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Level 2 NVQ Diploma/Certificate in Highway Electrical Systems QCF
501/1596/0(cert)
501/1598/4 (Dip)
Introduction
The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highway Electrical Systems and Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Highway Electrical Systems are competency based qualifications. They are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS) which reflect the working practices of highway electrical systems installers. The standards were developed by the Sector Skills Councils (SSC) and employer representatives from a number of industry organisations.
Who is this course aimed at?
The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highway Electrical Systems and Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Highway Electrical Systems have been designed for employees working with highway electrical systems and include the following:
- Public lighting (installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus and associated structural supports and cabling for highway lighting and traffic signs).
- Traffic signals (installation and maintenance of permanent traffic control equipment and associated apparatus).
What are the objectives of this course?
Each of the Qualifications will enhance the ability of personnel to work safely, effectively and efficiently in the work place, reducing unnecessary risks to themselves and others. They have been devised with the key aim for learners to successfully evidence their competence in highway electrical systems in their chosen specialism.
The Qualifications are also are intended to be part of the relevant industry apprenticeship framework(s)
What does this course involve?
The Qualifications aim to give learners the opportunity to develop their skills and demonstrate competence across the full range of activities that highway electrical systems installers need to be able to do as part of their everyday work. The Qualifications allow learners to select units which apply to their particular job role. The unitised structure of the Qualifications also enables continuing professional development activities to be evidenced and certificated for those learners who may not require the full Certificate or Diploma.
On this course you will develop
Learners undertaking these Qualifications will be able to prove their competence in highway electrical systems in their chosen specialism, and develop the skills and knowledge required to carry out their role within the highways electrical sector.
The Qualifications form part of the requirements for the highway electrical sector scheme for Highways Agency contracts and for installers working on Major Contractor Group or National Contractors Federation sites within the construction sector. Learners who achieve the Qualifications have the opportunity to access further employment opportunities on construction sites and other work environments for which competency is a key requirement.
What is the course duration
The recommended notional learning time for the achievement of a single credit is 10 hours.
In the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highway Electrical Systems, learners must achieve a minimum of 20 credits: 16 credits from the Group A units and a minimum of 4 credits (1 unit) to a maximum of 20 credits (4 units) from the Group B units.
Group A:
- Health and safety and environmental working practices
- Establish effective working relationships
- Maintain effective working relationships
- Prepare for the installation and maintenance of highway electrical systems and equipment
Group B:
- Apply surface protection to highway electrical systems
- Carry out emergency work on highway electrical systems
- Identify and correct faults in highway electrical systems, equipment and components
- Install and connect highway electrical systems, equipment and components
- Install highway electrical infrastructure equipment
- Maintain highway electrical systems, equipment and components
the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Highway Electrical Systems, learners must achieve a minimum of 37 credits: 16 credits from the Group A units and a minimum of 21 credits (4 units) to a maximum of 30 credits (6 units) from the Group B units.
Group A:
- Health and safety and environmental working practices
- Establish effective working relationships
- Maintain effective working relationships
- Prepare for the installation and maintenance of highway electrical systems and equipment
Group B:
- Apply surface protection to highway electrical systems
- Carry out emergency work on highway electrical systems
- Identify and correct faults in highway electrical systems, equipment and components
- Install and connect highway electrical systems, equipment and components
- Install highway electrical infrastructure equipment
- Maintain highway electrical systems, equipment and components
Learners may take slightly less or slightly more time to achieve the number of credits required; the size of the Qualification(s) is based upon notional learning time and represents an average rather than a defined number of learning hours. The qualification cannot be completed in less than 10 weeks.