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Introduction

The ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction)

qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification appropriate for those working as

construction site managers in building and civil engineering, highways maintenance and

repair, residential development, conservation or demolition.

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 qualifications 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. It provides a progression route to discipline related qualifications.

Qualification Profile

Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management

(Construction)

Qualification title ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site

Management (Construction)

Ofqual qualification number 601/4460/9

Level 6

Total qualification time 1720 hours

Guided learning hours 447

Assessment

Pass or fail

Internally assessed and verified by centre staff

External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers

Qualification start date 1/9/14

Qualification end date

Entry Requirements

In order to meet the assessment criteria candidates should be working in the role of

construction site manager in building and civil engineering, highways maintenance and

repair, residential development, conservation or demolition.

Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify

any gaps and help plan the assessment.

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Qualification Structure

Candidates must complete ALL of the Mandatory units, plus the Mandatory/Optional

requirements from one of the Pathways:

Pathway 1: Building and Civil Engineering

Pathway 2: Highways and Maintenance Repair

Pathway 3: Residential Development

Pathway 4: Conservation

Pathway 5: Demolition

Mandatory Units – candidates must complete ALL units in this group

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

M/503/2915 Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working

Relationships in the Workplace 5 8

D/600/7552

Allocating Work and Checking People’s Performance in the

Workplace 5 9

J/600/7318 Establishing, Implementing and Maintaining Systems for

Managing Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace 6 15

M/600/7328 Evaluating and Selecting Work Methods to Meet Project or

Operational Requirements in the Workplace 6 11

J/600/7335 Monitoring Construction Related Project Activities in the

Workplace 6 8

F/600/7351 Controlling Project Progress Against Agreed Quality

Standards in the Workplace 6 10

D/600/7356 Controlling Project Progress Against Agreed Programmes in

the Workplace 6 11

M/600/7359 Managing Personal Development in a Construction-related

Workplace 6 8

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Pathway 1: Building and Civil Engineering

Mandatory units – candidates must complete all units

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

K/600/7554 Contributing to the Identification of Work Teams in the

Workplace 5 8

R/600/7323 Establishing, Controlling and Monitoring Environmental

Factors and Sustainability in the Workplace 6 15

M/600/7331 Planning the Preparation of the Site for the Project or

Operation in the Workplace 6 11

Y/600/7338 Ensuring that Work Activities and Resources Meet Project

Work Requirements in the Workplace 6 11

Y/600/7341 Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use

of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace 5 9

H/600/7343 Organising, Controlling and Monitoring Supplies of Materials

in the Workplace 5 8

J/600/7349 Establishing and Monitoring Communication Systems and

Organisational Procedures in the Workplace 6 11

R/600/7354 Establishing Project Dimensional Control Criteria in the

Workplace 6 10

H/600/7357 Controlling Project Quantities and Costs in the Workplace 6 12

K/600/7358 Evaluating Feedback Information and Recommending

Improvements in the Workplace 6 7

H/600/7553

Identifying and Enabling Learning Opportunities for Given

Work Teams in the Workplace 4 7

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Pathway 2: Highways and Maintenance Repair

Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

K/600/7554 Contributing to the Identification of Work Teams in the

Workplace 5 8

M/600/7555 Planning Highways Maintenance or Repair Activities in the

Workplace 6 12

F/600/7558 Providing and Monitoring Construction-related Customer

Service in the Workplace 5 8

Y/600/7338 Ensuring that Work Activities and Resources Meet project

Work Requirements in the Workplace 6 11

Y/600/7341 Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use

of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace 5 9

H/600/7343 Organising, Controlling and Monitoring Supplies of Materials

in the Workplace 5 8

H/600/7357 Controlling Project Quantities and Costs in the Workplace 6 12

H/600/7553

Identifying and Enabling Learning Opportunities for Given

Work Teams in the Workplace 4 7

Optional Units – candidates must complete two units

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

R/600/7323 Establishing, Controlling and Monitoring Environmental

Factors and Sustainability in the Workplace 6 15

M/600/7331 Planning the Preparation of the Site for the Project or

Operation in the Workplace 6 1

J/600/7349 Establishing and Monitoring Communication Systems and

Organisational Procedures in the Workplace 6 11

R/600/7354 Establishing Project Dimensional Control Criteria in the

Workplace 6 10

K/600/7358 Evaluating Feedback Information and Recommending

Improvements in the Workplace 6 7

K/600/7361 Managing the Handover of the Construction Project in the

Workplace 6 10

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Pathway 3: Residential Development

Mandatory units – candidates must complete all units

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

F/600/7558 Providing and Monitoring Construction-related Customer

Service in the Workplace 5 8

R/600/7323 Establishing, Controlling and Monitoring Environmental

Factors and Sustainability in the Workplace 6 15

M/600/7331 Planning the Preparation of the Site for the Project or

Operation in the Workplace 6 11

Y/600/7338 Ensuring that Work Activities and Resources Meet Project

Work Requirements in the Workplace 6 11

H/600/7343 Organising Controlling and Monitoring Supplies of Materials

in the Workplace 5 8

J/600/7349 Establishing and Monitoring Communication Systems and

Organisational Procedures in the Workplace 6 11

R/600/7354 Establishing Project Dimensional Control Criteria in the

Workplace 6 10

K/600/7358 Evaluating Feedback Information and Recommending

Improvements in the Workplace 6 7

H/600/7360 Planning and Scheduling the Maintenance or Remedial

Activities of Property, Systems or Services in the Workplace 6 15

K/600/7361 Managing the Handover of the Construction Project in the

Workplace 6 10

H/600/7553

Identifying and Enabling Learning Opportunities for Given

Work Teams in the Workplace 4 20

Optional Units – candidates must complete one unit

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

K/600/7554 Contributing to the Identification of Work Teams in the

Workplace 5 8

Y/600/7341 Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use

of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace 5 9

H/600/7357 Controlling Project Quantities and Costs in the Workplace 6 12

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Pathway 4: Conservation

Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

J/600/7559 Planning Historical Conservation/Restoration Activities in the

Workplace 6 12

Y/600/7338 Ensuring that Work Activities and Resources Meet Project

Work Requirements in the Workplace 6 11

Y/600/7341 Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use

of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace 5 9

H/600/7343 Organising, Controlling and Monitoring Supplies of Materials

in the Workplace 5 8

J/600/7349 Establishing and Monitoring Communication Systems and

Organisational Procedures in the Workplace 6 11

R/600/7354 Establishing Project Dimensional Control Criteria in the

Workplace 6 10

H/600/7357 Controlling Project Quantities and Costs in the Workplace 6 12

H/600/7360 Planning and Scheduling the Maintenance or Remedial

Activities of Property, Systems or Services in the Workplace 6 15

H/600/7553 Identifying and Enabling Learning Opportunities for Given

Work Teams in the Workplace 4 7

Optional Units – candidates must complete two units

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title

Unit

Level

Credit

Value

K/600/7554 Contributing to the Identification of Work Teams in the

Workplace 5 8

F/600/7558 Providing and Monitoring Construction-related Customer

Service in the Workplace 5 8

R/600/7323 Establishing, Controlling and Monitoring Environmental

Factors and Sustainability in the Workplace 6 15

M/600/7331 Planning the Preparation of the Sit for the Project or

Operation in the Workplace 6 11

K/600/7358 Evaluating Feedback Information and Recommending

Improvements in the Workplace 6 7

K/600/7361 Managing the Handover of the Construction Project in the

Workplace 6 10

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Pathway 5: Demolition

Mandatory Units – candidates must complete all units

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

F/600/7561 Planning Demolition Activities in the Workplace 6 12

R/600/7323 Establishing, Controlling and Monitoring Environmental

Factors and Sustainability in the Workplace 6 15

M/600/7331 Planning the Preparation of the Site for the Project or

Operation in the Workplace 6 11

Y/600/7338 Ensuring that Work Activities and Resources Meet Project

Work Requirements in the Workplace 6 11

Y/600/7341 Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use

of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace 5 9

K/600/7361 Managing the Handover of the Construction Project in the

Workplace 6 10

Optional Units – candidates must complete four units

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

K/600/7554 Contributing to the Identification of Work Teams in the

Workplace 5 8

F/600/7558 Providing and Monitoring Construction-related Customer

Service in the Workplace 5 8

H/600/7343 Organising, Controlling and Monitoring Supplies of Materials

in the Workplace 5 8

J/600/7349 Establishing and Monitoring Communication Systems and

Organisational Procedures in the Workplace 6 11

H/600/7357 Controlling Project Quantities and Costs in the Workplace 6 12

H/600/7553 Identifying and Enabling Learning Opportunities for Given

Work Teams in the Workplace 4 7

Additional Unit – candidate may complete the additional unit but it will not be counted

towards the qualification

Additional Unit

Unit Reference

Number Unit Title Unit

Level

Credit

Value

T/602/6155 Planning Tunnelling Activities in the Workplace 6 12

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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 related to Construction Site

Management developed by CITB.

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Assessment

This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of

competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s

skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.

The qualification must be assessed in line with the Construction Sector Qualifications

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

  1. 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 13.

Internal Quality Assurance

An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres

are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair

assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.

Adjustments to Assessment

Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of

candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets

out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special

considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.

Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the

policy.

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Results Enquiries and Appeals

All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with

reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.

Certification

Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:

  • A certificate listing all units achieved, and
  • A certificate giving the full qualification title –

ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction)

Claiming certificates

Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and

who have successfully achieved the requirements for a qualification. All certificates will be

issued to the centre for successful candidates.

Unit certificates

If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may

claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.

Replacement certificates

If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.

Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has

been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement

certificates.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Unit M/503/2915

Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working

Relationships in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Develop, maintain and encourage

working relationships to promote

good will and trust.

1.1 Give appropriate advice and information to

relevant people about the occupational

work activities and/or associated

occupations involved.

1.2 Apply the principles of equality and

diversity by considering the needs of

individuals when working and

communicating with others.

1.3 Explain the methods and techniques used

and personal attributes required to

encourage and maintain working

relationships that promote goodwill and

trust with relevant people.

1.4 Explain the principles of equality and

diversity and how to apply them when

working and communicating with others.

2 Inform relevant people about work

activities in an appropriate level of

detail, with the appropriate level of

urgency.

2.1 Communicate on the following work

activity information to relevant people

following organisational procedures:

– appropriate timescales

– health and safety requirements

– co-ordination of work procedures.

2.2 Explain the different methods and

techniques used to inform relevant people

about work activities.

2.3 Explain the effects of not informing

relevant people with the expected level of

urgency.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

2.4 Explain the different types of work activity

related information and to what level of

detail the following people would expect

to receive:

– colleagues

– employers

– customers

– contractors

– suppliers of products and services

– other people affected by the

work/project.

3 Offer advice and help to relevant

people about work activities and

encourage questions/requests for

clarification and comments.

3.1 Give appropriate advice and information to

relevant people about the different

methods of carrying out occupational work

activities to achieve the required outcome.

3.2 Explain the techniques of encouraging

questions and/or requests for clarification

and comments.

3.3 Explain the different ways of offering

advice and help to different people about

work activities, in relation to:

– progress

– results

– achievements

– occupational problems

– occupational opportunities

– health and safety requirements

– co-ordinated work.

4 Clarify proposals with relevant people

and discuss alternative suggestions.

4.1 Engage regular discussions with relevant

people about the occupational work

activity and/or other occupations involved.

4.2 Explain the methods of clarifying

alternative proposals with relevant people.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

4.3 Explain the methods of suggesting

alternative proposals.

5 Resolve differences of opinion in

ways that minimise offence and

maintain goodwill, trust and respect.

5.1 Examine and agree the work activities that

satisfy all people involved and will meet

the required outcome of the proposed

method of work.

5.2 Explain the methods and techniques used

to resolve differences of opinion in ways

which minimise offence and maintain

goodwill, trust and respect.

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Unit D/600/7552

Allocating Work and Checking People’s Performance in the

Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Confirm the programme or operations

and schedules, identify priorities and

critical activities, and plan how the work

will be undertaken.

1.1 Identify and evaluate the priorities and

critical activities in programmes or

operations and schedules, and devise a

plan on how the work will be

undertaken.

1.2 Explain how to identify priorities and

critical activities.

1.3 Explain methods of confirming

programmes or operations and

schedules.

1.4 Describe how the planning of work can

be undertaken.

2 Allocate work to team members, taking

into account their current

circumstances, and brief them on the

quality standards or level expected.

2.1 Evaluate and assign work to team

members and carry out briefings taking

into account their:

– skills

– knowledge

– experience

– workload.

2.2 Describe how to allocate work fairly to

team members whilst taking into

account their current circumstances.

2.3 Explain the methods and techniques on

briefing team members about quality of

standards or levels expected.

