L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction) QCF - Knowledge Question Paper

This document is a knowledge question paper for the L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction) QCF. It covers topics such as conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace, communication methods, and maintaining good working relationships.

L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction) QCF
Knowledge Question Paper
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QCF641
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
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Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
1.4 State why and when health and
safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of
protection, should be used
relating to 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).
There are various types of principles that are required to be applied at
workplace so that safety and security of all the staff members could
be maintained. Some of them are collective protective measures,
personal protective equipment, respiratory protection equipment,
local exhaust ventilation. All of them are required to be applied while
hiring all the staff members as it can help to assure their safety and
wellness.
1.5 State how the health and safety
control equipment relevant to the
work should be used in
accordance with the given
instructions.
It is very important to use all the health and safety control equipment
relevant to the work according to the given instructions as it can help
to ignore any type of negative situation which may take place due to
ignorance of instruction. If the entities will not follow the instructions
then it may result in difficult situations in future.
1.6 State which types of health,
safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are
There are various types of heath, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs that are relevant to the wood occupation.
Some of them are health and welfare at work act 2005, Health safety
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relevant to the occupational area
and associated equipment.
work act 1974, 1961 etc. All of them are require to be followed by all
the organisations as it is required to meet the rules and regulations of
legal authorities regarding the safety and security at work.
1.7 State why health, safety and
welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area.
There are various types of health, safety, welfare legislation and
warning signs that are required to be followed by all the entities. All
of them are relevant with wood occupation because if all of them will
not be followed then it will be very difficult to maintain health and
safety of all the staff members and the individuals who are working at
sites.
1.8 State how to comply with
control measures that have been
identified by risk assessments
and safe systems of work.
It is very important for all the entities to comply with control
measures that have been identified by risk assessments and safe
systems of work. In order to comply with them the professionals are
required to understand the control measures and analyse the way in
which all of them could be applied.
2.2 List typical hazards associated
with the work environment and
occupational area in relation to
resources, substances, asbestos,
equipment, obstructions, storage,
services, and work activities.
There are various types of typical hazards associated with the
work environment and occupational area. All of them are as follows:
 Lack of required resources for the operations.
 Harmful substances at workplace.
 Lack of maintenance of equipment.
 Improper work activities.
 Inappropriate services and storage.
2.3 List the current Health and
Safety Executive top ten safety
risks. All the risks are as follows:
 Noise at workplace.
 Working at heights.
 Material and manual handling.
 Collapse.
 Slips, trips and falls.
 Moving objects from one place to another.
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 Arm and hand vibration syndrome.
 Asbestos at the sites.
 Electricity related risks.
 Diseases and health issues of staff.
2.4 List the current Health and
Safety Executive top five health
risks. The major health and safety executive top five risks are as
follows:
 Asbestos.
 Silica dust.
 Mental health.
 Hazardous substances at work place.
Manual handling.
2.5 State how changing
circumstances within the
workplace could cause hazards. If all the circumstances within the work place will be changing
continuously then it may cause hazards. When all of them will be
changing then it will leave impacts upon health and well being of
individuals working within the entity. For example, if the staff
members will not be able to handle unmaintained equipment then it
will result in hazards for them.
2.6 State the methods used for There are various types of methods that are used for the purpose of
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reporting changed
circumstances, hazards, and
incidents in the workplace.
reporting circumstances, hazards and incidents at workplace. All of
them are toolbox talks, updated risk assessment, consultation, site
meetings and feedback. With the help of all of them the senior
managers will be able to report all the circumstances, hazards and
incidents at workplace.
3.6 State the organisational policies
and procedures for health,
safety, and welfare, in relation
to:
– dealing with accidents
and emergencies
associated with the work
and environment
– methods of receiving or
sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit
procedures
– consultation and
feedback.
In all the organisations different types of health and safety
procedures are followed which are focused with different elements.
All of them are as follows:
 Monthly check ups for all the staff members as it is focused
with health of all the employees.
 First aid kit arrangements for the employees and the element
which is focused while formulating this policy is safety at
workplace.
3.7 State the appropriate types of
fire extinguishers relevant to the
work.
There are various types of fire extinguishers which are as
follows:
Class a: With the help of it fire could be put out in ordinary
combustibles like paper and wood.
Class b: This type of extinguisher is used on flammable
liquids like oil, grease and gasoline.
