QFI Approved Assessment Centres that deliver this programme:
To achieve this qualification candidates must successfully complete 5 units to include:
- 4 mandatory units
- 1 optional unit
Additional units are available; these are not however required to complete the qualification.
For further information about this qualification see the Qualification Handbook: QFI Plant Ops Extractives Qual Handbook
Signposting of Workplace Core Skills to this qualification can be found here: SIGNPOSTING OF WORKPLACE CORE SKILLS TO THE NOS FOR Plant Operations Extractives
Group A - Mandatory Units: Candidates must complete 4 Units from this group
| Unit Titles | SCQF level | SCQF credits |
|---|---|---|
| Conform to General Workplace Safety and Security | 6 | 3 |
| Monitor and Maintain Environmental Conditions in Your Area of Responsibility | 5 | 3 |
| Conform to Efficient Working Practices | 5 | 4 |
| Prepare Plant Prior to Operational Performance | 4 | 3 |
Optional Units: Candidates must complete 1 Units from group B below:
Group B: 1 Unit required
| Unit titles | SQF level | SCQF credits |
|---|---|---|
| Operate Plant to Extract | 5 | 8 |
| Operate Plant to Excavate | 5 | 13 |
| Operate Plant to Construct or Form | 5 | 13 |
| Operate Plant to Receive and Transport Loads | 5 | 8 |
| Operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms | 5 | 8 |
| Operate Plant to Lay and Distribute | 4 | 13 |
| Operate Plant to Compact | 5 | 5 |
| Operate Plant to Lift and Transfer | 4 | 10 |
Group C: Additional Units available if required:
| Unit Titles | SCQF level | SCQF credits |
|---|---|---|
| Arrange and Secure Loads for Transportation | 4 | 8 |
| Operate Plant Attachments | 4 | 4 |