Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF) Specification

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1 Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF) Specification Edexcel NVQ/competence-based qualifications (QCF) First registration March 2013

2 Pearson Education Ltd is one of the UK s largest awarding organisations, offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning, both in the UK and internationally. Qualifications offered include GCSE, AS and A Level, NVQ and our BTEC suite of vocational qualifications, ranging from Entry Level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas. Pearson Education Ltd administers work-based qualifications. Through initiatives such as onscreen marking and administration, Pearson is leading the way in using technology to modernise educational assessment, and to support teachers and learners. References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) Publications Code N All the material in this publication is copyright Pearson Education Limited 2013

3 Contents Qualification title covered by this specification 1 Key features of the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF) 2 What is the purpose of this qualification? 2 Who is this qualification for? 2 What are the benefits of this qualification to the learner and employer? 3 What are the potential job roles for those working towards this qualification? 3 What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification? 3 What is the qualification structure for the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF)? 4 How is the qualification graded and assessed? 7 Assessment requirements/strategy 7 Types of evidence (to be read in conjunction with the assessment strategy in Annexe D) 8 Centre recognition and approval 9 Centre recognition 9 Approvals agreement 9 Quality assurance 9 What resources are required? 9 Unit format 11 Units 13 Unit 1: Monitoring Quality Standards in Construction and the Built Environment 15 Unit 2: Unit 3: Unit 4: Monitoring Environmental Factors and Sustainability in Construction and the Built Environment 21 Managing the Progress of Projects in Construction and the Built Environment 27 Maintaining Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in the Workplace 33 Unit 5: Planning and Organising Construction Activities in the Workplace 39 Unit 6: Planning Maintenance or Remedial Activities in the Built Environment 47

4 Unit 7: Unit 8: Unit 9: Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace 53 Allocating Work and Checking People s Performance in the Workplace 61 Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace 65 Unit 10: Building Management Systems for Building Services Engineering 69 Unit 11: Designing Sustainable Building Services Engineering Systems 73 Unit 12: Energy Utilisation and Efficiency for Building Services Engineering 77 Unit 13: Supervising Learning Opportunities in the Built Environment 81 Unit 14: Monitor and Evaluate Energy Performance 87 Unit 15: Comply with Legal and Non-regulatory Environmental Compliance 91 Unit 16: Contributing to the Control of Work Quantities and Costs in the Workplace 95 Unit 17: Maintaining Supplies of Materials to Meet Project Requirements in the Workplace 99 Unit 18: Providing and Monitoring Construction-related Customer Service in the Workplace 103 Unit 19: Prepare to Conduct an Environmental Audit 109 Unit 20: Managing Tests in Construction and the Built Environment 113 Further information 116 Useful publications 116 How to obtain National Occupational Standards 116 Professional development and training 117 Annexe A: Progression pathways 119 The Edexcel qualification framework for the construction sector 119 Annexe B: Quality assurance 121 Key principles of quality assurance 121 Quality assurance processes 121 Annexe C: Centre certification and registration 123 What are the access arrangements and special considerations for the qualifications in this specification? 123 Annexe D: Assessment requirements/strategy 125 Annexe E: Additional requirement for qualifications that use the term NVQ in a QCF qualification title 139 Annexe F: Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) mappings 141 Annexe G: NOS mappings 143

5 Qualification title covered by this specification This specification provides the information you need to offer the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF): Qualification title Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF) Qualification Number (QN) Accreditation start date 600/8243/4 01/03/2013 This qualification has been accredited within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and is eligible for public funding as determined by the Department for Education (DfE) under Section 96 of the Learning and Skills Act The qualification title listed above features in the funding lists published annually by the DfE and the regularly updated website. It will also appear on the Learning Aim Reference Application (LARA), where relevant. You should use the QCF Qualification Number (QN), when you wish to seek public funding for your learners. Each unit within a qualification will also have a unique QCF reference number, which is listed in this specification. The QCF qualification title and unit reference numbers will appear on the learners final certification document. Learners need to be made aware of this when they are recruited by the centre and registered with Edexcel. 1

