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Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the workplace

Reference
Y/616/2777
Level
Level 2
Credit Value
13
Guided Learning Hours
58
 
Aim
The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills, knowledge and understanding required to confirm competence in Preparing and operating plant or machinery to sweep, clean or clear in the workplace within the relevant sector of industry.


Assessment guidance and/or requirements
This unit must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the relevant NVQ Structure. Please refer to the NVQ Structure applicable to the qualification/occupational area in which the candidate is being assessed.
One of the following endorsements required;
- Road sweeper
- Pavement sweeper
- Self-propelled sweeper
- Pedestrian controlled sweeper
- Gully cleaner
- Gully sucker
- Pedestrian controlled cleaner.
Plus two of the following endorsements required;
- Tipping of lifted materials
- Scrub clean
- Hose clean, wet sweep
- Pressure wash clean
- Empty or clear by suction
- Blow clear.

Qualifications offering this unit

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