3 Monitor the progress and quality of the

work and provide prompt and

constructive feedback.

3.1 Carry out checks on the progress and

quality of work being undertaken

against programmes or operations and

schedules.

3.2 Carry out checks on the quality of work

being undertaken against quality

standards.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

3.3 Explain methods of checking the

progress of work against programmes

or operations, schedules and the work

against quality standards.

3.4 Provide feedback to team members on

the progress of work and standards of

quality.

4 Motivate team members to complete

the work they have been allocated and

provide, where requested and possible,

any additional support and/or resources.

4.1 Review and supply additional support

and/or resources where requested by

team members.

4.2 Explain the different ways of motivating

team members to complete the

allocated work.

4.3 Explain ways of providing additional

support to team members and ways of

getting feedback on additional support

from team members.

5 Identify unacceptable or poor

performance, discuss the cause(s) and

agree ways of improving performance

with team members.

5.1 Evaluate poor or unacceptable

performance for given work activities.

5.2 Implement methods that can improve

performance of team members.

5.3 Describe the various methods of

identifying poor or unacceptable

performance.

5.4 Explain ways of discussing the causes of

poor performance with team members

and how to get agreement on ways of

improving performance.

6 Recognise successful completion of

significant pieces of work or work

activities by team/team members, and

advise responsible people.

6.1 Demonstrate ways of recognising

success and praising team members on

successful completion of work.

6.2 Advise responsible people on successful

completion of work.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

6.3 Describe ways of recognising

completion of significant pieces of work

or work activities.

6.4 Explain effective methods of advising

responsible people of the team/team

member’s successes.

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Unit J/600/7318

Establishing, Implementing and Maintaining Systems for Managing

Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Encourage a culture of health, safety

and welfare on site, and identify and

implement improvements.

1.1 Develop initiatives which encourage a

health, safety, welfare culture and

consideration for the environment.

1.2 Examine and analyse current systems,

procedures and facilities used or supplied

for health, safety and welfare.

1.3 Facilitate improvement methods to

health, safety and welfare systems,

procedures and/or facilities.

1.4 Explain ways that the culture of health,

safety and welfare can be promoted and

encouraged.

1.5 Explain how opportunities to improve

health, safety and welfare could be

identified and how appropriate

recommendations can be made.

1.6 Outline who the promotion of a health,

safety and welfare culture should be

aimed at.

2 Allocate health, safety and welfare

responsibilities which comply with

current legislation and ensure site

inductions consistently inform people

of those responsibilities.

2.1 Evaluate health, safety and welfare

requirements of projects and determine

number and types of people needed to

comply with current legislation.

2.2 Assign health, safety and/or welfare

responsibilities to selected people.

2.3 Carry out regular induction briefings to

inform those responsible of their

designated duties.

2.4 Describe how, and to whom health, safety

and welfare responsibilities should be

allocated.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

2.5 Explain methods and techniques of

conducting site inductions and list typical

subject areas that should be covered.

2.6 Explain how and why site inductions can

consistently inform people of their

responsibilities.

3 Ensure accurate and appropriate

notices and hazard warnings that

conform to current legislation are

maintained.

3.1 Identify which legislation, regulations,

codes of practice and official guidance

applies to relevant work areas and

activities to determine types and locations

of notices and hazard warnings.

3.2 Carry out regular inspections of relevant

areas of work to confirm that placed

notices and warnings are accurate and in

the correct locations.

3.3 List the types of notices and hazard

warnings that apply to relevant work areas

and explain how to ensure that they

comply with current legislation.

3.4 Explain ways that accurate and

appropriate notices and hazard warnings

for the workforce, visitors and the public

can be maintained.

3.5 Give reasons why accurate and

appropriate notices should be relevant,

correctly placed and maintained, and

explain possible consequences should they

not be.

4 Ensure health, safety and welfare

equipment and resources are

available and sufficient to meet

current legislation.

4.1 Identify required health, safety and

welfare equipment for given work areas.

4.2 Specify health, safety and welfare

equipment and resources for work

activities that meet the project,

organisational and statutory

requirements.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

4.3 Implement maintenance procedures for

health, safety and welfare protection

equipment and resources.

4.4 Describe the types of health, safety and

welfare equipment and resources that

would be needed for relevant work

activities.

4.5 Explain ways of ensuring that health,

safety and welfare equipment and

resources are available and sufficient for

the project.

4.6 Explain how to ensure that health, safety

and welfare equipment and resources

comply with current legislation.

5 Implement systems which meet

current legislation requirements to

identify hazards, reduce risks and

maintain the health, safety and

welfare of people.

5.1 Devise and/or apply systems to given work

areas that allows hazard identification,

assessment of risks and adoption of

relevant control methods.

5.2 Devise and/or apply systems to given work

areas that identify breaches in health,

safety and welfare requirements.

5.3 Devise and/or apply systems to given work

areas that are able to allow for the

reporting of accidents, emergencies and

near misses.

5.4 Explain how systems which meet current

legislation requirements for identifying

and reducing hazards should be

implemented.

5.5 Explain methods that can be used to

implement systems that can report and

record accidents, emergencies and near

misses.

5.6 Explain ways of maintaining the welfare of

people in accordance with current

legislation requirements.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

6 Ensure hazards are identified and

obtain information on their

significance.

6.1 Evaluate given work areas and identify any

hazards that can affect the workplace and

surrounding areas.

6.2 Determine the significance of identified

hazards within the workplace.

6.3 Explain relevant methods that can ensure

hazards are fully identified.

6.4 Describe methods and techniques that

allow further information about hazards to

be obtained.

6.5 Explain the methods and factors that

determine the significance of hazards.

7 Ensure the significant hazards are

assessed to identify the residual risks,

apply the principles of prevention to

reduce the risks and provide

information to appropriate people.

7.1 Apply the following principles of

prevention to identified significant

hazards:

– elimination

– control at source

– management

– cumulative protection

– personal protective equipment.

7.2 Identify and analyse any residual risk or

risks and apply additional control

measures as appropriate.

7.3 Inform appropriate people about required

hazard controls and an remaining risks

using various formats.

7.4 Describe methods that allow residual risks

to be identified.

7.5 Explain ways of applying the principles of

prevention to identified relevant and

significant hazards.

7.6 Explain how risks can be reduced and ways

that information can be provided to

appropriate people.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

8 Monitor health, safety and welfare

systems regularly for compliance with

current legislation.

8.1 Ensure that regular checks are carried out

on health, safety and welfare systems.

8.2 Analyse and record special site conditions

and situations which do not comply with

regulations.

8.3 Apply relevant measures which will

prevent reoccurrence of breaches to the

requirements of health, safety and

welfare.

8.4 Explain methods and/or procedures used

to regularly monitor health, safety and

welfare systems.

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Unit M/600/7328

Evaluating and Selecting Work Methods to Meet Project or

Operational Requirements in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Assess and evaluate project or

operational data in order to

identify work methods.

1.1 Examine at least five of the following types of

project or operational data that can identify

required work methods:

– conditions of contract

– bills of quantities or methods of

measurement

– specifications

– drawings

– health, safety and environmental plans

– programmes and schedules

– organisational requirements

– instructions and variations

– information on materials

– survey reports

– design data

– statutory consents

– sub-contractor arrangements and

attendance

– method statements and/or risk assessments

– safe systems of work.

1.2 Explain different methods and techniques that

allows the assessment and evaluation of

available project or operational data.

1.3 Explain how work methods can be identified

from the assessment and evaluation of project

or operational data.

1.4 Give reasons why project or operational data

needs to be assessed and evaluated and

explain possible project or operational

consequences should this not be undertaken

correctly.

2 Obtain additional information

from other sources in cases where

the available project or

operational data is insufficient.

2.1 Carry out consultations with and/or examine

at least two of the following other sources:

– the client, customer or their representative

– contractors

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– sub-contractors

– suppliers

– regulatory authorities

– technical and trade literature

– those affected by the project.

2.2 Explain how additional information from other

sources can be obtained in cases where

available project data is insufficient.

3 Identify work methods which will

make the best use of resources

and materials and meets project

and current legislation

requirements.

3.1 Establish a range of work methods for relevant

projects or operations from at least two of the

following information sources:

– current legislation, Codes of Practice and

official guidance

– investigative research

– organisational procedures

– technical and trade literature.

3.2 Explain different ways that allows

comprehensive identification of work

methods from possible information sources,

and will make the best use of resources and

materials for typical projects or operations.

3.3 Explain procedures that can identify work

methods which meets project or operational

requirements and the requirements of current

legislation.

4 Evaluate identified work methods

against technical, environmental

and project or operational criteria

and select appropriate methods.

4.1 Examine and identify work methods for a

range of projects or operations using of at

least six of the following technical,

environmental or project criteria:

– materials performance and availability

– health and safety

– fire protection

– access

– plant, equipment or machinery performance

and availability

– traffic management

– environmental issues

– cost benefit

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– current legislation, Codes of Practice and

official guidance

– customer and user needs

– contract requirements in terms of time and

quantity

– waste management

– sustainability.

4.2 Determine work methods for a range of

projects, activities and/or operations that will

meet programme requirements.

4.3 Explain different ways and techniques of

evaluating identified work methods against

relevant technical, environmental and project

criteria to select the best or appropriate

method.

5 Ensure method statements are

accurate, clear and concise and

acceptable to all the people

involved.

5.1 Produce and/or examine a method

statements and/or risk assessments for a

range of projects, activities or operations.

5.2 Confirm that method statements and/or risk

assessments are accurate, clear, concise and

acceptable for the project, activity or

operational needs.

5.3 Explain suitable methods that ensure method

statements and/or risk assessments derived

from the selected work methods are accurate,

clear and concise.

5.4 Explain possible procedures that ensure that

method statements and/or risk assessments

are acceptable to all the people responsible.

5.5 Give reasons for the need to ensure that

selected work methods, method statement

and/or risk assessments are acceptable to all

the people responsible.

6 Recommend and promote the

selected work method for projects

or operations.

6.1 Present the selected work method to and gain

acceptance by at least two of the following

people responsible:

– the client, customer or their representative

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– contractors

– consultants

– sub-contractors

– suppliers

– workforce

– internal management.

6.2 Explain the ways and techniques of

recommending work methods to the people

responsible.

6.3 Explain different ways of promoting selected

work methods to the people responsible.

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Unit J/600/7335

Monitoring Construction Related Project Activities in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Give adequate notice to all the people

who will be affected about when work

will start, how long it will take and

when it will finish and confirm all dates

in writing.

1.1 Prepare written notices detailing about

when project works starts, expected

durations and planned finishing or

completions dates.

1.2 Provide people affected by project works

with written notices about project

schedules.

1.3 Outline the type of people that should be

notified of work schedules.

1.4 Describe ways and techniques of

notifying people affected by the work

about work schedules.

1.5 Explain why adequate notice of works

should be given to people affected and

explain possible consequences should

this not happen.

1.6 Explain how dates can be confirmed and

why notification of work arrangements

and schedules should be in writing.

2 Communicate and agree a programme

and method with people who will be

doing the work that integrates

operations.

2.1 Liaise and communicate with those

undertaking specified work on relevant

projects.

2.2 Gain approval with relevant workers for

work programmes and methods on

construction projects.

2.3 Explain how and why programmes and

methods should be agreed with the

people who will be doing the work.

2.4 Describe methods and techniques of

communicating programmes and

methods to the people who will be doing

the work.

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3 Identify, record and obtain information

requirements before work starts.

3.1 Source information relevant to specified

projects and assemble prior to the start

of work.

3.2 Explain ways that information required

for projects can be identified, obtained

and recorded before work starts.

3.3 Describe the types of information that

should be obtained before work starts on

typical projects.

4 Organise attendance for subcontractors in accordance with project

and contractual agreements.

4.1 Plan and implement attendance

requirements that meets project and

contractual requirements.

4.2 Arrange and undertake meetings with

sub-contractors to discuss project or

contract requirements and attendance.

4.3 Explain how attendance can be organised

by contract or agreement for subcontractors and attending workforce, in

accordance with project requirements

and contractual agreements.

4.4 List factors that affect typical project

requirements.

4.5 Explain why attendance needs to be

organised for contract or agreement for

sub-contractors in accordance with

project requirements and contractual

agreements.

5 Plan and obtain sufficient resources of

the appropriate type which will meet

the project requirements and

timescales.

5.1 Identify and procure at least three of the

following resources for relevant projects:

– people

– plant, equipment or machinery

– materials and components

– sub-contractors

– information.

5.2 Explain how to identify and plan the use

of resources for projects and why

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resource requirements should be

planned.

5.3 Explain why there is a need to plan the

use of resources.

5.4 Explain methods and procedures that can

ensure sufficient resources are obtained.

6 Organise and control the site and

resources so that conditions are safe,

the site is tidy and creates a favourable

image of the organisation, its products,

its services and the project.

