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Sweeping, cleaning, clearing

Overview

To achieve the qualification candidates must gather naturally occurring work based evidence which would include some or all of the following:

  • Daily/weekly plant checks signed by the operator and manager or fitter
  • Method Statements/Risk Assessments specific to the operator
  • Copies of CPCS card and any relevant training certificates

Any other documentation which is agreed as being valid by the assessor and candidate
Once the candidate has gathered the above evidence and when they feel ready to be assessed, one of our assessors will visit them at work on-site and observe them carrying out their normal work activities. As part of the assessment process you will be required to take part in a Q&A session with your assessor. Once our assessor is satisfied that the candidate has provided sufficient evidence they will be passed for verification and certification.

 

 

 

 

 

The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Sweeping, Cleaning and Clearing qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment; this means you need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in Sweeping, Cleaning and Clearing within the construction industry or progress onto further learning.

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units
– Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
– Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
– Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the workplace

Extracting

Overview

To achieve the qualification candidates must gather naturally occurring work based evidence which would include some or all of the following:

  • Daily/weekly plant checks signed by the operator and manager or fitter
  • Method Statements/Risk Assessments specific to the operator
  • Copies of CPCS card and any relevant training certificates

Any other documentation which is agreed as being valid by the assessor and candidate
Once the candidate has gathered the above evidence and when they feel ready to be assessed, one of our assessors will visit them at work on-site and observe them carrying out their normal work activities.

As part of the assessment process you will be required to take part in a Q&A session with your assessor.

Once our assessor is satisfied that the candidate has provided sufficient evidence they will be passed for verification and certification.

The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Extracting qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment; this means you need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in Extracting within the construction industry or progress onto further learning.

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units
– Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
– Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

The learner will also learn key practical skills and knowledge in one of the following optional units:
– Preparing and operating wheeled loading shovels to extract loose materials in the workplace

– Preparing and operating skid steer loaders to extract loose materials in the workplace
– Preparing and operating loader compressors to extract loose materials in the workplace

 

The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Fork-lift Trucks

Overview

To achieve the qualification candidates must gather naturally occurring work based evidence which would include some or all of the following:

  • Daily/weekly plant checks signed by the operator and manager or fitter
  • Method Statements/Risk Assessments specific to the operator
  • Copies of CPCS card and any relevant training certificates

Any other documentation which is agreed as being valid by the assessor and candidate
Once the candidate has gathered the above evidence and when they feel ready to be assessed, one of our assessors will visit them at work on-site and observe them carrying out their normal work activities.

As part of the assessment process you will be required to take part in a Q&A session with your assessor.

Once our assessor is satisfied that the candidate has provided sufficient evidence they will be passed for verification and certification.

 

 

 

 

The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Fork-lift Trucks qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment; this means you need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in Fork-lift Trucks within the construction industry or progress onto further learning.

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units
– Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
– Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

The learner will also learn key practical skills and knowledge in one of the following optional units:
– Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
– Preparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
– Preparing and operating sideloader forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
– Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer in the workplace
– Preparing and operating reach trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace

 

 

 

 

Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance

Overview

To achieve the qualification candidates must gather naturally occurring work based evidence which would include some or all of the following:

  • Daily/weekly plant checks signed by the operator and manager or fitter
  • Method Statements/Risk Assessments specific to the operator
  • Copies of CPCS card and any relevant training certificates

Any other documentation which is agreed as being valid by the assessor and candidate
Once the candidate has gathered the above evidence and when they feel ready to be assessed, one of our assessors will visit them at work on-site and observe them carrying out their normal work activities.

As part of the assessment process you will be required to take part in a Q&A session with your assessor.

Once our assessor is satisfied that the candidate has provided sufficient evidence they will be passed for verification and certification.

 

 

 

 

 

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment; this means you need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in construction plant or machinery maintenance within the construction industry or progress onto further learning.

This qualification supports the Learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge. Although part of an apprenticeship, this qualification is available outside of an apprenticeship where either the learner’s circumstances prevent them undertaking a full apprenticeship or where their prior skills and knowledge mean they do not require all components of the apprenticeship. In addition, industry will accept the qualification on its own as entry to a job role.

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units
– Operating Plant or Machinery for Non-operational Activities in the Workplace
– Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
– Diagnosing Faults in Plant or Machinery Systems or Components in the Workplace
– Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
– Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
– Determining and Completing Service to Maintain Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
– Determining and Advising on the Viability of Repair or Replacement for Returning Plant or Machinery to Service in the Workplace

The learner will also learn key practical skills and knowledge in three of the following optional units:
– Installing, Repairing or Modifying Construction Resources by Heating, Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Thermal Cutting in the Workplace
– Producing One-off Components to Restore or Maintain the Operational Functions of Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
– Installing Plant or Machinery for Operational Activities in the Workplace
– Configuring Plant or Machinery for Specific Operational Activities in the Workplace
– Handing Over Plant or Machinery to the Control of Others in the Workplace
– Carrying Out Specific Tests on Plant or Machinery to Determine Operational Serviceability in the Workplace
– Providing Technical Information, Advice and Guidance to Users of Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
– Inspecting Plant or Machinery for Operational Serviceability in the Workplace

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance

Overview

To achieve the qualification candidates must gather naturally occurring work based evidence which would include some or all of the following:

  • Daily/weekly plant checks signed by the operator and manager or fitter
  • Method Statements/Risk Assessments specific to the operator
  • Copies of CPCS card and any relevant training certificates

Any other documentation which is agreed as being valid by the assessor and candidate
Once the candidate has gathered the above evidence and when they feel ready to be assessed, one of our assessors will visit them at work on-site and observe them carrying out their normal work activities.

