NVQ Level 5 – Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts (Construction)

Course Summary

The Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations -Planning Lifts (Construction) qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification. This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a specialist in planning lifting operations within the construction industry. You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification. This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

Course Details

• Evaluating and selecting work methods to meet project or operational requirements in the workplace
• Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace
• Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace
• Planning lifting activities using cranes and/or lifting equipment in the workplace

• Identifying, allocating and planning the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace
• Planning and establishing health, safety, welfare and environmental systems for lifting operations in the workplace
• Planning work activities and resources to meet work requirements in the workplace