6 Key features of the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF) This qualification: is nationally recognised is based on the Construction Site Management National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS, assessment requirements/strategy and qualification structure are owned by ConstructionSkills. The Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF) has been approved as a component for the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Sustainable Built Environment. What is the purpose of this qualification? This qualification is appropriate for employees in the construction and built environment sector, working across a broad range of areas. It is designed to assess occupational competence in the workplace where learners are required to demonstrate skills and knowledge to a level required in the construction industry. The new Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Sustainable Built Environment is dynamic and allows all delivery partners to clearly evidence modern methods of design, construction and maintenance of the built environment in action. Who is this qualification for? This qualification is for all learners aged 18 and above who are capable of reaching the required standard. Edexcel s policy is that the qualification should: be free from any barriers that restrict access and progression ensure equality of opportunity for all wishing to access the qualification(s) be offered to learners who have been recruited with integrity by the centre. Employees working in the construction and built environment sector at supervisory or management level will be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the workplace through this qualification. 2

7 What are the benefits of this qualification to the learner and employer? This qualification allows learners to demonstrate competence against National Occupational Standards (NOS), based on the needs of the construction industry as defined by ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council. The qualification contributes to the development of skilled labour in the sector. The Higher Level Apprenticeships give learners opportunities to earn while they learn, with learning taking place at college and in the workplace. Being a member of a team, or learning to use initiative in reallife situations, will be part of the personal and professional development associated with the programme. What are the potential job roles for those working towards this qualification? Site Supervisor Site Manager Construction Team Leader Assistant Project Manager Assistant Engineer Building Services Engineer working on sites/projects. What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification? The qualification enables learners to demonstrate competence in construction and building services management and supervision (sustainability) at a level required by the construction and built environment industry. Learners can progress to other construction and built environment competence and knowledge qualifications and to other occupational areas such as team leading and management. Learners can progress to related qualifications at Level 5, including the Edexcel Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Construction Management (Sustainability) (QCF), the Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment and the Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering). Learners can also progress to degree programmes. For example, on successful completion of the HNC component of the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Sustainable Built Environment, learners can progress to direct entry, full-time year 2 stage 2 or part-time year 3 of a relevant honours degree programme in Construction or Property at the University of Greenwich. This, in turn, will lead to professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB). Further information is available in Annexe A. 3

8 What is the qualification structure for the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) (QCF)? Individual units can be found in the Units section. The learner will need to meet the requirements outlined in the table below before Edexcel can award the qualification. Minimum number of credits that must be achieved 110 Number of mandatory credits that must be achieved 44 Number of optional credits that must be achieved 66 Minimum number of credits at, or above, Level 4 that must be achieved 76 A minimum of 110 credits is required overall for completion of this qualification, which must include a minimum of 76 credits at, or above, Level 4. The mandatory core units for this qualification are made up of 36 credits at Level 4 and 8 credits at Level 3. Learners must select one of two pathways: Construction and Built Environment or Building Services Engineering. Learners selecting the Construction and Built Environment pathway must complete a minimum of 26 credits from this pathway (Units 5-9). The remaining credits may come from this pathway and/or from the generic optional units (Units 13-20). Learners selecting the Building Services Engineering pathway must complete a minimum of 27 credits from this pathway (Units 10-12). The remaining credits may come from this pathway and/or from the generic optional units (Units 13-20). 4

9 Unit Unit reference number Mandatory units Learners must complete all units for a total of 44 credits Level Credit Guided learning hours 1 M/504/6698 Monitoring Quality Standards in Construction and the Built Environment 2 T/504/6699 Monitoring Environmental Factors and Sustainability in Construction and the Built Environment 3 D/504/6700 Managing the Progress of Projects in Construction and the Built Environment 4 H/600/7486 Maintaining Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in the Workplace Unit Unit reference number Construction and Built Environment pathway Learners must complete at least 26 credits from this pathway Level Credit Guided learning hours 5 J/504/6710 Planning and Organising Construction Activities in the Workplace 6 R/504/6712 Planning Maintenance or Remedial Activities in the Built Environment 7 Y/600/7498 Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace 8 D/600/7552 Allocating Work and Checking People s Performance in the Workplace 9 M/503/2915 Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace

10 Unit Unit reference number Building Services Engineering pathway Learners must complete at least 27 credits from this pathway Level Credit Guided learning hours 10 M/601/1394 Building Management Systems for Building Services Engineering 11 D/504/1111 Designing Sustainable Building Services Engineering Systems 12 F/601/1366 Energy Utilisation and Efficiency for Building Services Engineering Unit Unit reference number Optional units Learners may take their remaining credits from this group or from a combination of this group and their pathway group Level Credit Guided learning hours 13 Y/504/6713 Supervising Learning Opportunities in the Built Environment 14 Y/601/0059 Monitor and Evaluate Energy Performance 15 T/601/0053 Comply with Legal and Nonregulatory Environmental Compliance 16 J/600/7531 Contributing to the Control of Work Quantities and Costs in the Workplace 17 D/600/7518 Maintaining Supplies of Materials to Meet Project Requirements in the Workplace 18 F/600/7558 Providing and Monitoring Construction-related Customer Service in the Workplace 19 L/601/0057 Prepare to Conduct an Environmental Audit 20 H/504/1109 Managing Tests in Construction and the Built Environment

11 How is the qualification graded and assessed? The overall grade for the qualification is a pass. To achieve a pass for the full qualification, a learner must achieve all the required units within the specified qualification structure. To pass a unit a learner must: achieve all the specified learning outcomes satisfy all the assessment criteria by providing sufficient and valid evidence for each criterion show that the evidence is their own. The qualifications are designed to be assessed: in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace, as specified in the assessment requirements/strategy for the sector. Assessment requirements/strategy The assessment requirements/strategy for these qualifications have/has been included in Annexe D. They have been developed by ConstructionSkills in partnership with employers, training providers, awarding organisations and the regulatory authorities. The assessment strategy includes details on: the requirements for assessment in the workplace and the circumstances where simulation is permitted the criteria for defining a realistic working environment, where it is permitted the roles and occupational competence of assessors, expert witnesses, internal verifiers and standards verifiers quality control of assessment evidence requirements. Learners may provide evidence of occupational competence from: current practice where evidence is generated from a current job role a programme of development where evidence comes from assessment opportunities built into a learning/training programme whether at or away from the workplace the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where a learner can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment criteria within a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess without undertaking a course of development. They must submit sufficient, reliable and valid evidence for assessment, internal and standards verification purposes. RPL is acceptable for accrediting a unit, several units or a whole qualification a combination of these. 7

12 It is important that the evidence provided to satisfy the unit and learning outcomes assessment criteria is: Valid Authentic Current Reliable Sufficient relevant to the standards for which competence is claimed produced by the learner sufficiently recent to create confidence that the same skill, understanding or knowledge persist at the time of the claim indicates that the learner can consistently perform at this level fully meets the requirements of the standards. Types of evidence (to be read in conjunction with the assessment strategy in Annexe D) To successfully achieve a unit the learner must gather evidence which shows that they have met the required standard specified by the assessment criteria. Evidence can take a variety of different forms including the examples below. Centres should refer to the assessment strategy for information about which of the following are permissible. direct observation of the learner s performance by their assessor (O) outcomes from oral or written questioning (Q&A) products of the learner s work (P) personal statements and/or reflective accounts (RA) outcomes from simulation, where permitted by the assessment strategy (S) professional discussion (PD) assignment, project/case studies (A) authentic statements/witness testimony (WT) expert witness testimony (EPW) evidence of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The abbreviations may be used for cross-referencing purposes. Learners can use one piece of evidence to prove their knowledge, skills and understanding across different assessment criteria and/or across different units. It is, therefore, not necessary for learners to have each assessment criterion assessed separately. Learners should be encouraged to crossreference their evidence to the relevant assessment criteria. Evidence must be made available to the assessor, internal verifier and Edexcel standards verifier. A range of recording documents is available on the Edexcel website: Alternatively, centres may develop their own. 8