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Class c: It is used for such types of fire which may take place
because of electricity.
Class d: All the inflammable metals which may catch fire due
to any circumstances could be put out with the help of this
extinguisher.
3.8 State how and when the different
types of fire extinguishers are
used in accordance with
legislation and official guidance.
There four different types of fire extinguishers which could be used
for different types of fire. All of them are required to be used
according to their nature. For example, if type a will be selected by
the entities then it could only be used for dealing fire which is related
to wood and paper. When the c type of extinguisher will be used then
it could only be used for such fire which may take place because of
electricity. According to governmental legislation all the
organisations are required to keep fire extinguisher at workplace
because all of them can help to deal with any type of hazards which
may take place in future
4.2 State how personal behaviour
demonstrates responsibility for
general workplace health, safety,
and welfare, in relation to:
– Recognising when to
stop work in the face of
serious and imminent
danger to self and/or
others
– Contributing to
discussions and
providing feedback
– Reporting changed
circumstances and
The personal behaviour of all the individuals demonstrated
responsibility for general workplace health safety and welfare. All of
them are responsible for recognising when it is required to stock the
work to reduce the possibility of serious issues. Apart from this, they
are also responsible for reporting changes circumstances and
incidents in the workplace. They are also responsible for complying
with the environmental requirements of workplace so that safety and
security could be assured.
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incidents in the
workplace
– Complying with the
environmental
requirements of the
workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the
behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others
within the workplace.
Behaviour and action of a person may influence the other individuals
at workplace. For example, if an employee is not working properly
then the managers will tighten the policies so that they can control the
actions of all the staff members. Apart from this, they will also pay
attention towards ignorance of such behaviour of other employees as
it may affect functionality of whole entity.
5.2 State how security arrangements
are implemented in relation to
the workplace, the general
public, site personnel and
resources.
It is very important for all the organisations to make sure that all the
security arrangements are made at workplace, general public, site,
personnel and resources. If security on context of all these elements
will not be managed then it may leave negative impact upon the
functionality of business. Some of the arrangements are as follows:
 Regular health check-ups.
 Availability of first aid.
 Health and safety of all the staff members.
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QCF642
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Ref
No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
1.2 Describe the different methods
of communicating with line
management, colleagues, and
Communication can be defined as the process of interacting
with each other so that detailed information about business could be
shared with managers, line management, colleagues and customers.
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customers. Some of them methods are as follows:
 Formal meetings: This method of communication could be
used to interact with all the managers as it can help to analyse
progress of business.
 Regular interaction: It could be used communicate with
colleagues and customers so that it could be analysed that
they are satisfied with the services of entity or not.
1.3 Describe how to use different
methods of communication to
ensure that the work carried out
is productive.
Communication is very important for all the organisations so
that it could be assured that all the work is carried out in productive
manner or not. Formal meetings will be used to ask the managers to
share the information about different procedures that are performed
for meeting the long-term objectives. Regular interactions could be
used to assure that the work is carried out in productive manner or not
so that it could be assured that all the steps that are taken for
betterment of business are right or not.
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
It is very important for all the organisations to analyse the way in
which organisational procedure are applied to ensure work is planned
and carried out productively. For this purpose, the senior managers
are required to use the resources for own and other’s work, allocating
work to the staff members according to tehri capabilities etc. Apart
from this, organisation of work is also very important as it is required
to reduce the carbon emission on the earth.
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carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to
zero/low carbon work outcomes
within the built environment. While carrying out operations it is very important for all the
entities to contribute in zero or low carbo work outcomes. For this
purpose, the entities can analyse that their operational activities are
not leaving negative impacts upon the environment. Apart from this,
the companies are also required to be focused with reduction of
carbon foot prints by reducing the use of chemicals and ignore the
disposal of them in rivers.
3.2 Describe how to complete and
maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– timesheets.
Documentation is very important for all the individuals and it
is essential to complete it in accordance with organisational
procedures. For this purpose, different documents could be
maintained. These are job cards, work sheets, material or resource
lists, timesheets etc. With the help of all of them, the individuals will
be able to keep detailed information of all the processes.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring
documentation is completed
clearly and within given
timescales.
