ProQual - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations-Tower Crane course syllabus.

Category: OnSite

Level: Beginner

The ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Installations - Tower Crane (Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for those working in the construction and the built environment sector in the specialised area of tower cranes. 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.

By choosing to carry out the Diploma in Plant Installations - Tower Crane for your NVQ you will complete the following mandatory units:

Dismantling pre-installed tower cranes 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 tower cranes 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

Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace

Configuring tower cranes for operation during installation activities in the workplace

Candidates must complete the following Mandatory units

Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only

M/615/1896
Dismantling pre-installed tower cranes in the workplace
2P26B

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

T/615/1897
Preparing and operating tower cranes during installation activities in the workplace
2384B

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

L/615/1887
Installing plant or machinery for operational activities in the workplace
3667

D/615/1988
Configuring tower cranes for operation during installation activities in the workplace
3669B

Additional units

Unit Ref
Title
Level
CITB reference provided for information only

H/615/1894
Diagnosing faults in plant or machinery systems or components in the workplace
3664

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