13 Centre recognition and approval Centre recognition Centres that have not previously offered Edexcel accredited qualifications need to apply for and be granted centre recognition and approval as part of the process for approval to offer individual qualifications. New centres must complete both a centre recognition and approval application and a qualification approval application. Existing centres will be given automatic approval for a new qualification if they are already approved for a qualification that is being replaced by the new qualification and the conditions for automatic approval are met. Centres already holding Edexcel approval and which have a history of good external quality assurance outcomes are able to gain qualification approval for a different level or different sector via Edexcel online. Approvals agreement All centres are required to enter into an approvals agreement which is a formal commitment by the head or principal of a centre to meet all the requirements of the specification and any linked codes or regulations. Edexcel will act to protect the integrity of the awarding of qualifications, if centres do not comply with the agreement. This could result in the suspension of certification or withdrawal of approval. Quality assurance Detailed information on Edexcel s quality assurance processes is given in Annexe B. What resources are required? Each qualification is designed to support learners working in the construction and building services sector. Physical resources need to support both the delivery of the qualifications and the assessment of the learning outcomes and must be of industry standard. Full account must be taken by a centre and staff involved in the delivery of a qualification of health and safety requirements. Where provision is made by the Sector Skills Council or Standards Setting Body for assessment to be undertaken in a Realistic Working Environment (RWE), the RWE must provide conditions the same as the normal day-today working environment, with a similar range of demands, pressures and requirements for cost-effective working. 9

14 Centres must meet any specific resource requirements outlined in Annexe D: Assessment requirements/strategy. Staff assessing learners must meet the requirements within the overarching assessment strategy for the sector. 10

15 Unit format Each unit in this specification contains the following sections. Unit title: Unit reference number: QCF level: Credit value: Guided learning hours: Unit summary: The unit title is accredited on the QCF and this form of words will appear on the learner s Notification of Performance (NOP). This is the unit owner s reference number for the specified unit. All units and qualifications within the QCF have a level assigned to them, which represents the level of achievement. There are nine levels of achievement, from Entry level to level 8. The level of the unit has been informed by the QCF level descriptors and, where appropriate, the NOS and/or other sector/professional. All units have a credit value. The minimum credit value is one, and credits can only be awarded in whole numbers. Learners will be awarded credits when they achieve the unit. A notional measure of the substance of a qualification. It includes an estimate of the time that might be allocated to direct teaching or instruction, together with other structured learning time, such as directed assignments, assessments on the job or supported individual study and practice. It excludes learner-initiated private study. This provides a summary of the purpose of the unit. Assessment requirements/evidence requirements: Assessment methodology: The assessment/evidence requirements are determined by the SSC. Learners must provide evidence for each of the requirements stated in this section. This provides a summary of the assessment methodology to be used for the unit. Learning outcomes: Assessment criteria: Evidence type: Portfolio reference: Date: The learner should use this box to indicate where the evidence can be obtained eg portfolio page number. The learner should give the date when the evidence has been provided. Learning outcomes state exactly what a learner should know, understand or be able to do as a result of completing a unit. The assessment criteria of a unit specify the standard a learner is expected to meet to demonstrate that a learning outcome, or a set of learning outcomes, has been achieved. Learners must reference the type of evidence they have and where it is available for quality assurance purposes. The learner can enter the relevant key and a reference. Alternatively, the learner and/or centre can devise their own referencing system. 11

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19 Unit 1: Unit reference number: Monitoring Quality Standards in Construction and the Built Environment M/504/6698 QCF level: 4 Credit value: 14 Guided learning hours: 40 Unit summary The aim of this unit is for the learner to demonstrate a range of skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve acceptable quality standards within a sustainable built environment. Opportunities to assess competence in controlling project progress against agreed quality standards are often determined by a third party. The perceived quality regime is part of the contract with all the intended contractual responsibilities and obligations. Hence, there is a need to consider technical, managerial, contractual and sustainable factors so that the environment is safeguarded. Assessment requirements/evidence requirements Learners will collect work based evidence data and complete a portfolio which must be mapped against the assessment criteria within this unit. Learners will need to develop methodologies in recording and evidencing against the assessment criteria, using page numbers and annotating the portfolio with relevant criteria. The work based assessor should be used to witness and sign evidence for the learner. Scope of knowledge and understanding The assessment evidence (knowledge and understanding) should relate to the occupational area being assessed. People responsible: The client Contractors Consultants Sub-contractors Suppliers Workforce 15

20 Quality standards: Current legislation Project specifications British standards International standards Codes of practice Organisation standards Trade advisory guidance and best practice Benchmarking Systems: Visual inspection Comparison with design requirements Comparison with standard documentation Checking manufacturer s documentation Checking delivery notes Sampling and mock ups Testing Site inspection reports Contractor reports Site meetings Work: Materials and components, and their use Methods of construction See Annexe D for Assessment Strategy. Assessment methodology This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information. This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with: the Additional Requirements for Qualifications using the title NVQ in QCF the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional Units and Qualifications with NVQ in the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) title and SVQs. 16

