NVQ level 5 Diploma in controlled Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts

Who Should Attend?

Any person or employee who works within construction who needs to obtain a CSCS card and a nationally recognised qualification as an Appointed Person. This NVQ is also required for red CPCS Appointed Person trained operator cardholders and red NPORS-CSCS Appointed Person trained operator cardholders to upgrade to the Blue Competent Operator Card.

Pre-Requisites:

The Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts qualification is designed to occur in a real workplace environment, which means delegates must be employed to take this qualification.

Before taking this course, all delegates must have completed a Manager’s Health and Safety touch screen test within the past two years. Once they are registered, we will be able to apply for a one-year CPCS/NPORS Card extension. We will charge an additional fee for the card.

Course Aim:

This NVQ allows you to recognise and establish your skills and capabilities, enabling you to obtain the specialist knowledge required for planning and lifting operations. The awarding body is NOCN CSkills who are recognised as industry leaders in the construction industry. As a result of completing the NVQ Level 5 in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts (Construction), delegates can upskill to the Blue Competent Operator Card.

Learning Outcomes:

Delegates taking this Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts will cover knowledge, skills and practices to learn the fundamentals of an appointed person in the construction sector.

Mandatory Units – must achieve all seven

• Develop and maintain good working relationships
• Plan lifting activities
• Plan and establish health, safety, welfare and environmental systems for lifting operations
• Plan work activities and resources to meet work requirements
• Evaluate and select work methods
• Plan the preparation of the site for the project
• Identify, allocate and plan the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery

Training Method/Assessment:

You’ll be evaluated against a set of performance and knowledge standards generated from your occupational area’s National Occupational Standards. You’ll be evaluated by a certified trainer who has a duty to work with you and assist you in completing your qualification. 

Accreditation:

Once a delegate has successfully completed their NVQ, their card will last 5 years. All they will need to do to renew is to complete a Healthy and Safety Touch Screen Test, while keeping log book hours. Your card will then be valid for another 5 years.