As part of the assessment process you will be required to take part in a Q&A session with your assessor.

Once our assessor is satisfied that the candidate has provided sufficient evidence they will be passed for verification and certification.

 

 

 

 

 

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment; this means you need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in construction plant or machinery maintenance within the construction industry or progress onto further learning.

This qualification supports the Learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge. Although part of an apprenticeship, this qualification is available outside of an apprenticeship where either the learner’s circumstances prevent them undertaking a full apprenticeship or where their prior skills and knowledge mean they do not require all components of the apprenticeship. In addition, industry will accept the qualification on its own as entry to a job role.

The learner will learn key practical skills and knowledge in these mandatory units
– Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
– Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
– Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
– Operating Plant or Machinery for Non-operational Activities in the Workplace
– Servicing Plant or Machinery in the workplace
– Removing and Replacing Plant or Machinery Components to Replace Worn, Damaged or Faulty Parts in the Workplace
– Dismantling and Assembling Plant or Machinery Components to Replace Worn, Damaged or Faulty Parts in the Workplace
– Diagnosing Faults in Plant or Machinery Systems or Components in the Workplace
– Inspecting Plant or Machinery for Operational Serviceability in the Workplace

The learner will also learn key practical skills and knowledge in two of the following optional units:
– Installing, Repairing or Modifying Construction Resources by Heating, Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Thermal Cutting in the Workplace
– Producing One-off Components to Restore or Maintain the Operational Functions of Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
– Installing Plant or Machinery for Operational Activities in the Workplace
– Configuring Plant or Machinery for Specific Operational Activities in the Workplace
– Handing Over Plant or Machinery to the Control of Others in the Workplace
– Carrying Out Specific Tests on Plant or Machinery to Determine Operational Serviceability in the Workplace

Excavators

We specialise in the use of excavators.

We offer courses specialising in learning to use mini diggers, 180 excavators and 360 excavators and micro 360 excavators (up to 1 tonne), with a large range of attachments.

We tailor our courses to your needs so give us a call or send us a message explaining what machinery you are interested in.

As a minimum standard we will teach any candidate the following skills:

  • Pre-Use Checks
  • Tracking & Travel
  • Trenching
  • Back Filling
  • Loading Vehicles
  • Ramping
  • Banking
  • Grading
  • Battering
  • Quick hitch
  • Security & Shut down procedures
  • Attachment Training

All candidates will complete the NPORS assessment and on successful completion will be issued with an NPORS Operators Card

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms – MEWP

This training is designed for the operators of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs)

We offer training on a range of MEWPs- our most popular MEWP courses include:

  • Scissor Lift
  • Boom
  • Van Mounted
  • Under Bridge
  • Cherry Picker
  • Self Propelled Trailer Mounted

 

 

 

 

As a minimum standard we teach the following to all candidates:

  • Introduction to the MEWP
  • Safe operation & limitations of use
  • Pre-use checks & inspections
  • Safe use of harnesses
  • Checks prior to road travel
  • Traveling and maneuvering
  • Typical work applications
  • Practical and Theory Assessment

All candidates will complete the NPORS assessment and on successful completion will be issued with an NPORS Operators Card

Counter Balance Forklift Trucks

We aim to ensure all your employees are not only competent and confident on the counter balance forklift truck, but also on any attachments you may use. A few popular attachments include side shift, clamps, barrel clamps, carpet booms and sweepers, once again making the forklift truck a huge necessity in the workplace.

We also understand the need for different fuels including diesel, LPG and electric trucks. We identify different hazards and precautions for each type of motive power and include re-fuelling in our training courses along with pre-shift/pre-use checks, which helps the candidate identify any faults and gives them the ability and knowledge on how to report faults properly.

The legal element to the course ensures that all candidates are familiar with any legislation that applies to them whilst they are at work using machinery. This includes the following:

  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  • PUWER regulations 1998
  • LOLER regulations 1998
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999
  • COSHH regulations 2002
  • Plus specific legislation including ACOPS L117

By the end of our courses, the candidate should be able to complete the following tests:

  • Pre-use check test: the candidate should be able to identify faults/problems with the machine and report them accordingly.
  • Theoretical exam: the candidate should be given a basic knowledge of health & safety and safe operating procedures and should be able to answer questions relating to this.
  • Practical exam: the practical test is accredited but should be an industry standard practical test, meaning that wherever you have the training regardless of who provides it, every forklift operator should pass a test of the same or similar standards.

All candidates will complete the NPORS assessment and on successful completion will be issued with an NPORS Operators Card