Course Duration

There is no set time for the VQ achievement process to take; candidates can work towards gaining the award at their own pace.

Course Objectives

In order to complete this VQ the candidate must be able to:

• Provide evidence of their own work proving competence in Controlling Lifting Operations:  Planning Lifts.
• Allow observation visits from assessor.
• Undertake recorded professional discussions.

Units to be Achieved

• Develop and maintain good working relationships.
• Supervising lifting activities.
• Maintain Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection.
• Co-Ordinate Work Control.
• Allocate and Monitor the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery.
• Maintain the Dimensional Accuracy of the Work.
• Co-Ordinate Preparation for Site Operations.
• Allocate Work and Check People’s Performance

Evidenced by

• Work log books.
• Photographs/DVD.
• Work sheets and time sheets.
• Oral questioning by the assessor.
• Practical observations.
• Recorded professional discussion.
• Course certificates from previously attended related courses.
• Witness testimony from management that is verified by an assessor.
• Written question papers produced by the assessor to quantify knowledge.

Certification

SQA Certificate in Controlling Lifting Operations: Supervising Lifts (SCQF Level 9)

Any Other Relevant Information

Upon achievement of SVQ  Lever 3and a Health, Safety and Environment Test for Supervisor’s the candidate can apply for a CPCS Competent Operator Card as Lift Supervisor. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.