Course Duration
There is no set time for the VQ achievement process to take; candidates can work towards gaining the award at their own pace.

Course Objectives
In order to complete this VQ the candidate must be able to:

• Provide evidence of their own work proving competence in Controlling Lifting Operations: Planning Lifts.
• Allow observation visits from assessor.
• Undertake recorded professional discussions.

Units to be Achieved

• Develop and maintain good working relationships.
• Plan lifting activities.
• Plan work activities and resources to meet work requirements.
• Evaluate and select work methods.
• Plan the preparation of the site for the project.
• Identify, allocate and plan the deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery.
• Plan and establish health, safety, welfare and environmental systems for lifting operations.

Evidenced by

• Work log books.
• Photographs/DVD.
• Work sheets and time sheets.
• Oral questioning by the assessor.
• Practical observations.
• Recorded professional discussion.
• Course certificates from previously attended related courses.
• Witness testimony from management that is verified by an assessor.
• Written question papers produced by the assessor to quantify knowledge.

Certification
SQA SVQ Level 4

Any Other Relevant Information
Upon achievement of SVQ Level 4 and a Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Professionals, the candidate can apply for a CPCS Competent Operator Card as Appointed Person. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.