2 NVQ Specialist Concrete Operations Assessment

UNIT A

Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace.

1. Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements.

1. State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:
   • collective protective measures
   • personal protective equipment (PPE)
   • respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
   • local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
2. State how the health and safety control equipment relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the given instructions.
3. State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational area and associated equipment.
4. State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational area.
5. State how to comply with control measures that have been identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work.

2. Recognize hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organizational procedures.

1. List typical hazards associated with the work environment and occupational area in relation to resources, substances, asbestos, equipment, obstructions, storage, services and work activities.
2. List the current Health and Safety Executive top ten safety risks.
3. List the current Health and Safety Executive top five health risks
4. State how changing circumstances within the workplace could cause hazards.
5. State the methods used for reporting changed circumstances, hazards and incidents in the workplace.

3. Comply with organizational policies and procedures to contribute to health, safety and welfare.

1. State the organizational policies and procedures for health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
   • dealing with accidents and emergencies associated with the work and environment
   • methods of receiving or sourcing information
   • reporting
   • stopping work
   • evacuation
   • fire risks and safe exit procedures
   • consultation and feedback.
2. State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant to the work.
3. State how and when the different types of fire extinguishers are used in accordance with legislation and official guidance.

4. Work responsibly to contribute to workplace health, safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area.

1. State how personal behaviour demonstrates responsibility for general workplace health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
   • recognizing when to stop work in the face of serious and imminent danger to self and/or Others
   • contributing to discussions and providing feedback
   • reporting changed circumstances and incidents in the workplace
   • complying with the environmental requirements of the workplace.

5. Comply with and support all organizational security arrangements and approved procedures.

1. State how security arrangements are implemented in relation to the workplace, the general public, site personnel and resources.

UNIT B

Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

1. Communicate with others to establish productive work practices.

1. Describe the different methods of communicating with line management, colleagues and customers.
2. Describe how to use different methods of communication to ensure that the work carried out is productive.

2. Follow organizational procedures to plan the sequence of work.

1. Describe how organizational procedures are applied to ensure work is planned and carried out productively, in relation to:
   • using resources for own and other’s work requirements
   • allocating appropriate work to employees
   • organizing the work sequence
   • reducing carbon emissions.
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3. Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work outcomes within the built environment.

3. Maintain relevant records in accordance with the organizational procedures.

1. Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in accordance with organizational procedures, in relation to:
   • job cards
   • worksheets
   • material/resource lists
   • time sheets.
2. Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is completed clearly and within given timescales.

4. Maintain good working relationships when conforming to productive working practices.

1. Describe how to maintain good working relationships, in relation to:
   • individuals
   • customer and operative
   • operative and line management
   • own and other occupations.
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3. Describe why it is important to work effectively with line management, colleagues and customers.
4. Describe how working relationships could have an effect on productive working.
5. Describe how to apply principles of equality and diversity when communicating and working with others.

UNIT C

Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace.

Comply with given information when moving, handling and/or storing resources.

1. Describe the different types of technical, product and regulatory information, their source and how they are interpreted.
2. State the organizational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
3. Describe how to obtain information relating to using and storing lifting aids and equipment.

2. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when moving, handling and/or storing resources

1. Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working: – in the workplace, in confined spaces, below ground level, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2. Describe the organizational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
3. Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the reports.
4. State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant to the work.
5. Describe how and when the different types of fire extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used in accordance with legislation and official guidance.

3. Maintain safe working practices when moving, handling and/or storing resources.

1. Explain why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:
   • collective protective measures
   • personal protective equipment (PPE)
   • respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
   • local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
2. Describe how the health and safety control equipment relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the given instructions.
3. State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organizational authorization and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards

4. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources.

1. Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the occupational resources in relation to:
   • lifting and handling aids
   • container(s)
   • fixing, holding and securing systems.
2. Describe how the resources should be handled and how any problems associated with the resources are reported.
3. Explain why the organizational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources.
4. Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and methods of work.

5. Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving, handling and/or storing resources.

1. Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions.
2. Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities, organizational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official guidance.

6. Complete the work within the allocated time when moving, handling and/or storing resources.

1. State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
   • progress charts, timetables and estimated times
   • organizational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme.

7. Comply with the given occupational resource information to move, handle and/or store resources to the required guidance.

1. Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them when moving, handling and/or storing occupational resources.
2. Describe the needs of other occupations when moving, handling and/or storing resources.

UNIT D

Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace

1. Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when establishing work area protection and safety.

1. Describe the organizational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
2. Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
   • drawings, plans, risk assessments, method statements, specifications, schedules, site inspection reports, manufacturers' information, regulations and official guidance associated with protecting work areas.

2. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when establishing work area protection and safety

1. Describe their responsibilities regarding potential accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
   • in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2. Describe the organizational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
3. Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports.

3. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when establishing work area protection and safety.

1. Explain why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating to establishing work area protection and safety, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation and general work environment, in relation to:
   • collective protective measures
   • personal protective equipment (PPE)
   • respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
   • local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
2. Describe how the relevant health and safety control equipment should be used in accordance with the given instructions.
3. Describe how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organizational authorization and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.

4. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to establish work area protection and safety.

1. Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
   • safety and security barriers
   • protection and safety notices
   • temporary structures
   • signs and lighting
   • hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
2. Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how problems associated with the resources are reported.
3. Explain why the organizational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources.
4. Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and methods of work.
5. Describe how to calculate quantity, length and area associated with the method/procedure to establish work area protection and safety.

5. Minimize the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when establishing work area protection and safety.

1. Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions.
2. Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities, organizational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official guidance.

6. Complete the work within the allocated time when establishing work area protection and safety

1. Describe the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
   • types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
   • organizational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme.

7. Comply with the given contract information to establish work area protection and safety to the required specification.

1. Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
   • plan for the protection and the safety of the work and surrounding environment
   • install, check and maintain the protection and safety equipment
   • dismantle and remove protection and safety equipment
   • install safety notices
   • install lighting systems
   • use hand tools, power tools and equipment
   • work at height
   • use access equipment
2. Describe the needs of other occupations and how to effectively communicate within a team when establishing work area protection and safety.
3. Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when establishing work area protection and safety.

UNIT E

Preparing Areas for Concrete Flooring in the Workplace

1. Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing areas for concrete flooring.

1. State the organizational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
2. Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
   • drawings, specifications, schedules, manufacturers' information and regulations.

2. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing areas for concrete flooring.

1. Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working: – in the workplace, below ground level, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting. Describe the organizational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
2. State what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports.

3. Maintain safe working practices when preparing areas for concrete flooring.

1. Explain why and when personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to preparing areas for concrete flooring and the types, purpose and limitations of each type.
2. State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organizational authorization and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.

4. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to prepare areas for concrete flooring.

1. Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
   • formwork, reinforcement, dowels, membranes, box outs, joint formers
   • hand and/or powered tools and equipment
2. State how the resources should be used correctly, how problems associated with the resources are reported and how the organizational procedures are used.
3. Outline potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work.
4. Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to prepare areas for concrete flooring

5. Minimize the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing areas for concrete flooring.

1. Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions.
2. State why the disposal of waste should be carried out in relation to the work.

6. When preparing areas for concrete flooring, finish the work in the allotted time.

1. Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
   • trim and compact sub-base to line and level
   • position and fix formwork and boxouts/isolation points to line and level
   • cut and install membranes
   • locate and secure joint/void formers
   • cut, locate and secure reinforcement and dowels
   • protect prepared area
   • use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
2. State the needs of other occupations and how to communicate within a team when preparing areas for concrete flooring
3. Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when preparing areas for concrete flooring.

UNIT F

Applying Surface Finishes to Concrete Flooring in the Workplace

1. Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when applying surface finishes to concrete flooring

1. State the organizational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
2. Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
   • drawings, specifications, schedules, manufacturers' information and regulations.

2. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when applying surface finishes to concrete flooring.

1. Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working: – in the workplace, below ground level, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2. Describe the organizational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
3. State what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports

3. Maintain safe working practices when applying surface finishes to concrete flooring.

1. Explain why and when personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to applying surface finishes to concrete flooring, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type.
2. State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organizational authorization and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.

4. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to apply surface finishes to concrete flooring.

1. Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
   • structural concrete
   • reinforcement
   • consumables
   • compaction equipment
   • curing compounds/applicators
   • pedestrian or ride-on power floats
   • hand and/or powered tools and equipment.
2. State how the resources should be used correctly, how problems associated with the resources are reported and how the organizational procedures are used.
3. Outline potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work.
4. Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to apply surface finishes to concrete flooring.

5. Minimize the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when applying surface finishes to concrete flooring.

1. Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions.
2. State why the disposal of waste should be carried out in relation to the work.

6. Complete the work within the allocated time when applying surface finishes to concrete flooring.

1. State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
   • types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
   • organizational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme.

7. Comply with the given contract information to apply surface finishes to concrete flooring to the required specification.

1. Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
   • place and compact concrete
   • screed concrete to finished level
   • set up, carry out pre-start checks and operate pedestrian power float or ride-on power float
   • achieve floated finish to concrete
   • cure concrete
   • use hand tools, power tools and equipment.
2. State the needs of other occupations and how to communicate within a team when applying surface finishes to concrete flooring
3. Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when applying surface finishes to concrete flooring.

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