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1 Qualification and Assessment Specification NOCN Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) Qualification No: 603/0947/7 Operational Start Date: 1 st January 2017 Version 1.1 August 2017

2 Introduction NOCN is a leading awarding organisation that has been creating opportunities for learners for over 30 years. It is the organisation preserving the proud heritage of the Open College Network (OCN) in the UK and is a brand trusted by learners, colleges, training providers and employers who recognise NOCN qualifications as an indicator of competence and quality. A NOCN qualification recognises a learner s skills and knowledge and can support progression to employment, training and/or further education. In addition to being an awarding organisation NOCN is also an apprenticeship assessment organisation and works internationally as well as in the UK. This document is a resource for NOCN centres that wish to offer the NOCN Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site and provides guidance to support delivery of the qualification. The qualification is relevant to organisations in the construction sector. Additional documents available to support the qualification and the location: Consolidated Assessment Strategy: 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Overview of Qualification Entry Requirements Progression Routes Qualification Details Qualification Structure Total Qualification Time (TQT) Assessment and Evidence Fair and Equitable Assessment Learners with Particular Requirements Recognised Prior Learning Assessment and Evidence for the components Centre Information Required Resources for Delivering the Qualification Offering the qualification Component Information

4 1. Overview of Qualification This qualification has been developed to allow learners to evidence their occupational competence in construction site management within Building and Civil Engineering, Highways and Maintenance Repair, Residential Development, Conservation or Demolition. Learners will have the opportunity to produce workplace generated evidence focused on their main area of work. This qualification has been developed with reference to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and completion of the qualification will provide learners with evidence of their occupational competence and could enable them to progress onto a Level 7 Masters qualification or support promotion within own, or other organisation. Achievement of this qualification will provide the evidence required for the learner to apply for their Black Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) - Management card. Further information on CSCS cards can be found here: The qualification will confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required. 1.1 Entry Requirements Learners must be age 19 years and over to take this qualification, this is necessary to ensure that the learner has either achieved the appropriate learning, or has had the opportunity to gain sufficient employment experience. As a NVQ learners must be employed in an appropriate role to be able to generate evidence of competence and simulation is not allowed. Colleges/training providers must ensure that all learners have the ability and attributes, including physical fitness, to achieve the qualification given access to the appropriate facilities, resources, training and support within a college/training provider and workplace setting. This could include a relevant level of literacy and numeracy. 1.2 Progression Routes Achievement of this qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to: Work within construction site management Progress onto a more senior role within construction site management or onto a Masters programme. 4

5 2. Qualification Details 2.1 Qualification Structure The NOCN Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site is a credit qualification with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of hours including Guided Learning Hours (GLH). Learners must achieve all 80 credits from the eight mandatory components and various mandatory/optional components from the learners chosen pathway. Mandatory Group A The learner must achieve all components in this group plus the requirements for their chosen pathway to achieve the qualification. Component Title Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace Allocating work and checking people s performance in the workplace Establishing, implementing and maintaining systems for managing health, safety and welfare in the workplace Evaluating and selecting work methods to meet project or operational requirements in the workplace Monitoring construction related project activities in the workplace Controlling project progress against agreed quality standards in the workplace Controlling project progress against agreed programmes in the workplace Managing personal development in a construction-related workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 5 8 M L/507/ M D/615/ M H/615/ M K/615/ M M/615/ M T/615/ M J/615/ M A/615/2758 Building and Engineering Pathway Mandatory Group B The learner must achieve all components in this group to achieve this pathway. Component Title Identifying and enabling learning opportunities for given work teams in the workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 4 7 M F/615/2759 5

6 Contributing to the identification of work teams in the workplace Establishing, controlling and monitoring environmental factors and sustainability in the workplace Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace Ensuring that work activities and resources meet project work requirements in the workplace Identifying, allocating and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace Organising, controlling and monitoring supplies of materials in the workplace Establishing and monitoring communication systems and organisational procedures in the workplace Establishing project dimensional control criteria in the workplace Controlling project quantities and costs in the workplace Evaluating feedback information and recommending improvements in the workplace 5 8 M T/615/ M A/615/ M F/615/ M J/615/ M L/615/ M R/615/ M Y/615/ M D/615/ M H/615/ M K/615/2769 Highways and Maintenance Repair Pathway Mandatory Group C The learner must achieve all components in this group plus two components from Mandatory Group D to achieve this pathway. Component Title Identifying and enabling learning opportunities for given work teams in the workplace Contributing to the identification of work teams in the workplace Planning highways maintenance or repair activities in the workplace Providing and monitoring construction-related customer service in the workplace Ensuring that work activities and resources meet project work requirements in the workplace Identifying, allocating and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace Organising, controlling and monitoring supplies of materials in the workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 4 7 M F/615/ M T/615/ M D/615/ M H/615/ M J/615/ M L/615/ M R/615/2765 6