6.1 Implement and coordinate working

areas, activities and resources against

project requirements that allows sites to

be safe and tidy.

6.2 Coordinate and improve site operations

to project a positive image of projects

and relevant organisations.

6.3 Describe ways of organising and

controlling the site and resources so that

the following conditions are met:

– the site is safe

– the site is tidy

– a favourable image of the organisation

is created

– a favourable image of the products in

use and being produced is created

– a favourable image of the services

being provided is created.

6.4 Explain why there is a need to organise

and control the site and resources.

7 Develop contingency plans to meet

special requirements to minimise

disruption to those likely to be affected

by the works programme.

7.1 Identify any special requirements that

may affect the works programme or

surrounding areas on relevant projects.

7.2 Implement plans, based on the results of

special contingency identification, that

will minimise disruption to those affected

by the work programme.

7.3 Delegate tasks to other team members to

implement the developed contingency

plans.

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7.4 Outline how to develop plans to meet

special requirements and contingencies.

7.5 Explain why there is a need to develop

plans to meet special requirements and

contingencies.

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Unit F/600/7351

Controlling Project Progress against Agreed Quality Standards in

the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Identify and interpret quality

standards from available

information, and pass them to

people responsible for their

implementation before they start

work.

1.1 Gather a range of sources which will identify

quality standards for given projects.

1.2 Examine collected sources and define

requisite quality standards.

1.3 Provide people responsible with relevant

quality standards prior to work starting.

1.4 Describe where and how quality standards

for given projects can be defined.

1.5 Explain how quality standards can be

identified and interpreted.

1.6 Explain ways that quality standards can be

passed on to people responsible for

implementing them before starting work on

a contract.

2 Specify clearly and unambiguously

the responsibilities which

individuals have for maintaining

quality standards.

2.1 Produce a site quality plan or procedure

showing individual responsibilities in

accordance with quality standards.

2.2 Explain how responsibilities can be specified

to individuals having to maintain quality

standards, and who those individual may be

for given projects.

2.3 Give reasons why the responsibilities which

individuals have for maintaining quality

standards need to be specified.

2.4 Explain methods that allows for the

production of site quality plans or

procedures in accordance with the quality

standards.

3 Set up systems to inspect and

control the quality of the work.

3.1 Establish and implement systems that can

inspect ongoing work and completed work.

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3.2 Describe types of systems and methods that

can be implemented to check quality

standards.

3.3 Explain how systems for inspecting and

controlling the quality of work and record

the outcomes should be set up.

3.4 Give reasons why systems for inspecting and

controlling the quality of work and records of

the outcomes need to be set up.

4 Regularly check that work conforms

to the design requirements and the

specified quality standards.

4.1 Arrange inspections of ongoing and

completed work on given projects.

4.2 Record acceptance and rejection criteria for

given project activities from inspection

activities.

4.3 Explain methods that checks that work

conforms to design requirements and the

specified quality standards.

5 Identify work which fails to meet

the requirements and specified

quality standards and implement

corrective action.

5.1 Establish, through investigation and

comparison with quality standards, work

that is identified as sub-standard.

5.2 Plan and arrange appropriate corrective

actions.

5.3 Describe ways that identifies and records

work that fails to meet the requirements and

specified quality standards.

5.4 Explain how to implement corrective action

where work fails to meet the requirements

and specified quality standards.

6 Inform decision-makers about

significant variations of quality

standards and recommend

solutions they need to make and

actions they need to take.

6.1 Communicate with decision makers about

identified significant variations of quality

standards on given work activities.

6.2 Suggest actions and solutions to decisionmakers that take into account the following:

– quality standards

– effects of quality on the programme

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– effects of quality on safety

– effects of quality on finished product.

6.3 Explain methods and techniques that can be

used to inform decision-makers about

significant variations in quality standards

that may affect programme, safety

implications and the finish to the product.

6.4 Explain how solutions, which decisionmakers need to make about significant

variations in quality standards and advice on

the actions they need to take, can be

recommended.

6.5 Explain ways of recommending

improvements to decision-makers, and why

recommendations should be made.

7 Identify conflicts between quality

standards and refer them to

decision-makers for resolution.

7.1 Establish conflicts between given quality

standards and ongoing work activities.

7.2 Communicate sufficient information about

quality standard conflicts to decision makers.

7.3 Explain how conflicts between quality

standards can be identified.

7.4 Describe how conflicting quality standards

can be referred to decision-makers for

resolution.

8 Identify improvements from

feedback received and recommend

them to decision-makers.

8.1 Analyse work activities from received

feedback against project requirements and

establish where improvements to quality

standards can be made.

8.2 Communicate suggested improvements to

quality standards to decision makers.

8.3 Explain how improvements in quality

standards from feedback can be identified.

8.4 Describe ways that recommended

improvements can be made to decisionmakers.

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9 Agree amendments to the project

quality standards and record them

accurately.

9.1 Establish and gain approval on changes that

can be made to project quality standards

with decision makers.

9.2 Document in sufficient detail and accuracy in

the correct format, approved changes made

on project quality standards.

9.3 Explain how agreed amendments to the

project quality standards with decisionmakers can be made.

9.4 Explain methods that allows for the

recording of amendments to project quality

standards.

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Unit D/600/7356

Controlling Project Progress against Agreed Programmes in the

Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Develop and implement systems to

monitor and record the progress of the

project against the agreed

programme(s).

1.1 Plan a system that meets organisational

requirements that will monitor and

record work progress for given projects.

1.2 Investigate and monitor the progress of

given projects against agreed

programmes using at least four of the

following systems:

– visual inspection(s)

– resource records

– site inspection reports

– contractor’s report

– certified payments

– site meetings

– organisational procedures

– management reports

– benchmarks

– comparison with project

requirements.

1.3 Document findings of monitoring

systems on given projects using written,

graphical and electronic formats.

1.4 Explain how systems for monitoring and

recording the progress of projects

against agreed programmes can be

developed.

1.5 Give reasons why systems, that monitor

and record project progress project

against agreed programmes, should be

developed.

2 Collect progress information regularly

and summarise it for relevant people.

2.1 Gather and accumulate information on

work progress of given projects on a

planned frequent basis.

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2.2 Present a summary of findings on work

progress in suitable formats to relevant

people.

2.3 Explain ways that information on work

progress can regularly be collected.

2.4 Explain ways of accurately summarising

progress information to relevant people.

2.5 Outline who would need to be informed

about work progress on given projects.

3 Identify inadequate or inappropriate

resources, inform relevant people, and

specify and obtain alternative resources.

3.1 Examine work activities on given

projects in order to identify inadequate

or inappropriate resources.

3.2 Inform relevant people in sufficient

detail using appropriate formats where

inadequate or inappropriate resources

have been identified.

3.3 Source and obtain alternative resources

that meet project requirements.

3.4 Explain ways that inadequate and

inappropriate resources can be

identified.

3.5 Explain different methods that can

inform relevant people about

inadequate and inappropriate

resources.

3.6 Explain different methods of specifying

and obtaining alternative resources.

4 Identify and quantify any deviations

from planned progress which have

occurred, or which may occur, that

could disrupt the programme.

4.1 Inspect work activities against planned

progress to identify deviations that have

occurred or which may occur.

4.2 Analyse work activity inspection results

and quantify current, or predicted,

deviations that could disrupt the agreed

programme.

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4.3 List and describe factors that can create

deviations in planned progress on

typical projects.

4.4 Explain how deviations from planned

progress, which has occurred and which

may occur, can be identified.

4.5 Explain how deviations from the

planned progress, which may disrupt

the programme, can be identified.

4.6 Explain ways that deviations from

planned progress can be quantified.

4.7 Give reasons why deviations from

planned progress need to identified and

quantified.

5 Investigate the circumstances of any

deviations thoroughly and agree and

implement appropriate corrective

action.

5.1 Examine and analyse the circumstances

of any identified deviations to planned

progress on given projects.

5.2 Conclude, gain approval and implement

corrective actions where deviations to

planned progress have been identified.

5.3 Explain how circumstances of deviations

from planned progress can be

investigated.

5.4 Explains ways that corrective action for

deviations from planned progress with

relevant people can be agreed.

5.5 Explain how agreed corrective action for

deviations from planned progress can

be implemented.

5.6 Give reasons why corrective actions

must be agreed.

6 Recommend options to relevant people

that aim to maintain or improve cost

and progress.

6.1 Identify and analyse project progress

against planned progress for given

projects.

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6.2 Suggest a range of alternatives that will

maintain and improve project progress,

to relevant people using appropriate

formats.

6.3 Explains methods that allow

recommend options that will help the

project progress.

6.4 Explain why recommendations, that will

minimise increases in cost and time and

help the project progress, need to be

made.

7 Inform relevant people about changes

to the operational programme, resource

needs and suggest the decisions and

actions that need to be taken to

maintain progress.

7.1 Identify changes that need to be made

to the operational programme following

investigations of work activities and

resource use on given projects.

7.2 Analyse and determine actions that

need to be taken to maintain progress.

7.3 Provide options to relevant people that

allow project progress to be maintained.

7.4 Explain methods that can regularly

informed relevant people about changes

to operational programmes and

demands on resources.

7.5 Explains ways and techniques of

suggesting decisions and actions that

need to be taken to maintain progress.

8 Identify improvements to progress from

feedback received and recommend

them to relevant people.

8.1 Seek, collect and collate information on

work progress on given projects.

8.2 Analyse collated information to identify

improvements that can be made to the

work progress on given projects.

8.3 Provide suggestions to relevant people

that allow improvements to work

progress.

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8.4 Explain how improvements to progress

can be identified from feedback

received.

8.5 Explain ways of recommending

improvements in progress to relevant

people.

8.6 Give reasons why recommended

improvements in progress to relevant

people need to be made.

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Unit M/600/7359

Managing Personal Development in a Construction-related

Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Define your personal aims and objectives

for undertaking development.

1.1 Analyse, determine and record

personal aims and objectives to

meet work requirements.

1.2 Explain what are aims and objectives

for undertaking development and

how personal aims can be defined.

1.3 Give reasons why aims and

objectives should be defined.

2 Contact sources of support and guidance to

identify recognised standards for you to

manage your personal development.

2.1 Communicate with at least three of

the following sources of support and

guidance and the standards

identified:

– national bodies

– industry bodies

– professional institutions

– further education organisations

– training providers

– in-house resources

– line manager

– colleagues

– trade periodicals and journals

– electronic sources.

2.2 Explain how to contact sources of

support and guidance to identify

recognised standards.

2.3 Give reasons why recognised

standards for undertaking personal

development should be identified.

3 Analyse the current level of your knowledge

and performance and develop a profile of

your development needs.

3.1 Examine the current level of their

work performance and compare

against selected and recognised

standards.

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3.2 Determine and profile their present

competence and personal

development needs.

3.3 Describe how to analyse current

personal levels of knowledge and

performance against selected and

recognised standards.

3.4 Explain the factors that determine

personal development needs

3.5 Explain ways that personal

development needs can be profiled.

3.6 Give reasons why a profile of

personal development needs should

be developed.

4 Prepare a development plan for achieving

identified development needs.

4.1 Develop a personal development

plan based on identified

development needs.

4.2 Describe ways that personal

development plans can be prepared.

4.3 Explain why a personal development

plan should be prepared.

5 Undertake development activities aimed at

achieving identified development needs,

reviewing and recording progress and the

effectiveness of the activities.

5.1 Identify and engage in development

activities suitable for meeting

personal development needs.

5.2 Establish and/or use processes that

can review development progress.

5.3 Record the effectiveness of

development activities.

5.4 Explain ways that development

activities to achieve personal

development needs can be

undertaken.

5.5 Explain the methods that can be

used that reviews and records

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progress and evaluates effectiveness

of activities.

6 Measure achievement of identified

development needs and record evidence of

knowledge and competence gained against

recognised standards.

6.1 Evaluate achievements of identified

development needs from profiled

personal developments.

6.2 Compare and record achievements

of knowledge and competence

gained against recognised standards.

6.3 Explain how achievement of

identified personal development

needs can be measured.

6.4 Explain ways that evidence of

personal knowledge and

competence against identified

national standards can be recorded.

7 Review the cycle of personal development

aims and objectives to revise and update

aims and objectives to suit changing

circumstances.

7.1 Conduct regular reviews on personal

aims and objectives.

7.2 Measure and update personal

development plans that meet

changing work circumstances.

7.3 Explain how the reviewing of the

cycle of updating personal aims and

objectives can be undertaken.

7.4 Explain methods that allows for the

revision and updating of personal

aims and objectives that suit

changing circumstances.

7.5 Give reasons why personal

development plans should be

reviewed, revised and updated.

