5 ECTS
Overseeing Excavation Work Operations
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Module Description
This module focuses on the competencies, knowledge, and skills required from a Level 4 Excavation Plant Supervisor (which is one of the requirements to becoming an Excavations Contractor). Therefore, as required, its content and learning outcomes reflect very closely the MFHEA MQF Level 4 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for this occupation.
The purpose of this module corresponds to the importance of overseeing and being an active contributor to excavation work operations and their development.
With this objective in sight, the module delves into the importance of conforming with organisational policies and regulations for organising and co-ordinating excavation work and ensuring safety on the workplace.
Furthermore, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills relating to the monitoring of work operations, covering important aspects such as special site requirements, use of resources, operational standards, and productivity targets.
Entry Requirements
- A general Level 3 standard of education including the completion of a compulsory education and/or, O´levels, and/or a related Level 3 qualification.
- A good level of communication in English.
- Individuals currently working and/or having previous experience in the construction industry.
- The maturity clause can be applied to those students who have experience, but do not possess the required entry qualifications. Their experiences will be verified through an interview with a board of experts appointed by IDEA Academy.
- The maximum number of credits that may be gained as a result of the RPL process at IDEA Academy will not exceed 50% of the qualification/award chosen by the individual for formal learning.
Target Audience
- Individuals who aspire to advance further in their construction studies, particularly in excavation.
- Individuals who aspire to achieve competencies as excavation plant supervisors.
Career Paths
The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:
- Excavation Plant Supervisor
This programme constitutes a Level 4 certification in Excavation Plant Supervision, which is a requirement for attaining the licence of an Excavations Contractor. It is also a requirement (according to the Legal Notice no. 166 of 2023) that a programme of this nature should very closely reflect the related NOS.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Co-ordinate and organise excavation work adhering to organisational procedures and regulations.
- Protect workplace by ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Organise and co-ordinate the workplace so as to promote safe conditions in an excavation context.
- Communicate work information, processes, and activities to relevant staff.
- Develop knowledge regarding the monitoring of work activities and the sequence of work operations in excavation.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Co-ordinate and organise excavation work adhering to organisational procedures and regulations.
- Protect workplace by ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Organise and co-ordinate the workplace so as to promote safe conditions in an excavation context.
- Communicate work information, processes, and activities to relevant staff.
- Develop knowledge regarding the monitoring of work activities and the sequence of work operations in excavation.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Promote cleanliness of the excavation work site and appropriate waste disposal according to organisational and statutory requirements.
- Recognise, record, and provide information relating to any special considerations to individuals who could possibly be impacted.
- Identify and record special site requirements in excavation abiding by organisational procedures.
- Adhere to organisational procedures when planning and coordinating appropriate site storage and security arrangements.
- Promote the effective use of components, resources, materials, and security operations in excavation.
- Check that materials and resources (equipment, tools, etc.) are correctly stored.
- Recommend new ways of improving work methods, activities, and processes by referring to and conforming with organisational procedures.
Module-Specific Learner Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:
- Interpret relevant information pertaining to excavation work activities (work arrangements, procedures, policies, processes, etc.) to be carried out, and pass on and record said information to relevant team members.
- Satisfy the requirements of other occupations when planning own workload and work programme.
- Determine sequences and methods of work in an excavation context.
- Communicate effectively with site staff.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to find, download, and upload assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials, etc.