Course Aims

This is an assessment qualification.

To attain Level  S/NVQ qualification in the candidates chosen skilled trade, this award enables the candidate to apply for the CPCS Competent Operator Card or the NPORS Competent Operator Card (blue card).

Level 4 - VQ Lifting Operations (Appointed Person)

Course Content

The candidate must be able to:
- Produce evidence to support their competence in the chosen skilled trade.
- Demonstrate that they have the required skill and knowledge in the chosen skilled trade.
- Provide understanding of health and safety standards, and knowledge of safe systems of work.

7 mandatory units required:
- Develop and Maintain Good Working Relationships
- Evaluate and Select Work Methods
- Identify, Allocate and Plan the Deployment and Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery
- Plan and Establish Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Systems for Lifting Operations
- Plan Lifting Activities 
- Plan the Preparation of the Site for the Project
- Plan Work Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements

Qualifications Obtained

This Level 4 S/NVQ is required to allow application for the CPCS/NPORS Competent Operator Card.

Entry Requirements

The candidate must have passed a CSCS Health Safety & Environmental test for Managers and Professionals within the last 24 months and hold a current valid CPCS/NPORS trained operator card in order to begin the VQ.

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