GQA Qualifications Limited
Level 2
QN: 601/1339/X
Curriculum Active
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA Qualifications Limited. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 748 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA Qualifications Limited
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
748 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Employment rights and responsibilities in the Construction Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic concepts of Employment Law
- Know what information should be included in an Induction Process
- Know the basic principles of how safety, health and environmental legislation applies to their industry
- Know the purpose of the Industry, it’s processes and key stakeholders
- Know how their job role fits within the organisation
- Understand the importance of presenting a professional image of the Industry
2
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Employment rights and responsibilities in the Construction Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic concepts of Employment Law, Know what information should be included in an Induction Process, Know the basic principles of how safety, health and environmental legislation applies to their industry, Know the purpose of the Industry, it’s processes and key stakeholders, Know how their job role fits within the organisation, Understand the importance of presenting a professional image of the Industry
3
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Know how to install domestic drainage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to determine the requirements for installing domestic drainage, Know how to prepare for installing domestic drainage, Know how to install domestic drainage in accordance with legislation and job specification
4
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Know how to reinstate ground conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for reinstating ground conditions, Know how to prepare for the reinstatement of ground conditions in accordance with legislation and safe working practices, Know how to reinstate ground conditions to specification in accordance with legislation and safe working practices
5
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of effective working practices in the Construction working environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the benefits of working effectively and how to do this, Know how to communicate and work with others to allow work to be completed effectively and following safe working practices, Know how to estimate resources required for work activities, Know the Organisational procedures for recording information on work activities
6
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of forming concrete structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for forming concrete structures, Know how to prepare for the formation of concrete structures, Know how to mix, place and finish structural concrete in accordance with legislation and safe working practices
7
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare in the Construction Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Health, Safety and Welfare requirements of the Construction working environment, Understand the organisation’s approach to health, safety and welfare, Understand risk control in the workplace, Understand how to confirm health and safety requirements in the workplace, Understand the importance of working in accordance with health & safety requirements and legislation, Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies
8
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of laying kerbs and channels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to determine the requirements for the construction of kerbs and channels, Know how to set out the work area for the construction of kerbs and channels in accordance with safe working practices, Know how to lay kerbs and channels to specification and following safe working practices
9
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of laying and finishing concrete
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify the requirements for laying and finishing concrete, Know how to prepare for laying and finishing concrete, Know how to lay and finish concrete in accordance with job specification, legislation and following safe working practices and
10
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of preparation, set out and laying of Modular Paving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to determine the requirements for modular paving, Know how to prepare and set out for modular paving, Know how to lay modular paving in accordance with legislation and safe working practices
11
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of the Environmental impact of Construction and Civil Engineering activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the installation activities that could have environmental impact, Know the legal requirements regarding the environmental impact of work activities, Know how to deal with the environmental aspects of their job role, Know the products that can be re-cycled, Understand the principle of sustainability within construction
12
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of the principles of Construction and Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the materials used in Construction and Civil Engineering, Understand the importance of foundations, Understand the issues that can affect constructions and components, Know how to identify and handle materials, Understand how to handle deliveries and store materials used in construction
13
GQA Level 2 Certificate In Knowledge of Construction Operations (General Construction)
Knowledge of work area protection and safety equipment in General Construction activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of protection and safety equipment used in general construction, Know how to prepare for the installation of protection and safety equipment, Know how to install protection and safety equipment, Know how to dismantle, move or alter the protection and safety equipment, Know how to deal with problems with protection and safety equipment
14
Know how to install domestic drainage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to determine the requirements for installing domestic drainage
- Know how to prepare for installing domestic drainage
- Know how to install domestic drainage in accordance with legislation and job specification
15
Know how to reinstate ground conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for reinstating ground conditions
- Know how to prepare for the reinstatement of ground conditions in accordance with legislation and safe working practices
- Know how to reinstate ground conditions to specification in accordance with legislation and safe working practices
16
Knowledge of effective working practices in the Construction working environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the benefits of working effectively and how to do this
- Know how to communicate and work with others to allow work to be completed effectively and following safe working practices
- Know how to estimate resources required for work activities
- Know the Organisational procedures for recording information on work activities
17
Knowledge of forming concrete structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements for forming concrete structures
- Know how to prepare for the formation of concrete structures
- Know how to mix, place and finish structural concrete in accordance with legislation and safe working practices
18
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare in the Construction Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Health, Safety and Welfare requirements of the Construction working environment
- Understand the organisation’s approach to health, safety and welfare
- Understand risk control in the workplace
- Understand how to confirm health and safety requirements in the workplace
- Understand the importance of working in accordance with health & safety requirements and legislation
- Know what to do in the event of accidents or emergencies
19
Knowledge of laying kerbs and channels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to determine the requirements for the construction of kerbs and channels
- Know how to set out the work area for the construction of kerbs and channels in accordance with safe working practices
- Know how to lay kerbs and channels to specification and following safe working practices
20
Knowledge of laying and finishing concrete
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify the requirements for laying and finishing concrete
- Know how to prepare for laying and finishing concrete
- Know how to lay and finish concrete in accordance with job specification, legislation and following safe working practices and
21
Knowledge of preparation, set out and laying of Modular Paving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to determine the requirements for modular paving
- Know how to prepare and set out for modular paving
- Know how to lay modular paving in accordance with legislation and safe working practices
22
Knowledge of the Environmental impact of Construction and Civil Engineering activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the installation activities that could have environmental impact
- Know the legal requirements regarding the environmental impact of work activities
- Know how to deal with the environmental aspects of their job role
- Know the products that can be re-cycled
- Understand the principle of sustainability within construction
23
Knowledge of the principles of Construction and Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the materials used in Construction and Civil Engineering
- Understand the importance of foundations
- Understand the issues that can affect constructions and components
- Know how to identify and handle materials
- Understand how to handle deliveries and store materials used in construction
24
Knowledge of work area protection and safety equipment in General Construction activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of protection and safety equipment used in general construction
- Know how to prepare for the installation of protection and safety equipment
- Know how to install protection and safety equipment
- Know how to dismantle, move or alter the protection and safety equipment
- Know how to deal with problems with protection and safety equipment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1339/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA Qualifications Limited
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013