Appointed Person AP NVQ 5 in Controlling Lifting Operations Course

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: What You Will Learn

After completing this course you will understand:
Why you carry out your identified duties
What exactly is expected of you in your role
How to ensure you contribute to the health and safety in the workplace

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: Certification

A RQF nationally as well as internationally recognised qualification valid for life

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: Who is this for?

This qualification is for all learners who are capable of reaching the required standards and wish to achieve the role of manager. The certification of the competence would help in getting further work and acquire blue CPCS card through either of the official recognised industry schemes.

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: Course content

PRACTICAL: The assessment process consists in 2 - 3 site visits performed by one of our assessors at your place to perform direct observation as well as collect workplace evidences that will cover the criteria of the qualification. This could include - but not limited to - method statements and risk assessments, lift plans, permits of work, installation drawings, specifications for lifting gear, pre-use inspections, lifting reports, company policies, schedules of work, training matrix, material management related documents, plant management related documents ; any kind of similar document can be used by the assessor in documenting your competence.

THEORETICAL: The assessment will include a section of the evaluation of the job knowledge. This can be completed either in writing - by answering the standard questionnaire (approx. 80 questions) - or by having a recorded conversation with the assessor on topics such as planning of the works, works implied by the supervision role, quality checks as well as general H&S

The mandatory units as well are:

M/503/2915 Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace – level 5 – GLH 27
J/504/8747 Planning Lifting Activities Using Cranes and/or Lifting Equipment in the Workplace – level 5– GLH 70
R/504/8749 Planning and Establishing Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Systems for Lifting Operations in the Workplace – level 5– GLH 57
M/504/8547 Planning Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements in the Workplace – level 4– GLH 40
M/600/7328 Evaluating and Selecting Work Methods to Meet Project or Operational Requirements in the Workplace – level 6– GLH 30
/600/7331 Planning the Preparation of the Site for the Project or Operation in the Workplace – level 6– GLH 30
Y/600/7341 Identifying, Allocating and Planning the Deployment and Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery in the Workplace – level 5– GLH 20

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: Duration

How long does it take to complete?
There is no official indication on how long the assessment process should take - there is a certain number of GUIDED learning hours to be found in the qualification specification of the awarding body – please see PDF document.

Typically, the assessment process takes at least 6 months, after which the assessor should be in the position to finalise the observation report and close out the coverage of all criteria. This along with the IQA and potential EQA process for the issuing of the diploma should not exceed an additional period of 2 – 3 weeks.

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: Price

£1000 payable in instalments that can be agreed upon enrolment.

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: Certification / Validity

A RQF nationally as well as internationally recognised qualification valid for life. The NVQ diploma is valid for life.

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: What will I get?

Upon enrolment, you become eligible to apply for an extension to the Red CPCS card through either of the official recognised industry schemes. You then should expect a fair assessment and extensive support from the assessment team throughout the process as well as a enjoyable meetings where you will get to prove your competence as well as receive guidance on how to achieve those elements that still require development. On completion - you will become eligible to apply for a blue CPCS card through either of the official recognised industry schemes.

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: Requirements

✭ The delegate must have completed an appointed person with an awarding body that is officially recognised
✭ have valid ID (Passport, Driving license or ID card).
✭ have proven experience with lifting operations
✭ Learners must be working as a lift planner or within site management with collateral responsibilities in lifting management.

Appointed Person NVQ Level 5 Course: Corporate packages available?

Corporate packages are available - embedding AP course with NVQ level 4, 6 or 7 as well as other industry relevant qualifications - providing significant discounts as well as similar advantages. Contact us at office@btaq.co.uk for prices and discounts.