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Unit K/600/7554

Contributing to the Identification of Work Teams in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner

will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Identify any significant factors

which will affect the number,

type and availability of people

and services.

1.1 Examine and analyse project requirements and

consider at least three of the following

significant factors:

– location

– cost

– time

– skills, experience and knowledge required and

available

– training and development requirements

– current legislation.

1.2 Explain methods that can identify significant

factors that can affect numbers, types and

availability of people or services for typical

projects.

2 Evaluate and record the quality

and potential reliability of

people or services, and circulate

the results to decision-makers.

2.1 Undertake a selection, assessment and

recording process on at least two of the

following people or services to check that their

work quality and reliability meets organisational

requirements:

– technical staff

– sub-contractors

– specialist services

– operatives.

2.2 Inform decision makers of the outcomes of

quality and reliability checks made on relevant

people or services.

2.3 Describe methods that can evaluate and record

the quality and potential reliability of people or

services.

2.4 Explain typical ways and techniques of

circulating results from evaluations of quality

and potential reliability to decision-makers.

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Learning Outcome – The learner

will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

3 Negotiate and agree proposals

which are likely to produce

effective teams.

3.1 Consult people or service providers selected as

meeting programme requirements, and agree

proposals for their effective participation with

relevant projects.

3.2 Confirm team members on relevant projects

with selected people or service providers.

3.3 Explain factors that allow proposals to be made

for team membership from selected people or

service providers.

3.4 Explain negotiation methods that can be used to

get appropriate people or services for given

teams.

4 Follow rules and formalities for

obtaining people and services.

4.1 Identify and apply at least two of the following

rules and formalities when identifying team

members for relevant programmes of work:

– contractual

– current legislation

– codes of practice

– organisational procedures

– certification of competence.

4.2 Explain how to work within current rules and

formalities governing the identification of work

teams.

4.3 Give reasons on why they must work within

current rules and formalities when identifying

teams

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Unit R/600/7323

Establishing, Controlling and Monitoring Environmental Factors

and Sustainability in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Identify the environmental

management considerations and

establish methods of work that will

support sustainability by examining

project data.

1.1 Examine relevant project data and

establish the required considerations for

environmental management.

1.2 Identify methods of work for relevant

projects that will support sustainability.

1.3 Explain how, and what types, of project

data should be examined to identify the

needs of environmental management.

1.4 Explain methods and techniques of

examining project data in order to

identify and establish methods of work

that will support sustainability.

1.5 Give reasons why the needs of

environmental management and

sustainable work methods need

identifying.

2 Encourage a culture of environmental

awareness and support for sustainability

in the workforce.

2.1 Adopt and implement policies that cover

environmental management and

sustainability procedures.

2.2 Apply methods or procedures that

encourage workforces to support

sustainability and environment matters

in the workplace.

2.3 Explain how a culture of environmental

awareness and support for sustainability

in the workforce can be encouraged.

2.4 Give reasons why a culture of

environmental awareness and support

for sustainability in the workforce should

be encouraged.

3 Delegate duties for environmental

management and monitoring

sustainable work methods.

3.1 Evaluate environmental management

requirements of projects and determine

numbers and types of people needed.

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3.2 Assign environmental management

duties to selected people.

3.3 Inform the people selected of the

monitoring activities to be undertaken in

the workplace on sustainable work

methods.

3.4 Explain how and why duties for

environmental management and

monitoring sustainable work methods

should be delegated.

4 Assess the significance of environmental

factors as they affect the project and

take appropriate action.

4.1 Consider at least four of the following

environmental factors when ongoing

work activities are being assessed:

– appearance

– ecological

– natural conservation

– historical conservation

– noise

– emissions to air, land and water

– sustainable, economic and social

– traffic management

– waste management and recycling.

4.2 Evaluate the impact of work on the

environment and apply corrective

measures to eliminate or reduce effects

on environmental factors.

4.3 Explain ways of assessing significance of

environmental factors as they affect

projects and describe what actions

ought to be taken.

5 Monitor project work against

sustainability requirements and take

appropriate action to ensure progress.

5.1 Assess ongoing project work against at

least four of the following sustainability

requirements:

– reuse and recycled waste

– recycled or sustainable materials

– contact with neighbours

– health and safety

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– protection of the natural environment,

biodiversity and heritage

– new legislation, technologies and skills

– pollution control

– material acquisition, use and storage.

5.2 Define the term sustainability and list

the factors that make up sustainability

requirements.

5.3 Evaluate results of project work

monitoring and apply corrective

measures which maintain sustainability

requirements and progress of work.

5.4 Explain ways and techniques of

monitoring project work against

sustainability requirements and how to

take appropriate action to ensure

progress.

6 Record good practice in environmental

management and sustainable methods

of work and make recommendations to

people responsible.

6.1 Document results from workplace

sustainability and environmental

evaluations.

6.2 Identify good practice achieved on

relevant activities and inform at least

three of the following people

responsible:

– the client, customer or their

representative

– contractors

– consultants

– sub-contractors

– suppliers

– workforce

– internal management.

6.3 Describe ways of recording good

practice in environmental management

and sustainable work methods.

6.4 Explain methods and techniques of

making recommendations of good

practice to the people responsible.

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Unit M/600/7331

Planning the Preparation of the Site for the Project or Operation in

the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Assemble and review information used

in the preparation of the project or

operation plan, clarify information which

is not clear and update it for production

planning purposes.

1.1 Maintain, verify and update the project

or operation plan using at least four of

the following sources of information:

– survey reports

– design information

– contractual information

– statutory consents

– contracts pre-planning information

– health, safety and environmental

plans

– risk assessments and method

statements

– programmes and schedules

– about competent people

– sub-contractor arrangements and

attendance.

1.2 Describe different ways of assembling

information needed for the preparation

of the project or operation plan.

1.3 Explain techniques that can be used to

clarify project information that is not

clear.

1.4 Explain the procedures that can be

implemented that keeps project or

operation information up to date.

1.5 Give reasons why information should be

assembled, clarified and kept up to

date, and explain the consequence if

this is not undertaken.

2 Identify factors for consideration, record

them and pass them on to people who

may be affected.

2.1 Identify and record preparation

information in which at least four of the

following factors have been considered:

– occupiers

– near neighbours

– public access

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– site conditions

– environment considerations

– vehicular access

– security and trespass

– public utilities

– heritage status

– sustainability.

2.2 Distribute relevant preparation

information to those needing that

information.

2.3 Explain how relevant factors for

consideration should be identified and

recorded when planning preparations

for sites or operations.

2.4 Explain different ways of passing on

records of factors considered to people

who will be affected.

2.5 Give reasons why considered and

recorded factors should be passed onto

people affected and explain possible

consequences should this not be done.

3 Identify access and egress points for the

site and works which are safe,

convenient and minimise disruption.

3.1 Plan traffic management systems that

include chosen and agreed site and

work access and egress points.

3.2 Explain ways of identifying access and

egress points for the site and works

which are the most convenient for

works or operations traffic and which

minimise disruption.

3.3 Explain the methods of and factors that

should be identified when preparing

traffic management plans.

4 Organise the resources required for the

preparation of site or work operations.

4.1 Assign at least four of the following

resources in order to prepare sites or

activities:

– people

– plant, equipment or machinery

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– materials and components

– sub-contractors

– information

– work area and facilities

– waste management

– utility providers.

4.2 Explain how resources for sites or

activities should be organised.

4.3 Explain different methods that allows

for the assigning of resources for site or

operational preparations.

4.4 Explain how resources used in sites or

operations preparation can be utilised

into project work or activities.

5 Give accurate details about the

proposed work to the utility and

emergency services.

5.1 Collate and record information that

relates to site or operations access,

layout, evacuation and hazards.

5.2 Communicate information about the

proposed works access, layout,

evacuation and hazards to relevant

utility and emergency services.

5.3 Describe the type or types of works that

are carried out by the organisation and,

if relevant, within which sectors of

industry.

5.4 Explain how and why details about

proposed works should be given to

utility and emergency services.

5.5 Explain methods and techniques of

giving details of site access, layout,

evacuation and hazards to utility and

emergency services.

6 Make arrangements for adequate site or

operational safety, welfare,

environmental protection and security.

6.1 Identify arrangements needed for site

or operational safety and welfare

before work starts and review as work

progresses.

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6.2 Identify procedures needed to protect

the environment relative to the site or

operations.

6.3 Arrange procedures for site or

operational security.

6.4 Explain how adequate site safety for

proposed works or activities should be

ensured when planning preparations for

sites or operations.

6.5 Explain how and why considerations of

relevant factors should be made when

arranging site safety, welfare,

environmental protection and security.

6.6 Describe various procedures that can

ensure adequate security of sites or

operations.

6.7 Explain ways that arrangements for

health, safety and welfare can be

reviewed as work progresses.

7 Plan the site or area layout for

operational purposes and pass

information about the plans to the

people on the site.

7.1 Identify and arrange the layout of sites

or areas for work operations to take

place.

7.2 Identify and arrange required resources

and delivery of materials, storage areas

for materials and waste collection

locations for projects or operations.

7.3 Identify and arrange recycling

procedures for sites or operations.

7.4 Record and arrange that information

about site or operation layouts are

communicated to relevant people.

7.5 Explain how and why the site or area

layout should be planned for

operational purposes.

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7.6 Describe the factors that should be

taken into account when planning the

layout of sites or areas for operations.

7.7 Explain methods and techniques of

communicating information about site

or area layout plans.

7.8 Explain how the planning of storage and

use of materials and components is

carried out so that material handling is

efficient and wastage is minimised.

8 Ensure notices to people, which provide

information that complies with current

legislation, are placed and maintained.

8.1 Identify the types and number of

notices required for the site or

operation and ensures that they meet

current legislation.

8.2 Arrange for the positioning of relevant

notices at specified locations.

8.3 Produce a maintenance schedule for

relevant notices.

8.4 Explain ways and methods of placing

and maintaining information notices for

people, the public, visitors and

workforce.

8.5 Give reasons for maintaining notices for

people, the public, visitors and the

workforce and explain the possible

consequences should this not happen.

8.6 Explain how maintenance schedules for

information notices can be prepared

and implemented.

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Unit Y/600/7338

Ensuring that Work Activities and Resources Meet Project Work

Requirements in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Identify major activities, determine the

resources needed from the information

available and prepare draft work

programmes and schedules.

1.1 Determine and investigate major site

activities on various projects.

1.2 Identify the required resources for

major site activities from available

project information.

1.3 Plan initial work programmes and

schedules for various projects

ensuring that activities and resources

meet project requirements.

1.4 Explain ways that allows major work

activities to be identified.

1.5 Explain how needed resources can

be determined from the information

available.

1.6 Explain how draft programmes and

schedules can be prepared and why

they need to be prepared.

2 Evaluate alternative methods, resources

and systems in order to select the best

solution to meet project requirements.

2.1 Examine current production

methods, resources and systems.

2.2 Evaluate findings of production

methods, resources and system

examinations to identify alternative

methods, resources and systems.

2.3 Explain ways that can evaluate

alternative work methods, resources

and systems.

2.4 Describe how the best solutions to

meet project requirements can be

selected.

2.5 Describe the factors that determine

project requirements.

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3 Obtain clarification and advice where the

resources needed are not available.

3.1 Consult with at least two of the

following to gain advice on lack of

suitable resources:

– the client, customer or their

representative

– consultants

– project team partners

– workforce

– technical and trade literature.

3.2 Explain how clarification and advice

can be obtained when the resources

needed are not available, and who

with.

4 Analyse the activities against project

requirements and the requirements of

external factors.

4.1 Examine work activities against

project requirements for various

projects.

4.2 Identify the effects of at least four of

the following external factors on

project requirements:

– other related programmes

– supply lead times

– contingencies

– special working conditions

– weather conditions

– statutory limitations

– site conditions

– environmental considerations

– customers.

4.3 Explain how work activities can be

analysed against project

requirements.

4.4 Describe ways that external factors

can be identified and considered.

4.5 Explain how work activities can be

analysed against external factors.

5 Determine how long each activity will take,

identify activities which influence each

5.1 Identify the duration of project

activities.

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other and sequence them logically and

realistically so that they make the best use

of the resources available.

5.2 Investigate and identify work

activities that influence each other.

5.3 Schedule the sequence of work

activities in order to use resources

effectively.

5.4 Describe how durations of

programmes and schedules can be

calculated.

5.5 Explain how to identify work

activities that can influence each

other.

5.6 Explain methods that can make best

use of resources when sequencing

activities logically and realistically.

6 Ensure the production of detailed

programmes and schedules of planned

activities which are consistent with the

complexity of the project.

6.1 Specify work programmes and

schedules that consist of at least two

of the following:

– bar charts

– network analysis

– critical activities

– action lists

– resource schedules.

