Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction)
Level 2
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority/Construction Industry Training Board
Accredited from 5 July 2006 to 30 June 2011
Group award number: G896 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by ConstructionSkills. ConstructionSkills draws its membership from the Construction Industry.
For further information, please contact the SQA web site.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
DX9J 04
Conform to General Workplace Safety
1 Conform to general workplace safety
DX9H 04
Conform to Efficient Work Practices
1 Conform to efficient work practices
DY4A 04
Move and Handle Resources
1 Move and handle resources
Plus one of the following optional routes
Scaffolding Route (all units required)
DY07 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Independent and Birdcage Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic independent and birdcage scaffolds
DX8R 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Scaffold Towers
1 Erect and dismantle basic scaffold towers
DY05 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Cantilever Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic cantilever scaffolds
DX8P 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Pavement and Roof Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic pavement and roof scaffolds
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
Steeplejacking Route (all units required)
DX96 04
Carry Out Site Measurements and Evaluations
1 Carry out site measurements and evaluations
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
DX9V 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Steeplejack Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic steeplejack scaffolds
DY0A 04
Erect and Remove Specialist Access Equipment
1 Erect and remove specialist access equipment
DY2L 04
Install Temporary Lifting and Suspension Apparatus
1 Install temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
Lightning Conductor Engineering Route (all units required)
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
DY0A 04
Erect and Remove Specialist Access Equipment
1 Erect and remove specialist access equipment
DY0X 04
Install Lightning Conductor Systems
1 Install lightning conductor systems
DX99 04
Commission Lightning Conductor Installation Systems
1 Commission lightning conductor installation systems
DY3T 04
Locate and Protect Utilities Apparatus and Sub-structures
1 Locate and protect utilities apparatus and sub-structures
Rigging – Broadcast, Film and Video Route (all units required)
DY07 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Independent and Birdcage Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic independent and birdcage scaffolds
DX8R 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Scaffold Towers
1 Erect and dismantle basic scaffold towers
DY05 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Cantilever Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic cantilever scaffolds
DX8P 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Pavement and Roof Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic pavement and roof scaffolds
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
DY9K 04
Provide Safeguards and Environmental Protection
1 Provide safeguards and environmental protection
Rigging – Suspended Access Equipment Route (mandatory units plus one unit from group A and one unit from Group B required)
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
DY2L 04
Install Temporary Lifting and Suspension Apparatus
1 Install temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
F00Y 04
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads
1 Slinging and signalling the movement of loads
Plus Group A (one unit required)
Temporary:
DY0A 04
Erect and Remove Specialist Access Equipment
1 Erect and remove specialist access equipment
Permanent:
DY2H 04
Install Suspended Travelling Access Equipment
1 Install suspended travelling access equipment
Plus Group B (one unit required)
DX8R 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Scaffold Towers
1 Erect and dismantle basic scaffold towers
DY70 04
Plant or Machinery Operator Maintenance
1 Plant or machinery operator maintenance
DY16 04
Establish Work Area Protection and Safety
1 Establish work area protection and safety
Safety Net Rigging Route (all units required)
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
DY20 04
Install and Remove Safety Net Rigging
1 Install and remove safety net rigging
DY4E 04
Operate Plant or Machinery for Accessing
1 Operate plant or machinery for accessing
Fall Arrest Route (all units required)
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
DY23 04
Install and Set Up Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Install and set up provision for fall arrest
DY4E 04
Operate Plant or Machinery for Accessing
1 Operate plant or machinery for accessing
Offshore Scaffolding Route (mandatory units plus one optional unit required)
Mandatory Units:
DY07 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Independent and Birdcage Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic independent and birdcage scaffolds
DX8R 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Scaffold Towers
1 Erect and dismantle basic scaffold towers
DY05 04
Erect and Dismantle Cantilever Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle cantilever scaffolds
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
Plus optional units (one unit from the following)
DX8P 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Pavement and Roof Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic pavement and roof scaffolds
DY2L 04
Install Temporary Lifting and Suspension Apparatus
1 Install temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
F009 04
Secure and Use Rope Access Arrangements
1 Secure and rope access arrangements
Stage, Theatre and Arena Route (mandatory units, plus one unit from group A and one unit from Group B required)
DY04 04
Erect and Dismantle Access/Working Platforms
1 Erect and dismantle access/working platforms
DY9J 04
Utilise Provision for Fall Arrest
1 Utilise provision for fall arrest
DY2L 04
Install Temporary Lifting and Suspension Apparatus
1 Install temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
F00Y 04
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads
1 Slinging and signalling the movement of loads
Plus Group A (one unit from the following)
DY07 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Independent and Birdcage Scaffolds
1 Erect and dismantle basic independent and birdcage scaffolds
DX8R 04
Erect and Dismantle Basic Scaffold Towers
1 Erect and dismantle basic scaffold towers
Plus Group B (one unit from the following)
DY0A 04
Erect and Remove Specialist Access Equipment
1 Erect and remove specialist access equipment
F009 04
Secure and Use Rope Access Arrangements
1 Secure and use rope access arrangements
DY4E 04
Operate Plant or Machinery for Accessing
1 Operate plant or machinery for accessing
DY6W 04
Operating the Automation Desk
1 Set up board operation
2 Operate the automation desk during fit-up and get-out
3 Operate automation desk during rehearsal and performance
4 Carry out post-performance checks
Additional units
Candidates can also choose to complete these freestanding units to complement the award, but they do not form part of the qualification:
DY9V 04
Repair and Maintain Masonry Structures
1 Repair and maintain masonry structures
DY0Y 04
Erect Metal Chimneys
1 Erect metal chimneys
DY99 04
Produce Standards Templets and Moulds
1 Produce standards templets and moulds
F002 04
Repair Basic Stonemasonry Structures
1 Repair basic stonemasonry structures
DX8T 04
Apply Paint Systems by Brush and Roller
1 Apply paint systems by brush and roller
DY9G 04
Use Cradle Access Systems
1 Use cradle access systems
DY2F 04
Install Components to Stabilise the Built Structure
1 Install components to stabilise the built structure
DY25 04
Install Specialist Features to the Built Structure
1 Install specialist features to the build structure
DY0T 04
Install Hoists for Access and Load Transfer Systems
1 Install hoists for access and load transfer systems
DY1V 04
Inspect Scaffolding/Rigging Systems
1 Inspect scaffolding/rigging systems
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