how to record documents, back-up
information and calculations accurately,
reference them clearly and store them so that
they can be easily referred to for audit and
reference
3 Be able to prepare and agree
compensation events and
claims for reimbursement for
loss and expense
3.1 assess the basis of claims and criteria for
recovery against the contract and relevant
expert opinion, and progress valid claims which
can be substantiated
3.2 calculate claims accurately from relevant and
verified information sources
3.3 analyse the opposing grounds for the claims,
structure the claims clearly and present them
3.4 negotiate and agree amendments to the claim
with the people involved in the contract
3.5 conduct negotiations with the people involved in
the contract in a manner which maintains their
goodwill and trust
3.6 record documents, back-up information and
calculations accurately, reference them clearly
and store them so that they can be easily
referred to for audit and reference
4 Understand how to prepare
and agree compensation events
and claims for reimbursement
for loss and expense
4.1 Examine how to assess the basis of claims and
criteria for recovery against the contract and
relevant expert opinion, and progress valid
claims which can be substantiated
4.2 Explain how to calculate claims accurately from
relevant and verified information sources
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Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4.3 Examine how to analyse the opposing grounds
for the claims, structure the claims clearly and
present them
4.4 Propose how to negotiate and agree
amendments to the claim with the people
involved in the contract
4.5 Explain how to conduct negotiations with the
people involved in the contract in a manner
which maintains their goodwill and trust
4.6 Explain how to record documents, back-up
information and calculations accurately,
reference them clearly and store them so that
they can be easily referred to for audit and
reference
