MPQC
Level 2
QN: 601/4589/4
Curriculum Active
MPQC Level 2 Certificate In Dimension Stone Operations
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by MPQC. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 734 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
MPQC
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
734 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
CNC and Stone Lathe Operations on Dimension Stone
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use CNC or stone lathe
- Understand how to use CNC or stone lathe
2
Conform to Efficient Working Practices in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conform to efficient working practices in the workplace.2.
- Understand how to conform to efficient working practices in the workplace.
3
Conform to General Workplace Safety and Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conform to safety and security requirements in the workplace.2.
- Know how to conform to safety and security requirements in the workplace.
4
Extract Dimension Stone using Inflatable Bags
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the work area
- Be able to extract dimension stone using inflatable bags
- Understand how to prepare the work area
- Understand how to extract dimension stone using inflatable bags
5
Extraction of Dimension Stone from the Face using a Saw
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a fixed machine for cutting dimension stone
- Understand how to use a fixed machine for cutting dimension stone
6
Extraction of Dimension Stone from the Face using Diamond Wire
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a machine for cutting dimension stone
- Understand how to use a machine for cutting dimension stone
7
Fixed Sawing of Extracted Dimension Stone Block
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a fixed machine for cutting dimension stone
- Understand how to use a fixed machine for cutting dimension stone
8
Handling and Storing Dimension Stone Products and Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to handle and store dimension stone products.
- Understand how to handle and store dimension stone products
9
Hydraulic Extraction of Dimension Stone Block
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the work area
- Be able to hydraulically split the dimension stone from the face
- Understand how to prepare the work area
- Understand how to hydraulically split the dimension stone from the face
10
Machine Finishing of Dimension Stone Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to machine finish dimension stone products
- Understand how to machine finish dimension stone products
11
Manual Extraction of Dimension Stone from the Face
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the work area
- Be able to split the dimension stone from the face
- Understand how to prepare the work area
- Understand how to split the dimension stone from the face
12
Manual Finishing of Dimension Stone Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manually finish dimension stone products
- Understand how to manually finish dimension stone products
13
Monitor and Maintain Environmental Conditions in Own Area of Responsibility
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to monitor and maintain environmental conditions in own area of responsibility.2.
- Know how to monitor and maintain environmental conditions in own area of responsibility.
14
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Comply with given information when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Maintain safe working practices when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources., Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
- Comply with the given occupational resource information to move, handle and/or store resources to the required guidance.
15
Pre-Splitting of Extracted Dimension Stone Blocks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to pre-split dimension stone block
- Understand how to pre-split dimension stone block
16
Prepare Plant Prior to Operational Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare plant prior to operational performance.
- Understand how to prepare plant prior to operational performance.
- Understand the methods of work required to prepare plant to operational performance standards.
17
Preparing and operating overhead cranes to lift and transfer loads in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of overhead cranes to lift, transfer and place loads.
- Organise with others the sequence and operation in which lifting operations using overhead cranes are to be carried out.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when lifting and transferring loads using overhead cranes.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and carrying out lifting operations using overhead cranes., Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out lifting operations using overhead cranes., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and lifting and transferring loads.
- Comply with the given contract information to lift, transfer and place loads using overhead cranes to the required specification.
18
Preparing and operating plant or machinery attachments in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of plant or machinery attachments.
- Organise with others the sequence and operation of plant or machinery attachment use.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing and using plant or machinery attachments.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and using plant or machinery attachments., Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and use plant or machinery attachments., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing for and using plant or machinery attachments.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and using plant or machinery attachments.
- Comply with the given contract information to prepare for and operate plant or machinery attachments to the required specification.
19
Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to prepare and use powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and sustain powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment., Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing to and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and usingpowered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.
- Comply with the given contract information to operate powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment to the required specification.
20
Splitting and/or Cropping of Extracted Dimension Stone to Produce End Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to split dimension stone using fixed equipment
- Understand how to split dimension stone using fixed equipment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4589/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- MPQC
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2014