Qualification information:
Level 2 NVQ Diploma Specialist Concrete Occupations (Construction) – Concrete Drilling and Sawing
This Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Concrete Occupations – Concrete Drilling and Sawing provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in concrete drilling and sawing to demonstrate their competence.
There are 3 routes available to achieve this NVQ
- Experienced Worker Assessment (EWPA) – for experienced operatives with a minimum of 2 years experience – attracts CITB NVQ Achievement Grant currently £600
- On-Site Assessment (OSAT) – for operatives from novice to experienced – attracts CITB NVQ Achievement Grant currently £600
- DSA Apprenticeship Route – 18 month modular programme – Highly funded through the CITB
Must be CITB levied to receive a CITB grant
Mandatory Units:
- QCF641: Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare
- QCF642: Conforming to Productive Working Practices
- QCF643: Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
- QCF360: Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace
- QCF220: Reshaping using hand sawing techniques in the workplace – Angle Grinder – Power Saw – Ring Saw – Chasing Machine – Chainsaw
- QCF221: Forming drill holes or core in the structural fabric (diamond core bits) in the workplace – Hand held diamond core or drill – Static drill rig diamond core – Trailer rig diamond core – Percussive drill
- QCF222: Forming saw cuts in structural fabric material in the workplace – Push along floor saw – Self-propelled floor saw – Diamond-bladed track saw
Optional Units:
- QCF223: Carrying out concrete bursting operations in the workplace
- QCF224: Carrying out concrete crushing and breaking operations in the workplace – Portable hand crusher – Remote/radio controlled crusher and breaker – Umbilical cord control crusher and breaker
- QCF226: Carrying out wire sawing in the workplace
