Maintaining Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in the Workplace1.2 Explain the various methods that can encourage a culture of health, safety, welfare and consideration for the environment.
2.2 Explain how to identify opportunities that will improve health, safety and welfare for people on site or for specific operations.
2.3 Describe the various methods to recommend improvements to health, safety and welfare systems.
3.2 Explain the various methods of ensuring that the workforce and visitors to the site or specific operational area are inducted and give reasons why this is important.
3.4 Explain the various methods of ensuring that workers they are responsible for are competent for the relative tasks and give reasons why this is important.
4.2 Describe ways of maintaining statutory notices and hazard warnings.
5.2 Explain the various methods of conducting and recording maintenance checks on health, safety, welfare and environmental protection equipment and resources that meet the project, organisational and statutory requirements.
6.2 Explain the various methods of implementing systems that meet organisational and statutory requirements and which identifies hazards and reduces risks.
6.3 Explain the various methods of implementing systems that meets organisational and statutory requirements for reporting accidents and emergencies, and operates to prevent recurrence.
7.2 Explain the methods of checking health, safety, welfare and environmental protection systems.
7.3 Explain the methods of ensuring that health, safety, welfare and environmental protection complies with organisational and statutory requirements.
8.2 Explain the methods of identifying and reporting special site conditions that do not meet organisational and statutory requirements
Assessing and Recommending Work Methods for Carrying Out Site Operations in the Workplace
1.3 Explain different methods of identifying project data.
1.4 Explain the different ways of assessing project data for identifying work methods.
1.5 Explain the factors that influence or define work methods.
2.2 Describe ways of obtaining additional information for project data from a variety of relevant sources.
3.2 Describe typical criteria that determine work methods for routine types of projects.
3.3 Explain different ways of evaluating work methods against a range of technical criteria and relevant project criteria.
4.2 Explain different ways of selecting appropriate work methods on relevant projects.
4.3 Explain different ways that work methods can be recommended to decision makers.
5.2 Explain different ways of analysing selected work methods for activity content.
5.3 Explain ways of accurately quantifying selected work methods.
5.4 Describe the implications of inaccurately analysing and quantifying selected work methods.
6.2 Explain different ways that can ensure method statements have been sufficiently prepared.
6.3 Explain the implications, factors and processes of approving method statements prior to commencing work.
Planning Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements in the Workplace1.2 Explain different possible ways of organising work activities that can make the best use of resources.
1.4 Explain the effects on work programmes and schedules if resources are not effectively organised.
2.2 Explain the different ways of evaluating alternative resources, methods and systems to meet work programmes, operations and schedules.
2.3 Explain the different methods of evaluating information in order to select best solutions to meet work programmes, operations and schedules.
3.2 Explain methods of selecting potential sources for clarification and advice for a range of work programmes.
3.4 Explain the different methods of and reasons for obtaining clarification and advice when the resources needed are not available.
4.2 Explain how to identify resources and related information against project or operational data requirements.
4.3 Describe ways in which external factors can affect a programme, operation or schedule.
4.4 Explain the different methods of analysing work activities against project data, resources, related information and external factors.
4.5 Describe the effects external factors can have on programmes and schedules.
4.6 Explain the different methods of analysing work activities against resources and related information.
5.3 Explain different methods of updating existing programmes and schedules.
5.4 Describe the possible effects on the project if programmes and schedules are not updated when factors change.
5.5 Describe the ways and means of suggesting updates to existing programmes and schedules to decision makers.
6.2 Collect and analyse results of monitoring programmes against given programmes and schedules.
6.4 Describe the different systems that could be available for monitoring work programmes and schedules.
6.5 Describe different methods of implementing systems for monitoring and recording works against programmes and schedules.
6.6 Give reasons why it is necessary to monitor and record the results of works against programmes and schedules.
6.7 Explain the possible methods of reviewing recorded results of works against programmes and schedules to improve future production and planning.
Coordinating and Organising the Control of Work in the Workplace1.2 Describe different ways of procuring and assembling relevant information.
1.3 Explain possible methods that can establish whether information is sufficiently clear to coordinate work control.
2.3 Explain ways of agreeing and communicating work programmes or operations, methods and attendance details with those doing the work.
2.4 Describe ways of integrating construction or other working methods using programmes or operational plans that include methods and attendance.
3.2 Explain the ways, factors and methods of planning and obtaining suitable resources and attendance to ensure project or operational timescales and requirements are met.
3.3 Describe the outcomes on projects or operations if sufficient resources are not procured on time or are unsuitable.
4.3 Explain different methods of organising and controlling typical resources.
4.4 Explain how sites or work areas should be effectively controlled and organised to maintain and enhance site or operational safety and tidiness.
4.5 Describe the factors and issues that must be taken into account to ensure sites or operational areas are safe and tidy for workers and other people.
5.2 Describe how to organise work activities that take into account relevant internal and external factors and influences.
Controlling Work Progress Against Agreed Programmes in the Workplace1.2 Describe the ways and methods of implementing systems that monitor and record progress of works against agreed programmes.
1.3 Explain why systems to monitor and record work progress are needed.
2.2 Explain different ways of identifying deviations from planned work progress.
2.3 Describe how to identify deviations that may occur and could disrupt work programmes and schedules.
3.3 Describe possible methods of investigating deviations from planned work progress.
3.4 Explain how and why appropriate corrective actions need to be agreed.
3.5 Explain how to implement appropriate corrective actions for deviations from planned progress.
4.3 Explain possible options, and how to identify them, most likely to minimise increases in cost and time, and help work progress for typical projects.
4.4 Explain different methods and factors of recommending identified options to people responsible.
5.4 Describe the methods of and reasons for recommending decisions and actions that need to be taken to the people responsible to maintain planned progress.
6.3 Explain different methods and purposes of collecting, collating and analysing feedback on work progress against agreed programmes.
6.4 Describe how to identify possible improvements from the feedback received.
6.5 Explain different ways of recommending identified improvements to the people responsible.
Allocating and Monitoring the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace1.2 Describe the types, formats and methods of producing requests for plant, equipment or machinery that will meet the needs of projects.
2.4 Explain the ways and methods of ensuring that plant, equipment or machinery meets operational and statutory requirements prior to use.
2.5 Explain the factors that determine the allocation of plant, equipment or machinery for suitable operations.
2.6 Describe the different ways and formats for recording checks on the suitability of plant, equipment or machinery.
3.2 Explain different ways of identifying hazards and assessing risks from plant, equipment or machinery operations.
3.3 Describe methods of implementing measures that protect all people and the environment affected by on-site plant, equipment or machinery operations.
4.2 Describe the types and ways of keeping records of plant, equipment or machinery operations.
5.3 Explain the factors that determine when plant, equipment or machinery is unsuitable for intended operations and how to identify unsuitability.
5.4 Describe methods and processes that can identify alternative plant, equipment or machinery for specific operations.
5.5 Describe the ways of recommending alternative plant, equipment or machinery to decision makers/people responsible.
6.2 Explain the formats, methods and timescales of issuing instructions and guidance to plant, equipment or machinery operators, and other directly involved.
7.3 Explain the methods and organisational procedures of checking and confirming abilities and authorisation of plant, equipment or machinery operators.
8.3 Explains different ways of ensuring, and why it is important, that plant, equipment or machinery is stored, serviced and maintained in accordance with operational and statutory requirements.
9.3 Describe the methods and techniques for informing decision makers/people responsible when plant, equipment or machinery is no longer required.
9.4 Explain why decision makers/people responsible need to be informed that plant, equipment or machinery is no longer required.
Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace1.3 Explain the methods and techniques used and personal attributes required to encourage and maintain working relationships that promote goodwill and trust with relevant people.
