Qualification Manual. EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in the Supervision of Port Operations. Qualification Number 500/1435/3

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1 Qualification Manual EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in the Supervision of Port Operations Qualification Number 500/1435/3

2 Contents 1.0 About EAL Equal opportunities and diversity Customer feedback Introduction to the Qualification Accreditation and industry support for this qualification Achievement of the qualification and stand alone units Relation to other qualifications Qualification support materials Rules of Combination (Qualification Structure) Centre and Qualification Approval Profiles and Requirements Staff responsible for registering and certifying learners Teaching staff Assessors Quality assurance staff Staff invigilating on screen examinations Learners with particular requirements Age restrictions Assessment External quality control of assessment 21 A1 Learner Registration and Certification 22 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 2 of 22

3 1.0 About EAL Since 1964 EAL (Excellence Achievement and Learning) has been the specialist awarding organisation for the industry and related sectors. Our commitment to partnering industry together with the focus on our core sectors gives us an unrivalled understanding of the skills employers need. This results in qualifications that carry weight and respect with employers which deliver real career benefits for learners. We support the delivery network with an unparalleled level of service to ensure that learners are well prepared for the roles they plan to take on. Through its programme of continuous improvement, EAL strives to meet the demand from employers for high performing, high quality products. 1.1 Equal opportunities and diversity EAL expects its centres to enable Learner s to have equal access to training and assessment for qualifications in line with the Equality Act 2010 and protected characteristics. Further details can be located in the EAL Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy: Customer feedback Customer service is a fundamental part of EAL s commitment to you. EAL aims to ensure that all customers receive a high quality efficient service. We are always interested in feedback and if you have any comments or feedback on our qualifications, products or services, please contact the customer services team: EAL Customer Services Tel: +44 (0) customercare@eal.org.uk EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 3 of 22

4 2.0 Introduction to the Qualification What is this qualification? This qualification is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge needed for occupations in Port operations in particular the supervision of resources and operations within a port environment. NVQ s are based on national occupational standards, which the learner must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of NVQ s will encourage an employee to value their contribution to the workplace, and it will develop their skills and potential within the port operations field. Who is this qualification for? Individuals who need recognition of their competence in one or more of a wide variety of Port operations activities and also need a nationally recognised qualification at level three Learners who have undertaken an apprenticeship and wish to progress onto an advanced apprenticeship, Those who are working in a Port operations environment and would like to work towards a relevant Level 3 qualification Those who are not new to Port Operations but are looking for a career change and wish to develop new skills within the industry What does this qualification cover? The skills and knowledge in one or more of a wide variety of Port operations activities including: Providing leadership for a team Reducing risks to health & safety within a port environment Undertaking safety inspections Planning and implementing change Controlling and monitoring loading and discharge operations 2.1 Accreditation and Industry Support for this qualification This qualification: Is regulated by OfQual at level three Is supported by SEMTA Has been developed with industry support EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 4 of 22

5 2.2 Achievement of the Qualifications and Stand Alone Units This qualification is gained when all the necessary units have been achieved. The centre will then be able to apply for the learner s Award. The learner will also receive a Certificate of Unit Credit, listing all the units they have achieved which means that, if they don t manage to complete the full qualification learners will still have proof of their ability and could complete the qualification at a later date. Units can also be taken individually (stand alone). The qualification manual must be used in conjunction with the delivery and assessment of any individual units to ensure that assessment requirements and methodologies are consistently applied. 2.3 Relation to Other Qualifications This qualification relates to the following: EAL Level 2 NVQ Certificate in P ort Operations, EAL Level 2 Certificate in Stevedoring Essentials Details on these can be obtained from the EAL Website or alternatively contact: EAL Customer Services Tel: +44 (0) customercare@eal.org.uk 2.4 Qualification Support Materials The following materials are available for this qualification: Qualification Units: These documents contain the knowledge and/or the practical assessment criteria. They also contain delivery advice, and all the centre assessment material (internal assessments). Where a unit has an externally set exam, this will be indicated on the unit. The units also contain: Credit value Guided learning hours (GLH) Title, Unit purpose/aims Summary of learning outcomes. EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 5 of 22

