Water Networks Network Construction Operations Water NVQ Level 3

  • Course Code NCO-3
  • Duration day

This course is completed using an E-Portfolio system over the course of 12 - 18 months

There are four NVQ awards in the Network Construction Operations (Water) suite ranging from level 1 to level 3. These qualifications are mandatory requirements for those working on self lay work and needing to be registered on the Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS). The NCO NVQs are the only nationally accredited qualifications available and are specified by many water companies as being the required level of qualification for contractors carrying out their mains and service laying.

(NCO) Level 3 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water)

This qualification is the only nationally recognised qualification for water industry service layers. Those successfully completing the award will have demonstrated their competence against national occupational standards. This NCO qualification is a mandatory requirement for those wishing to be registered on the Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS). The units of competence for this award are as follows:

Objectives

Core Mandatory Units

  • QNC301 Carry out risk assessments for water network construction operations (M/502/9691)
  • QNC302 Carry out operational planning for water network construction operations (T/502/9692)
  • QNC303 Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety during network construction operations (A/502/9693)
  • QNC304 Ensure your own actions aim to protect the environment during network construction operations (F/5028/9694)
  • QNC305 Locate and avoid supply apparatus and sub-structures (J/502/9695)
  • QNC306 Monitor signing, lighting and guarding (L/502/9696)
  • QNC307 Monitor excavation in the highway (R/502/9697)
  • QNC308 Implement installation and construction methods and procedures for water network construction operations (Y/502/9698)
  • QNC309 Monitor the installation and construction process for network construction operations (D/502/9699)

Option Group 1

  • QNC313 Obtain information for decision making for network construction operations (Y/502/9703)
  • QNC314 Record and store information for network construction operations (D/502/9704)
  • QNC315 Analyse information to support decision making for network construction operations (H/502/9705)
  • QNC316 Advise and inform others about network construction operations (K/502/9706)

Option Group 2

  • QNC317 Contribute to controlling costs against agreed budgets (M/502/9707) *QNC318 Control network activities against quality standards and systems (T/502/9708)
  • QNC319 Establish and maintain professional relationships in network construction operations (A/502/9709)
  • QNC320 Coach individual learners (M/502/9710)
  • QNC321 Assist individual learners to apply their learning (T/5028/9711)

Option Group 3

  • QNC310 Commission water network (J/502/9700)
  • QNC311 Transfer control of networks (L/502/9701)
  • QNC312 Implement de-commissioning methods and procedures for water networks (R/502/9702)
  • QNC322 Inform customers about water network construction related issues (A/502/9712)
  • QNC323 Agree a course of action to deal with water network construction related issues (F/502/9713)
Method

Bespoke to client

Pre Course Requirements

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Who Should Attend?

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