Information
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Portfolio Ref No.
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Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Highway Electrical Systems: SITE VISIT
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Candidate No.
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Date of Birth
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Lantra Awards Reg. No.
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Assessor's Name
Candidate Details
Candidate Details
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Company Name.
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The information contained here onwards is to remain PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL and must not be given to any one outside the assessment process. My assessor has briefed me on the appeals procedure. I the assessor will assess the candidate fairly and to the standards required by the awarding body and offer information advice and guidance to the candidate.
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Candidate Signature
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Assessor Signature
Initial Contact With Candidate.
Initial Contact/Induction with Candidate
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Is the candidate able to explain what the qualification is all about?
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Have you explained what is expected from the candidate
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Have you explained what you will do as the assessor
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Have you discussed what sort of work is being covered during the assessment
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Have you got a copy of CV in Workbook?
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Have you got copies of all relevant certificates?
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Has the Learner endorsed the Signatures page?
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Candidate photograph
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Candidate Discussion
Site Visit Plan 1
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Has the site assessment process been explained and agreed
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Methods of assessment used in this portfolio
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Observation
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Oral questioning
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Witness testimonials
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Judgement of an assessor
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Professional discussion
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Photographic
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Videos
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Projects and Assignments
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Date of Assessment
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I am fully aware of the procedures laid out before me and I am aware that I am responsible for the evidence in this portfolio. My assessor has briefed me on the assessment process and informed me of my right to appeal against any decision that I disagree with
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Candidate signature
Site Visit 1
General Site Photos
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Add general site photos.
Unit 1: Health & Safety and Environmental working practices
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The purpose of the unit is to focus on the need for the person carrying out the work to adopt a positive attitude to using healthy and safe working practices and procedures in highway electrical systems, which also protect the environment and promote efficient use of resources.
It includes maintaining a healthy and safe working environment across the range of installation or maintenance work.
It requires the person carrying out this work to possess the skills and knowledge to ensure that their own actions do not create any health and safety or environmental risks; and ensures that they do not ignore hazards with significant risk in the workplace, and are able to take sensible action to resolve health and safety issues -
Does the candidate have all of the necessary equipment to carry out their role?
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Can the Candidate explain what Risk Assessments and Method Statement are used for?
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Did the candidate 'induct' you into their work in an appropriate manner?
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Can the Candidate explain what they would do in the event of an environmental incident?
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Can the Candidate identify what they would do if there was a minor incident/accident on-site?
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Can the candidate explain the process and final layout for safe signing, lighting and guarding?
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Can the candidate explain the process for safe isolation?
Unit 2: Establish effective working relationships
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This purpose of this unit is to identify the competences needed to establish positive and effective working relationships with people, in accordance, where relevant, with organisational requirements.
It requires the person carrying out this work to know how they can develop and maintain positive working relationships with relevant people and understand the importance of appearance and behaviour taking into account the feelings of others. -
Did the candidate welcome you to the site in a satisfactory manner?
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Can the candidate explain how they would deal with an aggressive member of the public?
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Does the candidate relate to his colleagues and the public in a satisfactory manner?
Unit 3: Prepare for the Installation and Maintenance of Highway Electrical Systems and Equipment
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This unit is about preparing to carry out work.
It requires the person carrying out the work to identify and organise what is needed for the work(s) ensuring work is carried out safely and in accordance with the organisation’s requirements.
The person carrying out this work must review the work site to ensure that it is safe for the work to be carried out. This includes checking the work location for any existing damage or defects prior to commencement of the work. -
Can the candidate explain how they arrive fit for work?
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Can the candidate explain how to complete a vehicle inspection?
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Can the candidate identify what tools, equipment, materials he would need for a particular job?
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Can the candidate reference any relevant legislation, guidance or codes of practice relevant to their works?
Unit 4: Inspect and Test Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
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This unit is designed for learners who carry out inspection and testing for highway electrical systems, equipment and components. The person carrying out this work needs to ensure that the test instruments to be used are appropriate and in calibration.
They must also know the range of testing instruments and the appropriate tests to carry out. It requires that all necessary documentation is completed following inspection -
Can the candidate explain what statutory documents should be referred to?
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Can the candidate explain the why there is a necessity for electrical inspection and testing?
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Can the candidate demonstrate the process for safe isolation?
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Can the candidate explain what inspections they would carry out?
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Can the candidate explain what tests are required and the sequence they are carried out in?