7 Controlling project quantities and costs in the workplace 6 12 M H/615/2768 Mandatory Group D The learner must achieve two components in this group. Component Title Establishing, controlling and monitoring environmental factors and sustainability in the workplace Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace Establishing and monitoring communication systems and organisational procedures in the workplace Establishing project dimensional control criteria in the workplace Evaluating feedback information and recommending improvements in the workplace Managing the handover of the construction project in the workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 6 15 O A/615/ O F/615/ O Y/615/ O D/615/ O K/615/ O K/615/2772 Residential Development Pathway Mandatory Group E The learner must achieve all components in this group plus one component from Mandatory Group F to achieve this pathway. Component Title Identifying and enabling learning opportunities for given work teams in the workplace Providing and monitoring construction-related customer service in the workplace Establishing, controlling and monitoring environmental factors and sustainability in the workplace Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace Ensuring that work activities and resources meet project work requirements in the workplace Organising, controlling and monitoring supplies of materials in the workplace Establishing and monitoring communication systems and organisational procedures in the Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 4 7 M F/615/ M H/615/ M A/615/ M F/615/ M J/615/ M R/615/ M Y/615/2766 7

8 workplace Establishing project dimensional control criteria in the workplace Evaluating feedback information and recommending improvements in the workplace Planning and scheduling the maintenance or remedial activities of property, systems or services in the workplace Managing the handover of the construction project in the workplace 6 10 M D/615/ M K/615/ M M/615/ M K/615/2772 Mandatory Group F The learner must achieve one component from this group. Component Title Controlling project quantities and costs in the workplace Identifying, allocating and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace Contributing to the identification of work teams in the workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 6 12 O H/615/ O L/615/ O T/615/2760 Conservation Pathway Mandatory Group G The learner must achieve all components from this group plus two components from Mandatory Group H to achieve this pathway. Component Title Identifying and enabling learning opportunities for given work teams in the workplace Planning historical conservation/restoration activities in the workplace Ensuring that work activities and resources meet project work requirements in the workplace Identifying, allocating and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace Organising, controlling and monitoring supplies of materials in the workplace Establishing and monitoring communication systems and organisational procedures in the workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 4 7 M F/615/ M A/615/ M J/615/ M 5 8 M 6 11 M L/615/2764 R/615/2765 Y/615/2766 8

9 Establishing project dimensional control criteria in the workplace Controlling project quantities and costs in the workplace Planning and scheduling the maintenance or remedial activities of property, systems or services in the workplace 6 10 M D/615/ M H/615/ M M/615/2773 Mandatory Group H The learner must achieve two components from this group. Component Title Contributing to the identification of work teams in the workplace Providing and monitoring construction-related customer service in the workplace Establishing, controlling and monitoring environmental factors and sustainability in the workplace Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace Evaluating feedback information and recommending improvements in the workplace Managing the handover of the construction project in the workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 5 8 O T/615/ O H/615/ O A/615/ O O O F/615/2762 K/615/2769 K/615/2772 Demolition Pathway Mandatory Group I The learner must achieve all components in this group plus four components from Mandatory Group J to achieve this pathway. Component Title Level Credit Value Planning demolition activities in the workplace 6 12 Establishing, controlling and monitoring environmental factors and sustainability in the workplace Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace Ensuring that work activities and resources meet project work requirements in the workplace Mandatory or Optional M Ofqual Reference Number T/615/ M A/615/ M F/615/ M J/615/2763 9