While planning to ensure documentation is completed clearly and
within given timescales it is very important for all the individuals to
make sure that the senior managers are keeping detailed information
of all the activities. Apart from this, proper details of all the business
procedures along with their progress are also required to be recorded
as it can help to analyse that the activities are completed clearly
within the specific time scale.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good
working relationships in relation
to: In all the entities it is very important for the individuals to make sure
that good working relationships are maintained with the staff
members, customer and operative, line management and other
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– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line
management
– own and other
occupations.
occupations. For this purpose, the individuals can interact with others
properly so that they can analyse the issues that are faced by them
could be resolved effectively. Apart from this, proper communication
is also required to establish good relationships.
4.4 Describe why it is important to
work effectively with line
management, colleagues, and
customers.
For all the individuals it is very important to work effectively with
line management, colleagues and customers. It can help to analyse
that all that colleagues and customers are satisfied with the services
or not (Rhode, 2016). In order to complete the work effectively it is
very important to work properly with the line management as it will
help to meet all the long-term goals and objectives.
4.5 Describe how working
relationships could have an
effect on productive working.
Working relationships are very important for all the individuals
because with the help of them they will be able to deal with all the
issues collaboratively. Apart from this, solution for all the issues that
are resulting in issues for all the operations could also be figured out.
If the staff members are not having good relations with each other
then it will be very difficult to find solution for the issues that are
affecting their working environment.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles
of equality and diversity when
communicating and working
with others.
It is very important for all the entities to make sure that all the
operations are carried out in ethical manner and for this purpose
principles of equality and diversity are required to be applied. These
principles can help to enhance staff motivation and engagement of
them in work. In order to apply them the senior managers can gather
detailed information of them and then apply them so that they can
assure that all the employees are highly engaged in their work.
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QCF643
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
Ref
No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
1.3 Describe the different types of
technical, product and regulatory
information, their source and
how they are interpreted.
For all the organisations it is very important to make sue that proper
information of technical aspects, product and regulatory is collected
from different sources. Technical information includes the latest
trends, technology and the techniques which could be used for the
purpose of carrying out operational activities. Detailed regarding all
these elements could be gathered with the help of online resources.
The information which is required for products is the market demand,
raw material, suppliers and the preferences of the clients. This
information could be collected by analysing the market and
conducting proper research. The details that are elated to regulations
are current rules, governmental policies, specific standards etc. This
information could be gathered from various resources such as
government websites, newspapers etc.
1.4 State the organisational
procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate
information and unsuitable
resources and how they are
implemented
In all the entities specific procedures are followed for the purpose of
reporting and rectifying the inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources. Some of them are analysis of reports, assessment of
business position, finding solution or all the issues or errors etc.
There are various options available to the entities which could be
selected by them while planning to report and rectify the information
recorded in the reports. Any one of them could be selected and then
implemented for the purpose of dealing with all the unfavourable
situations. For the purpose of implementation, the managers are
required to find the best suitable option and then ask the senior
officers to mark their approval. When they approve the selected
option then it is implemented for the purpose of reporting and
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rectifying the issues.
1.5 Describe how to obtain
information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and
equipment.
In most of the entities different ways are used to obtain the details
which are related to using and storing lifting aids and equipment. In
order to collect the information, all the business procedures are
required to be analysed. Apart from this, the managers are also
required to determine requirements of business so that they can
analyse that the equipment which is used for operational activities is
resulting in positive manner or not. In order to store the information
proper computer systems are required because with the help of them
it will be very easy to store the details. When there will be any need
of the details then all of them could be used for specific purposes
2.1 Describe their responsibilities
under current legislation and
official guidance whilst
working:
– in the workplace, in confined
spaces, below ground level, at
height, with tools and
equipment, with materials and
substances, with
movement/storage of materials
and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
There are various types of responsibilities of the individuals
under current legislation and official guidance. All of them are
as follows:
 At workplace all the managers are required to make sure that
they have complied with the current legislations so that all the
operations could be carried out in ethical manner.
 In confined spaces all the team members of management are
responsible to make sure that all the guidelines of entities are
followed properly.
 Below ground level and height, they will be responsible to
treat all the employees properly according to legislation and
ignore the possibility of discrimination.
 The managers will also be responsible for proper maintenance
of tools, substances, equipment, material etc. according to the
governmental policies and regulations.
 All the procedures that are related with manual handling and
mechanical lifting are also required to be performed by the
managers according to legislation so that business could be
carried out in systematic manner.
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2.2 Describe the organisational
security procedures for tools,
equipment, and personal
belongings in relation to site,
workplace, company and
operative.
