Level 2 NVQ in Sub-structure Work Occupations - Underpinning Operations (Excavated Underpinning)

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The Excavated Underpinning qualification structure below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification, for those working as a specialist in excavated underpinning operations within the construction industry.


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L2 NVQ Diploma in Sub-structure Work Occupations (Construction) - Underpinning Operations (Excavated Underpinning)

Minimum Credit Value: 81

Reference: 603/1279/8 

To achieve this qualification a minimum of 81 credits needs to be attained. This comprises the 4 mandatory units plus a minimum of 14 credits from ONE unit must come from Optional Group A with a further 44 credits from FOUR units which must come from Optional Group B.

Mandatory Units - The learner must achieve 23 credits from the 4 units in this Mandatory Group.

Optional Group A - The learner must achieve a minimum of 14 credits from at least 1 unit in this Optional Group.

Optional Group B - The learner must achieve a minimum of 44 credits from at least 4 units in this Optional Group.

Mandatory Units

Credit Value: 23

Units Required: 4

Setting out and marking positions for underpinning sequence in the workplace
Credits:13
Level:3
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Credits:5
Level:2
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Credits:3
Level:2
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Credits:2
Level:1

Optional Units

Credit Value: 58

Units Required: 5

Group A - Excavating for underpinning in the workplace
Credits:14
Level:2
Group A - Excavating and providing temporary support to pits and trenches in the workplace
Credits:17
Level:2
Group B - Erecting and striking underpinning formwork in the workplace
Credits:9
Level:2
Group B - Installing reinforcement steel for underpinning in the workplace
Credits:17
Level:2
Group B - Installing dry packing in the workplace
Credits:9
Level:2
Group B - Repairing sub-structure after underpinning in the workplace
Credits:15
Level:2
Group B - Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace
Credits:11
Level:2
Group B - Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling and removing temporary works in the workplace
Credits:22
Level:2

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