Highways Maintenance (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: G88T 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
1Conform to general workplace safety
DX9H 04
Conform to Efficient Work Practices
1Conform to efficient work practices
Plus one of the following optional units (all option routes)
DY16 04
Establish Work Area Protection and Safety
1Establish work area protection and safety
F009 04
Segregate the Area of Highways Works
1Segregate the area of highways works
Plus one of the following optional routes
Modular Pavement Construction Route (three units required)
DY2A 04
Install Street Ironwork
1Install street ironwork
DY3G 04
Lay Modular Pavement
1Lay modular pavement
F00G 04
Set Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control
1Set out secondary dimensional work control
Laying Kerbs and Channels Route (two units required)
DY3D 04
Lay Kerbs and Channels
1Lay kerbs and channels
F00G 04
Set Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control
1Set out secondary dimensional work control
Drainage Construction Route (three units required)
DY2A 04
Install Street Ironwork
1Install street ironwork
DY10 04
Install Mains Drainage Systems
1Install mains drainage systems
DY9L 04
Provide Temporary Excavation Support
1Provide temporary excavation support
Excavation Operations Route (three units required)
DY3T 04
Locate and Protect Utilities Apparatus and Sub-structures
1Locate and protect utilities apparatus and sub-structures
DY18 04
Excavate Holes and Trenches
1Excavate holes and trenches
DY9N 04
Reinstate Excavation and Highway Surfaces
1Reinstate excavation and highway surfaces
Flexible Pavement Construction Route (three units required)
DY2A 04
Install Street Ironwork
1Install street ironwork
DY38 04
Lay Flexible Pavement
1Lay flexible pavement
F00G 04
Set Out Secondary Dimensional Work Control
1Set out secondary dimensional work control
Shallow Drainage Installation Route (two units required)
DY35 04
Lay Domestic Drainage
1Lay domestic drainage
DY2A 04
Install Street Ironwork
1Install street ironwork
Concrete Operations Route (two units required)
DY6X 04
Place and Finish Non-specialist Concrete
1Place and finish non-specialist concrete
DY04 04
Erect and Dismantle Access/Working Platforms
1Erect and dismantle access/working platforms
Vehicle Fencing Route (two units required)
DY7W 04
Prepare Site for Fence Installation
1Locate and identify services and obstructions and take necessary precautions
2Establish a safe working environment
3Manually modify ground levels
4 Establish lines and levels
DY2T 04
Install Vehicle Safety Fencing
1Excavate and form foundations for vehicle safety fencing
2Place and fix posts and components
3Place and fix vehicle safety fencing
Additional units
Candidates can also choose to complete these freestanding units to complement the award, but they do not form part of the qualification:
DX9W 04
Direct and Guide the Movement of Plant or Machinery
1Direct and guide the movement of plant or machinery
DX8X 04
Arrange and Secure Loads
1Arrange and secure loads
DY6K 04
Operate Specialised Powered Tools and Equipment
1Operate specialized powered tools and equipment
F00Y 04
Slinging and Signalling the Movement of Loads
1Slinging and signalling the movement of loads
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