1.4 Explain the principles of equality and diversity and how to apply them when working and communicating with others.
2.2 Explain the different methods and techniques used to inform relevant people about work activities.
2.3 Explain the effects of not informing relevant people with the expected level of urgency.
2.4 Explain the different types of work activity related information and to what level of detail the following people would expect to receive: ♦ colleagues ♦ employers ♦ customers ♦ contractors ♦ suppliers of products and services ♦ other people affected by the work/project
3.2 Explain the techniques of encouraging questions and/or requests for clarification and comments.
3.3 Explain the different ways of offering advice and help to different people about work activities, in relation to: ♦ progress ♦ results ♦ achievements ♦ occupational problems ♦ occupational opportunities ♦ health and safety requirements ♦ co-ordinated work
4.2 Explain the methods of clarifying alternative proposals with relevant people.
4.3 Explain the methods of suggesting alternative proposals
5.2 Explain the methods and techniques used to resolve differences of opinion in ways which minimise offence and maintain goodwill, trust and respect.
Maintaining Supplies of Materials to Meet Project Requirements in the Workplace1.3 Explain possible methods and procedures for supervising storage area and facilities for material supplies to be effective for the project.
2.2 Describe different methods and techniques for calculating and keeping accurate records of deliveries and stock position.
3.2 Describe different possible ways of identifying problems with supplies.
3.3 Explain methods and techniques of discussing material supply problems with suppliers.
3.4 Describe ways of passing on information about supply problems to decision makers.
4.2 Explain and give examples of how to calculate stock turnover for a project.
4.3 Describe how to check organisational stock records in order to calculate replacement stock.
5.2 Explain possible ways and means of identifying opportunities for improving the use of stock and stock turnover.
5.3 Describe methods and techniques to recommend improvements to decision makers.
Implementing Communication Systems for Construction Projects in the Workplace
1.2 Describe different methods, factors to be considered and techniques for implementing organisational communication systems for typical projects.
2.2 Explain methods that can maintain communication between interested people and organisations on typical projects.
2.3 Describe the various methods of reporting, recording and retrieving various forms of information methods for typical projects.
2.4 Give reasons why methods of communication between interested people and organisations needs to be maintained.
3.2 Describe different methods for monitoring organisational communication systems for effectiveness.
4.3 Explain procedures and techniques used to monitor communication systems that can identify breakdowns in communication.
4.4 Explain how to take corrective actions where typical project communication systems have broken down.
4.5 Describe typical causes of communication breakdowns and ways to prevent re-occurrence.
5.2 Explain possible methods and techniques to collect feedback on communication systems.
5.3 Describe how to use feedback to identify ways to improve communication
Maintaining the Dimensional Accuracy of the Work in the Workplace1.2 Explain methods and techniques of providing clear and accurate information on dimensional controls.
1.3 Describe how to ensure that dimensional information is sufficient. 1.4 Give reasons why it is important to provide clear information and implications for typical projects or operations if this is not done.
2.2 Describe different ways of observing and checking dimensional controls on different projects or operations.
2.3 Explain methods to record results and ways of comparing results against given quality standards.
3.3 Explain methods and techniques of identifying deviations in dimensional control on typical projects or operations.
3.4 Give examples of and methods to correct dimensional deviations found on typical projects or operations.
4.2 Explain the methods and procedures that can be used to revise work practices.
4.3 Describe different ways and techniques of recommending revised procedures for work practices.
4.4 Give reasons why work procedures should be revised when deviation are found.
Controlling Work Against Agreed Standards in the Workplace1.4 Explain procedures that can be used to ensure that people responsible receive appropriate information on quality standards prior to the commencement of work.
1.5 Explain different ways of ensuring that people responsible implement appropriate quality standards before work.
1.6 Outline the types of people responsible for providing, implementing, maintaining and agreeing quality standards.
2.3 Describe methods and techniques of communicating individual responsibilities for maintaining quality standards.
3.3 Explain different ways of implementing systems that control the quality of work.
3.4 Explain typical methods of checking the quality of work against agreed quality standards.
3.5 Outline different ways of recording findings obtained from quality inspections. 3.6 Give reasons for implementing systems that control and record the quality of work.
4.2 Describe the different methods of checking that work conforms to the design requirements and specified quality standards.