21 Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of occupational expertise and knowledge of controlling project progress against agreed quality standards to be effective and reliable when confirming a learner s competence. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated. 17

22 Learning outcomes and assessment criteria Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 1 Understand how to monitor quality standards 2 Be able to design quality standards processes 3 Be able to assess work quality standards from contract information 1.1 Evaluate systems for checking quality standards against the contract specification 1.2 Explain a site based inspection system for quality control against given project requirements 1.3 Explain a site administrative procedure for recording quality control data given the contract particulars 2.1 Establish an administrative procedure for a site quality control regime based on a specified project 2.2 Devise an audit quality plan to record quality data for a finished product 2.3 Devise an audit quality plan to record quality data for a semi-finished site component 2.4 Produce a site quality plan given the project documents 3.1 Analyse quality standards for a specific material from a contract bill of quantities 3.2 Analyse quality standards for a particular site operation from contract documents 3.3 Produce the site instructions used to control quality standards based on design details 3.4 Evaluate quality standards for a specific site operation against an environmental policy Portfolio reference Date 18

23 Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 4 Be able to monitor site operation against quality standards for compliance 5 Be able to devise solutions to non-compliant site activities 4.1 Carry out a quality inspection on a product delivery given industry standard delivery documentation 4.2 Carry out a quality audit for a construction activity using the site quality plan 4.3 Evaluate the results of a site quality inspection report against the quality specification 5.1 Recommend remedial action to rectify a noncompliant product given the inspection report and project quality standards 5.2 Assess the environmental impact caused by a noncompliant construction activity recommending how improvements could be implemented 5.3 Assess the disruption to the project timetable caused by a defective delivery of a material, recommending how improvements could be implemented Portfolio reference Date Learner name: Date: Learner signature: Date: Assessor signature: Date: Internal verifier signature: (if sampled) Date: 19

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25 Unit 2: Unit reference number: Monitoring Environmental Factors and Sustainability in Construction and the Built Environment T/504/6699 QCF level: 4 Credit value: 10 Guided learning hours: 30 Unit summary Learners will contribute to the success of environmental sustainability within construction and built environment projects. To carry out this function, learners will understand environmental and sustainability concepts and principles. Based on these theoretical frameworks they will demonstrate the ability to establish protocols to manage and control projects within sustainable parameters. Assessment requirements/evidence requirements Learners will collect work based evidence data and complete a portfolio which must be mapped against the assessment criteria within this unit. Learners will need to develop methodologies in recording and evidencing against the assessment criteria, using page numbers and annotating the portfolio with relevant criteria. The work based assessor should be used to witness and sign evidence for the learner. Scope of knowledge and understanding The assessment evidence should relate to the occupational area being assessed. Environmental factors: Appearance Ecological Nature conservation Historical conservation Noise Emissions, air, land and water Sustainability, economic and social Traffic management Waste management and recycling 21

26 People responsible: The client, customer or their representative Contractors Consultants Sub-contractors Suppliers Workforce Internal management Project data: Conditions of contract Bills of quantities or methods of measurement Specifications Drawings Health, safety and environmental plans Programmes Organisational requirements Instructions and variations Sustainable work methods: Reuse and recycled waste Recycled or sustainable materials Contact with site neighbours Health and safety Protection of the natural environment, biodiversity and heritage New legislation, technologies and skills Pollution control Material acquisition, use and storage Sustainability requirements: Build to last Integration with surroundings Traffic management Meeting users needs Meeting community needs Insulation Efficient building services systems Efficient use of resources Efficient use of materials 22

27 Waste recycling Use of recycled materials Acquiring materials from local sources Encouraging biodiversity Use of sustainable energy, thermal, solar, wind and wave, Managing water demand Protection of archaeological and historically valuable resources See Annexe D for Assessment Strategy. Assessment methodology This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the evidence can be dated and initialled against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre devised documentation should be used to record this information. This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with: the Additional Requirements for Qualifications using the title NVQ in QCF the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional Units and Qualifications with NVQ in the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) title and SVQs. Assessors for this unit must use a combination of the following assessment methods: Observation of normal work activities within the workplace that clearly confirms the required skills questioning the learner on knowledge criteria that clearly confirms the required understanding review other forms of evidence that can clearly confirm industry required skills, knowledge and understanding. Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of occupational expertise and knowledge of controlling project progress against agreed quality standards to be effective and reliable when confirming a learner s competence. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated. 23