For all the organisations it is very important to make sure that they
are paying attention toward the security procedures of tools,
equipment, personal belongings at site, workplace, company and
operative. The procedures that could be focused for this purpose are
keeping detailed information of all of them, analysing issues for
them, making arrangements of fire extinguisher, interacting with all
the staff members properly and asking their issues. It is very
important to make arrangements of first aid kits at site, workplace
and company because it can help to assure wellbeing of all the
employees. Apar from this, proper maintenance of equipment and
tools is also required to be focused as it will help to assure safety of
them.
2.3 Explain what the accident
reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making
the reports.
While working on site if any employee met with an accident
then the managers are required to keep detailed information of it so
that possibility of such issues in future could be ignored. This whole
process is known as accident reporting procedures. The manager
working on the site and the team leader who is responsible to guide
all the employees to work effectively will be responsible to make the
reports of it.
2.5 Describe how and when the
different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the
given occupation, are used in
accordance with legislation and
official guidance.
The gadget which is used to deal with issues that are taking place
because of fire is known as fire extinguisher. There are four main
types of them which are A, B, C and D. All of them are used in
different situations. In wood occupation class A fire extinguisher will
be used as it is mainly used for the purpose of putting out the fire
which is caused by wood or paper. If the managers will not be able to
use it properly then it will affect the security of staff member at site
and workplace. While working on the site Class C fire extinguisher
could also be used in wood occupation because sometimes fire could
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be caught by issues in electricity maintenance.
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).
There are various types of safety control equipment that are used for
different purposes. Some of them are collective protective measures,
personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective
equipment (RPE) and local exhaust ventilation (LEV). There are
various purposes for which all of them are used such as moving the
equipment, storing resources etc. PPE is mainly focused with safety
and security of staff members. RPE should be used to maintain the
equipment used for performing operations.
3.5 Describe how the health and
safety control equipment
relevant to the work should be
used in accordance with the
given instructions.
There are various types of safety control equipment which are used
for different purposes in most of the organisations. It is very
important for all the entities to use them according to proper
instructions because it will be very difficult to use them without
knowing the way in which all of them should be used. If they will be
used without the instructions then it may result in difficult situations
in future. In order to ignore the possibility of difficulty in future it
essential for the managers in entities to use all the health and safety
control equipment according to instructions.
3.6 State how emergencies should
be responded to in accordance
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with organisational authorisation
and personal skills when
involved with fires, spillages,
injuries, and other task-related
hazards.
It is very important for all the individuals to respond the emergencies
properly in case of fire, spillages, injuries and other hazards. In case
of fire the managers should make sure that they are having proper
arrangements such as fire extinguisher so that the fire could be put
off. In case of spillages the management is responsible for making
sure that resources are used properly and in systematic manner
because it can help to reduce spillage. In case of injuries and other
hazards it will be very important for the management teams to make
sure that they have arranged first aid kits as it can help to deal with all
the injuries at workplace.
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.
Occupational resources are the elements that are mainly used
for performing all the activities related to the occupation. It is very
important to determine different aspects in relation to all of them.
Some of the main resources that are required in wood occupation are
raw material, monetary resources etc. Following discussion provides
analysis regarding different elements in relation to the resources:
Characteristics: The main characteristics of funds and raw
material is that with the help of both of them all the activities related
to the occupation could be carried out in systematic manner. While
planning to meet long-term objectives it will be very important for
the individuals to perform all the activities properly.
Quality: The raw material which is required for carrying out
all the activities is require to have good quality because it can help to
make the final product. If the quality is bad then it will be very
difficult to meet expectations of clients.
Uses: The monetary resources will be used for the purpose of
financing all the activities and making sure that all of them are
performed properly. On the other hand, raw material will be used to
make the final product which is required by clients.
Sustainability: It is the durability of all the resources which
will be used for occupational purpose. The level of sustainability of
monetary resources is very high as they could be used for long run in
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future to meet the objectives. It is only possible when the managers
will use the funds properly. The sustainability of raw material
depends upon their quality if they are having good quality then it can
help to attain long term sustainability.
Limitations: The limitation for monetary resources is
overspending of it on the operations or sudden expenses because due
to them situation of lack of funds may take place in future. The main
limitation in raw material could be low quality or very high cost.