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Can the candidate explain what test instruments and what values they would expect from each test?
Unit 5: Identify and Correct Faults in Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
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This unit is for learners who diagnose and correct faults in highway electrical systems and equipment.
It requires the person carrying out this work to show they possess the skills and knowledge to follow correct procedures in identifying the location of the fault, carrying out safe and secure isolation procedures, diagnosing the fault, correcting the fault, including where necessary replacing faulty components, confirming correct operation and using tools and test equipment correctly -
Can the candidate identify hazards associated with working with live systems?
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Can the candidate identify what hazards are associated with completing a typical fault?
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Has the candidate rectified a typical highway electrical fault, or if not completed a P.D. to explain how a fault is located and fixed?
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Can the candidate explain how the work is issued to them and they know what is expected with regards to a repair?
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Can the candidate explain how they record the outcome of the fault and repair, e.g. paperwork, certificates, reports etc?
Unit 6: Install and Connect Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
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This unit is designed for learners who are required to install and connect highway electrical systems, components and associated equipment.
This unit is about following the correct procedures for the installation and connection of highway electrical systems, components and associated equipment.
It requires the person carrying out this work to possess the skills and knowledge to install highway electrical systems and associated equipment, apply the correct methods of isolating electricity supply on site, position and fix highway electrical systems and associated equipment correctly, connect highway electrical systems and associated equipment and check the connections using safe methods. -
Can the candidate identify hazards associated with working with live systems?
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Can the candidate identify who they co-ordinate the works with, supervisors, colleagues etc?
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Can the candidate explain their methodology for completing the works they are undertaking (may refer to a method statement)?
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Can the candidate explain the inspection and testing that is required before the installation is put into service?
Unit 7: Maintain Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
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This unit is for learners who maintain electro technical systems and equipment.
This unit is about following agreed procedures when carrying out maintenance activities on highway electrical systems and equipment.
It requires the person carrying out this work to show they possess the skills and knowledge to maintain highway electrical systems and equipment in accordance with a safe system of work, identify faults accurately and safely, carry out repair activities within the scope of their job responsibilities and record their findings in accordance with organisational requirements. -
Can the candidate identify hazards associated with working with live systems?
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Can the candidate identify who they co-ordinate the works with, supervisors, colleagues etc?
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Can the candidate explain their methodology for completing the works they are undertaking (may refer to a method statement)?
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Can the candidate explain the inspection and testing that is required before the installation is put into service?
Unit 8: Commissioning Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
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This unit is about carrying out the process of commissioning highway electrical systems, components and equipment in a safe manner and in the correct sequence as prescribed by the organisation.
A person carrying out this work needs to show that they have an understanding of how to commission highway electrical systems, equipment and components and the importance of keeping good records of the procedures followed and results. -
Can the candidate explain what statutory documents should be referred to?
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Can the candidate read diagrams, drawings and schematic diagrams?
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Can the candidate explain the why there is a necessity for electrical inspection and testing?
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Can the candidate demonstrate the process for safe isolation?
Unit 9: Carry out Emergency Work on Highway Electrical Systems
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
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This unit is for learners who are required to carry out emergency work on highway electrical systems and associated equipment. It is about ensuring that safe and approved methods are used to carry out emergency work on highway electrical and associated electrical equipment
It requires the person carrying out this work to show that they possess the skills and knowledge to assess the likely hazards and risks to themselves and others resulting from the emergency situation, assess the site for damaged equipment, ensure the site is safe and secure for site personnel and the general public, repair equipment where appropriate, report work that cannot be repaired and record the results of their work. -
Can the candidate explain what safe process they would follow for attendance at a column knock down?
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Can the candidate explain who they would report their actions to, and how?
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Contact emergency services, contact DNO, barrier off site, isolate unit if possible, cut down structure, make exposed cutout safe, complete reports.
Unit 10: Supervise the work of others
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
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This unit is designed for learners who oversee the work environment, which in some cases might involve overseeing the work of other operatives and/or other contractors. The person carrying out this work is responsible for ensuring that the work is coordinated effectively, in order to complete the work on time and to the specification.
The person carrying out this work should know the extent of their role and responsibilities, including understanding how best to motivate and communicate with others. -
Can the candidate explain how he allocates work to staff, what attributes do they consider?
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Can the candidate explain how they disseminate information to their staff?
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Can the candidate explain what they would do if a situation occurred that was outside their job role?