6 3.0 Rule of Combination (Qualification Structure) This qualification has a minimum of 225 guided learning hours (GLH). It has a total qualification time of 420 hours which is the notional time required by the learner to complete the qualification. The learner must complete a minimum of 10 units within a chosen pathway: Specific details are contained within each pathway. Pathway POA: General Supervision TEN units must be completed Mandatory: ALL units must be completed: POP3/001 POP3/002 Take action to reduce risks to health and safety within a port environment Promote and maintain security in ports 3 20 R/103/ H/103/8380 POP3/003 Provide leadership for your team 3 20 F/103/1582 Optional Units Group A: Select at least 2 units but no more than 3 from: POP3/004 Promote health and safety in ports 3 30 K/103/8381 POP3/005 Undertake safety inspections 3 40 M/103/8365 POP3/006 Monitor procedures to control risk to health and safety 3 40 L/102/2433 POP3/007 Contribute to the development of health and safety procedures in ports 3 35 M/103/8382 POP3/008 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace 3 32 U/105/1774 POP3/009 Ensure your team s actions aim to protect the port environment 3 23 T/103/8383 POP3/010 Make initial investigations into incidents in ports 3 20 A/103/8384 POP3/011 Manage port users in an emergency 3 20 F/103/8385 POP3/012 Respond to an incident within a port environment 3 40 J/103/8386 POP3/013 Administer first aid 2 28 F/103/8368 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 6 of 22

7 Optional Units Group B: Select a minimum of 1 and no more than 3 from: POP3/014 Encourage innovation in your team 3 18 L/103/1584 POP3/015 Plan change 3 20 M/103/1593 POP3/016 Implement change 3 20 T/103/1594 POP3/017 Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in your area of responsibility 3 20 H/103/1591 POP3/018 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues 3 20 J/103/1583 POP3/019 Liaise and develop professional working relationships with third parties 3 27 L/103/8387 POP3/020 Provide learning opportunities for colleagues 3 40 Y/103/1586 POP3/021 Enable individual learning through coaching 3 40 R/101/2938 POP3/022 Manage your own resources and professional development 3 20 D/103/1587 Optional Units Group C: Select a minimum of 1 but no more than 4 from: POP3/023 Control and monitor loading and discharge operations within a port 3 40 R/103/8388 POP3/024 Control load storage operations within a port 3 50 Y/103/8389 POP3/025 Control and navigate port craft 3 40 L/103/8390 POP3/026 Coordinate and control lock and lock gate operations 3 30 R/103/8391 POP3/027 Coordinate and control bridge operations 3 30 Y/103/8392 POP3/028 Coordinate and control vessel berthing operations 3 30 D/103/8393 POP3/029 Coordinate and control the use of weighbridges 3 30 H/103/8394 POP3/030 Ensure the operational readiness of the port terminal 3 40 K/103/8395 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 7 of 22

8 POP3/031 POP3/032 Manage the movement of passengers within a port terminal Manage the movement of passengers baggage between vessels and 3 40 M/103/ T/103/8397 POP3/033 Plan and implement a lifting plan 3 50 L/103/8325 POP3/034 Confirm load characteristics within a port 3 20 A/103/8398 POP3/035 POP3/036 POP3/037 POP3/038 POP3/039 POP3/040 POP3/041 POP3/042 Plan vessel loading and discharge within a port environment Plan load storage within a port environment Contribute to the provision and control of moorings Provide information to facilitate vessel movements Assist with planning vessel movements within the port area Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of port plant and equipment Organise the delivery of reliable customer service Improve the customer relationship 3 40 F/103/ K/103/ M/103/ T/103/ A/103/ F/103/ Y/103/ K/103/6792 POP3/043 Work with others to improve customer service 3 30 H/103/6791 POP3/044 Monitor and solve customer service problems 3 40 D/103/6790 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 8 of 22

9 Pathway POB: Stevedoring Supervision TEN units must be completed Mandatory: ALL units must be completed: POP3/001 POP3/002 Take action to reduce risks to health and safety within a port environment Promote and maintain security in ports 3 20 R/103/ H/103/8380 POP3/003 Provide leadership for your team 3 20 F/103/1582 Optional Units Group A: Select at least 2 units but no more than 3 from: POP3/004 Promote health and safety in ports 3 30 K/103/8381 POP3/005 Undertake safety inspections 3 40 M/103/8365 POP3/006 Monitor procedures to control risk to health and safety 3 40 L/102/2433 POP3/007 Contribute to the development of health and safety procedures in ports 3 35 M/103/8382 POP3/008 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace 3 32 U/105/1774 POP3/009 Ensure your team s actions aim to protect the port environment 3 23 T/103/8383 POP3/010 Make initial investigations into incidents in ports 3 20 A/103/8384 POP3/011 Manage port users in an emergency 3 20 F/103/8385 POP3/012 Respond to an incident within a port environment 3 40 J/103/8386 POP3/013 Administer first aid 2 28 F/103/8368 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 9 of 22

