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The Lantra Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highway Electrical Systems qualifications has been developed to provide nationally recognised certification for those looking to work in the highway electrical sector. This includes:
- those undertaking apprenticeships
- operatives already working in other highway electrical sector roles
- those working in other roles looking to enter or progress their career by working in the highway electrical sector.
This is a Competency Based Qualification (CBQ). This National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) is based on the Occupational Standards for Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative (Level 2).
This qualification has been designed in conjunction with the Highway Electrical Association (HEA) to assess the competence of operatives in the highway electrical sector. This NVQ satisfies the requirements for competency as stipulated in the National Highway Sector Scheme (NHSS) 8 Quality Management Document.
The Lantra Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Highway Electrical Systems qualification includes pathways that reflect the sub-sectors of the highway electrical sector, including:
- Camera
- Communications and Variable Message Signs (VMS)
- Electric Vehicle Charging
- Environmental Monitoring
- Public Lighting
- Slot Cutting
- Traffic Signals
- Variable Message Signs (VMS).
The finer details
By undertaking this qualification you will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be able to work safely and effectively in the highway electrical sector.
This qualification aims to assess your knowledge, skills and behaviours in relation to:
- Applying health and safety, environmental and working practices
- Maintaining effective working relationships
- Preparing for the installation and maintenance of highway electrical systems and equipment
- Identifying and correcting faults in electrical systems, equipment and components
- Installing and connecting highway electrical systems, equipment and components
- Installing highway electrical infrastructure equipment
- Maintaining highway electrical systems, equipment and components
- Carrying out emergency work on highway electrical systems
- Applying surface protection to highway electrical systems
- Mechanical maintenance of highway electrical systems and equipment
- Coordinating the work of others.
Further information relating to content of these qualifications can be found in the Lantra Awards Level 2 NVQs in Highway Electrical Systems Qualification Specification.
Delivery method
Classroom and practical observation and assessmentRecognised by
National Highway Sector Scheme (NHSS) 8Course description:
Who should attend?
This qualification has been designed for those who want to work as operatives installing and/or maintaining highway electrical equipment, ensuring that work is completed safely, effectively and efficiently in the workplace.
In order to generate the evidence required for achievement of this qualification, you must either be working as an operative within the highway electrical sector or have a work placement where you will be installing and/or maintaining highway electrical equipment.
As you'll appreciate, this qualification contains some practical activity that will require a minimum level of fitness. If you have any concerns, please speak to the Provider.
What will be covered?
At the end of this qualification, your knowledge, skills and behaviours will have been assessed in the following areas:
- Applying health and safety, environmental and working practices
- Maintaining effective working relationships
- Preparing for the installation and maintenance of highway electrical systems and equipment
- Identifying and correcting faults in electrical systems, equipment and components
- Installing and connecting highway electrical systems, equipment and components
- Installing highway electrical infrastructure equipment
- Maintaining highway electrical systems, equipment and components
- Carrying out emergency work on highway electrical systems
- Applying surface protection to highway electrical systems
- Mechanical maintenance of highway electrical systems and equipment
- Coordinating the work of others.
Other areas of interest
Those who have successfully achieved the appropriate Level 2 qualification, may wish to progress on to the Lantra Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Highway Electrical Systems.
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