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Can the candidate explain what they would do if they had to remove someone from site for a dangerous act or horseplay?
Site Visit Plan 2
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Has the site assessment process been explained and agreed
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Methods of assessment used in this portfolio
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Observation
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Oral questioning
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Witness testimonials
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Judgement of an assessor
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Professional discussion
-
Photographic
-
Videos
-
Projects and Assignments
-
Date of Assessment
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I am fully aware of the procedures laid out before me and I am aware that I am responsible for the evidence in this portfolio. My assessor has briefed me on the assessment process and informed me of my right to appeal against any decision that I disagree with
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Candidate signature
Site Visit 2
General Site Photos
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Add general site photos.
Unit 1: Health & Safety and Environmental working practices
-
The purpose of the unit is to focus on the need for the person carrying out the work to adopt a positive attitude to using healthy and safe working practices and procedures in highway electrical systems, which also protect the environment and promote efficient use of resources.
It includes maintaining a healthy and safe working environment across the range of installation or maintenance work.
It requires the person carrying out this work to possess the skills and knowledge to ensure that their own actions do not create any health and safety or environmental risks; and ensures that they do not ignore hazards with significant risk in the workplace, and are able to take sensible action to resolve health and safety issues -
Does the candidate have all of the necessary equipment to carry out their role?
-
Can the Candidate explain what Risk Assessments and Method Statement are used for?
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Did the candidate 'induct' you into their work in an appropriate manner?
-
Can the Candidate explain what they would do in the event of an environmental incident?
-
Can the Candidate identify what they would do if there was a minor incident/accident on-site?
-
Can the candidate explain the process and final layout for safe signing, lighting and guarding?
-
Can the candidate explain the process for safe isolation?
Unit 2: Establish effective working relationships
-
This purpose of this unit is to identify the competences needed to establish positive and effective working relationships with people, in accordance, where relevant, with organisational requirements.
It requires the person carrying out this work to know how they can develop and maintain positive working relationships with relevant people and understand the importance of appearance and behaviour taking into account the feelings of others. -
Did the candidate welcome you to the site in a satisfactory manner?
-
Can the candidate explain how they would deal with an aggressive member of the public?
-
Does the candidate relate to his colleagues and the public in a satisfactory manner?
Unit 3: Prepare for the Installation and Maintenance of Highway Electrical Systems and Equipment
-
This unit is about preparing to carry out work.
It requires the person carrying out the work to identify and organise what is needed for the work(s) ensuring work is carried out safely and in accordance with the organisation’s requirements.
The person carrying out this work must review the work site to ensure that it is safe for the work to be carried out. This includes checking the work location for any existing damage or defects prior to commencement of the work. -
Can the candidate explain how they arrive fit for work?
-
Can the candidate explain how to complete a vehicle inspection?
-
Can the candidate identify what tools, equipment, materials he would need for a particular job?
-
Can the candidate reference any relevant legislation, guidance or codes of practice relevant to their works?
Unit 4: Inspect and Test Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
-
Is the candidate taking this unit?
-
This unit is designed for learners who carry out inspection and testing for highway electrical systems, equipment and components. The person carrying out this work needs to ensure that the test instruments to be used are appropriate and in calibration.
They must also know the range of testing instruments and the appropriate tests to carry out. It requires that all necessary documentation is completed following inspection -
Can the candidate explain what statutory documents should be referred to?
-
Can the candidate explain the why there is a necessity for electrical inspection and testing?
-
Can the candidate demonstrate the process for safe isolation?
-
Can the candidate explain what inspections they would carry out?
-
Can the candidate explain what tests are required and the sequence they are carried out in?
-
Can the candidate explain what test instruments and what values they would expect from each test?
Unit 5: Identify and Correct Faults in Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
-
Is the candidate taking this unit?
-
This unit is for learners who diagnose and correct faults in highway electrical systems and equipment.
It requires the person carrying out this work to show they possess the skills and knowledge to follow correct procedures in identifying the location of the fault, carrying out safe and secure isolation procedures, diagnosing the fault, correcting the fault, including where necessary replacing faulty components, confirming correct operation and using tools and test equipment correctly -
Can the candidate identify hazards associated with working with live systems?
-
Can the candidate identify what hazards are associated with completing a typical fault?
-
Has the candidate rectified a typical highway electrical fault, or if not completed a P.D. to explain how a fault is located and fixed?