10 Identifying, allocating and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace 5 9 M L/615/2764 Managing the handover of the construction project in the workplace 6 10 M K/615/2772 Mandatory Group J The learner must achieve four components from this group. Component Title Providing and monitoring construction-related customer service in the workplace Controlling project quantities and costs in the workplace Establishing and monitoring communication systems and organisational procedures in the workplace Organising, controlling and monitoring supplies of materials in the workplace Contributing to the identification of work teams in the workplace Identifying and enabling learning opportunities for given work teams in the workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 5 8 O H/615/ O H/615/ O Y/615/ O O O R/615/2765 T/615/2760 F/615/2759 Additional Group The learner may choose any of the additional components but they will not count towards the achievement of the qualification. Component Title Planning highways maintenance or repair activities in the workplace Providing and monitoring construction-related customer service in the workplace Planning historical conservation/restoration activities in the workplace Level Credit Value Mandatory or Optional Ofqual Reference Number 6 12 O D/615/ O H/615/ O A/615/2775 Planning demolition activities in the workplace 6 12 O Establishing project dimensional control criteria in the workplace Evaluating feedback information and recommending improvements in the workplace O O T/615/2774 D/615/2767 K/615/

11 Planning and scheduling the maintenance or remedial activities of property, systems or services in the workplace Managing the handover of the construction project in the workplace Planning Tunnelling Activities in the Workplace 6 12 O O O M/615/2773 K/615/2772 F/615/

12 2.2 Total Qualification Time (TQT) Through consultation with users, TQT has been agreed by considering the total number of learning hours required for the average learner to achieve this qualification. TQT is split into two areas: Guided Learning Hours (GLH): o learning activity under the immediate guidance or supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training o includes the activity of being assessed if the assessment takes place under the immediate guidance or supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training. Other Learning Hours (OLH): o an estimate of the number of hours a learner will spend, as directed by (but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of) a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training, including: preparatory work self-study or any other form of education or training, including assessment. Examples of GLH activities include: Classroom-based learning supervised by a teacher Work-based learning supervised by a teacher Live webinar or telephone tutorial with a teach in real time E-learning supervised by a teacher in real time All forms of assessment which take place under the immediate guidance or supervision of an appropriate provider of training Exam time Examples of OLH activities include: Independent and unsupervised research/learning Unsupervised compilation of a portfolio of work experience Unsupervised e-learning Unsupervised e-assessment Unsupervised coursework Watching a pre-recorded podcast or webinar Unsupervised work-based learning The agreed Total Qualification Time has been used to identify the qualification s Credit Value. 12

13 2.3 Assessment and Evidence This qualification is internally set and internally assessed. Assessment activity must ensure evidence of achievement against all of the assessment criteria specified within each component. Centres must ensure that knowledge based learning is at the correct level for the qualification, and relevant to the work or events likely to be encountered in the course of a Construction Site Management role. Assessment activities must be robust in that they are: Valid Sufficient Reliable Authentic Fit for purpose in that they are suitable for the identified assessment criteria and offer the learner the opportunity to demonstrate achievement at the required level. Provide the opportunity for the learner to provide adequate evidence, showing full coverage of the requirements of the assessment criteria. Generate clear and consistent outcomes recognising that the activities may be applied to differing scenarios and in different contexts, with different learners. The evidence sought by the activity must be able to be assessed and result in assessment decisions that are consistent across all assessors and centres offering the qualification. Assessment activities should not deliberately offer an unfair advantage to or disadvantage specific groups of learners. Evidence presented must be the learner s own work. 2.4 Fair and Equitable Assessment Assessment must be designed to be accessible and inclusive and the assessment methodology must be appropriate for individual assessment, giving due consideration to any assessment requirements attached to individual components. 2.5 Learners with Particular Requirements If you are a NOCN Recognised Centre and have learners with particular requirements, please see the NOCN Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Procedure within the Centres, NOCN Centres, Processes and Documents Section on This policy gives clear guidance on the reasonable adjustments and arrangements that can be made to take account of disability or learning difficulty without compromising the assessment criteria. 13