28 Learning outcomes and assessment criteria Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 1 Understand environmental sustainability concepts 2 Be able to promote a culture of environmental awareness for sustainability in the workforce 1.1 Explain the environmental factors that affect a sustainability project 1.2 Explain how different types of project data can be used to establish methods of work that will support sustainability 1.3 Assess environmental management responsibilities form a given sustainable project history 1.4 Explain the environmental management structure used on a given project brief 1.5 Evaluate sustainable working methods used on a given project 2.1 Explain the importance of creating a culture of environmental awareness for sustainability in the workforce 2.2 Devise a publicity scheme to promote environmental awareness for sustainability within the workforce, for a construction project 2.3 Create a work method that generates environmental concepts for a specific work occupation 2.4 Devise headline measures to promote workforce acceptance for a project sustainable policy Portfolio reference Date 24

29 Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 3 Understand requirements for monitoring sustainable work methods 4 Understand the environmental factors that affect construction and built environment projects 5 Be able to monitor project work against sustainability requirements 3.1 Assess the environmental management requirements of a given monitoring activity 3.2 Determine the labour resource requirement for monitoring sustainable work methods in an environmental project 4.1 Identify the environmental factors that affect a project and assess their impact 4.2 Recommend appropriate actions to be taken in line with the assessment 5.1 Describe tools and techniques used to monitor project work against sustainability requirements 5.2 Create a plan to monitor project work against sustainability requirements 5.3 Carry out the monitoring of construction activities in line with the monitoring plan 5.4 Record the monitoring results in a suitable format in line with company policy 5.5 Evaluate the results and make recommendations for future good practice Portfolio reference Date 25

30 Learner name: Date: Learner signature: Date: Assessor signature: Date: Internal verifier signature: (if sampled) Date: 26

31 Unit 3: Unit reference number: Managing the Progress of Projects in Construction and the Built Environment D/504/6700 QCF level: 4 Credit value: 12 Guided learning hours: 35 Unit summary The learners will contribute to the controlling of project progress against an agreed project programme within construction and the built environment. To carry out this function learners will understand monitoring systems and protocols. Based on theory, learners will demonstrate the ability to manage project progress and agree appropriate corrective actions. Assessment requirements/evidence requirements Learners will collect work based evidence data and complete a portfolio which must be mapped against the assessment criteria within this unit. Learners will need to develop methodologies in recording and evidencing against the assessment criteria, using page numbers and annotating the portfolio with relevant criteria. The work based assessor should be used to witness and sign evidence for the learner. Scope of knowledge and understanding The assessment evidence (knowledge and understanding) should relate to the occupational area being assessed. Corrective actions: Restore progress in accordance with agreed programme Agree new completion dates Initiate contract claim Secure additional resources Altering planned work Deviations: Resources shortages Design problems Design constraints 27

32 Industrial disputes Lack of essential construction information Construction errors Inclement weather Physical site constraints Programme(s): Bar charts Network analysis Critical path Line balance Action lists Method statements Project expenditure forecasts Quantify: Method study Work study Production analysis Relevant people: The client, customer or their representative Contractors Consultants Suppliers Resources: People Plant equipment or machinery Materials and components Finance Time Specialist services Public utility services Information Systems to monitor and record project progress: Visual inspection Resources records Site inspection reports Contractor s reports 28

33 Certified payments Written graphical and electronic records of actual work against programmed work Site meetings Organisational procedures Management reports Benchmarks Comparison with project requirements See Annexe D for Assessment Strategy. 29

34 Assessment methodology This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the evidence can be dated and initialled against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre devised documentation should be used to record this information. This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with: the Additional Requirements for Qualifications using the title NVQ in QCF the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional Units and Qualifications with NVQ in the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) title and SVQs. Assessors for this unit must use a combination of the following assessment methods: observation of normal work activities within the workplace that clearly confirms the required skills questioning the learner on knowledge criteria that clearly confirms the required understanding review other forms of evidence that can clearly confirm industry required skills, knowledge and understanding. Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of occupational expertise and knowledge of controlling project progress against agreed quality standards to be effective and reliable when confirming a learner s competence. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated. 30

