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2 Credit: 3 Unit Summary The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills, knowledge and understanding required to confirm competence in conforming to efficient working practices in the workplace within the relevant sector of industry. Assessment Guidance This unit can be assessed using the following method(s): Portfolio of evidence Learning Outcome The learner will: Assessment Criterion The learner can: 1. Communicate with others to establish productive work practices 1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure that work is carried out productively 1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating with line management, colleagues and customers 1.3 Describe how to use different methods of communication to ensure that the work carried out is productive 2. Follow organisational procedures to plan the sequence of work 2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational procedures in order to plan the sequence of work 2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate resources, in accordance with organisational procedures to ensure work is completed productively 2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied to ensure work is planned and carried out productively, in relation to: • using resources for own and other’s work requirements • allocating appropriate work to employees • organising the work sequence reducing carbon emissions 2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work outcomes within the built environment 3. Maintain relevant records in accordance with the organisational procedures 3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the occupation as required by the organisation 3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in accordance with organisational procedures, in relation to: job cards worksheets material/resource lists time sheets 3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is completed clearly and within given timescales
3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to: • collective protective measures • personal protective equipment (PPE) • respiratory protective equipment (RPE) • local exhaust ventilation (LEV) 3.5 Describe how the health and safety control equipment relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the given instructions 3.6 State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other hazards 4. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources 4.1 Select the relevant resources to be handled and/or stored, associated with own work 4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the occupational resources in relation to: lifting and handling aids container(s) fixing, holding and securing systems 4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any problems associated with the resources are reported 4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources 4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and methods of work 5. Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving, handling and/or storing resources 5.1 Protect occupational resources and surrounding area from damage in accordance with safe working practices and organisational procedures 5.2 Dispose of waste and packaging in accordance with legislation 5.3 Maintain a clean work space when moving, handling or storing resources 5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions 5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official guidance 6. Complete the work within the allocated time 6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated time
3.2 Explain why and when health and safety equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating to installing draught-proofing to openings and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation and general work environment, in relation to: • collective protective measures • personal protective equipment (PPE) • respiratory protective equipment (RPE) • local exhaust ventilation (LEV) 3.3 Describe how the relevant health and safety control equipment should be used in accordance with the given instructions 3.4 State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other hazards 4. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install to openings 4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment 4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to: • cleaning agents, draught-proofing, mastic sealants, fixings, fittings as appropriate to the method of draught-proofing • hand and/or powered tools 4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how problems associated with the resources are reported 4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources 4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work 4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to install draught-proofing to openings 5. Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when installing draught-proofing to openings 5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with safe working practices and organisational procedures 5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with safe working practices and organisational procedures 5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space 5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation