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Qualification details

Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Tunnelling Operations (Constructions) (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace.

This Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Tunnelling Operations provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in Hand Miner, Shaft Miner, Tunnelling Machine Operator, Machine Tunnelling Operator, Spoil Removal Equipment, Tunnel Services, Tunnel Transport, Tunnel Fitter's or Tunnel Electrician's Mate, Sprayed Concrete Lining Tunnelling, Pipejacking or Micro-Tunnelling, or Separation Plant to demonstrate their competence.

Qualification details

500/9189/X
Cskills Awards - ConstructionSkills
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/08/2010
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2014
Certification end date:
31/08/2016
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Achievement of this qualification will provide opportunities to progress to further qualifications and training such as: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision.

As part of lifelong learning Cskills Awards encourage learner progression.

The qualification offers employment opportunities as learners are demonstrating occupational competence by qualification achievement.
Concreter
Construction Operative
Plant Operator
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
  • 05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
    • 05.2  Building and Construction
38
36
127-560
Pass
Portfolio of Evidence
None.
Candidates who have achieved NVQ units within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) with Cskills Awards or with another Awarding Organisation may be considered as exemptions from the equivalent units within the QCF.
The assessment requirements specified by the SSC apply to all the units in this qualification.
To achieve this Qualification candidates must complete all 4 mandatory core units in Group A; plus one pathway from Group B to achieve a minimum total of 38 credits.

In addition candidates may choose to do the Additional unit from Group C. Credit from this will be noted on the certificate, but will not count as part of the qualification.
  • O  -  Overarching Group
    Structure Group
    Credit Value required: Minimum 38.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
    • A  -  Mandatory Core Units
      All mandatory core units must be achieved totalling 20 credits
      Credit Value required: Minimum 20.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 4.
      • F/600/7138 - Conforming to General Safety in the Workplace
      • J/600/7139 - Conforming to Efficient Working Practices in the Workplace
      • J/600/7142 - Moving and Handling Resources in the Workplace
      • F/600/7964 - Support the Forming of Tunnels using Specialist Skills in the Workplace
    • B  -  Pathways
      Candidates must complete one pathway
      Credit Value required: Minimum 18.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • 01 -  Hand Miner (Pathway 1)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 140.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
        • L/600/7952 - Installing Tunnel Supports in the Workplace
        • M/600/7958 - Excavating and Profiling Tunnels in the Workplace
      • 02 -  Shaft Miner (Pathway 2)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 90.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
        • M/600/7961 - Constructing Vertical Shafts for Tunnelling Operations in the Workplace
      • 03 -  Tunnelling Machine Operator (Pathway 3)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 148.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 3.
        • M/600/7958 - Excavating and Profiling Tunnels in the Workplace
        • J/600/7111 - Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
        • D/600/7969 - Operating Specialist Tunnelling Plant to Form Tunnels in the Workplace
      • 04 -  Machine Tunnelling Operative (Pathway 4)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 84.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 3.
        • F/600/7950 - Installing Tunnelling Back-up Services in the Workplace
        • L/600/7952 - Installing Tunnel Supports in the Workplace
        • D/600/8099 - Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace
      • 05 -  Spoil Removal Equipment Operative (Pathway 5)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 25.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 3.
        • F/600/7950 - Installing Tunnelling Back-up Services in the Workplace
        • H/600/7956 - Installing and Operating Spoil Removal Equipment in the Workplace
        • K/600/8087 - Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant Operations in the Workplace
      • 06 -  Tunnel Services Operative (Pathway 6)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 21.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 3.
        • F/600/7950 - Installing Tunnelling Back-up Services in the Workplace
        • K/600/8087 - Preparing to and Directing and Guiding Plant and Plant Operations in the Workplace
        • D/600/8099 - Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace
      • 07 -  Tunnel Transport Operator (Pathway 7)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units, plus one optional unit.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 20.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
        • 1  -  Mandatory units
          Candidates must complete the mandatory unit.
          Credit Value required: Minimum 8.
          Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
          • J/600/7111 - Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
        • 2  -  Optional Units
          Candidates must complete one optional unit.
          Credit Value required: Minimum 12.
          Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
          • T/600/7976 - Preparing and Operating Truck-mounted Boom Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
          • A/600/7977 - Preparing and Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
          • R/600/7998 - Preparing and Operating Rear Tipping Dump Trucks to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
          • Y/600/8005 - Preparing and Operating Trailer-mounted Concrete Pumps to Receive, Pump and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
          • M/600/8009 - Preparing and Operating Self-propelled Bowsers to Receive, Transport and Discharge Materials in the Workplace
          • D/600/7972 - Operating Specialist Plant to Transport and Discharge Materials in a Tunnelling Environment
      • 08 -  Tunnel Fitter's or Tunnel Electrician's Mate (Pathway 8)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 18.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
        • F/600/7950 - Installing Tunnelling Back-up Services in the Workplace
        • J/600/7111 - Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
      • 09 -  Sprayed Concrete Lining Tunnelling Operative (Pathway 9)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 106.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 4.
        • M/600/6826 - Preparing Substrate for Sprayed Concrete in the Workplace
        • T/600/6827 - Providing Structural Support by Sprayed Concrete in the Workplace
        • J/600/7111 - Carrying Out Checks and/or Basic Maintenance on Plant or Machinery in the Workplace
        • D/600/7969 - Operating Specialist Tunnelling Plant to Form Tunnels in the Workplace
      • 10 -  Pipejacking or Micro-Tunnelling Operative (Pathway 10)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 60.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 2.
        • F/600/7950 - Installing Tunnelling Back-up Services in the Workplace
        • L/600/7966 - Installing or Excavating Tunnels by Pipejacking or Micro-tunnelling Operations in the Workplace
      • 11 -  Separation Plant Operative (Pathway 11)
        Candidates must complete all mandatory units.
        This group represents a pathway.
        Credit Value required: Minimum 40.
        Sub-components required: Minimum 3.
        • F/600/7950 - Installing Tunnelling Back-up Services in the Workplace
        • L/600/7112 - Carrying Out Mud, Slurry or Fluid Plant Operations in the Workplace
        • D/600/8099 - Preparing and Operating Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment in the Workplace
    • C  -  Additional Units (All Pathways) - not compulsory
      Candidates may complete the additional unit, but it will not be counted towards the achievement of the qualification
      Credit Value required: Minimum 8.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
      • R/600/8102 - Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads (Secondary Role) in the Workplace