6.2 Explain how the production of

detailed programmes and schedules

are ensured.

6.3 Explain methods that ensure

programmes and schedules of

planned activities are consistent with

the complexity of the project.

7 Develop a system to monitor the works

programmes and schedules, implement it

and use the results to improve production

and planning.

7.1 Plan and implement systems that

can monitor works programmes and

schedules.

7.2 Monitor works programmes and

schedules using a developed

monitoring system.

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7.3 Analyse results of monitoring

systems and make recommendations

to improve production and planning.

7.4 Explain how systems can be

developed that monitor works

programmes and schedules.

7.5 Explain how systems for monitoring

works programmes and schedules

can be developed.

7.6 Explain ways that systems for

monitoring works programmes and

schedules can be implemented.

7.7 Explain how the using of monitoring

results of work programmes and

schedules can improve production

and planning.

8 Identify alterations to the works

programmes and schedules to ensure they

will meet changed circumstances.

8.1 Examine work activities and compare

to works programmes and schedules.

8.2 Identify alterations to work

programmes caused by

circumstances, and calculating cost

and time benefits for required

changes.

8.3 Seek and obtain decision-maker’s

endorsement of changes to the

works programmes and schedules.

8.4 Explain how alterations to works

programmes and schedules can be

identified.

8.5 Describe ways of ensuring that

alterations to work programmes and

schedules meet changed

circumstances.

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Unit Y/600/7341

Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use of

Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Ensure that the specification of the

selected plant, equipment or

machinery meets the needs of the

project before deployment.

1.1 Review the specifications for plant,

equipment or machinery and evaluate

against project or operational requirements.

1.2 Describe ways of ensuring that the

specifications for plant, equipment or

machinery meet the needs of the project or

operation before deployment.

1.3 Explain why it is important that the plant

specification meets the needs of the project

or operation.

2 Ensure that the plant, equipment or

machinery to be deployed complies

with current legislation and will be

set up, operated and maintained by

competent people.

2.1 Devise and implement a system to ensure

pre-use checks, inspections, thorough

examinations and tests have been

conducted on plant, equipment or

machinery.

2.2 Explain how to ensure that plant, equipment

or machinery complies with current

legislation and why.

2.3 Carry out checks on the competence of

people who will set up, operate and

maintain plant, equipment or machinery.

2.4 Explain the methods of checking

competence of those setting up, operating

and maintaining plant, equipment or

machinery.

2.5 Give reasons as to why competences of

those setting up, operating and maintaining

plant, equipment or machinery should be

checked.

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3 Implement a system to update the

deployment and allocation of plant,

equipment or machinery, and

operators, as the project progresses

or changes occur.

3.1 Devise and action a system that tracks the

deployment, allocation and use of plant,

equipment or machinery.

3.2 Explain the various methods of

implementing an effective system that can

update the deployment and allocation of

plant, equipment or machinery as projects

or operations progresses or changes occur.

3.3 Explain why a system for updating the

deployment and allocation of plant,

equipment or machinery is needed.

3.4 Make recommendations on the use of

alternative types of plant, equipment or

machinery to decision makers.

3.5 Describe ways of recommending alternatives

to decision makers.

4 Identify hazards and assess risks

arising from the use of plant,

equipment or machinery and

implement measures that protect

people and the environment.

4.1 Evaluate risks arising from hazards and apply

measures in order to protect the workforce,

general public, visitors and the environment

relating to three of the following:

– methods of work

– risk assessment

– safe use and storage of tools

– safe use and storage of materials

– traffic management

– emergency plans.

4.2 Explain the various methods of identifying

hazards and assessing risks arising from the

use of plant, equipment or machinery.

4.3 Describe ways to implement measures to

protect people and the environment.

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5 Ensure that plant, equipment or

machinery operations are planned,

appropriately and supervised and

conducted in accordance with

current legislation.

5.1 Write or approve method statements for

plant, equipment or machinery operations

and pass the information on to the people

concerned.

5.2 Describe various methods of writing or

approving method statements for the use of

plant, equipment or machinery.

5.3 Explain the techniques that can be used to

pass on information effectively.

5.4 Explain how to ensure that plant, equipment

or machinery operations are supervised and

conducted in accordance with current

legislation.

5.5 Establish the roles and responsibilities

allocated to plant, equipment or machinery

supervisors, operators and users.

5.6 Explain how to maintain effective records for

the competence of supervisors, operators

and users.

6 Ensure the appropriate storage,

servicing and maintenance of plant,

equipment or machinery to meet

operational and statutory

requirements.

6.1 Arrange the storage, servicing and

maintenance of plant, equipment or

machinery.

6.2 Carry out checks to ensure serviceability and

maintenance of plant, equipment or

machinery as appropriate to at least three of

the following operational or statutory

requirements:

– health, safety and welfare of the workforce

and others

– operational efficiency

– security of resources

– obligations to third parties

– regulatory authorities

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– contractual commitments.

6.3 Explains ways of ensuring, and why is

important that, plant, equipment or

machinery is stored, serviced and

maintained in accordance with operational

and statutory requirements.

7 Identify learning needs for

supervisors, operators and users of

plant, equipment or machinery that

will or could support the project or

future projects or operations.

7.1 Establish the learning needs of plant

supervisors, operators and users and review

the information obtained for at least two of

the learning activities:

– formal

– informal

– coached

– mentored

– vocationally qualifying.

7.2 Explain the various methods of identifying

learning needs of plant supervisors,

operators and users and how to compare

with the needs of future projects or

operations.

7.3 Describe ways of obtaining information on

ranges of learning activities.

7.4 Explain how the learning development for

plant supervisors, operators and users can

be arranged.

8 Encourage those involved or

affected by plant, equipment or

machinery operations to suggest

improvements in safe operations.

8.1 Provide opportunities to at least four of the

following in order to suggest improvements

in safe operations:

– supervisors

– operators

– users

– other members of the workforce

– members of the public

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– occupiers

– neighbours

– visitors

– organisational representatives

– hire firm(s), companies or agents.

8.2 Explain how to encourage those involved or

affected by plant, equipment or machinery

operations to suggest safe improvements.

8.3 Explain why encouragement is needed in

suggesting improvements to plant,

equipment or machinery operations.

9 Ensure that plant, equipment or

machinery which is no longer

needed is returned or removed.

9.1 Make arrangements to allow plant,

equipment or machinery to be, or specified

to be, removed or returned.

9.2 Describe the various methods of ensuring

that plant, equipment or machinery not

needed is returned or removed.

9.3 Give reasons why plant, equipment or

machinery should be returned or removed

when not required.

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Unit H/600/7343

Organising, Controlling and Monitoring Supplies of Materials in the

Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Analyse operational plans and

quantities to assess what supplies of

materials will be required and calculate

and develop a delivery schedule.

1.1 Examine operational plans and quantities

for various projects.

1.2 Calculate delivery and lead times.

1.3 Schedule deliveries and traffic

management.

1.4 Explain how operational plans and

quantities can be analysed to assess what

materials will be required.

1.5 Explain methods that can calculate

delivery and lead times for supplies of

materials and why they should be

calculated.

1.6 Give reasons why it is necessary to

analyse operational plans and quantities

to assess what materials will be required.

1.7 Explains ways that delivery schedules can

be developed.

1.8 Give reasons why delivery schedules and

traffic management are required.

2 Identify opportunities to standardise

supplies of materials.

2.1 Seek ways of standardising supplies that

can improve at least one of the following:

– economy of usage

– cost

– environmental impact

– sustainability.

2.2 Explain ways that opportunities for

standardising supplies of materials can be

identified.

2.3 Explain how standardisation of materials

can assist projects.

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2.4 Give reasons why opportunities for

material standardisation should be

considered.

3 Check with the delivery schedule and

users to confirm what supplies of

materials are needed and ensure

appropriate orders are prepared.

3.1 Identify and confirm supplies of required

materials against delivery schedules.

3.2 Carry out checks that ensure appropriate

orders are prepared.

3.3 Explain methods of checking delivery

schedules and with users so that material

needs are identified.

3.4 Describe ways that can ensure

appropriate orders are prepared.

3.5 Give reasons why checks must be made

to ensure appropriate orders are

prepared.

4 Conduct negotiations and meetings

with suppliers and users so that

goodwill and trust is maintained and

agreed supply requirements are

ensured.

4.1 Communicate and/or meet with both

suppliers and users to identify and

confirm supply requirements.

4.2 Agree and monitor supply requirements

for various projects with various

suppliers.

4.3 Explain methods and techniques of

conducting negotiations and meetings

with suppliers and users to ensure supply

requirements are agreed.

4.4 List and describe the factors and issues

that determine and affect supply

requirements.

4.5 Explain how goodwill and trust can be

maintained with suppliers and users.

4.6 Explain how formal and informal

meetings with suppliers and users can be

conducted.

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5 Implement systems, to monitor the

delivery schedule and the performance

of suppliers, which will identify supply

improvements.

5.1 Establish monitoring systems for supply

delivery schedules.

5.2 Establish monitoring systems that checks

the performance of suppliers.

5.3 Establish at least three of the following

factors used in materials control:

– quality

– quantity

– payment to suppliers

– approval by client, customer or their

representative

– programming

– cost.

5.4 Identify improvements that can be made

to material supply using information from

monitoring systems.

5.5 Explain how systems, that cover all

necessary factors to monitor the delivery

schedules, can be implemented.

5.6 Explain how systems that can monitor

the performance of suppliers against the

agreed supply requirements can be

implemented.

5.7 Describe how identified improvements to

delivery schedules can be recorded.

5.8 Give reasons why the delivery schedule

and performance of suppliers should be

monitored.

6 Identify problems with supply, record

them and take action to resolve them.

6.1 Analyse supply monitoring systems and

delivery schedules and note identified

supply problems.

6.2 Implement appropriate methods to

resolve identified supply problems.

6.3 Explain methods that can identify

problems with supply and supply

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requirements, how they can be recorded

and what actions can be taken to resolve

them.

6.4 Explain how the delivery schedule can be

modified to minimise disruption to the

programme.

7 Identify changes likely to result in over

or under supply and modify the

delivery schedule to minimise

disruption to the programme.

7.1 Regularly examine material supply

performance against ongoing project

requirements.

7.2 Amend delivery schedules when material

supplies are not meeting programme

requirements or where excess materials

are being supplied.

7.3 Explain ways that can identify changes

likely to result in over or under supply.

7.4 Explain how to modify delivery schedules

that minimises disruption to the

programme.

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Unit J/600/7349

Establishing and Monitoring Communication Systems and

Organisational Procedures in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Identify organisational and

communication needs for the project.

1.1 Examine and establish project

communication requirements for projects

that meets organisational needs.

1.2 Consider at least four of the following

organisational and communication systems

when identifying communication needs:

– roles and responsibilities

– site or head office interface

– project administration

– health, safety, welfare and

environmental needs

– project team interfaces

– integration of data

– sharing of project data

– team working

– the client, customer or their

representative.

1.3 Explain how suitable organisational and

communication systems can be identified

for projects.

2 Establish systems and procedures

which are compatible with those used

by the client, customer or their

representative and the supply chain.

2.1 Identify and implement communication

systems and procedures that are

compatible with clients, customers or their

representatives, and supply chain systems.

2.2 Manage, administer and control

operational communication systems and

procedures.

2.3 Explain ways that systems, compatible

with those used by clients, customers or

their representatives and supply chains,

can be established and introduced.

2.4 Explains methods of establish

communication and organisational systems

that will enable clear effective

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management, administrative and

operational controls.

2.5 Give reasons why communication and

organisational systems, that will be

compatible and provide control, are

needed.

3 Produce project information and

circulate it to people and

organisations that have an interest.

3.1 Identify information needed for the

project.

3.2 Produce project information in relevant

formats that will support the project.

3.3 Distribute relevant project information on

least one of the following to people that

have an interest:

– information on people’s roles

– details on people’s responsibilities

– details of the organisational structure.

3.4 Describe ways that accurate and

unambiguous information about people’s

roles and responsibilities, the project and

the organisational structure can be

produced.

3.5 Explain methods that allow for the

circulation of information about people’s

roles and responsibilities, and the project

and organisational structure, to people and

organisations that have an interest.

3.6 Give reasons why information on people’s

roles and responsibilities is important to

people and organisations that have an

interest.

4 Establish methods of communicating

information between people and

organisations that have an interest.

4.1 Identify people and organisations that

have interest or need relevant project

information.

4.2 Put in place at least three of the following

methods of communication for reporting,

recording and retrieving relevant project

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information for relevant people and/or

organisations:

– oral

– written

– graphic

– electronic.

4.3 List and describe who would likely to be

included when establishing communication

methods for projects

4.4 Explain ways that methods of

communicating, reporting, recording and

retrieving information, between people

and organisations that have an interest

and appropriate to the needs of the

project, can be established.

