GQA
Level 2
QN: 603/2369/3
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GQA Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Occupations
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 501 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
501 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply paint finish to Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) materials in fabrication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and confirm the specification for the work to be carried out
- Be able to select and confirm the specification for the materials to be processed.
- Know the tools and equipment required and available to prepare the materials prior to applying paint finish
- Be able to prepare the material prior to applying a paint finish
- Know the methods used to apply a paint finish to GRP materials
- Be able to apply the paint finish to the GRP materials
- Check the applied paint finish meet the required specification and complete the paper
- Know the types of problems that can arise in the applying a paint finish to GRP materials and how to deal with them
2
Assemble Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how GRP Products are assembled on site
- Assemble the GRP product according to the specification
- Know how to adjust the assembled GRP product to ensure is it square, level and plumb after being fixed
- Be able to ensure GRP Products are square, level and plumb as required after being assembled
- Know how to identify and re
- solve problems with the assembly of the GRP product
- Be able to finish the assembly according to the specification
3
Assemble Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) materials as part of the fabrication process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and confirm the specification for the materials to be assembled.
- Know the tools and equipment required and available to carry out the assembly process.
- Know the different methods used to assemble materials as part of the fabrication processes
- Be able to assemble the materials safely and according to the required job specification
- Know how to check the assembled products meet the company’s specification
- Check the assembled products meet the required specification and complete paper
- Know the types of problems that can arise in the assembly process and how to deal with them
4
Communicating with customers and others in the working environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know who to contact to ensure the work can be completed on time
- Know what information to exchange with customers and others relating to the work being carried out and why this is important.
- Be able to share accurate information with customers and others who may be involved in the work.4.
- Know why good working relationships with customers and other people involved in the work are important and how barriers to this can be overcome.
- Be able to communicate with customers and/or others to promote a good working environment
5
Cut Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) materials for fabrication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and confirm the specification for the materials to be cut.
- Know the tools and equipment required to carry out the cutting process.
- Know the different methods used to cut materials for fabrication processes
- Be able to cut the materials safely and according to the required job specification
- Know how to store the cut products ready for the next stage in the process
- Store the cut materials in the designated location in accordance with company procedures
- Be able to record information on the cutting of the materials in accordance with company procedures
- Know how to deal with the environmental impact of their job role
6
Health and Safety within the working environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which, health and safety acts, regulations and guidelines apply to the working environment.
- Know what is covered during a site induction
- Know how to carry out a visual health and safety risk assessment in the working environment
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks in the working environment.
- Know how to adopt safe working practices.6.
- Be able to adopt and adhere to safe working practices.7.
- Know how to keep others away from the working area.8.
- Be able to isolate the work area
7
Identify and confirm the requirements for work being carried out
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and confirm the specifications required to complete the work
- Be able to ensure that the job specification can be carried out on site
- Know how to establish and check the type, location, and features of the work site
- Be able to check the condition of the location of the work being carried out
- Know how to check materials and components used to ensure they meet the specification for the task being carried out
- Be able to examine the materials and components to ensure they meet the specification of the task being carried out.7.
- Know how to overcome problems in the confirmation of task requirements.
8
Locate, handle and transport materials tools or equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select the appropriate materials and tools or equipment to carry out the task, and that they are fit for purpose
- Know the different types of tools / equipment used to carry ouy the work
- Be able to locate and select the appropriate type, quality and quantity of materials and suitable tools / equipment.4.
- Know the importance of handling and transporting materials and tools / equipment correctly and safely
- Be able to handle and transport materials and tools / equipment correctly and safely.6.
- Be able to deliver the materials and tools / equipment to the required location to allow the task to be carried out effectively
- Know the types of problems that can occur when locating, handling and transporting materials and tools / equipment.
9
Position Glass Reinforced Plastics) GRP products for installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish the correct position to install the GRP Product
- Be able to establish the correct position for the GRP Product
- Be able to position the GRP Product according to the specification
- Know how to identify and re
- solve problems with the position of the GRP product
10
Position, secure and test assembled Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to position assembled GRP products on site
- Position the assembled GRP product according to the specification
- Know how to secure the assembled GRP product in the specified location
- Be able to ensure GRP products are level and plumb after being secured according to the specification
- Know how to test the assembled GRP product to ensure it functions according to the specification
- Be able to carry out the finished test according to the specification
- Know how to identify and re
- solve problems with the assembly of the GRP product
11
Prepare and shape Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) products ready for installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify how GRP products need to be prepared prior to them being fitted in the required location
- Be able to prepare the GRP products prior to installation
- Know how to shape the GRP products to suit the location they are being installed in
- Be able to shape the GRP products to suit the location they are being installed in
- Know how to identify and re
- solve problems with shaping the GRP product
12
Prepare working area, equipment and tools ready for installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare the working area prior to commencing the installation process.2.
- Be able to prepare the working area prior to installation
- Know the different types of access equipment that can be used to carry out the installation work
- Know the different types of equipment and tools required to carry out the installation process
- Be able to set up and use the installation equipment safely
- Know how to identify and re
- solve problems with the preparation of the work area, tools and equipment
13
Process Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) materials for fabrication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and confirm the specification for the materials to be processed.
- Know the tools and equipment required to carry out processing of the materials
- Know the different methods used to process materials as part of the fabrication requirements
- Be able to process the materials safely and according to the required job specification
- Know how to check the processed products meet the company’s specification
- Check the assembled products meet the required specification and complete paper
- Know the types of problems that can arise in the processing materials and how to deal with them
14
Use Access Equipment to Work at Heights
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by “Working at heights”.
- Know how to find guidance on the Legislation that applies to the use of access equipment and working at height.
- Know how to assess the risks of working at heights and why this is important.
- Be able to assess the risks of working at heights.
- Know the different types of access equipment and working platforms for working at heights.
- Know how to inspect the prepared access equipment or working platforms before use and how to deal with any problems identified.
- Know why it is important to regularly inspect access equipment and working platforms.
- Be able to inspect the access equipment before use.
- Use the equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines, Company procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- Recognise what is meant by a “fragile” surface, and the legislation that applies specifically to working on or near a fragile surface.
- Know the types of information to record regarding working at height.
- Be able to record necessary information regarding the use of access equipment to work at heights.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2369/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2017