GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Insulation and Building Treatments ...
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GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Insulation and Building Treatments (QCF) 600/8370/0
Who is this qualification for? This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in carrying out insulation or associated treatments to building; this could be on internal or external surfaces or structures. The qualification is designed to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility to complete. All work completed must be done in accordance with Building Regulations and Industry recognised safe working practices, including the disposal of waste. The standards cover the most important aspect of the job. This qualification is at Level 2, although some units may be at different levels and should be taken by those who are fully trainied to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking this job. What is required from candidates? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has 3 mandatory units, which have a total of 10 credits and 7 pathways. Candidates must achieve all 3 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 1 of the pathway units. There is also an entirely optional unit on erecting and dismantling access equipment that can be taken in conjunction with the mandatory units and any of the specific pathways. The minimum credit value of the qualification is 22 credits. The units are made up of the things those working in these job roles need to know and the tasks they need to be able to do to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit. Mandatory Units (All units must be taken) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
A/503/1170
Conforming to General Halth, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
1
2
J/503/1169
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
2
3
F/503/1171
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
2
5
Pathways – Candidates must complete a minimum of 1 Pathway Pathway 1 – External Wall Insulation Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
H/503/3026
Installing External Wall Insulation in the Workplace
2
19
Pathway 2 – Cavity Wall Insulation Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
L/503/3070
Installing Cavity Wall Insulation in the Workplace
2
18
Pathway 3 – Loft Insulation Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
F/503/3115
Installing Loft Insulation in the Workplace
2
16
Pathway 4 – Draught-proofing to Openings Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
L/503/3117
Installing Draught-proofing to Openings in the Workplace
2
12
Pathway 5 – Internal Insulation to Walls, Floors or Ceilings Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
J/503/2886
Installing Internal Insulation to Walls, Floors or Ceilings in the Workplace
2
19
Pathway 6 – Insulation to Framed Sections of Buildings Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
T/503/2916
Installing Insulation to Framed Sections of Buildings in the Workplace
2
19
Pathway 7 – Surface Finishings to External Wall Insulation Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
D/503/3042
Applying Surface Finishes to External Wall Insulation in the Workplace
2
19
Additonal Units – can be taken in association with any of the Pathways but till not give access to the full qualification without the correct Rules of Combination as above Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
D/600/8281
Errecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace
2
8
Achievement of the required credit indicated above will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title and the pathway shown as an endorsement. Where a candidate has completed additional credits the Certificate will list these as “additional credits”, in cases where the candidate has not Assessment guidance Evidence should show that candidates can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken. Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated by a range of methods, including oral and/or written questions, assignments, reports or professional discussion.
Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that candidates can meet the requirements of the units in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time. Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the candidate’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:
Accient book/reporting system Safety records Training records Audio evidence Job specifications and documentations Witness testimonies Correspondence with customers Notes and memos
Photo/video evidence Work diaris Timesheets Telephone logs Delivery records Equipment Prepared sites and structures Completed sites and structures
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers’ or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or Assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your GQA External Verifier.
GQA Qualifications, Unit 1, 12 O’Clock Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WW Tel: 0114 272 0033 Fax: 0114 276 8466 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gqaqualifications.com March 2013 (GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Insulation and Building Treatments (QCF) – 600/8370/0)
GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Insulation and Building Treatments (QCF) 600/8370/0
Who is this qualification for? This qualification is aimed at those who are involved in carrying out insulation or associated treatments to building; this could be on internal or external surfaces or structures. The qualification is designed to ensure that there is a high degree of flexibility to complete. All work completed must be done in accordance with Building Regulations and Industry recognised safe working practices, including the disposal of waste. The standards cover the most important aspect of the job. This qualification is at Level 2, although some units may be at different levels and should be taken by those who are fully trainied to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking this job. What is required from candidates? QCF qualifications are made up of a number of units that have a credit value or credits. These credits must be achieved in the correct combination from mandatory and optional units: this qualification has 3 mandatory units, which have a total of 10 credits and 7 pathways. Candidates must achieve all 3 mandatory units, plus a minimum of 1 of the pathway units. There is also an entirely optional unit on erecting and dismantling access equipment that can be taken in conjunction with the mandatory units and any of the specific pathways. The minimum credit value of the qualification is 22 credits. The units are made up of the things those working in these job roles need to know and the tasks they need to be able to do to carry out the work safely and correctly. These are called Learning Outcomes, and all must be met to achieve the unit. Mandatory Units (All units must be taken) Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
A/503/1170
Conforming to General Halth, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
1
2
J/503/1169
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
2
3
F/503/1171
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
2
5
Pathways – Candidates must complete a minimum of 1 Pathway Pathway 1 – External Wall Insulation Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
H/503/3026
Installing External Wall Insulation in the Workplace
2
19
Pathway 2 – Cavity Wall Insulation Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
L/503/3070
Installing Cavity Wall Insulation in the Workplace
2
18
Pathway 3 – Loft Insulation Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
F/503/3115
Installing Loft Insulation in the Workplace
2
16
Pathway 4 – Draught-proofing to Openings Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
L/503/3117
Installing Draught-proofing to Openings in the Workplace
2
12
Pathway 5 – Internal Insulation to Walls, Floors or Ceilings Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
J/503/2886
Installing Internal Insulation to Walls, Floors or Ceilings in the Workplace
2
19
Pathway 6 – Insulation to Framed Sections of Buildings Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
T/503/2916
Installing Insulation to Framed Sections of Buildings in the Workplace
2
19
Pathway 7 – Surface Finishings to External Wall Insulation Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
D/503/3042
Applying Surface Finishes to External Wall Insulation in the Workplace
2
19
Additonal Units – can be taken in association with any of the Pathways but till not give access to the full qualification without the correct Rules of Combination as above Unit Ref
Title
Level
Credit
D/600/8281
Errecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace
2
8
Achievement of the required credit indicated above will mean the qualification has been completed and GQA will provide the Certificate with the qualification title and the pathway shown as an endorsement. Where a candidate has completed additional credits the Certificate will list these as “additional credits”, in cases where the candidate has not Assessment guidance Evidence should show that candidates can complete all of the learning outcomes for each unit being taken. Types of evidence: Evidence of performance and knowledge is required. Evidence of performance should be demonstrated by activities and outcomes, and should be generated in the workplace only, unless indicated under potential sources of evidence (see below). Evidence of knowledge can be demonstrated by a range of methods, including oral and/or written questions, assignments, reports or professional discussion.
Quantity of evidence: Evidence should show that candidates can meet the requirements of the units in a way that demonstrates that the standards can be achieved consistently over an appropriate period of time. Potential sources of evidence: The main source of evidence for each unit will be observation of the candidate’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the completion of the unit. This can be supplemented by the following types of physical or documentary evidence:
Accient book/reporting system Safety records Training records Audio evidence Job specifications and documentations Witness testimonies Correspondence with customers Notes and memos
Photo/video evidence Work diaris Timesheets Telephone logs Delivery records Equipment Prepared sites and structures Completed sites and structures
Please Note that photocopied or downloaded documents such as manufacturers’ or industry guidance, H&S policies, Risk Assessments etc, are not normally acceptable evidence for GQA qualifications unless accompanied by a record of a professional discussion or Assessor statement confirming candidate knowledge of the subject. If you are in any doubt about the validity of evidence, please contact your GQA External Verifier.
GQA Qualifications, Unit 1, 12 O’Clock Court, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WW Tel: 0114 272 0033 Fax: 0114 276 8466 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gqaqualifications.com March 2013 (GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Insulation and Building Treatments (QCF) – 600/8370/0)