4.5 Explain why methods of communicating,

reporting, recording and retrieving

information between interested people

and organisations should be established.

5 Monitor the communication and

organisational methods for

effectiveness, identify and investigate

breakdowns and take action to

restore effective communication and

organisation.

5.1 Implement systems to monitor the

effectiveness of communication and

organisational methods.

5.2 Establish causes of any communication and

organisational method breakdowns.

5.3 Restore effective communication and

organisational; methods by implementing

appropriate corrective actions.

5.4 Explain methods that can monitor the

communicating, reporting, recording and

retrieving of information.

5.5 Explain how breakdowns in

communication and organisational systems

can be identified.

5.6 Describe how breakdowns in

communication and organisational systems

can be investigated and explain why they

should be investigated.

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5.7 Explain actions that can be taken to

restore effective communication and

organisational systems.

6 Use information received to make

improvements to the organisation of

the project and communication

systems.

6.1 Gather relevant information about project

organisation and communication systems.

6.2 Establish where communication systems

and project organisation can be improved.

6.3 Implement processes that can improve

communication systems and project

organisation.

6.4 Explain how possible improvements to

methods of communicating and

organisational systems can be identified.

6.5 Give reasons why established systems

should be improved.

7 Prepare for and manage meetings to

meet objectives.

7.1 Prepare agendas, arrange venues, contact

attendees in good time and agree

objectives to be achieved during the

meeting.

7.2 Meet with stakeholders and colleagues,

and facilitate constructive contributions

and balanced and informed discussions on

agenda items from attendees during the

meeting.

7.3 Run meetings with stakeholders and

colleagues on time, ensure and agree that

objectives have been achieved, and agree

actions and responsibilities to be taken

following the meeting.

7.4 Explain how meetings should be managed

that ensures objectives are met.

7.5 Describe the different types of meetings

that can be undertaken with stakeholders

and colleagues.

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8 Complete actions following the

meeting to meet objectives.

8.1 Draft and circulate minutes of the meeting,

and distribute necessary information to

relevant people.

8.2 Monitor the completion of the agreed

post-meeting actions.

8.3 Explain methods that ensure actions are

completed following meetings and the

objectives are met.

8.4 Describe ways evaluating the effectiveness

of meetings.

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Unit R/600/7354

Establishing Project Dimensional Control Criteria in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Obtain relevant survey information,

check that it is up to date and

accurate, and resolve any problems.

1.1 Collect, collate and analyse latest survey

information for given projects.

1.2 Identify and resolve at least two of the

following problems when analysing survey

information:

– unclear information

– missing information

– inconsistencies between documents

– errors.

1.3 Explain ways that relevant survey

information can be obtained.

1.4 Explain how survey information can be

checked to ensure it is up to date and

accurate.

1.5 Explain how problems with survey

information can be resolved and why

problems need to be resolved.

2 Correlate and interpret information on

project work which is relevant to

dimensional control.

2.1 Interpret appropriate dimensional control

information and calculations for given

projects.

2.2 Correlate dimensional control information

and calculations against relevant project

work.

2.3 Describe factors which determine

dimensional control information.

2.4 Explain how information on project work

can be correlated with dimensional

control information.

2.5 Explain methods that can interpret

information on project work which is

relevant to dimensional control

information.

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2.6 Give reasons why information on project

work, which is relevant to dimensional

control information, needs to be

correlated and interpreted.

3 Ensure that variations are identified

between the specified and the actual

site dimensions, record them

accurately and circulate them to

decision-makers.

3.1 Establish variations between actual and

specified site dimensions on given

projects.

3.2 Document identified variations of actual

and specified site dimensions following

organisational procedures.

3.3 Distribute identified variations of actual

and specified site dimensions to relevant

decision makers.

3.4 Describe possible causes of variations

between specified and actual site

dimensions.

3.5 Explain how variations between the

specified and the actual site dimensions

can be identified.

3.6 Explain ways of recording variations

between the specified and the actual site

dimensions.

4 Ensure that reference points are

suitably placed, accurate, clearly

identified and protected from

movement or removal.

4.1 Place reference points on given projects

according to project and organisational

requirements, and ensure dimensional

accuracy against set reference points.

4.2 Ensure that placed reference points are

identifiable as to purpose, and implement

protection systems that eliminates

movement, damage and/or removal.

4.3 List and describe typical types of set

reference points.

4.4 Explain how to accurately set and clearly

identify reference points from set

reference points.

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4.5 Explain methods that can protect

reference points from movement and

removal.

5 Ensure a dimensional control

monitoring system, which will make

sure the specified accuracy criteria will

be met, is established.

5.1 Implement a relevant monitoring system

that ensures dimensional control accuracy

for given projects.

5.2 Describe the elements of monitoring

systems

5.3 Explain how monitoring systems can be

developed.

5.4 Give reasons why monitoring systems

should be developed.

6 Ensure that measuring and recording

equipment is maintained to meet the

specified accuracy criteria.

6.1 Establish the checks that are required to

maintain and use measuring and

recording equipment.

6.2 Ensure that maintenance and user checks

are carried on relevant measuring and

recording equipment in accordance with

relevant requirements.

6.3 Explain how typical measuring and

recording equipment used to establish

dimensional control is used maintained.

6.4 Give reasons why specific measuring and

recording equipment should be selected

for given projects.

7 Record any dimensional control

information which may be of later use,

and store it securely.

7.1 Identify and note the following when

establishing and checking dimensional

control information:

– dimensions

– locations

– levels

– deviations.

7.2 Appropriately identify and securely store

dimensional control information following

organisational procedures where

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information can be retrieved for future

use.

7.3 Explain the methods and procedures that

can be used to record and store

dimensional control information which

may be of later use.

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Unit H/600/7357

Controlling Project Quantities and Costs in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Implement appropriate quantities and

cost control systems which are able to

provide early warning of problems.

1.1 Plan and implement at least one of the

following appropriate quantities and cost

control systems on given projects:

– contractual procedures and meetings

– operational procedures and meetings

– electronic records.

1.2 List and describe the factors that

determine quantities and cost data.

1.3 Explain how appropriate project quantities

and cost control systems, which will

provide early warnings of problems, can

be implemented.

2 Ensure that quantity and cost data is

regularly collected, record it and pass

it on to the appropriate people

responsible in time for them to be

able to use it.

2.1 Gather and collate information relating to

quantities and costs on at least four of the

following resources on a frequent basis:

– people

– plant, equipment or machinery

– materials and components

– sub-contractors

– information

– work area and facilities

– waste management

– utility providers

– records of valuations of work completed.

2.2 Document the findings of quantities and

costs using appropriate formats and pass

appropriate responsible people following

organisational timescales.

2.3 Explain methods that allows for quantities

and cost data to be collected and recorded

for the project and the resources used.

2.4 Explain how to ensure that data is passed

on to the people responsible in time for

them to use it.

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3 Ensure that work values, quantities

and cost data are prepared.

3.1 Implement and monitor systems that

ensures that cost calculations for given

projects are undertaken.

3.2 Implement and monitor systems that

ensures that work values and quantities

for given projects are undertaken.

3.3 Explain how to ensure that correct work

values, quantities and cost data are

prepared.

4 Ensure that accurate quantities and

cost data are prepared and presented

in a format which will help the people

responsible to make decisions.

4.1 Determine prepare and document the

results of quantity and cost information

for given projects

4.2 Present analysed results on quantities and

cost data to people responsible using

relevant formats.

4.3 Explain methods that can ensure that

accurate quantities and cost data is

presented in a format which will help

people responsible to make decisions.

5 Ensure that variations and trends in

quantities and cost data are

identified, quantified and costed.

5.1 Plant and implement monitoring systems

that will identify variations and trends in

costs and quantities for given projects.

5.2 Quantify and identify costs created by

identified variations or trends in cost data

and quantities.

5.3 Explain how to ensure that variations and

trends in quantities and cost data are

identified, quantified and costed.

5.4 Give reasons why trends in cost and

quantities and cost data need to be

quantified.

6 Ensure that any variations are

investigated and agree and implement

6.1 Carry out investigations on identified

variations in project quantities and costs

and discuss with people responsible.

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appropriate corrective action with

people responsible.

6.2 Seek and gain approval in order to

implement at least one of the following

corrective actions:

– restore progress in accordance with

agreed programme

– agree new completion dates

– initiate contract claim

– secure additional resources

– alter planned work.

6.3 Explain how to ensure that variations in

cost data are investigated and explain why

variations in cost data need to be

investigated.

6.4 Explain methods and techniques of

agreeing and implementing appropriate

corrective actions with people responsible

which will restore costs and expenditure

to budget.

6.5 Give reasons why appropriate corrective

action with the people responsible, in

order to restore costs and expenditure to

budget, needs to be agreed and

implemented.

7 Identify opportunities for cost savings

and recommend them to people

responsible.

7.1 Implement systems and processes that

can identify opportunities for cost savings

on given projects on at least two of the

following:

– waste reduction

– resource management and logistics

– applications of new technologies and

materials

– energy and utility management

– recyclable and recoverable materials

– alternative sources and types of

materials

– variations in quality

– standardisation

– revenue generation.

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7.2 Suggest opportunities for cost savings

using suitable formats to people

responsible.

7.3 Explain how opportunities for cost savings

can be identified.

7.4 Explain how systems and processes which

will assist in the identification of

opportunities for cost savings, can be

developed and recommended to the

people responsible.

7.5 Give reasons why systems and processes,

which identify opportunities for cost

savings, need to be developed and

recommended to people responsible.

7.6 Describe methods that can recommend

opportunities for cost savings to people

responsible.

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Unit K/600/7358

Evaluating Feedback Information and Recommending

Improvements in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Promote the value of making

improvements from feedback and

encourage the collection of feedback.

1.1 Devise processes that will promote, to

others, the value of making and collecting

feedback that can allow improvements to

work progress.

1.2 Encourage the collection of work

improvement feedback from others from

at least six of the following information

sources:

– approved suppliers

– approved sub-contractors

– contract documentation

– project documentation

– organisational documentation

– standard details

– specifications

– product information

– government and statutory publications

– research and advisory data

– periodicals and abstracts.

1.3 Explain ways of promoting the value of

making improvements from feedback

received from information sources.

1.4 Explain methods that can encourage the

collection of feedback from information

sources.

1.5 Give reasons why the collection of

feedback from information sources should

be encouraged.

2 Ensure feedback information from

relevant methods or sources is

obtained, investigated and assessed.

2.1 Collect feedback information from at least

three of the following methods or sources:

– project records and documentation

– site inspections

– scientific research and data

– studies of performance in use

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– meetings

– questionnaires

– reports.

2.2 Collate and evaluate feedback information

using organisational or other methods to

identify improvements to work progress.

2.3 Explain ways that ensures that feedback

from information sources is obtained using

various methods and other sources.

2.4 Explain methods that allows for the

investigation and assessing of feedback

from information sources using various

methods and other sources.

2.5 Give reasons why feedback from

information sources needs to be

investigated and assessed.

3 Recommend improvements from

feedback received and justify the

recommendations to relevant people.

3.1 Suggest improvements that can be made

to work progress using evaluated feedback

to relevant people.

3.2 Justify to relevant people, for each

suggested improvement, by providing

reasons why improvements can be made.

3.3 Explain ways that recommendations for

improvements can be made from

feedback received.

3.4 Explain how recommendations for

improvements from feedback can be

justified to decision-makers.

3.5 Give reasons why recommendations for

improvements from feedback should be

made and justified to decision-makers.

4 Summarise changes and

improvements from feedback which

4.1 Summarise, using suitable formats,

changes to work programmes which have

resulted from sought feedback.

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have been agreed and promote them

for adoption and use.

4.2 Promote the adoption and use of

improvements identified from feedback to

those involved in maintaining progress of

the work.

4.3 Explain methods that can allow the

summary of changes and improvements

made from feedback received.

4.4 Describe how the adoption of changes and

improvements from feedback can be

promoted.

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Unit H/600/7553

Identifying and Enabling Learning Opportunities for Given Work

Teams in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Promote the benefits of learning by

giving fair, regular and useful feedback

on their team’s work performance.

1.1 Analyse individual and collective work

performances of team members on

various activities.

1.2 Regularly provide feedback on individual

and collective work performances that is

fair and encourages an individuals’

learning within their team.

1.3 Provide their team members with

collective and individual reasons that

promote the benefits of continual

learning.

1.4 Describe the different techniques that

can be used to promote benefits of

learning to individuals and groups.

1.5 Explain the procedures and methods that

should be used to give fair, regular and

useful feedback to teams and individuals.

2 Work with their team to identify and

prioritise learning needs and identify

and obtain information on a range of

possible learning activities.