Defects: It is not possible to find defects in funds but there
could be defects in the way in which all of them are used to carry out
operations. On the other hand, the defects in raw material could be
bad quality of it. It may result in inappropriate execution of business.
4.3 Describe how the resources
should be handled and how any
problems associated with the
resources are reported.
For all the organisations it is very important to use resources correctly
as it can help to meet all the future goals and objectives. While
planning to use all the resources properly it will be very important for
the managers to make sure that they are analysing requirements of all
the activities and then allocating resources to them. With the help of
it, they will be able to utilise all the resources correctly. Apart from
this, while planning to analyse all the problems related to resource
allocation it will be very important for the manager to make sure that
they determine that all the activities are performed in systematic
manner or not. If they will not be able to analyse the issues then it
will be very difficult to deal with them properly.
4.4 Explain why the organisational
procedures have been developed
and how they are used for the
selection of required resources.
It is very important for all the organisations to make sure that
specific organisational procedures are formulated so that resources
could be selected for the purpose of performing all the operational
activities. If the organisational procedures will not be developed then
it may leave negative impacts upon functionality of business. When
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all of them will be formulated then it will be very easy for the entity
to select all the required resources properly and meet long-term
business goals.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards
associated with the resources
and methods of work.
There are various potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and it is very important for all the
entities to analyse all of them. Some of them are as follows:
 Lack of resources for the operations.
 Weak management of all the activities.
 Improper record of progression.
 Weak skills of staff members to perform all their jobs in
systematic manner.
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.
It is very important for all the entities to protect work from
damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general work
place activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions. If
the damage is being caused because of work place activities then it
could be managed by the managers by finding appropriate solutions
for the same. The adverse weather conditions may result in serious
damage for the business. In order to manage the damage, the
managers can analyse the weather conditions in advance as it can
help to deal with the issues properly.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of If an entity is willing to sustain in the market it is very
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waste should be carried safely in
accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational
procedures, manufacturers’
information, statutory
regulations, and official
guidance.
important for it to make sure that it is disposing the waste safely.
There are various types of business operators such as manufacturers,
contractors etc. and all the activities that are performed by them crate
waste and it is essential for them to dispose it properly. It is required
for them because it will help to save the environment from getting
affected negatively apart from this, if they will not be able to dispose
it safely the it may affect health and wellbeing of individuals. For
example, if waste will be disposed in rivers then it will contaminate
the water and the animals and people who will drink it will get
impacted because of it. They will get ill and it may also cause serious
health issues for them.
6.2 State the purpose of the work
programme and explain why
deadlines should be kept in
relation to:
– progress charts,
timetables, and estimated
times
– organisational
procedures for reporting
circumstances which will
affect the work
programme.
Work programme is a type of schedule which is generated for
the purpose of making sure that all the activities are performed in
systematic manner. It is very important for the management teams to
make sure that they are keeping all the activities on time. They have
to make progress charts, time tables and estimate the time as it will
help to analyse that all the activities are performed properly or not.
Apart from this, they are also required to analyse that organisational
procedures are performed systematically or not as it can leave impact
upon the whole programme.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems, and establish
While planning to apply safe work practices it will be very important
for the managers to make sure that they analyse the actual working
conditions and then apply them. In order to follow the procedures, it
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the authority needed to rectify
them when moving, handling,
and/or storing occupational
resources.
will be very important for all the management team members to get
detailed information of them so that they can follow them. While
planning to record the problems the managers will be responsible to
determine all of them and then try to resolve them with proper
planning. In order to establish the authority to rectify the problems
the entities will be responsible to formulate a committee which will
be made by paying attention towards the issues that are taking place
because of movement and storing of the resources.
7.4 Describe the needs of other
occupations when moving,
handling, and/or storing
resources.
It is very important for all the organisations to determine need
of different occupations so that the activities related to moving,
handling and / or storing the resources could be fulfilled. While
planning to fulfil all of them different occupations could be focused
such as labour, material handlers, warehouse managers etc. All of
them are needed to make sure that the activities that are required to
meet all the goals could be performed in systematic manner. If these
will not be focused by the organisation then it will be very difficult to
accomplish the tasks successfully.