35 Learning outcomes and assessment criteria Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 1 Understand how to develop systems to monitor project progress 2 Be able to collect information on working progress for projects 3 Understand how deviations from agreed programmes affect project progress 1.1 Explain the development of systems to monitor progress for a given project against an agreed programme 1.2 Explain how the monitoring results are recorded 1.3 Evaluate a monitoring system in line with organisational requirements 2.1 Explain methods of gathering progress information on a construction project 2.2 Collate information on work progress on a given project brief in line with organisational requirements 2.3 Produce a list of the relevant people to be informed about work progress in line with the project 2.4 Present a summary of findings on work progress in suitable formats for the listed relevant people 3.1 Explain the factors that can create deviations in planned progress on a project 3.2 Analyse given inspection results to identify current or predicted deviations that could disrupt the agreed programme 3.3 Evaluate the circumstances of the identified deviations Portfolio reference Date 31

36 Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 4 Be able to manage deviations from planned progress 5 Be able to manage project progress data 4.1 Quantify deviations from planned progress that have occurred or which could disrupt the programme 4.2 Recommend options for corrective actions 4.3 Gain approval from supervisors for corrective action recommendations 5.1 Record project progress and progress change information in a suitable format 5.2 Document identified or predicted deviations in line with organisational requirements 5.3 Gather and format feedback information to recommend improvements 5.4 Record details of recommended corrective actions in line with organisational requirements Portfolio reference Date Learner name: Date: Learner signature: Date: Assessor signature: Date: Internal verifier signature: (if sampled) Date: 32

37 Unit 4: Unit reference number: Maintaining Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in the Workplace H/600/7486 QCF level: 3 Credit value: 8 Guided learning hours: 30 Unit summary The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills, knowledge and understanding required to confirm competence in maintaining systems for health, safety, welfare and environmental protection in the workplace within the relevant sector of industry. Assessment methodology This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with: the Additional Requirements for Qualifications using the title NVQ in QCF the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional Units and Qualifications with NVQ in the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) title and SVQs. Assessors for this unit must use a combination of the following assessment methods: observation of normal work activities within the workplace that clearly confirms the required skills questioning the learner on knowledge criteria that clearly confirms the required understanding review other forms of evidence that can clearly confirm industry required skills, knowledge and understanding. Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of occupational expertise and knowledge of maintaining systems for health, safety, welfare and environmental protection to be effective and reliable when confirming a learn simulated er s competence. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be. 33

38 Learning outcomes and assessment criteria Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 1 Encourage a culture of health, safety, welfare and environmental awareness 2 Identify and recommend opportunities for improving health, safety and welfare for people on site or for specific operations 1.1 Develop initiatives which encourage a health, safety, welfare culture and consideration for the environment 1.2 Explain the various methods that can encourage a culture of health, safety, welfare and consideration for the environment 2.1 Make recommendations following reviews that could improve health, safety or welfare on site or for specific operations 2.2 Explain how to identify opportunities that will improve health, safety and welfare for people on site or for specific operations 2.3 Describe the various methods to recommend improvements to health, safety and welfare systems Portfolio reference Date 34

39 Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 3 Ensure the workforce and visitors to the site or specific operations are inducted and check the competence of those they are responsible for 4 Maintain accurate and appropriate statutory notices and hazard warnings 3.1 Implement a system of checks to ensure that the workforce and visitors are inducted 3.2 Explain the various methods of ensuring that the workforce and visitors to the site or specific operational area are inducted and give reasons why this is important 3.3 Carry out checks to ensure that workers they are responsible for are competent for the relative tasks 3.4 Explain the various methods of ensuring that workers they are responsible for are competent for the relative tasks and give reasons why this is important 4.1 Ensure relevant statutory notices and hazard warnings and clear, legible and concise 4.2 Describe ways of maintaining statutory notices and hazard warnings Portfolio reference Date 35

