Highfield
Level 4
QN: 610/6364/2
Curriculum Active
Highfield Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations (Construction) – Supervising Lifts (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Highfield. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 337 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Highfield
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
337 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Allocating and monitoring the use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce clear requests for plant, equipment or machinery which meets the needs of projects or operations Confirm and record that plant, equipment or machinery meets operational and statutory requirements prior to use in the workplace and allocate to suitable operations
- Identify hazards and assess risks arising from the use of plant, equipment or machinery and implement measures that protect people and the environment
- Maintain records of how and when plant, equipment or machinery was utilised during the project
- Recommend alternative types of plant, equipment or machinery to decision makers when existing plant, machinery or equipment is deemed less suitable for use on site Issue instructions for the use of plant, equipment or machinery to operators Check and confirm that operators of plant, equipment or machinery are trained, certificated and authorised for the relevant type, and monitor for safe working
- Ensure the appropriate storage, servicing and maintenance of plant, equipment or machinery meets organisational requirements Inform decision makers when plant, equipment or machinery is no longer required
2
Allocating work and monitoring people's performance in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Confirm the programmes, and schedules
- identify priorities and critical activities, and plan how the work will be undertaken Allocate work to team members, taking into account their skills, knowledge and experience Check the validity of team member’s documentation Brief team members on the quality standards and outcomes expected
- Monitor both the progress and quality of the work Provide prompt and constructive feedback Motivate team members to complete the work they have been allocated and provide additional support
- Identify unacceptable or poor performance
- discuss the ca
- use(s) and agree ways of improving performance with team members
- Recognise exceptional performance by individuals and/or by the team and advise stakeholders
3
Co-ordinating preparation for site operations in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and use relevant information to prepare the project plans, clarify any unclear information and update for production planning purposes
- Identify factors which may affect proposed works or operations and pass onto the people who may be affected Confirm access points for sites and works or operations which are safe including works traffic and pedestrian segregation which minimise disruption Confirm arrangements for adequate site safety, welfare and security before work or operations start, and throughout the construction programme Confirm available resources for projects or operations before work starts
- Implement the site or work area layout plans for operational purposes and inform the relevant people who will be working onsite
- Implement the storage and use of materials, equipment, components and consumables so that materials handling and movement is efficient and wastage is minimised Place and maintain notices which provide accurate information about the works and which conform to organisational requirements
- Ensure notice has been given to all people who will be affected by the work or operation, about when the work will start, how long it will take and when it will be finished
4
Coordinating work control in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Collate and review relevant information used in the preparation of project or operational plans Clarify information which is unclear
- Communicate and agree programmes, methods and attendance that will coordinate construction operations
- Plan and obtain sufficient resources and attendance of the appropriate type which meets project requirements and timescales
- Organise work activities and implement work measures that take into account appropriate factors and influences
5
Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- maintain and encourage working relationships to promote good will and trust Inform relevant people about work activities in an appropriate level of detail, with the appropriate level of urgency Offer advice and help to relevant people about work activities and encourage questions/requests for clarification and comments Clarify proposals with relevant people and discuss alternative suggestions Re
- solve differences of opinion in ways that minimise offence and maintain goodwill, trust and respect
6
Implementing, maintaining and reviewing systems for health, safety, welfare, wellbeing and environmental protection in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Implement organisational initiatives Promote a culture of health, safety, welfare and environmental awareness
- Identify and implement opportunities for improving health, safety, welfare, wellbeing and the environment on site
- Implement and record checks carried out to verify the competence of those under your control
- Maintain accurate and appropriate statutory notices and hazard warnings
- Ensure the serviceability of health, safety, welfare and environmental protection equipment and resources in order to comply with current legislation and organisational requirements
- Implement current organisational requirements for the identification of hazards and the reduction of risks
- Implement systems for reporting accidents and emergencies and preventing recurrence
- Monitor health, safety, welfare and environmental protection systems regularly in accordance with organisational requirements
- record and report any site conditions which do not comply with organisational requirements
7
Maintaining the dimensional accuracy of work in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Ensure the workforce is provided with sufficient clear and accurate information to enable them to position, align or level the work
- Ensure that organisational checks on the dimensional controls have been carried out and record results to meet quality standards
- Identify any deviations in positions, alignments or levels and take corrective actions to promptly correct them
- Implement revised work practices and procedures to minimise deviations and to allow for different circumstances and conditions
8
Supervising lifting operations using lifting equipment in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine the requirements of the lift plan and identify and relay any faults or problems along with potential solutions and corrective actions to relevant persons
- Identify, access, coordinate and maintain the necessary resources for the lifting activity
- Conduct pre-work checks to meet statutory requirements, official guidance and to maintain safe working methods and practices
- Carry out the supervision of lifting activities whilst minimising disruption and maintaining optimum performance
- Observe current legislation and official guidance appropriate to the work environment
- Keep accurate records of work progress checks, faults, problems and quantities involved
- Conduct post-work checks to ensure completion of the work method documentation
- Conduct post-work feedback activities with the lifting team and workforce on completion of the lifting activities
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6364/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Highfield
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025