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Certificate in Supporting Engineering Construction Activities at SCQF Level 5 | R133 04

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Qualification summary

Please note, this qualification is not available for new registrations. The certification end date is 31 March 2026.

Based on National Occupational Standards (NOS), this Certificate in Supporting Engineering Construction Activities at SCQF Level 5 includes units on preparing work areas in support of engineering construction activities, moving engineering construction loads using manually operated equipment and more.

ECITB requires that evidence of competence must be drawn from and reflect activity undertaken by the learner in the workplace. The workplace is defined as the learner’s normal place of work for their occupation.

In the units of assessment some learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria relate to the knowledge that enables a learner to perform competently. Evidence must be collected that verifies this knowledge is present.

Find out more about National Occupational Standards

Where is this qualification delivered?

To complete this qualification learners must enrol with one of ECITB’s Approved Centres listed below.

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What are the entry requirements?

Approved Centres will discuss the qualification with learners to determine how suitable it is for them, given their past experiences and qualifications, and their ability and motivation to learn.

What is the qualification structure?

To achieve this qualification learners must complete all 8 of the following mandatory units. There are no optional units in this qualification.

Qualification units

CO-S1
Contribute to effective working relationships in engineering construction

CO-S2
Work safely and minimise risk in engineering construction

CO-S3
Identify and deal with hazards and emergencies in the engineering construction work environment

SECA-S1
Prepare work areas in support of engineering construction activities

SECA-S2
Prepare materials in support of engineering construction activities

SECA-S3
Prepare equipment in support of engineering construction activities

SECA-S4
Move engineering construction loads using manually operated equipment

SECA-S5
Reinstate the work area after completing engineering construction activities

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Are there progression opportunities?

The ECITB’s apprenticeship programme is its main vehicle for recruiting and training young people to meet the future skills requirements of the industry. Qualifications at Levels 5, 6 and 7 are often an integral part of this scheme.

Find out more about apprenticeships