ABBE
    Level 2
    QN: 610/3139/2
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    ABBE Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 70 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    ABBE
    Syllabus Units
    7 Units
    Guided Hours
    70 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Additional Safety Requirements for Manual and Powered Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the additional safety principles specific to manual and powered systems as defined in EN 1398:20092.
    • Understand Electrical Safety as defined within the Electricity at Work Regulations 19893.
    • Understand Hydraulic and Pneumatic Safety as defined in EN 1398:2009
    2

    General Safety Requirements for Manual and Powered Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand general safety requirements including loads & forces
    • Understand the calculations required for structural integrity
    • Understand General safety requirements and protective measures
    3

    Information and Instructions for Use

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the specific information required for essential marking as set out in EN 1398:20092.
    • Understand the requirement and the importance for providing instructions, and who has responsibility for issuing the instructions.
    4

    Maintenance, Repair and Inspection

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the requirements for safety as set out in EN 1398:2009 in relation to maintenance repair and inspection of dock levellers
    • Understand the requirement for the programme of maintenance, repair and inspection of dock levellers as set out in EN 1398:2009
    5

    Residual Hazards and Maintenance Strategies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand residual hazards
    • Understand strategies for dealing with non-compliance
    6

    Understand General Information regarding Dock Levellers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the types of Dock Levellers covered by the standard EN 1398:2009 Safety Requirements
    • Understand the parts of a Dock Leveller
    • Understand the significant hazards for the different types of dock levellers
    7

    Understand the Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations in respect of Powered Dock Levellers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the requirements of Supply of Machinery (safety) Regulations (SMSR) in respect of powered dock levellers
    • Understand the permitted safety strategies within EN 1398:20093.
    • Understand what is meant by “State of the Art

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/3139/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ABBE
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2023