40 Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 5 Ensure the serviceability of health, safety, welfare and environmental protection equipment and resources in order to comply with current legislation 6 Implement systems which meet organisational and statutory requirements for the identification of hazards and reduction of risks; reporting accidents and emergencies and preventing recurrence 5.1 Carry out maintenance checks on at least five of the following health, safety, welfare and environmental protection equipment and resources: protective equipment protective clothing first aid facilities and arrangements welfare facilities storage and security of materials and equipment accident and incident reporting systems fire fighting equipment provision of health, safety and welfare 5.2 Explain the various methods of conducting and recording maintenance checks on health, safety, welfare and environmental protection equipment and resources that meet the project, organisational and statutory requirements 6.1 Develop and action a system that identifies hazards and reduces risk 6.2 Explain the various methods of implementing systems that meet organisational and statutory requirements and which identifies hazards and reduces risks 6.3 Develop and action a system that reports accidents and emergencies and is able to prevent recurrence Portfolio reference Date 36

41 Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence type 7 Check health, safety, welfare and environmental protection systems regularly in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements 8 Identify and report any special site or operational conditions which do not comply with organisational and statutory requirements 6.4 Explain the various methods of implementing systems that meets organisational and statutory requirements for reporting accidents and emergencies, and operates to prevent recurrence 6.5 Give reasons for implementing an effective system to identify hazards, reduce risks and report accidents 7.1 Conduct regular checks to ensure compliance with the following organisational and statutory requirements: construction specific health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation recognised industry codes of practice organisational procedures 7.2 Explain the methods of checking health, safety, welfare and environmental protection systems 7.3 Explain the methods of ensuring that health, safety, welfare and environmental protection complies with organisational and statutory requirements 8.1 Review and evaluate sites or operations to identify special conditions and report conditions which do not comply with current legislation 8.2 Explain the methods of identifying and reporting special site conditions that do not meet organisational and statutory requirements Portfolio reference Date 37

42 Learner name: Date: Learner signature: Date: Assessor signature: Date: Internal verifier signature: (if sampled) Date: 38

43 Unit 5: Unit reference number: Planning and Organising Construction Activities in the Workplace J/504/6710 QCF level: 4 Credit value: 11 Guided learning hours: 35 Unit summary The learners will plan activities within construction and built environment projects. To carry out this function learners will understand how to schedule works in accordance with a specified project whilst ensuring all relevant resources are in place and appropriate persons notified. Assessment requirements/evidence requirements Learners will collect work based evidence data and complete a portfolio which must be mapped against the assessment criteria within this unit. Learners will need to develop methodologies in recording and evidencing against the assessment criteria, using page numbers and annotating the portfolio with relevant criteria. The work based assessor should be used to witness and sign evidence for the learner. Scope of knowledge and understanding The assessment evidence (knowledge and understanding) should relate to the occupational area being assessed. Attendance: Facilities Welfare facilities Work specifications Security and fencing Utilities Traffic management Access and egress Offloading and loading Dimensional control Storage Health and safety 39

44 Information: Survey reports Design Contractual Statutory consents Contractor s pre-planning information Health safety and environmental plan Method statements Programmes People s competence People: Client, customer or their representative Contractors Sub-contractors Third parties Public services Emergency services Suppliers People working on site Statutory authorities Near neighbours Residents Programmes: Bar charts Network analysis Critical path Action lists Method statements Project requirements: Time Quality Cost Health and safety Regulations Sustainability Defects of liability period 40

45 Project Resources: People Plant, equipment or machinery Materials and components Sub-contractors Information Project needs: Sequencing Elimination of waste Regulations Heritage status Occupiers Environmental considerations Vehicular access Health and safety Hazards Trespass Nearby neighbours Public access Site conditions Statutory regulations and limitations Codes of Practice See Annexe D: for Assessment Strategy. Assessment methodology This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the evidence can be dated and initialled against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre devised documentation should be used to record this information. This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with: the Additional Requirements for Qualifications using the title NVQ in QCF the ConstructionSkills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment Craft, Supervisory, Technical, Managerial and Professional Units and Qualifications with NVQ in the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) title and SVQs. 41

46 Assessors for this unit must use a combination of the following assessment methods: observation of normal work activities within the workplace that clearly confirms the required skills questioning the learner on knowledge criteria that clearly confirms the required understanding review other forms of evidence that can clearly confirm industry required skills, knowledge and understanding. Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of occupational expertise and knowledge of controlling project progress against agreed quality standards to be effective and reliable when confirming a learner s competence. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated. 42