SVQ/NVQ in Specialist Installation Occupations

This qualification offers a nationally recognised certification for individuals working in construction across a wide range of areas. Learners must demonstrate skills, knowledge, and understanding in core subject areas, as well as show occupational competence in a specialised subject area.

PATHWAYS AND ASSESSMENT

To achieve the qualification, candidates must complete the Mandatory units from one of the Pathways. Additional units may also be completed, depending on the Pathways indicated below.

• Pathway 1: Insulated Enclosures – Industrial
• Pathway 2: Insulated Enclosures – Commercial
• Pathway 3: Industrial Storage Systems – Installation
• Pathway 4: Door, Gate and Shutter Systems – Installation and Maintenance
• Pathway 5: Architectural Metalwork Installer
• Pathway 6: Acoustic Packages and Frames Installer

Pathway 1 : Insulated Enclosures – Industrial. Candidates must complete 6 Mandatory units.
Mandatory Unit – complete ALL units

• Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
• Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
• Installing and repairing ceilings in insulated enclosures in the workplace.
• Installing insulated enclosure floors in the workplace
• Installing insulated cladding walls in the workplace

Additional Units – Pathways 1 and 2 (not compulsory)

• Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
• Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace .
• Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace.

Pathway 2 : Insulated Enclosures – Commercial. Candidates must complete 6 Mandatory units. Mandatory Units – complete ALL units

• Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
• Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
• Installing insulated enclosure floors in the workplace
• Installing door and gate systems in the workplace.

Additional Units – Pathways 1 and 2 (not compulsory)

• Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
• Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace.
• Using manual metal arc welding equipment
• Using semi-automatic MIG or MAG welding equipment

Pathway 3 : Industrial Storage Systems – Installation. Candidates must complete 5 Mandatory units. Mandatory Unit:

• Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
• Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
• Installing industrial pallet racking systems in the workplace.
• Installing industrial shelving systems in the workplace.

Additional Units – Pathway 3 (not compulsory)

• Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace.
• Proprietary staging/podiums
• Preparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating sideloader forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer loads in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating lorry loaders to knuckle booms to lift and transfer loads in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating powered units, tools or pedestrian plant, machinery or equipment in the workplace.

Pathway 4: Door, Gate and Shutter Systems – Installation and Maintenance. Candidates must complete 4 Mandatory units, plus 1 Optional unit. Mandatory Units – Complete ALL units

• Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
• Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
• Servicing and maintaining door, gate or shutter systems in the workplace Unit endorsements: At least one of the following industrial and/or commercial and/or pedestrian door endorsements required:
• Industrial and/or commercial door or gate system t

Optional Units – ONE unit required

• Installing door and gate systems in the workplace Unit endorsements: At least One of the following industrial and/or commercial and/or pedestrian door or gates endorsements required:
• Industrial/commercial door system
• Installing shutter systems in the workplace
• Dismantling and repairing door, gate or shutter systems in the workplace Unit endorsements: At least one of the following industrial and/or commercial and/or pedestrian door endorsements required:
• Industrial and/or commercial door or gate system

Additional Units – Pathway 4 (not compulsory)

• Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace Unit endorsements:
• Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace.
• Installing door, blind or shutter wiring systems in the workplace
• Using manual metal arc welding equipment
• Using semi-automatic MIG or MAG welding equipment

Pathway 5 : Architectural Metalwork Installer. Candidates must complete 4 Mandatory units.

Mandatory Units – complete ALL units

• Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
• Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
• Installing architectural metalwork in the workplace

Pathway 6 : Acoustic Packages and Frames Installer. Candidates must complete 4 Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units – complete ALL units

• Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
• Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
• Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
• Installing acoustic packages and support frames in the workplace.

Additional Units – Pathway 6 (not compulsory)

• Installing, maintaining and removing work area protection and safety equipment in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace
• Preparing and operating boom-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Preparing and operating mast climber-type mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) in the workplace.
• Slinging and hand signalling the movement of suspended loads in the workplace.