14 The NOCN Centre Recognition process requires the centre to hold policy statements on Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Disability Discrimination which will be reviewed by NOCN. Please contact for further details. 2.6 Recognised Prior Learning Recognising Prior Learning is an assessment process that recognises learning that has its origins in a learner s experience and/or previous formal and informal learning contexts. This includes knowledge and skills gained within school, college, university and outside formal learning situations such as through life, employment, apprenticeships and other work experiences. NOCN is committed to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and has developed a policy and procedures to inform and support centres. This is available on the NOCN website at Assessment and Evidence for the components INTERNALLY SET ASSESSMENT Centres can use the following assessment methods: Observation of Performance in the Work Environment Examining Products of Work Oral / Written Questioning Discussion with the Learner Use of Others (Witness Testimony) Looking at Learner Statements Recognising Prior Learning Skills Tests Assignments Projects Case Studies Which can be presented in a portfolio of evidence. Forms and guidance for gathering learner evidence against the individual assessment criteria are available for download in Word format on the NOCN website: Alternatively, centres can use their own paperwork provided they ensure that the learners work is ordered and portfolio references provided as required. 14

15 3. Centre Information 3.1 Required Resources for Delivering the Qualification As part of the requirement to deliver this qualification there is an expectation that staff undertaking roles as part of the delivery and assessment of the qualification have a demonstrable level of expertise. NOCN expects that Tutors and Assessors are able to demonstrate the following competencies: Tutor Requirements NOCN expects Tutors/Assessors to have sufficient, verifiable, relevant current industry experience, knowledge and understanding of the occupational working area at, or above, the level being assessed. This must be of sufficient depth to be effective and reliable when judging candidates competence. Assessors experience, knowledge and understanding could be verified by a combination of: curriculum vitae and employer endorsement possession of a relevant NVQ/SVQ, or vocationally related qualification corporate membership of a relevant professional institution interview (The verification process must be recorded and available for audit) Assessor Requirements In accordance with the Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Managerial and Professional National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) NOCN expects assessors to have sufficient, verifiable, relevant current industry experience, knowledge and understanding of the occupational working area at, or above, the level being assessed. This must be of sufficient depth to be effective and reliable when judging candidates competence. Assessors experience, knowledge and understanding could be verified by a combination of: curriculum vitae and employer endorsement or references possession of a relevant NVQ/SVQ, or vocationally related qualification corporate membership of a relevant professional institution interview (The verification process must be recorded and available for audit) Assessors must have sufficient occupational expertise so they have up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the particular aspects of work they are assessing. This could be verified by records of continuing professional development 15

16 achievements. They should only assess in their acknowledged area of occupational competence, have a sound, in-depth knowledge of, and uphold the integrity of, the sector s NOS and the Assessment Strategy (this document) and be prepared to participate in training activities for their continued professional development. Assessors must hold, or be working towards, a qualification as listed within Assessing and Assuring Quality of Assessment : RQF/QCF Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment RQF/QCF Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement RQF/QCF Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement RQF/QCF Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement an appropriate Assessor qualification in the SCQF as identified by SQA Accreditation or hold one of the following: A1 Assess candidates using a range of methods D32/33 Assess candidate performance, using differing sources of evidence Holders of A1 and D32/33 must assess to the current National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Learning and Development. In Scotland, approval for exemptions must be obtained from the SQA Accreditation Internal Quality Assurer Requirements Each centre must have internal quality assurance (formally internal verification) policies and procedures in place to ensure that decisions made by assessors are appropriate, consistent, fair and transparent, and that they do not discriminate against any learner. The policies and procedures must be sufficient to secure the quality of the award, ensuring validity, reliability, and consistency. Internal Quality Assurers must have sufficient, verifiable, relevant up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the occupational working area at, or above, the level being verified. This must be of sufficient depth to be effective and reliable when verifying judgments about assessors assessment processes and decisions. Internal verifiers experience, knowledge and understanding could be verified by a combination of: curriculum vitae and employer endorsement or references possession of a relevant NVQ/SVQ, or vocationally related qualification corporate membership of a relevant professional institution interview (The verification process must be recorded and available for audit) Internal Quality Assurers must have expertise so they have up to date experience, knowledge and understanding of the particular aspects of work they are verifying. This 16