-
Can the candidate explain how the work is issued to them and they know what is expected with regards to a repair?
-
Can the candidate explain how they record the outcome of the fault and repair, e.g. paperwork, certificates, reports etc?
Unit 6: Install and Connect Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
-
This unit is designed for learners who are required to install and connect highway electrical systems, components and associated equipment.
This unit is about following the correct procedures for the installation and connection of highway electrical systems, components and associated equipment.
It requires the person carrying out this work to possess the skills and knowledge to install highway electrical systems and associated equipment, apply the correct methods of isolating electricity supply on site, position and fix highway electrical systems and associated equipment correctly, connect highway electrical systems and associated equipment and check the connections using safe methods. -
Can the candidate identify hazards associated with working with live systems?
-
Can the candidate identify who they co-ordinate the works with, supervisors, colleagues etc?
-
Can the candidate explain their methodology for completing the works they are undertaking (may refer to a method statement)?
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Can the candidate explain the inspection and testing that is required before the installation is put into service?
Unit 7: Maintain Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
-
This unit is for learners who maintain electro technical systems and equipment.
This unit is about following agreed procedures when carrying out maintenance activities on highway electrical systems and equipment.
It requires the person carrying out this work to show they possess the skills and knowledge to maintain highway electrical systems and equipment in accordance with a safe system of work, identify faults accurately and safely, carry out repair activities within the scope of their job responsibilities and record their findings in accordance with organisational requirements. -
Can the candidate identify hazards associated with working with live systems?
-
Can the candidate identify who they co-ordinate the works with, supervisors, colleagues etc?
-
Can the candidate explain their methodology for completing the works they are undertaking (may refer to a method statement)?
-
Can the candidate explain the inspection and testing that is required before the installation is put into service?
Unit 8: Commissioning Highway Electrical Systems, Equipment and Components
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
-
This unit is about carrying out the process of commissioning highway electrical systems, components and equipment in a safe manner and in the correct sequence as prescribed by the organisation.
A person carrying out this work needs to show that they have an understanding of how to commission highway electrical systems, equipment and components and the importance of keeping good records of the procedures followed and results. -
Can the candidate explain what statutory documents should be referred to?
-
Can the candidate read diagrams, drawings and schematic diagrams?
-
Can the candidate explain the why there is a necessity for electrical inspection and testing?
-
Can the candidate demonstrate the process for safe isolation?
Unit 9: Carry out Emergency Work on Highway Electrical Systems
-
Is the candidate taking this unit?
-
This unit is for learners who are required to carry out emergency work on highway electrical systems and associated equipment. It is about ensuring that safe and approved methods are used to carry out emergency work on highway electrical and associated electrical equipment
It requires the person carrying out this work to show that they possess the skills and knowledge to assess the likely hazards and risks to themselves and others resulting from the emergency situation, assess the site for damaged equipment, ensure the site is safe and secure for site personnel and the general public, repair equipment where appropriate, report work that cannot be repaired and record the results of their work. -
Can the candidate explain what safe process they would follow for attendance at a column knock down?
-
Can the candidate explain who they would report their actions to, and how?
-
Contact emergency services, contact DNO, barrier off site, isolate unit if possible, cut down structure, make exposed cutout safe, complete reports.
Unit 10: Supervise the work of others
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Is the candidate taking this unit?
-
This unit is designed for learners who oversee the work environment, which in some cases might involve overseeing the work of other operatives and/or other contractors. The person carrying out this work is responsible for ensuring that the work is coordinated effectively, in order to complete the work on time and to the specification.
The person carrying out this work should know the extent of their role and responsibilities, including understanding how best to motivate and communicate with others. -
Can the candidate explain how he allocates work to staff, what attributes do they consider?
-
Can the candidate explain how they disseminate information to their staff?
-
Can the candidate explain what they would do if a situation occurred that was outside their job role?
-
Can the candidate explain what they would do if they had to remove someone from site for a dangerous act or horseplay?
Assessor Endorsement
Assessor's Endorsement Of Award
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I certify that the candidate has completed the Award including a completed portfolio and site visits to the occupational standards required by the awarding body
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Assessor's Signature.
Portfolio Tracking Sheet
Mandatory Units Total Of Six Units To Complete All Six Credit Value Of 29
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Unit 1 Completed?
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Unit 2 Completed?
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Unit 3 Completed?
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All other Group 2 units completed?