5.2 Explain the techniques that allows work which fails to meet the requirements and quality standards to be identified.
5.3 Describe measures that should be taken to ensure corrective actions are taken when work which does not meet the standards are identified.
6.3 Explain when and how decision makers should be informed about significant variations in quality standards, programmes and possible safety implications.
6.4 Describe techniques and methods of suggesting improvements to decision makers.
7.3 Explain how improvements in quality can be identified and how to make recommendations for improvements in quality to the people responsible.
Contributing to the Control of Work Quantities and Costs in the Workplace1.2 Describe various ways for implementing works quantities and cost control systems.
1.3 Explain how to use organisational systems that can provide early warning of problems.
2.3 Explain methods for collecting and recording quantities and cost data.
2.4 Describe methods and techniques for passing on quantities and cost data, to those needing to use the data, so it can be used in time.
3.3 Explain ways of identifying opportunities for cost savings.
3.4 Explain the methods and techniques for recommending cost saving opportunities to the people responsible.
4.3 Describe different ways of investigating variations in works quantities and costs.
4.4 Explain methods and techniques for agreeing and implementing appropriate corrective actions with the people responsible.
Co-ordinating Preparation Work for Site of Lifting Operations in the Workplace1.3 Explain ways of identifying and using relevant information relevant to production or operational planning.
1.4 Explain the possible methods and techniques for clarifying planning information that is not clear.
2.3 Explain the methods and techniques of identifying factors that may affect work or operational programmes.
2.4 Describe ways of accurately describing, summarising and communicating factors about the proposed works or operations to people who may be affected.
2.5 Explain the consequences should factors that affect work or operational programmes not be described or summarised accurately.
3.3 Explain different ways of identifying and establishing safe access points for works traffic and pedestrians for various projects or operations.
3.4 Explain methods of confirming and agreeing works traffic and pedestrian access and segregation points for various projects or operations.
3.5 Give reasons for segregating works traffic and pedestrians and explain why disruption must be minimised for various types of projects or operations.
4.3 Explain the different methods and techniques for confirming arrangements for site safety, welfare and security before work starts and whilst working on site.
5.2 Explain the methods that can confirm that resources are available and correct for projects or operations.
6.2 Communicate information about site or working area lay out plans to people who will be working on site or on operations.
6.3 Explain ways of implementing site or working area layouts for operational purposes.
6.4 Explain different ways of communicating site or working area plan information to those working on the site or on operations.7.3 Explain possible methods and procedures for implementing effective storage areas and facilities for material supplies to be effective for various types of projects or operations.
7.4 Describe how to minimise material and component handling, movement and wastage.
8.2 Maintain placed notices whilst ensuring that they are relevant to ongoing work programmes or operations.
8.3 Describe placing positions for an applicable range of notices relevant to typical projects or operations.
8.4 Explain methods that ensure relevant notices conform to statutory and site or operational requirements.
8.5 Explain different ways of maintaining notices and possible outcomes should notices not be maintained regularly.
9.2 Explain methods and techniques on informing relevant people about time scales of the works.
Allocating Work and Checking People’s Performance in the Workplace1.2 Explain how to identify priorities and critical activities.
1.3 Explain methods of confirming programmes or operations and schedules.
1.4 Describe how the planning of work can be undertaken.
2.2 Describe how to allocate work fairly to team members whilst taking into account their current circumstances.
2.3 Explain the methods and techniques on briefing team members about qualify standards or levels expected.
3.3 Explain methods of checking the progress of work against programmes or operations, schedules and the work against quality standards.
4.2 Explain the different ways of motivating team members to complete the allocated work.
4.3 Explain ways of providing additional support to team members and ways of getting feedback on additional support from team members.
5.3 Describe the various methods of identifying poor or unacceptable performance.
5.4 Explain ways of discussing the causes of poor performance with team members and how to get agreement on ways of improving performance.
6.3 Describe ways of recognising completion of significant pieces of work or work activities.
6.4 Explain effective methods of advising responsible people of the team/team member's successes.