17 could be verified by records of continuing professional development achievements They must have a sound, in-depth knowledge of, and uphold the integrity of, the sector s NOS and the Assessment Strategy and be prepared to participate in training activities for their continued professional development Internal Quality Assurers must hold, or be working towards, a qualification as listed in Assessing and Assuring Quality of Assessment: RQF/QCF Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process and Practice RQF/QCF Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice an appropriate Internal Verifier qualification in the SCQF as identified by SQA Accreditation or hold one of the following: V1 Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process D34 Internal verify the assessment process Holders of V1/D34 must quality assure to the current National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Learning and Development. It is strongly recommended that within the role of Internal Quality Assurance one of the following qualifications is held: RQF/QCF Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment RQF/QCF Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement an appropriate Assessor qualification in the SCQF as identified by SQA Accreditation or one of the following: A1 Assess candidates using a range of methods D32/33 Assess candidate performance, using differing sources of evidence. Note: Selection and appointment of assessors and verifiers All applicants should be advised that they may be interviewed. Applicants CVs should be profiled against the activities and range of the NVQ/SVQ(s) they will assess/verify to check that the applicant has the relevant current experience, knowledge and understanding of the occupational working area: at, or above, the level they will be assessing of sufficient depth to credibly verify judgements and assessments to uphold the integrity of the NOS and this Consolidated Assessment Strategy. 17

18 All assessors should have experience as well as, not in lieu of, qualifications. Where there seem to be gaps in a potentially suitable applicant s experience and knowledge, the applicant should be interviewed. Successful applicants CVs, profiling, reasons for not needing to interview and interview records should be available for audit Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Centres are expected to support their staff, ensuring that their subject knowledge remains current and that their members of staff are up to date with regards to best practice in delivery, assessment and quality assurance External Quality Assurance Once recognised as a Centre, NOCN will allocate an External Quality Assurer. The External Quality Assurer will have ongoing responsibility for monitoring the Centre s compliance with the requirements of centre recognised status. The External Quality Assurer will make regular visits to all Centres. During these visits he/she will: Monitor the Centre s compliance with the Centre Recognition agreement by reviewing course documentation, meeting managers, tutors, internal quality assurers, learners and administrative staff. Verify the Award of Credit using the Recommendation for the Award of Credit form (RAC). Refer to the NOCN Quality Assurance User Guide for further information on the External Quality Assurance process. 3.2 Offering the qualification Existing Centres If you are already recognised to offer NOCN qualifications and would like more information about offering this qualification, please contact: business-enquiries@nocn.org.uk. Use Horizon to add this qualification to your centre. New Centres If you are interested in offering this qualification, but are not yet a NOCN Approved Centre and would like more information about becoming a NOCN centre and offering this qualification please see Become a Registered Centre on our website and complete the New Business Enquiry Form. 18

19 4. Component Information This qualification consists of eight mandatory components and various mandatory and optional components depending on which pathway is chosen. To achieve this qualification a learner must provide evidence of learning and achievement against all of the assessment criteria within each component. However a number of assessment criteria can be taught and assessed through one activity using holistic assessment which focuses on the whole work activity rather than specific component of a qualification. A copy of each of the components follows. Any component, which appears in more than one pathway, will only be present in the first pathway. 19

20 4.1. Components Mandatory Group A Unit Title Ofqual unit reference number (code) Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace L/507/8803 Unit Level Level 5 GLH 27 Unit Credit Value 8 Assessment Guidance No endorsements for this unit LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner will: 1 Develop, maintain and encourage working relationships to promote good will and trust. 2 Inform relevant people about work activities in an appropriate level of detail, with the appropriate level of urgency. The learner can: 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. 2.1 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. 2.4 Explain the different types of work activity related information and to what level of detail the following people would expect to receive: 20

21 3 Offer advice and help to relevant people about work activities and encourage questions/requests for clarification and comments. 4 Clarify proposals with relevant people and discuss alternative suggestions. 5 Resolve differences of opinion in ways that minimise offence and maintain goodwill, trust and respect. colleagues employers customers contractors suppliers of products and services other people affected by the work/project. 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. 4.1 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. 4.3 Explain the methods of suggesting alternative proposals. 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. 21

22 Unit Title Ofqual unit reference number (code) Allocating work and checking people s performance in the workplace D/615/2753 Unit Level Level 5 GLH 20 Unit Credit Value 9 Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner will: 1. Confirm the programme or operations and schedules, identify priorities and critical activities, and plan how the work will be undertaken. 2. Allocate work to team members, taking into account their current circumstances, and brief them on the quality standards or level expected. The learner can: 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 Explain how to identify priorities and critical activities Explain methods of confirming programmes or operations and schedules Describe how the planning of work can be undertaken Evaluate and assign work to team members and carry out briefings taking into account their: skills knowledge experience workload Describe how to allocate work fairly to team members whilst taking into account their current circumstances Explain the methods and techniques on briefing team members about qualify standards or levels expected. 22

