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    Ofqual Regulated: 603/5285/1
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    Official Regulatory Specification

    Regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England

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    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/5285/1
    Awarding Organisation
    GQA Qualifications Limited
    Regulatory Type
    Occupational Qualification
    National Level & Units
    Vocational • 12 units
    Sector Subject Area: 05.2 Building and construction
    This qualification is officially accredited under the national framework. Credits and certified outcomes are recognised by employers, further education colleges, and training providers throughout the UK.

    Qualification Units

    12 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Assessment follows the awarding organisation’s published requirements. Check the exact unit methods and grading rules with your provider.

    Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace.

    Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements.. Recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures.. Comply with organisational policies and procedures to contribute to health, safety and welfare.

    5 learning outcomes

    Installing textile floorcoverings in the workplace

    Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing textile floorcoverings.. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing textile floorcoverings.. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing textile floorcoverings.

    7 learning outcomes

    Installing resilient floorcoverings in the workplace

    Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing resilient floorcoverings.. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing resilient floorcoverings.. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing resilient floorcoverings.

    7 learning outcomes

    Assessing and preparing background surfaces for floor-covering in the workplace

    Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when assessing and preparing background surfaces for floorcovering.. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when assessing and preparing background surfaces for floorcovering.. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when assessing and preparing background surfaces for floorcovering.4 Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to assess and prepare background surfaces for floorcovering.

    5 learning outcomes

    Installing timber–based floorcoverings in the workplace

    Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when installing timber–based floorcoverings.. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when installing timber–based floorcoverings.. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when installing timber–based floorcoverings.

    7 learning outcomes

    Preparing and fitting underlays for floorcoverings in the workplace

    Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing and fitting underlays for floorcoverings.. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing and fitting underlays for floorcoverings.. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing and fitting underlays for floorcoverings.

    7 learning outcomes

    Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace

    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.

    6 learning outcomes

    Assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings in the workplace

    Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings.. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings.. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when assessing and evaluating conditions for floorcoverings.

    7 learning outcomes

    Setting out for laying floorcoverings in the workplace

    Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when setting out for laying floorcoverings.. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when setting out for laying floorcoverings.. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when setting out for laying floorcoverings.

    7 learning outcomes

    Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

    Communicate with others to establish productive work practices.. Follow organisational procedures to plan the sequence of work.. Maintain relevant records in accordance with the organisational procedures.

    4 learning outcomes

    Develop customer relationships

    1 Build their customer’s confidence that the service they give will be excellent2 Meet the expectations of their customers 3 Develop the long-term relationship between their customer and their organisation4 Know how to develop customer relationships

    1 learning outcomes

    Surface preparation to receive floorcoverings in the workplace

    Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when preparing surfaces to receive floorcoverings.. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when preparing surfaces to receive floorcoverings.. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when preparing surfaces to receive floorcoverings.

    7 learning outcomes

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