The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The specification for these qualifications has been approved by the Welsh Government for use by centres in Wales and by the Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) for use by centres in Northern Ireland.
This qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Download Fact SheetThe aim of this qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding associated with the job role of plant operative. The qualification is appropriate for apprentices on the Construction Civil Engineering (Plant Operations) Apprenticeship Framework
Candidates must achieve 38 credits:
10 credits from the Mandatory units
A minimum of 20 credits from Optional Group B
A minimum of 8 credits from Optional Group C
Mandatory Units
Unit Ref
Title
Unit
Level
Credit Value
GLH
L/503/4252
Workplace health, safety and welfare
2440
R/503/4253
Conform to productive working practices
2
440
D/503/4384
Set out secondary dimensional work controls
22
20
Optional Group B Units
Unit Ref
Title
Unit
Level
Credit Value
GLH
A/503/4280
Install road drainage
2880
D/503/4305
Lay domestic drainage
2
880
D/503/4322
Reinstate ground conditions
2880
H/503/4306
Lay kerbs and channels
2440
K/503/4307
Lay modular pavement
2
880
R/503/4270
Form concrete structures
2880
Optional Group C Units
Unit Ref
Title
Unit
Level
Credit Value
GLH
D/503/4269
Excavate holes and trenches
2440
F/503/4281
Install street ironwork
2
440
F/503/4314
Provide temporary excavation support
2880
H/503/4323
Search for underground services
2220
J/503/4282
Lay and finish concrete
2
880
L/503/4302
Prepare and operate machinery to receive and transport loads
2660
M/503/4258
Arrange and secure loads
2880
M/503/4311
Operate a powered tool and equipment
2
220
M/503/4325
Sign, light and guard the work area
2440
Y/503/4271
Guide moving loads or machinery
2880
Y/503/4299
Prepare and operate machinery to compact materials
2
660
Y/503/4321
Sling and signal the movement of loads
2660
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidates knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
Assessment guidance is included to assure consistency.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include:
assignments/projects/reports
worksheets
portfolio of evidence
record of oral and/or written questioning
candidate test papers