Smart Awards
Level 1
QN: 610/1585/4
Curriculum Active
Smart Awards Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Smart Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 21 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Smart Awards
Syllabus Units
1 Units
Guided Hours
21 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Smart Awards Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
Health and safety in a construction environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key principles of risk assessment in a construction environment
- Describe the importance of safe manual handling and its application
- Explain the importance of working safely at height and the associated control measures
- Recognise common health risks in construction and their prevention
- Explain the importance of working safely around plant and equipment
2
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance to prepare and use powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and sustain powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment.5 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.6 Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and using powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment. 7 Comply with the given contract information to operate powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment to the required specification
3
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Preparing and operating ride-on rollers to compact materials in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of ride-on rollers to carry out compacting operations.2 Organise with others the sequence and operation in which compacting operations using ride-on rollers are to be carried out.3 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out compacting operations using ride-on rollers.4 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and carrying out compacting operations using ride-on rollers.5 Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out compacting operations using ride-on rollers.6 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing for and compacting materials. 7 Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and compacting materials.8 Comply with the given contract information to compact materials using ride-on rollers to the required specification
4
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Reinstating ground condition in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when reinstating ground condition.2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when reinstating ground condition.3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when reinstating ground condition.4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to reinstate ground condition.5 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when reinstating ground condition.6 Complete the work within the allocated time when reinstating ground condition.7 Comply with the given contract information to reinstate ground condition to the required specification.
5
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures.2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures.3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures.4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to identify and mark the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures.5 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures.6 Complete the work within the allocated time when identifying and marking the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures.7 Comply with the given contract information to Identify and mark the location of utilities apparatus and sub-structures to the required specification.
6
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Using access equipment up to six metres in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when using access equipment up to six metres 2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when using access equipment up to six metres3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when using access equipment up to six metres 4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to use access equipment up to six metres.5 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when using access equipment up to six metres .6 Complete the work within the allocated time when using access equipment up to six metres 7 Comply with the given contract information to using access equipment up to six metres to the required specification
7
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Comply with given information when moving, handling and/or storing resources.2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when moving, handling and/or storing resources.3 Maintain safe working practices when moving, handling and/or storing resources.4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources.5 Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving, handling and/or storing resources. 6 Complete the work within the allocated time when moving, handling and/or storing resources.7 Comply with the given occupational resource information to move, handle and/or store resources to the required guidance.
8
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Installing, maintaining, and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing, maintaining, and removing work area protection and safety equipment.2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing, maintaining, and removing work area protection and safety equipment.3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing, maintaining, and removing work area protection and safety equipment. 4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install, maintain and remove work area protection and safety equipment. 5 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing, maintaining, and removing work area protection and safety equipment. 6 Complete the work within the allocated time when installing, maintaining, and removing work area protection and safety equipment. 7 Comply with the given contract information to install, maintain, and remove work area protection and safety equipment to the required specification.
9
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support.2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support.3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install, maintain and remove temporary excavation support.5 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support.6 Complete the work within the allocated time when installing, maintaining and removing temporary excavation support.7 Comply with the given contract information to install, maintain and remove temporary excavation support to the required specification.
10
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant or machinery.2 Organise with others the sequence and operation in which directing and guiding operations are to be carried out.3 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out controlling, directing and guiding operations of plant or machinery.4 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant and machinery.5 Select the required quantity and quality of resources to direct and guide the operation of plant and machinery.6 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant and machinery.7 Complete the work within the allocated time when controlling, directing and guiding the operation of plant and machinery.8 Comply with the given contract information to control, direct and guide the operation of plant or machinery to the required specification.
11
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Erecting and striking proprietary formwork in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when erecting and striking proprietary formwork4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to erect and strike proprietary formwork.5 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.6 Complete the work within the allocated time when erecting and striking proprietary formwork.7 Comply with the given contract information to erect and strike proprietary formwork to the required specification.
12
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Conforming to general workplace health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements.2 Recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures.3 Comply with organisational policies and procedures to contribute to health, safety and welfare.4 Work responsibly to contribute to workplace health, safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area.5 Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures.
13
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to cut, drill and shape construction related materials.5 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.6 Complete the work within the allocated time when cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials.7 Comply with the given contract information to cut, drill and shape construction related materials to the required specification.
