Qualification information:
Level 2 NVQ Diploma Specialist Concrete Occupations (Construction) – Concrete Sawing
This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment
This qualification is supported by federation Concrete Structures Group (CONSTRUCT)
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
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
- Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
- Establishing Work Area Protection and Safety in the Workplace
- Forming saw cuts in structural fabric material in the workplace
- Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
- Reshaping using hand sawing techniques in the workplace
Optional Units
The learner may achieve units from this group but they will not count towards the achievement of the qualification.
- Applying sealants mechanically in the workplace
- Carrying out concrete bursting operations in the workplace
- Carrying out concrete crushing and breaking operations in the workplace
- Carrying out wire sawing in the workplace
