The NVQ was developed in part to address the competency concerns raised by the Construction Leadership Council regarding personnel working on construction sites. The resulting Compressed Air Pathway is recognised by the Building Engineering and Services Association as a formal industry standard, including Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) recognition.
It is designed so that learners can demonstrate their knowledge and credentials, without requiring additional training. This gives confidence to end-customers of the engineer's competence, experience and commitment to safe working practices during the installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of compressed air systems.
The NVQ comprises mandatory units, which include complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements and using and interpreting engineering data and documentation. Emphasis is also given to working efficiently and effectively in engineering and the handing over of maintenance or installation activities to the customer.
Ashley Quarterman (pictured), BCAS executive director, said: “Our new NVQ further enhances our wide portfolio of training courses available to engineers and end-users in the compressed air industry. It forms part of our continued effort to add further value for our members and their customers and would not have been possible without collective effort from the BCAS team and many of our colleagues and partners across the sector.”
The NVQ Level 3 Diploma in installation and Commissioning is now available on the BCAS learning management system website.