K/503/3402 Installing First Fixing Components in the
Workplace
Ref
No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
1.4 Describe different types of
information, their source and
how they are interpreted in
relation to:
– drawings, specifications,
schedules, method
statements, risk
There are various types of information which is required for
the purpose of meeting all the business goals and objectives. These
are specifications, drawings, risk assessment, information of
manufactures, statements, methods and regulations. It is very
important to have details of all of them because it can help to meet all
the desired goals. The sources which could be used for collecting
information of them are organisational reports, management records,
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assessments,
manufacturers'
information and
regulations governing
buildings
detailed information of entity etc.
2.2 Describe the organisational
security procedures for tools,
equipment, and personal
belongings in relation to site,
workplace, company and
operative.
For all the entities it is very important to make sure that they are
paying attention towards safety and security of all the elements of the
work. The key aspects that are required to be focused by them for
safety and security are tools, equipment and personal belongings and
these are required to be secured at site, workplace, company and
operative. The procedures that could be focused for their security are
analysing the actual status of them, determination of the progress of
business procedures, making efforts to maintain tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics,
quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations, and defects
associated with the resources in
relation to:
– Timber, manufactured
sheet material, metals,
frames, linings,
staircases, adhesives,
sealants, fixings and
associated ancillary items
– Hand and/or powered
tools and equipment
There are various types of resources that ae required for wood
occupation. These are timber, manufactured sheet material, metals,
lining, sealants, fixings and associated ancillary items. It is very
important for all the businesses to make sure that they are analysing
different aspects of all the resources. Description of all of them is as
follows:
Characteristics: All the resources such as timbers, metals,
sheets etc. are used for the purpose of completing the orders that are
received from clients. Main purpose of meeting all the expectations
of customers is to enhance their engagement level and generate
higher profits.
Quality: The quality of all the resources is required to be very
high because it will help to meet the expectation of all the clients. If
quality of them will be low then it will be very difficult to satisfy
needs of customers.
Uses: All the resources will be used to work on the orders that
will be provided by customers according to their requirements an
needs.
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Sustainability: The level of sustainability of the resources is
very high because with the help of all of them the entities can meet
future objectives. If the quality of them will be low then it may leave
negative impact upon sustainability of them therefore these two
elements are linked with each other.
Limitations: If the organisation will not be having sufficient
funds to buy the resources then it will be a limitation because it will
directly affect the attainment of business goals and objectives.
Defects: Any type of defect in timber, metal or other
resources will also result in inappropriate execution of all the
activities. It will also affect the satisfaction level of clients.
4.3 Describe how the resources
should be used correctly and
how problems associated with
the resources are reported.
It is very important to use all the resources correctly and for this
purpose the managers are required to determine the requirements of
different activities and allocate them resources accordingly. Apart
from this, the problems could be reported by analysing the progress
of business activities. If all of them will be progressing properly then
there will be a lower possibility of problems. Weak progression will
result in problems for the business such as lack of resources,
inappropriate execution of activities etc. In order to report all of them
the managers will be responsible to make sure that they are
controlling the use of resources and keeping detailed information of
them in their books.
4.6 Describe how to calculate
quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the
method/procedure to install first
fixing components
While planning to calculate quality, length, area and wastage it will
be very important for all the organisations to make sure that they are
paying attention towards buying right material from certified sellers.
If they will not be able to buy the resources from a good supplier then
it will result in loss for business. In order to calculate quality, length,
area and wastage proper analysis of all the resources will be
conducted which will help to get detailed information of all these
aspects. It could be calculated with the help of first fix installation,
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which means partition, frames, ceilings, roofs, floors installation.
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.
It is very important for all the entities which are involved in
wood occupation to make sure that they are disposing waste safely in
accordance with environmental responsibilities, organisational
procedures, manufacturers information, statutory regulations. It is
very important for the business because if the entities will not be able
to dispose the waste properly then it may result in negative impacts
upon the environment which will get polluted because of the waste.
Apart from this, according to governmental regulations it is vital for
all the organisation to dispose the waste properly as it is required to
reduce carbon foot print.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems, and establish
the authority needed to rectify
them, too:
– prepare and fix a
standard door and
window frames, window
boards, linings,
flooring/decking,
partitions full or partial
height (straight),
plasterboard, staircases
(straight)
– form joints associated
with first fixing
– use hand tools, power
tools and equipment
While planning to apply safe work practices it will be very
important for the managers to prepare and fix the standard door or
window frames. They are also responsible to follow the procedures in
wood occupations as it is required for meeting expectations of clients.