10 Optional Units Group B: Select a minimum of 1 and no more than 3 from: POP3/014 Encourage innovation in your team 3 18 L/103/1584 POP3/015 Plan change 3 20 M/103/1593 POP3/016 Implement change 3 20 T/103/1594 POP3/017 Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in your area of responsibility 3 20 H/103/1591 POP3/018 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues 3 20 J/103/1583 POP3/019 Liaise and develop professional working relationships with third parties 3 27 L/103/8387 POP3/020 Provide learning opportunities for colleagues 3 40 Y/103/1586 POP3/021 Enable individual learning through coaching 3 40 R/101/2938 POP3/022 Manage your own resources and professional development 3 20 D/103/1587 Optional Units Group C: Select a minimum of 1 but no more than 4 from: POP3/023 Control and monitor loading and discharge operations within a port 3 40 R/103/8388 POP3/024 Control load storage operations within a port 3 50 Y/103/8389 POP3/028 Coordinate and control vessel berthing operations 3 30 D/103/8393 POP3/030 Ensure the operational readiness of the port terminal 3 40 K/103/8395 POP3/033 Plan and implement a lifting plan 3 50 L/103/8325 POP3/034 Confirm load characteristics within a port 3 20 A/103/8398 POP3/035 Plan vessel loading and discharge within a port environment 3 40 F/103/8399 POP3/036 Plan load storage within a port environment EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 10 of K/103/8400

11 POP3/037 POP3/040 POP3/041 POP3/042 Contribute to the provision and control of moorings Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of port plant and equipment Organise the delivery of reliable customer service Improve the customer relationship 3 30 M/103/ F/103/ Y/103/ K/103/6792 POP3/043 Work with others to improve customer service 3 30 H/103/6791 POP3/044 Monitor and solve customer service problems 3 40 D/103/6790 Pathway POC: Marine Supervision TEN units must be completed Mandatory: ALL units must be completed: POP3/001 POP3/002 POP3/003 Take action to reduce risks to health and safety within a port environment Promote and maintain security in ports Provide leadership for your team 3 20 R/103/ H/103/ F/103/1582 Optional Units Group A: Select at least 2 units but no more than 3 from: POP3/004 Promote health and safety in ports 3 30 K/103/8381 POP3/005 Undertake safety inspections 3 40 M/103/8365 POP3/006 Monitor procedures to control risk to health and safety 3 40 L/102/2433 POP3/007 Contribute to the development of health and safety procedures in ports 3 35 M/103/8382 POP3/008 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace 3 32 U/105/1774 POP3/009 Ensure your team s actions aim to protect the port environment 3 23 T/103/8383 POP3/010 Make initial investigations into incidents in ports 3 20 A/103/8384 POP3/011 Manage port users in an emergency 3 20 F/103/8385 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 11 of 22

12 POP3/012 Respond to an incident within a port environment 3 40 J/103/8386 POP3/013 Administer first aid 2 28 F/103/8368 Optional Units Group B: Select a minimum of 1 and no more than 3 from: POP3/014 Encourage innovation in your team 3 18 L/103/1584 POP3/015 Plan change 3 20 M/103/1593 POP3/016 Implement change 3 20 T/103/1594 POP3/017 Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in your area of responsibility 3 20 H/103/1591 POP3/018 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues 3 20 J/103/1583 POP3/019 Liaise and develop professional working relationships with third parties 3 27 L/103/8387 POP3/020 Provide learning opportunities for colleagues 3 40 Y/103/1586 POP3/021 Enable individual learning through coaching 3 40 R/101/2938 POP3/022 Manage your own resources and professional development 3 20 D/103/1587 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 12 of 22

13 Optional Units Group C: Select a minimum of 1 but no more than 4 from: POP3/025 Control and navigate port craft 3 40 L/103/8390 POP3/026 Coordinate and control lock and lock gate operations 3 30 R/103/8391 POP3/027 Coordinate and control bridge operations 3 30 Y/103/8392 POP3/028 Coordinate and control vessel berthing operations 3 30 D/103/8393 POP3/029 Coordinate and control the use of weighbridges 3 30 H/103/8394 POP3/033 Plan and implement a lifting plan 3 50 L/103/8325 POP3/035 Plan vessel loading and discharge within a port environment 3 40 F/103/8399 POP3/037 POP3/038 POP3/039 POP3/040 POP3/041 POP3/042 Contribute to the provision and control of moorings Provide information to facilitate vessel movements Assist with planning vessel movements within the port area Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of port plant and equipment Organise the delivery of reliable customer service Improve the customer relationship 3 30 M/103/ T/103/ A/103/ F/103/ Y/103/ K/103/6792 POP3/043 Work with others to improve customer service 3 30 H/103/6791 POP3/044 Monitor and solve customer service problems 3 40 D/103/6790 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 13 of 22

14 Pathway POD: Passenger Supervision TEN units must be completed Mandatory: ALL units must be completed: EAL Code Assessment Route Title Level GLH Ofqual Code POP3/001 POP3/002 Take action to reduce risks to health and safety within a port environment Promote and maintain security in ports 3 20 R/103/ H/103/8380 POP3/003 Provide leadership for your team 3 20 F/103/1582 Optional Units Group A: Select at least 2 units but no more than 3 from: POP3/004 Promote health and safety in ports 3 30 K/103/8381 POP3/005 Undertake safety inspections 3 40 M/103/8365 POP3/006 Monitor procedures to control risk to health and safety 3 40 L/102/2433 POP3/007 Contribute to the development of health and safety procedures in ports 3 35 M/103/8382 POP3/008 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace 3 32 U/105/1774 POP3/009 Ensure your team s actions aim to protect the port environment 3 23 T/103/8383 POP3/010 Make initial investigations into incidents in ports 3 20 A/103/8384 POP3/011 Manage port users in an emergency 3 20 F/103/8385 POP3/012 Respond to an incident within a port environment 3 40 J/103/8386 POP3/013 Administer first aid 2 28 F/103/8368 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 14 of 22

15 Optional Units Group B: Select a minimum of 1 and no more than 3 from: EAL Code Assessment Route Title Level GLH Ofqual Code POP3/014 Encourage innovation in your team 3 18 L/103/1584 POP3/015 Plan change 3 20 M/103/1593 POP3/016 Implement change 3 20 T/103/1594 POP3/017 Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in your area of responsibility 3 20 H/103/1591 POP3/018 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues 3 20 J/103/1583 POP3/019 Liaise and develop professional working relationships with third parties 3 27 L/103/8387 POP3/020 Provide learning opportunities for colleagues 3 40 Y/103/1586 POP3/021 Enable individual learning through coaching 3 40 R/101/2938 POP3/022 Manage your own resources and professional development 3 20 D/103/1587 Optional Units Group C: Select a minimum of 1 but no more than 4 from: POP3/029 Coordinate and control the use of weighbridges 3 30 H/103/8394 POP3/030 Ensure the operational readiness of the port terminal 3 40 K/103/8395 POP3/031 POP3/032 POP3/041 POP3/042 Manage the movement of passengers within a port terminal Manage the movement of passengers baggage between vessels and Organise the delivery of reliable customer service Improve the customer relationship 3 40 M/103/ T/103/ Y/103/ K/103/6792 POP3/043 Work with others to improve customer service 3 30 H/103/6791 POP3/044 Monitor and solve customer service problems 3 40 D/103/6790 EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 15 of 22

16 4.0 Centre and Qualification Approval Centres wishing to run these qualifications will need to comply with the Qualification Manual and EAL s centre recognition criteria for this qualification upon accreditation and launch. Centres must also put in place the appropriate physical and human resources and administration systems to effectively run the qualification. For existing EAL Centres to put these qualifications on your centre remit: To add this Qualification to your Centre Qualification remit create and complete a Qualification Approval Application form in Smarter Touch and submit to EAL. For non EAL Centres to gain centre approval to run these qualifications: Please contact the EAL Customer Services Department who will be delighted to hear from you: Tel: +44 (0) customercare@eal.org.uk EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 16 of 22