2.1 Plan and communicate with individual

team members to determine their

immediate learning requirements for

relevant work activities.

2.2 Obtain learning information for individual

team members based on at least two of

the following learning activities:

– formal

– informal

– coached

– mentored

– vocationally qualifying

– continuous professional development

– professional membership.

2.3 Explain the methods and techniques of

working effectively with teams and

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individuals in order to identify and

prioritise learning needs.

2.4 Outline possible ways of obtaining

information from a range of learning

activities.

3 Discuss development needs with team

members.

3.1 Meet with and identify development

needs for team members based on the

following areas:

– current skills and knowledge

– learning activities undertaken

– learning objectives to be achieved

– resource requirements for

development

– timescales.

3.2 Explain methods and techniques of

discussing and agree development needs

with team members.

4 Support team members in undertaking

learning activities by making efforts to

remove any obstacles to learning.

4.1 Provide relevant assistance and support

to individuals and the team when

learning or updating skills and

knowledge.

4.2 Identify any relevant obstacles to an

individual’s learning and take actions to

remove them.

4.3 Explain procedures that could be

implemented to allow support and

assistance for team members who are

undertaking learning activities.

4.4 Describe the types and ways of

identifying obstacles to learning for both

individuals and teams.

4.5 Explain how obstacles to learning for

individuals and teams can be removed.

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5 Evaluate the learning activity

undertaken with team members to

ensure the desired outcomes have

been achieved.

5.1 Appraise learning activities undertaken

by individuals and the team on

completion of learning programmes.

5.2 Map the learning outcomes from

completed learning programmes against

team individual’s pre-identified learning

needs.

5.3 Explain how to plan and implement

evaluations on learning activities

undertaken by team members.

5.4 Describe methods that can measure

desired outcomes from learning

activities, and ways to ensure that they

have been achieved.

6 Update development plans with team

members.

6.1 Review team member’s individual

development plans and amend the plans

following completed learning activities

and/or identified learning needs.

6.2 Explain the procedures that are or can be

used to update development plans with

team members.

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Unit M/600/7555

Planning Highways Maintenance or Repair Activities in the

Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner

will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Confirm the work requirements

of planning highway

maintenance or repair activities.

1.1 Identify and establish at least two of the

following maintenance activities and at least five

of the following repair activities on at least one

of the following highways:

Maintenance:

– scheduled and preventative

– unscheduled and corrective

– emergency.

Repair:

– structure

– surface

– materials

– markings

– fittings

– power and light

– drainage

– telecommunications

– special services and equipment

– landscaping

– traffic controls

– fencing.

Highways:

– dual carriageway

– single carriageway

– carriageway with footway

– motorway

– cycle way

– carriageway with hard shoulder.

1.2 Explain how work requirements for highways

and its maintenance or repair can be confirmed.

1.3 Explain who needs to be consulted when

confirming work requirements for highways

maintenance or repair.

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2 Identify and review influencing

factors and guidance material

about the work environment.

2.1 Consider at least three of the following

influencing factors when planning highway

maintenance or repair activities:

– organisational requirements

– contractual requirements

– statutory requirements

– resource allocation

– working requirements

– environmental considerations

– weather conditions.

2.2 Examine at least two of the following guidance

materials when planning highway maintenance

or repair activities:

– owner’s manuals

– log books

– maintenance schedules and manuals

– practice guides and specifications

– current legislation and official guidance.

2.3 Explain how influencing factors and guidance

materials can be identified and what different

methods can be used to review them when

planning highway maintenance or repair

activities.

3 Prioritise maintenance activities

by assessing and accounting for

all the influencing factors.

3.1 Prioritise maintenance or repair activities whilst

considering influencing factors.

3.2 Describe the types of maintenance activity that

are applied to highways.

3.3 Explain methods that can assess and account for

influencing factors when planning maintenance

and repair activities.

3.4 Explain the factors that need to be taken into

account when prioritising maintenance

activities.

4 Amend priorities to take

account of changing

4.1 Review and update pre-determined

maintenance or repair priorities by taking into

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circumstances whilst

maintaining consistency with

the influencing factors.

account of at least four of the following changing

circumstances:

– susceptibility to damage

– safety requirements

– need to inhibit, and respond to deterioration

– compromised operational effectiveness

– weather conditions

– use or change of use

– current legislation

– resources

– security threats.

4.2 Explain methods that allow priorities to be

amended when influencing factors have been

taken into account.

4.3 Explain how changing circumstances can be

accounted for when planning maintenance and

repair activities.

5 Prepare plans or schedules of

maintenance activities and

negotiate and agree them with

decision makers.

5.1 Identify, analyse and produce plans or schedules

for at least three of the following maintenance

or repair activities:

– regular programmes

– tendered works

– responsive works

– cost estimated works

– winter maintenance

– traffic maintenance (signing, lighting and

guarding).

5.2 Explain how plans and schedules can be

prepared for maintenance activities.

5.3 Explain methods and techniques of negotiating

and agreeing plans and schedules with decision

makers.

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Unit F/600/7558

Providing and Monitoring Construction-related Customer Service in

the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Identify and use current legislation and

official guidance to implement systems

or procedures that will deliver and

improve customer service.

1.1 Apply at least four of the following to

customer service systems or procedures:

– current legislation

– official guidance

– organisational procedures

– specifications

– drawing

– instructions and variations

– feedback processes.

1.2 Seek ways of improving customer service

whilst implementing customer service

systems and procedures.

1.3 Describe ways that current legislation

and official guidance relevant to

customer service can be identified.

1.4 Explain how identified information can

be used for implementing customer

service systems or procedures.

1.5 Explain methods that can effectively

deliver and improve customer service.

2 Prepare to deal with customers in

order to give consistent and reliable

service.

2.1 Examine current customer procedures

and systems to identify if they provide

consistent customer service.

2.2 Implement and use systems or

procedures that will provide reliable and

consistent service that promotes

customer’s confidence.

2.3 Explain methods that can provide

consistent levels of customer service.

2.4 Explain how systems or procedures can

be used effectively to provide a reliable

level of customer service.

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3 Work with others to resolve customer

problems, communicate with

customers and check that they are

satisfied with the actions taken.

3.1 Identify and find solutions to

construction-based customer problems.

3.2 Communicate with customers whilst

resolving problems using at least two of

the following mediums:

– electronic

– verbal

– written

– via a second person

– feedback documents

– group meetings.

3.3 Undertake at least two of the following

actions that will ensure that customers

are satisfied that problems are or will be

solved:

– corrective

– referral

– investigative

– reactive

– proactive.

3.4 Explain how best to work with others

which can resolve customer service

problems.

3.5 Describe different methods and

techniques of communicating and

dealing with customers.

3.6 Explain what checks can be undertaken

to ensure that customers are satisfied

with actions taken.

4 Solve problems within existing systems

or procedures that may affect

customers before the customer

becomes aware of them.

4.1 Investigate and/or collate information on

current customer procedures and

systems to identify potential or repeat

customer service problems.

4.2 Apply rectification measures to

procedures and systems to eliminate or

reduce identified potential customer

problems.

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4.3 Describe ways that problems can be

identified within existing systems or

procedures that may affect customers.

4.4 Explain how and why problems in

systems or procedures should be solved

before customers become aware of

them.

5 Confirm that the service given meets

the customer’s needs and expectations.

5.1 Identify the level of service expected by

construction-related customers.

5.2 Communicate with customers to check

that service given has met their needs

and expectations.

5.3 Explain ways of checking that customers

are satisfied with the given level of

service.

6 Inform the people responsible about

changes to customer service systems or

procedures that will reduce the chance

of problems being repeated.

6.1 Identify repeat problems in customer

service, and amend customer service

systems or procedures to minimise

chances of problems being repeated.

6.2 Communicate with at least two of the

following people responsible to inform

them that systems or procedures have

been amended:

– the client, the customer or their

representative

– contractors

– consultants

– sub-contractors

– suppliers

– workforce

– internal management.

6.3 Explain the measures that could be taken

to identify repeat problems with

customer service.

6.4 Explain methods that allow changes to

customer service systems or procedures

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which can reduce the chance of problems

being repeated.

6.5 Describe how to effectively inform

people responsible about amendments

to systems or procedures.

7 Share information with people

responsible to maintain and improve

standards of service delivery.

7.1 Inform and/or pass collated information

that will maintain and improve standards

of service delivery.

7.2 Describe ways that standards of service

delivery can be maintained and

improved.

7.3 Explain how information with people

responsible could be effectively shared in

order to maintain and improve standards

of service delivery.

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Unit K/600/7361

Managing the Handover of the Construction Project in the

Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Confirm project requirements and consult

with stakeholders and develop and agree a

handover programme.

1.1 Confirm that project requirements

have met stakeholder’s expectations.

1.2 Undertake consultation with

stakeholders to negotiate handover

arrangements.

1.3 Develop and agree a handover

programme.

1.4 List and describe typical project

requirements that must be met for

handover purposes.

1.5 Explain how project requirements for

developing handover programmes

can be confirmed.

1.6 Explain ways of consulting with

stakeholders when developing and

agreeing a handover programme.

1.7 Give reasons why you need a

handover programme.

2 Check that project requirements have

been met, or record outstanding work in

order to agree and arrange a satisfactory

completion.

2.1 Identify work that may need to be

completed against the requirements

of the project.

2.2 Note outstanding work, defects or

remedial activities that fail to meet

project requirements.

2.3 Agree and organise work activities

that can complete outstanding work

to ensure that the project

requirements have been met.

2.4 Explain checks that can be made to

ensure project requirements are met.

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2.5 Explain how outstanding work, in

order to agree and arrange a

satisfactory completion, can be

recorded.

3 Carry out handover inspections and

appropriate tests ensuring they are

witnessed by stakeholders and certificated

in accordance with current legislation.

3.1 Complete handover inspections and

appropriate tests, ensuring they are

recorded and witnessed by

stakeholders.

3.2 Undertake commissioning activities

and keep records of all certificates

issued.

3.3 Explain how to carry out handover

inspections and appropriate tests.

3.4 Describe methods that can be used to

ensure that inspections and

appropriate tests are witnessed by

stakeholders.

3.5 Explain how to ensure that the

appropriate certification is acquired

and why handover inspections and

certificates are needed.

4 Record stakeholder concerns during

inspection and agree any required actions.

4.1 Seek, identify and note stakeholders

concerns during handover

inspections.

4.2 Agree actions with stakeholders that

will resolve stakeholder concerns

raised during handover inspections.

4.3 Describe methods that can record

stakeholders’ concerns during

inspections.

4.4 Explain how appropriate actions can

be agreed with stakeholders during

inspections.

4.5 Give reasons why stakeholders

concerns need to be addressed prior

to handover.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

5 Ensure that stakeholders’ respective

responsibilities are accepted and adopted.

5.1 Establish and confirm that

stakeholders will accept responsibility

on handover for at least three of the

following:

– insurance

– security

– operations

– health and safety

– utility supply

– environment

– sustainability.

5.2 Explain how to ensure that

stakeholders accept and adopt

responsibilities on handover.

5.3 Explain why stakeholders need to

accept their responsibilities on

handover.

6 Assemble and hand over appropriate

documentation in accordance with the

project.

6.1 Collate and prepare appropriate and

relevant documentation for at least

one of the following:

– systems

– services

– equipment.

6.2 Arrange for and/or hand over

assembled documentation that meets

agreed project requirements.

6.3 Explain how appropriate

documentation can be assembled in

accordance with the project

requirements.

6.4 Describe methods of handing over

appropriate documentation.

6.5 Give reasons why appropriate

documentation should be assembled

and handed over for the project.

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Unit H/600/7360

Planning and Scheduling the Maintenance or Remedial Activities of

Property, Systems or Services in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner

will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Implement regular inspections

to confirm the project

requirements for the

maintenance or remedial

activities for property, systems

or services.

1.1 Arrange regular inspections that can confirm and

monitor project requirements for at least three

of the following maintenance or remedial

activities on at least two of the following

properties, systems or services:

Maintenance/Remedial activities:

– scheduled

– unscheduled

– preventative

– corrective

– emergency.

Property, systems or services:

– highways

– traffic controls

– structures

– external structure

– internal structure

– historical or preservation interests

– internal fabric

– external fabric services

– utilities and services

– landscaping.

1.2 Explain how project requirements for

maintenance or remedial work of property,

systems or services can be confirmed.

1.3 Explain who must be consulted with when

confirming project requirements.

2 Identify and review influencing

factors and guidance material

about the property, system or

service.

2.1 Evaluate at least four of the following influencing

factors when determining maintenance or

remedial activities:

– organisational requirements

– project requirements

– current legislation

– resource allocation

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Learning Outcome – The learner

will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

– working requirements

– environmental considerations

– near neighbours

– weather conditions

– ground or site conditions

– sustainability

– client, customer or their representative.

