Water Networks Network Construction Operations Water NVQ Level 1

  • Course Code NCO-1
  • 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.

Network Construction Operations (Water) Level 1

This NCO NVQ is aimed at operational team members who assist the mains and/or service layers to carry out network construction activities. It confirms the competency across the range of tasks involved in supporting those carrying out the jointing and installation operations. The units of competence for this award are as follows:

Objectives

Core Mandatory Generic Units

  • QNC101 Assist in Locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub-structures
  • QNC102 Working under supervision, excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
  • QNC104 Working under supervision, contribute to an efficient and effective work environment
  • QNC106 Working under supervision operate powered tools and equipment for network construction operations

Core Mandatory Water Units

  • QNC105W Working under supervision, contribute to health, safety and the environment in the workplace including hygiene
  • QNC108W Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for water network construction operations

Optional Generic Units

  • QNC109 Assist in preparing resources and signing, lighting and guarding the area for highway works
  • QNC110 Assist in preparing resources and signing, lighting and guarding the area for site works
  • QNC107 Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by electrofusion welding
  • QNC111 Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by butt fusion welding
  • QNC103 Assist in preparing for reinstatement of excavation and pavement surfaces
Method

Portfolio

Pre Course Requirements

N/A

Who Should Attend?

N/A