17 5.0 Profiles and Requirements The personnel involved in these qualifications must meet ALL the requirements in this section. 5.1 Staff Responsible for Registering and Certifying Learners Centres are required to appoint a suitable member of staff who can take responsibility for registering learners onto the qualification submitting entries for externally set assessments to EAL, and taking receipt of external assessment procedures. They may also be responsible for applying to EAL for learner certification The role may be undertaken by the same person who undertakes quality assurance (see Section 5.4). 5.2 Teaching Staff Teaching staff must have knowledge and understanding of: The occupations covered by this qualification The qualification structure and content. The learning outcomes and assessment criteria they are delivering. It is a recommendation that teaching staff will: Have 2 years experience in teaching/training or Be working towards an appropriate teaching/training qualification or Hold an appropriate teaching/training qualification (e.g. Cert Ed or Learning and Development trainer units) 5.3 Assessors The Centre must provide EAL with the names of any teachers, trainers or other individuals who will undertake internal assessment, so that these can be approved prior to them carrying out an assessment role. Assessors must: Have knowledge and understanding of the assessment criteria they are assessing Have knowledge and understanding of the qualification structure, content and assessment components Understand the assessment process It is a recommendation that teaching staff will: Have 2 years experience in assessment (e.g. within an N/SVQ or teaching/training environment) or Be working towards an appropriate assessment qualification such as the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or Hold an appropriate assessment qualification (as above) Assessors that hold either D or A units must also have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to demonstrate compliance with the current Assessor standards. Note: Assessors who are working towards their Assessor qualification and who do not have the requisite 2 years experience must be supervised by a qualified assessor and must have a clear action plan for achieving their qualifications. Assessor approval will be withdrawn if a relevant qualification has not been attained within 18 months. EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 17 of 22

18 Assessor Continuing Professional Development The occupational competence of assessors must be updated on a regular basis and be periodically confirmed via continuing professional development (CPD) via the Assessment Centre. Evidence of CPD will be sought by the External Quality Assurers (EQA) for all approved Assessors at the Centre. It is the responsibility of each assessor to identify and make use of opportunities for CPD, such as industry conferences, access to trade journals, and Professional Body/Trade Association events, at least on an annual basis to enhance and upgrade their professional development and technical knowledge. It is imperative that records are kept of all such CPD opportunities/occasions and that they provide evidence of cascading such technical knowledge and industry intelligence to all relevant colleagues. 5.4 Quality Assurance Staff This relates to staff undertaking internal verification of assessment. The Centre MUST provide EAL with the names of any teachers, trainers or other individuals who will undertake internal quality assurance, so that these can be approved prior to them carrying out this role. The main focus of internal quality assurance (IQA) for this qualification is: The quality assurance of assessment procedures, including standardisation of assessment practice across different assessors within the Centre Internal standardisation of marking and moderation of learner marks awarded Internal quality assurance staff must: Be familiar with the occupation(s) covered by this qualification Have knowledge and understanding of the qualification structure and content Understand the assessment process and the role of quality assurance Internal quality assurance staff must also: Have experience in quality management/internal verification or Hold an appropriate qualification such as the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, or the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Quality assurance staff are also required to have a minimum of occupational experience evidenced by having an engineering sector related qualification or proven sector competence and/or experience, plus access to relevant occupational expertise, which will enable them to conduct their quality assurance role appropriately. This evidence and access to occupational expertise is quality assured by EAL. Continuing professional development of internal quality assurance staff The occupational experience of quality assurance staff must be updated on a regular basis and be periodically confirmed via continuing professional development (CPD) via the Assessment Centre. This will be quality assured by EAL. It is the responsibility of each internal quality assurance staff member to identify and make use of opportunities for CPD, such as industry conferences, access to trade journals, and SSC and Professional Body/Trade Association events, at least on an annual basis to enhance and upgrade their professional development and technical knowledge. It is imperative that records are kept of all such CPD opportunities/occasions and that they provide evidence of cascading such technical knowledge and industry intelligence to all relevant colleagues. EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 18 of 22

19 5.5 Staff Invigilating On-Screen Examinations Members of staff with responsibility for invigilating on-screen examinations must know, understand and comply with the Procedures for Conducting the Exam Component within EAL Qualifications (EAF 1), which are published by EAL. These members of staff must also: Have experience in conducting and controlling exam sessions or Be supervised by an individual experienced in conducting and controlling exam sessions. Note: A teacher/tutor who has prepared the learners for the subject of the exam must not be the sole supervisor at any time during an exam for that subject(s). 5.6 Learners with Particular Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification however centres should ensure that the learners have the potential to achieve these qualification Learners must have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy to complete the learning outcomes and the external assessment. Centres should make learners with particular requirements aware of the content of the qualification and they should be given every opportunity to successfully complete the qualification EAL will consider any reasonable suggestions for, and from, those with disabilities that would help them to achieve the learning outcomes without compromising the standards required. 5.7 Age Restrictions Learners must be at least 16 years old. EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 19 of 22

