City & Guilds (5357) Level 3 NVQ 102 On Site Observation

THE BRIEF This unit is designed in order to you to develop the skills and apply the relevant knowledge associated with health and safety legislation, practices and procedures when installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. GUIDANCE The performance criteria in this unit will be met using evidence from workplace opportunities. The evidence will come from you carrying out tasks in the workplace. The assessor will carry out direct observation, questioning and professional discussion. Supplementary evidence by the candidate will be required to cover the required ranges. EVIDENCE GUIDE The evidence must be provided on a minimum of two separate occasions. The supplied observation, professional discussion records and supplementary evidence cover all criteria required: LO 1, LO 2, LO 3, LO 4. Direct observation is required for the tasks documented on two occasions. If a minimal amount of criteria is not achieved on the direct observation record, then oral questioning and professional discussion can be used on the document provided. Equivalent employer supplementary evidence documents can be provided, but these must be completed by the candidate in relation to workplace activity. FORMS TO BE COMPLETED IN THIS UNIT By the candidate Supplementary evidence forms including: • A risk assessment • Evidence photographs • A method statement. By the assessors • His/her checklists • The direct observation paperwork • Any feedback and forward planning on the sign-off sheet. MINIMUM SUPPLEMENTARY EVIDENCE REQUIRED Three from the supplementary evidence list provided: • Any relevant photographs • A risk assessment • A method statement. BEHAVIOURS B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8

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Job Description

Apply relevant health and safety legislation in the workplace

Demonstrate the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Identify the location of a suitable first aid kit and nominated person
Demonstrate methods of recording accidents
Conduct yourself properly around others in the workplace
Identify the location of the nearest fire point or fire extinguisher
Demonstrate an awareness of the fire safety procedure
Demonstrate an awareness of the emergency evacuation procedure
Demonstrate an awareness of the site or company induction process
Demonstrate precautionary actions with regards to personal hygiene
Source and confirm location of safety documentation
Demonstrate methods of reporting potential hazards
Work to procedures laid down in risk assessments and method statements

Use risk assessments to identify safe methods of working at height

Work to procedures laid down in risk assessments or method statements when working at height
Identify potential hazards when working at height
Safety check and select the appropriate access equipment

Perform the safe use of access equipment (two of the four items in the range listed below required across jobs 1 and 2)

Ladder
Tower scaffold or MEWP
Stepladder
Platform

Carry out safety checks and procedures within the work location

Provide evidence of a tidy work area
Provide evidence of adequate lighting in the work area
Provide evidence of protecting customer’s property
Verify suitable access and exit routes to and from the work location
Follow safety signs and notices
- Mandatory
- Prohibition
- Warning
- Information
Store tools and equipment appropriately
Demonstrate safe transportation and use of tools and equipment
Demonstrate safe manual handling lifting techniques
Correct use of barriers or signs

Site Documentation

Risk Assessment

Is there a completed Risk Assessment on site?
Please complete the attached risk assessment and attach it above.

Are appropriate procedures in place for the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and products, in accordance with following:

Environmental Protection Act (1990)
The Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005)
Pollution Prevention and Control Act (1999)
Control of Pollution Act (1974)
Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005)
Environment Act (1995)

Method Statement

Is there an up to date Method Statement on site?
Please complete the attached Method Statement and attach it above.

The behaviours below are embedded into the performance units in this workplace logbook. These behaviours are part of the apprenticeship, and an expert witness and/or your assessor will also assess you against them. They will record and give feedback on your performance against these behaviours.

Behaviour1 (B1): Works reliably and effectively without close supervision
Behaviour 2 (B2): Accepts responsibility for the work of themselves and others
Behaviour 3 (B3): Accepts, allocates and supervises technical and other tasks
Behaviour 4 (B4): Uses oral, written and electronic methods for the communication of technical and other information
Behaviour 5 (B5): Works effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and the public
Behaviour 6 (B6): Undertakes work in a way that contributes to sustainable development
Behaviour 7 (B7): Maintains and enhances competence in own area
Behaviour 8 (B8): Exercises responsibilities in an ethical manner

Assessors and Expert Witness Feedback

Assessor Feedback
Expert Witness Feedback

Completed

Student Signature

By the act of making this submission I am declaring that this is all my own work and that: • The work has not, in whole or in part, been knowingly submitted elsewhere for assessment • Where the submission includes work from a previous assessment this has been identified • Where materials have been used from other sources it has been properly acknowledged • If this statement is untrue, I acknowledge that an assessment offence has been committed Attention is drawn to the plagiarism, collusion and cheating policies of both the centre and of the awarding body. Proven incidents of plagiarism, collusion or cheating can result in a student being withdrawn from a qualification. I confirm that I have read and understood the above statements on plagiarism and collusion. I confirm that I have not committed plagiarism when completing the work contained in this evidence, nor have I colluded with another student in the preparation and production of this work. I am satisfied with the way the learning activity/Assessment(s) was conducted and with the outcome(s). I agree that the information provided here is an accurate account of what has taken place

Expert Witness Signature

As the expert witness I can confirm that all the work carried out in this unit has been done by the student named above under my supervision to the required standards.