MCWP Competent Assessed Person

Duration

8 hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to support the Competent Assessed Person (CAP) programme which is an advanced level of assessment. This leads to the certification that engineers are proficient in undertaking statutory inspections of MCWPs or Construction Hoists to the highest specification, as stipulated by legislation/regulations.

Delivery

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)

This standard is predominantly theoretical training.

This standard is considered to be set at an advanced level.

Assessment Type

Formally Assessed

Recognised Organisation

Competent Assessed Person (CAP) Certification | IPAF

Quality Assurance

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisation’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications, and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisation’s documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance.

Renewal

Renewal every 5 years

Additional information about this standard

This standard is for qualified engineers wishing to competently plan, manage and conduct a thorough examination of a MCWP or Construction Hoist. To be eligible, candidates need to hold a valid IPAF PAL Card and to score at least 12 points using the entry criteria matrix.