20 6.0 Assessment Evidence for this qualification should be obtained from the working environment where work activities or work outcomes assessed are clearly attributed to the candidate. All of the assessment routes within the Port Operations suite are designed to reflect best practice by practitioners in real workplace settings. The standards have been tested to ensure that performance evidence can be collected in a reasonable time and cost. There are no circumstances where performance cannot be assessed by the use of one or more of the established assessment methods including, observation, the scrutiny of documentary evidence and reports, and the use of witness testimony. Simulation/replication is only allowed: where a candidate is not in a position to provide evidence across a particular assessment route due to their current assignment or position. They will need to agree upon suitable opportunities to generate evidence, such as through work placement or simulation. This must be planned and agreed with the assessment centre and, if necessary, with the employer at the start of the qualification there are some particular assessment routes and isolated requirements within the assessment routes for Port Operations for which candidates may not always be able to produce evidence from the workplace within an acceptable timeframe, and for which simulation will therefore be an acceptable form of assessment. Indeed, within some aspects of health and safety, and in dealing with emergencies, there are sophisticated simulation procedures available which may offer an appropriate alternative for the assessment of competence. It is recognised, therefore, that there will be situations where individual candidates may find it difficult to provide performance evidence derived from their normal working activities. In these situations simulation can be considered as an option. Particular assessment routes where simulation must not be used and where simulation may be appropriate are identified below: Examples of assessment routes where simulation must not be used include: Supervision of Port Operations Level 3 EAL Code Unit title POP3/003 Provide leadership for your team POP3/006 Monitor procedures and control risk to health and safety POP3/008 Conduct an assessment of risk in the workplace POP3/014 Encourage innovation in your team POP3/015 Plan change POP3/016 Implement change POP3/017 Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in your area of responsibility POP3/018 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues POP3/020 Provide learning opportunities with colleagues POP3/021 Enable individual learning through coaching POP3/022 Manage your own resources and professional development POP3/041 Organise deliver and maintain reliable customer service POP3/042 Improve the customer relationship POP3/043 Work with others to improve customer service POP3/044 Monitor and solve customer service problems EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 20 of 22

21 Examples of assessment routes where simulation may be appropriate include: EAL Code Unit title POP3/011 Manage port users in an emergency POP3/012 Respond to an incident POP3/013 Administer first aid Where simulation/replication is needed to be involved, assessors must obtain guidance from the EQA who will decide the issue in conjunction with EAL to ensure that the parameters under which the simulation is operated are valid and acceptable, in order to avoid the use of invalid and unacceptable practice. 6.1 External Quality Control of Assessment There are two major activities in which EAL interacts with the Centre in relation to the External Quality Control of Assessment for this qualification and these are: Recognition: When a Centre decides to offer the qualification the EAL External Quality Assurer (EQA) ensures that the Centre is suitably equipped and prepared for delivery and assessment. Engagement: Throughout the ongoing delivery of the qualification EAL, through EQA monitoring and other mechanisms will review the quality and consistency of assessment and internal quality assurance and recommend actions to address issues of concern. Recognition In granting approval, EAL, normally through its EQAs, will ensure that the prospective Centre: Meets any procedural requirements specification by EAL. Has sufficient and appropriate physical and staff resources. Meets relevant health and safety and/or equality and access requirements. Has a robust plan for the delivery, assessment and QA for the qualification (including, where appropriate, scope for involving employers). EAL may decide to visit the Centre to view the evidence provided. Engagement EAL, through EQA engagement and other mechanisms will ensure that: A strategy is developed and deployed for the on-going monitoring of the centre this will be based on an active risk assessment of the Centre, and will include details of the learner, assessor and internal quality assurer s sampling strategy and the rationale behind this The Centre s internal quality assurance processes are effective in learner assessment Outcomes of internal assessment are verification through sampling, to ensure standards are being maintained Sanctions are applied to a Centre where necessary and that corrective actions are taken by the Centre and monitored by the EQA Reviews of EAL s external auditing arrangements are undertaken EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 21 of 22

22 Appendix 1: Learner Registration and Certification Learners must be registered with EAL on a code which relates to the qualification -this must be completed prior to assessment. Both learner registration and certification can be completed on line in the online services section of the EAL Website This site contains information and guidance for both electronic and paper based registration and certification. To Register the Learner on the Chosen Qualification/Pathway Code: Qualification Title EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supervision of Port Operations General Supervision EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supervision of Port Operations Stevedoring Supervision EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supervision of Port Operations Marine Supervision EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Supervision of Port Operations Passenger Supervision Code 500/1435/3POA 500/1435/3POB 500/1435/3POC 500/1435/3POD For further information please contact EAL Customer Services +44 (0) Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited EAL-POP3 -QM-ISSUE 2 Page 22 of 22