23 3. Monitor the progress and quality of the work and provide prompt and constructive feedback. 4. Motivate team members to complete the work they have been allocated and provide, where requested and possible, any additional support and/or resources. 5. Identify unacceptable or poor performance, discuss the cause(s) and agree ways of improving performance with team members. 6. Recognise successful completion of significant pieces of work or work activities by team/team members, and advise responsible people Carry out checks on the progress and quality of work being undertaken against programmes or operations and schedules Carry out checks on the quality of work being undertaken against quality standards Explain methods of checking the progress of work against programmes or operations, schedules and the work against quality standards Provide feedback to team members on the progress of work and standards of quality Review and supply additional support and/or resources where requested by team members Explain the different ways of motivating team members to complete the allocated work Explain ways of providing additional support to team members and ways of getting feedback on additional support from team members Evaluate poor or unacceptable performance for given work activities Implement methods that can improve performance of team members Describe the various methods of identifying poor or unacceptable performance Explain ways of discussing the causes of poor performance with team members and how to get agreement on ways of improving performance Demonstrate ways of recognising success and praising team members on successful completion of work Advise responsible people on successful completion of work Describe ways of recognising completion of significant pieces of work or work activities Explain effective methods of advising responsible people of the team/team member's successes. 23

24 Unit Title Ofqual unit reference number (code) Establishing, implementing and maintaining systems for managing health, safety and welfare in the workplace H/615/2754 Unit Level Level 6 GLH 50 Unit Credit Value 15 Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner will: 1. Encourage a culture of health, safety and welfare on site, and identify and implement improvements. 2. Allocate health, safety and welfare responsibilities which comply with current legislation and ensure The learner can: 1.1. Develop initiatives which encourage a health, safety, welfare culture and consideration for the environment Examine and analyse current systems, procedures and facilities used or supplied for health, safety and welfare Facilitate improvement methods to health, safety and welfare systems, procedures and/or facilities Explain ways that the culture of health, safety and welfare can be promoted and encouraged Explain how opportunities to improve health, safety and welfare could be identified and how appropriate recommendations can be made Outline who the promotion of a health, safety and welfare culture should be aimed at Evaluate health, safety and welfare requirements of projects and determine number and types of people needed to comply with current legislation Assign health, safety and/or welfare responsibilities to selected people. 24

25 site inductions consistently inform people of those responsibilities. 3. Ensure accurate and appropriate notices and hazard warnings that conform to current legislation are maintained. 4. Ensure health, safety and welfare equipment and resources are available and sufficient to meet current legislation. 5. Implement systems which meet current legislation requirements to identify 2.3. Carry out regular induction briefings to inform those responsible of their designated duties Describe how, and to whom health, safety and welfare responsibilities should be allocated Explain methods and techniques of conducting site inductions and list typical subject areas that should be covered Explain how and why site inductions can consistently inform people of their responsibilities 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 Carry out regular inspections of relevant areas of work to confirm that placed notices and warnings are accurate and in the correct locations 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 Explain ways of maintaining accurate and appropriate notices and hazard warnings for the workforce, visitors and the public Give reasons why accurate and appropriate notices should be relevant, correctly placed and maintained, and explain possible consequences should they not be Identify required health, safety and welfare equipment for given work areas Specify health, safety and welfare equipment and resources for work activities that meet the project, organisational and statutory requirements Implement maintenance procedures for health, safety and welfare protection equipment and resources Describe the types of health, safety and welfare equipment and resources that would be needed for relevant work activities Explain ways of ensuring that health, safety and welfare equipment and resources are available and sufficient for the project Explain how to ensure that health, safety and welfare equipment and resources comply with current legislation Devise and/or apply systems to given work areas that allows hazard identification, assessment of risks and adoption of relevant control methods Devise and/or apply systems to given work areas 25