The procedures that are required to be followed by them are flooring,
decking, partitions, making plastered staircase etc. While planning to
analyse the problems they will be required to analyse that they are
using proper tools and equipment which are required for meeting the
future goals or not. The authority for the resolution will be
established by keeping the issues in mind and then resolving all the
issues in systematic manner.
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– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.8 Describe the methods of
sharpening the hand tools used
when installing first fixing
components
There are various types of methods that could be used for the
purpose of sharpening the hand tools and use them when installing
first sixing components. These are knife sharping, saw set etc. Knife
sharpening is used to sharpen the tools with the help of a knife so that
all of them could be used to install the fixing components. Saw set
sharpening is used to sharpen the tool with the help of saw and it is
mainly used for big tools.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the
tools and equipment used when
installing first fixing
components
In order to maintain the tools and equipment it will be very
important for the individuals to makes sure that they are keeping all
of them secured and paying attention towards their servicing. It will
help to keep them maintained for a long period.
T/503/3404 Installing Second Fixing Components in the Workplace
Ref
No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
4.2 Describe the characteristics,
quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations, and defects
associated with the resources in
relation to:
– Timber, manufactured
sheet material, timber
boarding, plastics,
metals, doors,
mouldings, ironmongery,
wall and floor
units/fitments, adhesives,
sealants, fixings and
Some of the specific resources will be plastic, timber, metal, wall and
floor units, sealants etc. The characteristics of them is that they will
help to make final product according to clients and meet their
expectations. The quality of them should be high as they can help to
perform all the operations properly. The uses of them will be making
the products as per specifications of clients. Sustainability will be
high when the quality will be high. Limitation and defects with the
resources will be weak management and maintenance.
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associated ancillary items
– Hand and/or powered
tools and equipment
7.6 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems, and establish
the authority needed to rectify
them, too:
– prepare and fix a
standard door and
window frames, window
boards, linings,
flooring/decking,
partitions full or partial
height (straight),
plasterboard, staircases
(straight)
– form joints associated
with second fixing
– use hand tools, power
tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
In order to apply safe work practice, follow process, analyse
problem and establish authority it will be very important for the
management to pay attention towards various aspects. These are
preparing the fix standard floor, frames, flooring, using and accessing
the equipment etc.
D/503/2408 Setting Up and Using Transportable Cutting and Shaping Machines in the Workplace
Ref
No
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
4.2 Describe the characteristics,
quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations, and defects
associated with the resources in
The main resources which will be used are tools, equipment
and accessories. The main characteristics of them is that all of them
will help to meet goals. They will be used for the purpose of meeting
expectations of clients and the quality of them should be high as it is
required to meet future goals. The limitation of them could be lack of
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relation to:
– Accessories
– Tools and equipment
maintenance and defects in them could be the weak performance. The
sustainability of them will depend upon the quality as these are linked
with each other.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them,
too:
– Check transportable
cutting and shaping
machines (fuel and
electric mains/battery)
for serviceability
– Check voltage
requirements, safety cut
offs and circuit breakers
– Set up machines in
preparation for use
– Fix and secure work
– Select and ensure safety
guards are in place in
accordance with machine
instructions
– Select accessories for the
machine and the work
– Identify maintenance
requirements for
accessories
In order to apply safe working practices, follow procedures, analysis
of issues and rectification of them different elements should be
focused by the individuals involved in wood occupation. These are
checking transportable cutting and shaping machine, checking
voltage requirements, safety procedures, setting up all the machines,
fixing the security etc. Apart from this, they will be responsible for
identification of maintenance and requirements of accessories
7.8 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems, and establish
When the individuals in wood occupation will be willing to
apply safe working practices follow the procedures report the
problem and establish the authority for rectification of them then they
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the authority needed to rectify
them, too:
– Cut and shape materials
to agreed tolerances
– Change saw blades:
circular, chop, mitre,
bench, jig, reciprocating,
alligator and scroll
– Change accessories: drill
bits, router bits, discs,
planner blades, abrasives
– Use templates, profiles,
and jigs
– Operate fixed machines
– Use tools, accessories,
and equipment
– Work at height
– Use access equipment
will be required to pay attention towards different aspects. These are
cutting and shaping the material to the agreed tolerance, changing the
saw blades on regular basis, changing accessories such as drill, bits,
jigs etc. whenever it is required. Apart from this, they will also be
responsible for the using templates, operating machines, using
accessories and tools properly.
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