SA011 Locate and Clear Blockages

This accreditation assesses a learner’s ability to work effectively in a construction utility environment. Learners will be able to demonstrate safe methods for locating and clearing blockages in the telecoms utility pipe networks when working on utilities infrastructure.

Description

Purpose
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Accreditation
Industry accreditation
Learning Outcomes
Know the processes, regulations and legislationsassociated with working safely in locate and clear
blockages in utilities
Know the procedures, tools, equipment, and materials for excavation for locate and clear blockages in utilities, including excavation and reinstate surfaces on utility network plant
Be able to carry out locate pipe blockage including excavation surfaces on utility network plant
Be able to carry out clear and repair pipe blockage including reinstating surfaces on utility network plant.
Pre-requisite
This accreditation is available toanyone over the age of 16 who is capable of reaching the required standard. There are no barriers that restrict access or progression thereby promoting equal opportunity. It is expected however that learners will have a level of literacy adequate to cope with the assessment.
Expectations at level 2
Achievement reflects ability to select and use relevant knowledge, ideas, skills and procedures to complete well-defined tasks and address straightforward problems. It includes taking responsibility for completing tasks and procedures and exercising autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.


Assessment Criteria
Multiple Choice Question/Answer Quiz

Practical Assessment

Similar courses

This is an awareness ONLY course and can be delivered in person or online, it does not include climbing or any practical element. This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills of the hazards and potential risks involved in working safely on ladders and wooden poles in a telecommunications environment.

More Information

This accreditation covers Gas Testing and Cover Lifting. It provides learners with the knowledge and skills to identify the hazards and potential risks involved in working safely on or in proximity to underground structures and operational buildings.

More Information

This accreditation ensures that individuals working in the civils aspects of network construction and maintenance are suitably trained and understand the dangers of working in this environment.

More Information

SA001 Overhead Safety 3-Day Course This qualification covers three modules: Overhead Safety, Pole checking and Joint user Poles. It provides learners with the knowledge and skills to make them aware of the hazards and potential risks involved in working safely on ladders and wooden poles in a telecommunications environment.

More Information

The purpose of this accreditation is to provide learners with the necessary information to understand and demonstrate the requirements for duct laying and slewing in the telecoms utility pipe networks

More Information

This course covers core drilling into telecommunications jointing chambers in accordance with industry standards.

More Information

This accreditation covers the requirements for working safely in single and multi-occupancy dwellings including buildings in accordance with industry standards and practices

More Information

This course is designed to teach the Tetra Safety system which is required by anyone climbing poles o ladders on the Openreach Network, Virgin Media, EE, City Fibre and more

More Information

This course covers one module: Safe Use of Respiratory Protective Equipment. It provides learners with the skills and knowledge of selection and use of adequate and suitable Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace, in order to comply with the law. This course covers one module: Safe Use of Respiratory Protective Equipment.

More Information

1/2 day course in the safe use of abrasive wheels including stihl saw

More Information

This accreditation provides learners with an essential foundation in relevant matters of asbestos awareness. It is suitable for candidates who already work in the construction or utilities industries or candidates looking to work in construction or the utilities.

More Information

The SA022 – Track and Locate Underground Services course provides learners with the knowledge and skills of planning, safely locating and avoiding underground services.

More Information

A half-day course in the principles and practices of safe manual handling

More Information