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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