Qualification Title: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) Pathway 1: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Scaffolding and Offshore Scaffolding) Pathway 2: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Steeplejacking) Pathway 3: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Lightning Conductor Engineer) Pathway 4: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Rigging Temporary Suspended Access Equipment) Pathway 5: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Lightning Protective Systems Inspecting and Testing) Credit value (pathway 1): 117 Credit value (pathway 2): 186 Credit value (pathway 3): 151 Credit value (pathway 4): 120 Credit value (pathway 5): 96 Minimum credit to be achieved at, or above, the level of the qualification: 69 for internal use only Mandatory units for all pathways (credit value: 48 ) 209v2 Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the 10 3 A/503/2772 210v2 211v2 Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the Confirming the occupational method of work in the 8 5 M/503/2915 11 3 R/503/2924 252 Utilising provision of fall protection systems and/or equipment in the 641 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the 17 2 M/600/8303 2 1 A/503/1170 RoC Accessing Ops and Rigging L3 NVQ Dip Page 1 of 6 2012
Mandatory units for pathway 1 (Scaffolding and Offshore Scaffolding) (credit value: 25 ) 405 Erecting specialised, designed scaffolds and rigging in the 25 3 L/600/8261 Optional units for pathway 1 (credit value: 44 ) TWO Units 406 Erecting and dismantling overhead scaffolds in the 25 3 H/600/8265 407 Erecting and dismantling falsework scaffolds in the 408 Erecting and dismantling shoring scaffolds in the 609 Erecting and dismantling temporary roof scaffolds in the 23 3 K/600/8266 26 3 T/600/8268 21 3 A/600/8272 Mandatory units for pathway 2 (Steeplejacking) (credit value: 138 ) 120v2 Carrying out site measurements and evaluations in the 19 3 L/503/9919 254v2 Erecting and removing specialised access equipment in the 22 2 L/503/9922 255 Installing temporary lifting and suspension apparatus in the 405 Erecting specialised, designed scaffolds and rigging in the 410 Erecting and dismantling steeplejack scaffolds for multifaceted surfaces in the 25 2 Y/600/8327 25 3 L/600/8261 26 3 L/600/8275 411v2 Inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems in the 21 3 F/503/9920 RoC Accessing Ops and Rigging L3 NVQ Dip Page 2 of 6 2012
Mandatory units for pathway 3 (Lightning Conductor Engineer) (credit value: 103 ) 120v2 Carrying out site measurements and evaluations in the 19 3 L/503/9919 254v2 Erecting and removing specialised access equipment in the 22 2 L/503/9922 256 Installing lightning conductor systems in the 20 2 Y/600/8330 372v2 Locating and protecting utilities apparatus and substructures in the 12 2 A/503/9639 412 Installing electrical earthing systems in the 30 3 Y/600/828 Mandatory units for pathway 4 (Rigging Temporary Suspended Access Equipment) (credit value: 72 ) 405 Erecting specialised, designed scaffolds and rigging in the 25 3 L/600/8261 411v2 Inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems in the 21 3 F/503/9920 413 Devising and erecting specialised rigging/scaffolding systems in the 26 3 K/600/8283 Mandatory units for pathway 5 (Lightning Protective Systems Inspecting and Testing) (credit value: 48) 120v2 Carrying out site measurements and evaluations in the 19 3 L/503/9919 250 Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the 325 Inspecting and testing lightning protection systems in the 8 2 D/600/8281 21 3 R/503/9923 RoC Accessing Ops and Rigging L3 NVQ Dip Page 3 of 6 2012
Additional unit for pathway 1 (not compulsory) (credit value: n/a ) 411v2 Inspecting scaffolding/rigging systems in the 21 3 F/503/9920 Additional units for pathway 2 (not compulsory) (credit value: n/a ) 47v2 Maintaining slate and tile roofing in the 14 2 K/503/9538 53 Erecting metal chimneys in the 95 2 L/600/7577 155v2 187v2 199v3 Demolishing/dismantling masonry and concrete structures in the Producing standard templets and moulds in the Producing complex templets and moulds in the 19 2 T/503/2639 21 2 H/503/2944 33 3 T/503/9929 263 Securing and using rope access arrangements in the 414 Installing sheet metal cladding to chimneys or ducting in the 19 2 D/600/8300 25 3 M/600/8284 415 Installing ducting and flue systems in the 25 3 J/600/8288 Additional units for pathway 3 & 5 (not compulsory) (credit value: n/a ) 255 Installing temporary lifting and suspension apparatus in the 25 2 Y/600/8327 263 Securing and using rope access arrangements in the 19 2 D/600/8300 RoC Accessing Ops and Rigging L3 NVQ Dip Page 4 of 6 2012
Unit endorsements for Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) unit Endorsement ref 53 One of the following endorsements required: Mechanically joined Welded 120 One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): Steeplejacking Lightning conductor engineering 155 One of the following endorsements required: Brick/Masonry Concrete 250 The following endorsement required (i.e. own area of work): Accessing operations and rigging Plus two of the following endorsements required: Ladders/crawler boards Step ladders/platform steps Proprietary towers Trestle platforms Mobile scaffold towers Proprietary staging/podiums 252 One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work): Scaffolding Offshore scaffolding Steeplejacking Lightning conductor engineering Rigging suspended access equipment Plus two of the following endorsements required: Scaffold/rigging Secured steelwork structures Wire and rope systems Permanently installed anchorage points Temporary anchorage points Track systems Proprietary systems 254 One of the following endorsements required: Steeplejacking: Vertical ladders, roof ladders Lightning conductor engineering: Roof ladders, tower scaffolds, crawler boards Rigging suspended access equipment: Suspended platforms Rigging structures used in entertainment: Vertical ladders, rope ladders, crawler boards 255 Two of the following endorsements required: Block and tackle material lifting gear (manual and mechanical) Cradle suspensions Rope access equipment Bosun s seats Winches Counterbalance lifting systems Suspended platforms 405 One of the following endorsements required: Scaffolding Steeplejacking Rigging structures used in entertainment Rigging suspended access equipment Off-shore scaffolding Continued RoC Accessing Ops and Rigging L3 NVQ Dip Page 5 of 6 2012
unit Endorsement ref 406 Two of the following endorsements required: Drop scaffolds Hung scaffolds Scaffolds to span gaps (bridging) Load bearing scaffold Scaffolds with restricted access and/or build restrictions Truss out 407 One of the following endorsements required: Tube and fitting Systems scaffold 408 Two of the following endorsements required: Raking-shore scaffolds Flying-shore scaffolds Deadshore scaffolds 410 One of the following endorsements required: Internal multi-faceted surfaces External multi-faceted surfaces 413 The following endorsement required: Rigging suspended access equipment Plus one of the following endorsements required: Mobile Flying Static Aquatic 414 One of the following endorsements required: Chimneys Ducting 415 One of the following endorsements required: Ducting Flue system 609 One of the following endorsements required: Tube and fitting Systems scaffold Note: Where industry requests an Awarding Organisation to further endorse a unit, the Awarding Organisation must first seek approval from CITB (standards.qualifications@citb.co.uk) to ensure the endorsement is appropriate to the unit. RoC Accessing Ops and Rigging L3 NVQ Dip Page 6 of 6 2012