14
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Preparing and operating forward tipping dumpers to receive, transport and discharge materials in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the preparation and use of forward tipping dumpers to carry out transporting and discharging operations.2 Organise with others the sequence and operation in which transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers are to be carried out.3 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.4 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing for and carrying out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.5 Request and select the required quantity and quality of resources to prepare for and carry out transporting and discharging operations using forward tipping dumpers.6 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials.7 Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing to and transporting and discharging materials using forward tipping dumpers.8 Comply with the given contract information to receive, transport and discharge materials using forward tipping dumpers to the required specification
15
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Prepare and mix construction related materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing and mixing construction related materials.2 Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing and mixing construction related materials.3 Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing and mixing construction related materials.4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to prepare and mix construction related materials.5 Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when preparing and mixing construction related materials.6 Complete the work within the allocated time when preparing and mixing construction related materials.7 Comply with the given contract information to prepare and mix construction related materials to the required specification.
16
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret given information to determine work requirements and resources for concrete placement
- Apply relevant legislation and official guidance to ensure compliance during concreting operations
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when placing and compacting concrete
- Select appropriate quantity and quality of resources for concrete placement methods
- Minimise risk of damage to work and surrounding area during concreting
- Complete concreting tasks within allocated timeframes
- Comply with contract information to place and compact concrete to specification
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Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques with colleagues and stakeholders to establish productive work practices.
- Apply organisational procedures to plan the sequence of work for a given construction task.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Evaluate the importance of good working relationships in achieving productive work practices.
18
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Preparing, mixing, and distributing concrete and mortars in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret given information to determine work requirements and resources for concreting and mortar tasks.
- Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing, mixing, and distributing concrete and mortars.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices throughout the preparation, mixing, and distribution processes.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the specified methods of work.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area during all operations.
- Complete the work within the allocated time while meeting quality standards.
- Comply with contract information to produce concrete and mortars to the required specification.
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Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret given information to determine work requirements and resource needs
- Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when laying materials
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices throughout the process
- Select appropriate quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work
- Minimize risk of damage to work and surrounding area
- Complete work within allocated time frames
- Comply with contract information to achieve required specification
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Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Locating and excavating to expose buried utility services in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret given information to determine the location and depth of buried utility services.
- Explain the relevant legislation and official guidance applicable to locating and excavating buried services.
- Apply safe working practices when locating and excavating to expose buried utility services.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the excavation work.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area during excavation.
- Complete the work within the allocated time while maintaining quality standards.
- Comply with contract information and specifications when exposing buried utility services.
21
Smart Awards Level 2 Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Concreting)
Installing, constructing, maintaining, dismantling, and removing temporary works in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret given information to determine the requirements for temporary works installation.
- Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when carrying out temporary works.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices throughout temporary works operations.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for temporary works methods.
- Minimize the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area during temporary works.
- Complete temporary works operations within the allocated time.
- Comply with contract information to install temporary works to specification.
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Smart Awards Level 2 SA029 Working Safely in a Single Dwelling Unit
Working Safely in a Single Dwelling Unit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice when working on site.2. Know how to implement safe site working practices when working on telecoms installations in a single dwelling unit3. Know how to safely carry out installation of customer optical fibre or copper connections to a single dwelling unit4. Be able to safely carry out installation of customer optical fibre connections or copper connections to a single dwelling unit
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Smart Awards level 2 SA031 Working Safely in a Multi-Dwelling Unit
Working Safely in a Multi-Dwelling Unit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice when working in a Multi-Dwelling Unit.2. Know what asbestos is, the hazards associated with it and understand the prevention methods.3. Know the differences between Single-Dwelling Units and Multi-Dwelling Unit. 4. Know the various types of Multi-Dwelling Units that may be encountered in the field.5. Know what a confined space is and where you may encounter one when working in a Multi-Dwelling Unit.6. Know how to safely plan and install telecommunication cabling within a Multi-Dwelling Unit.7. Be able to safely install telecommunication cabling within a Multi-Dwelling Unit.
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Smart Awards Level 2 SA060 Combined Entrant and Entry Controller for Medium Risk Confined Spaces
Combined Entrant and Entry Controller for Medium Risk Confined Spaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know the relevant legislation, guidance, and organisational requirements for working safely in confined spaces.2. Know the classifications of confined spaces, associated hazards and risks, how emergencies can arise, and the necessary emergency contingency procedures.3. Know how to prepare for entry, carry out work activities, and exit a confined space safely in accordance with approved procedures.4. Be able to prepare for work in medium risk confined space environments.5. Be able to safely enter a confined space, carry out assigned tasks, and exit in line with safe working practices.6. Be able to use tools and equipment correctly and safely while working in confined spaces.7. Be able to respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies in confined space environments.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1585/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Smart Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2022