The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations - Hoist (Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the construction and the built environment sector in the specialised area of hoists. It is designed to assess occupational competence in the workplace where candidates are required to demonstrate skills and knowledge to a level required in the construction industry.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). It is also endorsed by the sector body for construction - CITB.
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF ) and is published on Ofquals Register of Qualifications.
Download Fact SheetBy choosing to carry out the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations - Hoist for your NVQ you will complete the following mandatory units:
Dismantling pre-installed hoists in the workplace
Carrying out basic maintenance on installed plant and equipment in the workplace
Supervising and co-ordinating plant installation and dismantling activities in the workplace
Preparing and operating hoists during installation activities in the workplace
Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the workplace
Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the workplace
Candidates must complete the following Mandatory units
Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only
R/615/1888
Dismantling pre-installed hoists in the workplace
2P26A
R/615/1891
Carrying out basic maintenance on installed plant and equipment in the workplace
2P27
F/615/1983
Supervising and co-ordinating plant installation and dismantling activities in the workplace
3P28v2
Y/615/1889
Preparing and operating hoists during installation activities in the workplace
2384A
A/508/6525
Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace
2402Av1
M/508/6537
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
1641
Y/508/6533
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
2643
D/615/1893
Inspecting plant or machinery for operational serviceability in the workplace
2663v2
H/615/1894
Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the workplace
3664
L/615/1887
Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
3667
R/615/1986
Configuring plant or machinery for specific operational activities in the workplace
3669
Additional units
Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only
Y/508/6483
Preparing and operating hoists to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
23870v2
K/615/1895
Handing over plant or machinery to the control of others in the workplace
3672
Y/615/1987
Providing technical information, advice and guidance to users of plant or machinery in the workplace
3673
This qualification is competence - based, candidates must demonstrate the level of competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidates skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the Construction Skills Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include:
observation report by assessor
assignments/projects/reports
professional discussion
witness testimony
candidate product
worksheets
record of oral and written questioning
Recognition of Prior Learning