26 hazards, reduce risks and maintain the health, safety and welfare of people. 6. Ensure hazards are identified and obtain information on their significance. 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. 8. Monitor health, safety and welfare systems that identify breaches in health, safety and welfare requirements Devise and/or apply systems to given work areas that are able to allow for the reporting of accidents, emergencies and near misses Explain how systems which meet current legislation requirements for identifying and reducing hazards should be implemented Explain methods that can be used to implement systems that can report and record accidents, emergencies and near misses Explain ways of maintaining the welfare of people in accordance with current legislation requirements Evaluate given work areas and identify any hazards that can affect the workplace and surrounding areas Determine the significance of identified hazards within the workplace Explain relevant methods that can ensure hazards are fully identified Describe methods and techniques that allow further information about hazards to be obtained Explain the methods and factors that determine the significance of hazards Apply the following principles of prevention to identified significant hazards: elimination control at source management cumulative protection personal protective equipment Identify and analyse any residual risk or risks and apply additional control measures as appropriate Inform appropriate people about required hazard controls and any remaining risks using various formats Describe methods that allow residual risks to be identified Explain ways of applying the principles of prevention to identified relevant and significant hazards Explain how risks can be reduced and ways that information can be provided to appropriate people Ensure that regular checks are carried out on health, safety and welfare systems. 26

27 regularly for compliance with current legislation Analyse and record special site conditions and situations which do not comply with regulations Apply relevant measures which will prevent reoccurrence of breaches to the requirements of health, safety and welfare Explain methods and/or procedures used to regularly monitor health, safety and welfare systems. 27

28 Unit Title Ofqual unit reference number (code) Evaluating and selecting work methods to meet project or operational requirements in the workplace K/615/2755 Unit Level Level 6 GLH 30 Unit Credit Value 11 Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner will: 1. Assess and evaluate project or operational data in order to identify work methods. The learner can: 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 Explain different methods and techniques that allows the assessment and evaluation of available project or operational data Explain how work methods can be identified from the assessment and evaluation of project or 28

29 2. Obtain additional information from other sources in cases where the available project or operational data is insufficient. 3. Identify work methods which will make the best use of resources and materials and meets project and current legislation requirements. 4. Evaluate identified work methods against technical, environmental and project or operational criteria and select appropriate methods. operational data 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 Carry out consultations with and/or examine at least two of the following other sources: the client, customer or their representative contractors sub-contractors suppliers regulatory authorities technical and trade literature those affected by the project Explain how additional information from other sources can be obtained in cases where available project data is insufficient 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 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 Explain procedures that can identify work methods which meets project or operational requirements and the requirements of current legislation 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 current legislation, Codes of Practice and 29

30 5. Ensure method statements are accurate, clear and concise and acceptable to all the people involved. 6. Recommend and promote the selected work method for projects or operations. official guidance customer and user needs contract requirements in terms of time and quantity waste management sustainability Determine work methods for a range of projects, activities and/or operations that will meet programme requirements Explain different ways and techniques of evaluating identified work methods against relevant technical, environmental and project criteria to select the best or appropriate method Produce and/or examine a method statements and/or risk assessments for a range of projects, activities or operations Confirm that method statements and/or risk assessments are accurate, clear, concise and acceptable for the project, activity or operational needs Explain suitable methods that ensure method statements and/or risk assessments derived from the selected work methods are accurate, clear and concise Explain possible procedures that ensure that method statements and/or risk assessments are acceptable to all the people responsible Give reasons for the need to ensure that selected work methods, method statement and/or risk assessments are acceptable to all the people responsible Present the selected work method to and gain acceptance by at least two of the following people responsible: the client, customer or their representative contractors consultants sub-contractors suppliers workforce internal management Explain the ways and techniques of recommending work methods to the people responsible Explain different ways of promoting selected work methods to the people responsible. 30

31 Unit Title Ofqual unit reference number (code) Monitoring construction related project activities in the workplace M/615/2756 Unit Level Level 6 GLH 20 Unit Credit Value 8 Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner will: 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. 2. Communicate and agree a programme and method with people who will be doing the work that integrates operations. The learner can: 1.1. Prepare written notices detailing about when project works starts, expected durations and planned finishing or completions dates Provide people affected by project works with written notices about project schedules Outline the type of people that should be notified of work schedules Describe ways and techniques of notifying people affected by the work about work schedules Explain why adequate notice of works should be given to people affected and explain possible consequences should this not happen Explain how dates can be confirmed and why notification of work arrangements and schedules should be in writing Liaise and communicate with those undertaking specified work on relevant projects Gain approval with relevant workers for work programmes and methods on construction projects Explain how and why programmes and methods should be agreed with the people who will be 31