2.2 Examine at least three of the following guidance

materials when determining maintenance or

remedial activities:

– plans, drawings or diagrams

– owner’s manuals

– log books

– maintenance schedules and manuals

– practice guides and specifications

– current legislation and official guidance

– historical data

– existing records.

2.3 Explain how influencing factors can be identified

and reviewed.

2.4 Explain methods that influencing factors and

guidance materials can be identified and

reviewed.

2.5 Give reasons why influencing factors need to be

identified and reviewed against guidance

materials.

3 Prioritise maintenance or

remedial activities to take

account of influencing factors

whilst maintaining consistency.

3.1 Plan and prioritise maintenance or remedial

activities taking identified influencing factors into

account.

3.2 Amend priorities for maintenance or remedial

activities priorities having taken into account of

at least four of the following changing

circumstances:

– susceptibility to damage

– safety requirements

– need to inhibit, and respond to deterioration

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Learning Outcome – The learner

will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

– weather conditions

– ground or site conditions

– environmental conditions

– use or change of use

– changing circumstances

– current legislation

– resources

– security threats

– client, customer or their representative.

3.3 Explain how influencing factors can be assessed

and accounted for and why they need to be

assessed and accounted for.

3.4 Explain how to prioritise maintenance or

remedial activities.

3.5 Give reasons why maintenance or remedial

activities need to be prioritised.

3.6 Explain ways of accounting for changing

circumstances.

3.7 Describe how priorities can be amended when

reviewing influencing factors.

4 Ensure maintenance or

remedial activity records of

actions carried out and data

collected are current.

4.1 Complete and/or arrange maintenance or

remedial activity records for four of the following

activities and data:

– inspections

– faults or problems

– corrective actions

– costs

– resources

– complaints

– delays.

4.2 Monitor maintenance or remedial activity

records to ensure they are up to date.

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Learning Outcome – The learner

will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

4.3 Give reasons why records of activities and data,

carried out and collected, for maintenance or

remedial activities/work need to be current.

4.4 Explain ways of ensuring that records of activities

and data are current.

5 Identify, assess and maintain

the necessary resources for

maintenance or remedial

activities.

5.1 Acquisition and maintain at least two of the

following resources when planning and

scheduling maintenance or remedial activities:

– people

– plant, equipment or machinery

– materials and components

– sub-contractors

– information

– work area and facilities

– waste management

– utility providers.

5.2 Describe how the necessary resources for

maintenance or remedial activities can be

identified.

5.3 Explain how to assess the quantity and quality of

resources for maintenance or remedial activities.

5.4 Explain ways and methods that maintain

necessary resources for the maintenance or

remedial work of property, systems or services.

6 Prepare plans and schedules of

maintenance or remedial

activities and negotiate and

agree them with decisionmakers.

6.1 Plan and schedule at least three of the following

maintenance or remedial activities:

– planned maintenance or remedial activities

– tendered works

– responsive works

– preventative maintenance or remedial work

– cost estimated works

– seasonal maintenance

– traffic maintenance (signs, lights and guards)

– emergency works

– contingency plans.

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Learning Outcome – The learner

will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

6.2 Discuss and gain agreement of prepared plans

and schedules with decision makers.

6.3 Explain how plans and schedules can be prepared

for maintenance or remedial activities.

6.4 Explain methods of negotiating and agreeing

plans and schedules with decision-makers.

6.5 Give reasons why plans and schedules for

maintenance or remedial activities are needed.

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Unit J/600/7559

Planning Historical Conservation/Restoration Activities in the

Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Confirm the work requirements

against the information supplied

when planning historical

conservation/restoration activities.

1.1 Identify and establish at least two of the

following historical

conservation/restoration activities against

at least five of the following information

sources:

Activity:

– roofing

– lead work

– bricklaying and craft masonry

– earth walling

– stonemasonry

– decoration

– plastering

– wall and floor tiling

– carpentry and joinery

– specialist heritage activities.

Information sources:

– survey reports

– drawings, schedules and specifications

– contractual

– statutory consents

– risk assessments and method statements

– programmes

– records about the competence of people

– sub-contractor arrangements

– health, safety and environmental plan

– archaeological watching brief

– material suppliers

– historical conservation plans.

1.2 Explain how work requirements for

historical conservation/restoration work

can be confirmed.

1.3 Explain who needs to be consulted when

confirming work requirements for

historical conservation/restorations.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

2 Identify and review influencing

factors and guidance material about

the work environment.

2.1 Consider at least three of the following

influencing factors when planning

historical conservation/restoration

activities:

– organisational requirements

– contractual requirements

– statutory requirements

– resource allocation

– working requirements

– environmental considerations

– weather conditions.

2.2 Examine at least two of the following

guidance materials when planning

historical conservation/ restoration

activities:

– owner’s manuals

– log books

– maintenance schedules and manuals

– practice guides and specifications

– current legislation and official guidance.

2.3 Explain how influencing factors and

guidance materials can be identified and

what different methods can be used to

review them.

2.4 Give reasons why influencing factors

should be reviewed against guidance

materials.

3 Prioritise activities by assessing and

accounting for all the influencing

factors.

3.1 Prioritise historical

conservation/restoration activities whilst

considering influencing factors.

3.2 Explain methods that can assess and

account for influencing factors when

planning historical

conservation/restoration activities.

3.3 Explain the factors that need to be taken

into account when prioritising historical

conservation/restoration activities.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

Give reasons why historical

conservation/restoration activities should

be prioritised.

4 Amend priorities to take account of

changing circumstances whilst

maintaining consistency with the

influencing factors.

4.1 Review and update pre-determined

historical conservation/restoration

priorities by taking into account at least

four of the following changing

circumstances:

– susceptibility to damage

– safety requirements

– need to inhibit and respond to

deterioration

– compromised operational effectiveness

– weather conditions

– use or change of use

– meeting current legislation

– resources

– security threats.

4.2 Explain methods that allow priorities to be

amended when influencing factors have

been taken into account.

4.3 Explain how changing circumstances can

be accounted for when planning historical

conservation/restoration activities.

5 Prepare plans or schedules and

negotiate and agree them with

decision-makers.

5.1 Identify, analyse and produce plans or

schedules for at least three of the following

historical conservation/ restoration

activities:

– roofing

– lead work

– bricklaying and craft masonry

– earth walling

– stonemasonry

– decoration

– plastering

– wall and floor tiling

– carpentry and joinery

– specialist heritage activities.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

5.2 Explain how plans and schedules can be

prepared for historical

conservation/restoration activities.

5.3 Explain methods and techniques of

negotiating and agreeing plans and

schedules with decision makers.

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Unit F/600/7561

Planning Demolition Activities in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Confirm the work requirements

when planning demolition activities

against the information supplied.

1.1 Identify and establish at least two of the

following demolition activities against at least

five of the following information sources:

Demolition activity:

– soft strip

– mechanical demolition

– remote mechanical demolition

– explosive demolition

– selective demolition.

Information sources:

– survey reports

– design

– contractual

– statutory consents

– risk assessments and method statements

– programmes

– records about the competence of people

– sub-contractor arrangements

– health, safety and environmental plan

– Type 3 asbestos survey

– service disconnection certificates

– utilities survey report.

1.2 Explain how work requirements for

demolition activities can be confirmed

against information sources.

1.3 Explain who needs to be consulted when

confirming work requirements for demolition

activities.

2 Identify and review influencing

factors and guidance material

about the work environment.

2.1 Consider at least three of the following

influencing factors when planning demolition

activities:

– organisational requirements

– contractual requirements

– statutory requirements

– resource allocation

– working requirements

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

– environmental considerations

– weather conditions.

2.2 Examine at least two of the following

guidance materials when planning demolition

activities:

– owner’s manuals

– log books

– maintenance schedules and manuals

– practice guides and specifications

– current legislation and official guidance.

2.3 Explain how influencing factors and guidance

materials can be identified and what

different methods can be used to review

them when planning demolition activities.

2.4 Give reasons why influencing factors should

be reviewed against guidance material.

3 Prioritise activities by assessing and

accounting for all the influencing

factors.

3.1 Prioritising demolition activities whilst

considering influencing factors.

3.2 Explain methods that can assess and account

for influencing factors when prioritising

demolition activities.

3.3 Explain the factors that need to be taken into

account when prioritising demolition

activities.

3.4 Give reasons why demolition activities should

be prioritised.

4 Amend priorities to take account of

changing circumstances whilst

maintaining consistency with the

influencing factors.

4.1 Review and update pre-determined

demolition activity priorities by taking

account of at least four of the following

changing circumstances:

– susceptibility to damage

– safety requirements

– need to inhibit and respond to

deterioration

– compromised operational effectiveness

– weather conditions

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

– use or change of use

– meeting current legislation

– resources

– security threats.

4.2 Explain methods that allow priorities to be

amended when influencing factors have been

taken into account.

4.3 Explain how changing circumstances can be

accounted for when planning demolition

activities.

5 Prepare plans or schedules and

negotiate and agree them with

decision makers.

5.1 Identify, analyse and produce plans or

schedules for at least three of the following

demolition activities:

– soft strip

– mechanical demolition

– remote mechanical demolition

– explosive demolition

– selective demolition.

5.2 Explain how plans and schedules can be

prepared for demolition activities.

5.3 Explain methods and techniques of

negotiating and agreeing plans and schedules

with decision makers.

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Unit T/602/6155

Planning Tunnelling Activities in the Workplace

Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Confirm the work requirements

when planning tunnelling activities

against the information supplied.

1.1 Identify and establish two of the following

tunnelling activities against five of the

following information sources:

Tunnelling activity:

– mobile plant and machinery operations

– back up services installation, maintenance

or removal

– spoil removal

– access equipment erection, maintenance or

removal

– pipe-jacking operations

– micro tunnelling operations

– excavation and installation of supports

– shaft and tunnel construction

– tunnel transport

– spraying concrete lining

– operating separation plant

– temporary works

– lifting loads.

Information sources:

– survey reports

– site investigations

– drawings, schedules and specifications

– contractual

– statutory consents

– risk assessments and method statements

– programmes

– records about the competence of …

1.2 … people

– sub-contractor arrangements

– health, safety and environmental plan

– material suppliers

– tunnelling plans.

1.3 Explain how work requirements for

tunnelling activities can be confirmed against

information sources.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1.4 Explain who needs to be consulted when

confirming work requirements for tunnelling

activities.

2 Identify and review influencing

factors and guidance material

about the work environment.

2.1 Consider three of the following influencing

factors when planning tunnelling activities:

– organisational requirements

– contractual requirements

– statutory requirements

– resource allocation

– working requirements

– environmental considerations

– weather conditions

– ground conditions.

2.2 Accurately examine two of the following

guidance materials when planning tunnelling

activities:

– owner’s manuals

– log books

– maintenance schedules and manuals

– practice guides and specifications

– current legislation and official guidance

– organisational procedures

– historical data.

2.3 Explain how influencing factors and guidance

materials can be identified and what

different methods can be used to review

them when planning tunnelling activities.

2.4 Give reasons why influencing factors should

be reviewed against guidance materials.

3 Prioritise activities by assessing and

accounting for all the influencing

factors.

3.1 Prioritise tunnelling activities appropriately

whilst considering influencing factors.

3.2 Explain methods that can assess and account

for influencing factors when prioritising

tunnelling activities.

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

3.3 Explain the factors that need to be taken into

account when prioritising tunnelling

activities.

3.4 Give reasons why tunnelling activities should

be prioritised.

4 Amend priorities to take account of

changing circumstances whilst

maintaining consistency with the

influencing factors.

4.1 Review and update pre-determined

tunnelling activity priorities by taking account

of four of the following changing

circumstances:

– susceptibility to damage

– safety requirements

– need to inhibit and respond to

deterioration

– compromised operational effectiveness

– weather conditions

– unidentified obstructions

– meeting current legislation

– resources

– security threats

– ground conditions.

4.2 Explain methods that allow priorities to be

amended when influencing factors have been

taken into account.

4.3 Explain how changing circumstances can be

accounted for when planning tunnelling

activities.

5 Prepare plans or schedules and

negotiate and agree them with

decision makers.

5.1 Identify, analyse and produce programmes,

plans or schedules for three of the following

tunnelling activities:

– mobile plant and machinery operations

– back up services installation, operations,

maintenance or removal

– spoil removal

– access equipment erection, maintenance or

removal

– pipe-jacking operations

– micro tunnelling operations

– excavation and/or installation of supports

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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

– shaft and tunnel construction

– tunnel transport

– spraying concrete lining

– operating separation plant

– temporary works

– lifting loads.

5.2 Explain how plans and schedules can be

prepared for tunnelling activities.

5.3 Explain methods and techniques of

negotiating and agreeing plans and schedules

with decision makers.

 

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