Duration:
The duration of a Level 6 NVQ varies depending on the candidates, their level of experience and the work that they undertake.
The On Site Assessments (OSAT) route takes between four and six months to complete.
Who is the NVQ for?
Any person or employee that works in construction and needs to upgrade their Red Trained Operator to a Blue Competent Operator CPCS Card.
Training Course Content:
Mandatory Units
- Develop and Maintain Good Working Relationshops
- Plan Lifting Activities
- Plan and Establish Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Systems for Lifting Operations
- Plan Work Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements
- Evaluate and Select Work Methods
- Plan the Preparation of the Site for the Project
- Identify, Allocate and Plan the Deployment and Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery
Pre-Requisites:
The candidate must have previously successfully completed a Managers Health and Safety touchscreen test within the past two years.
Training Course Methods:
The NVQ will be assessed over approximately three on-site assessments, whilst the candidate carries out their day-to-day work.
Evidence will be collected in the form of photographs, method statements and professional discussions.
Additional Information:
Once the NVQ has been booked, the candidate's NVQ assessor will contact the candidate within six weeks to complete their profile and induction.
Once this has been completed, the training centre will apply for a one year CPCS card extension.
Certification:
Once the NVQ has been successfully completed, the candidate will receive a CPCS Competent Operator Blue card which is valid for five years.
In order to renew this card, candidates must complete relevant touchscreen tests with the CPCS and also provide proof of experience through a log book of of their hours using the machine over the past five years.