JIB Grading Definitions - Highway Lighting Grades

The ECA and Amicus have agreed that these grades will be introduced on an optional basis. When companies opt into the grades, they will be bound by the JIB terms and conditions for highway lighting.

Highway Lighting Operative Grade 1

Scheme Occupation: Maintenance & Installation Operative

A person who has attained the mandatory requirements for a Maintenance & Installation Operative and a number of additional elements associated with the work requirement.

This person will have achieved the NVQ/SVQ Qualification at Level 2 units 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8 (part). In addition NVQ/SVQ Level 3 units 6 & 7 will be achieved but will not provide a qualification at this level.

General Job Description

Be able to cover the full range of street lighting work. This may be a Maintenance Operative (Fault Repair) that can also carry out installation work (although may not drive and operate a mobile crane over 7.5 tonne), or an Installation Operative who is able to undertake the work of a Maintenance Operative (Fault Repair). Will also be able to undertake testing and record readings obtained. (Note: this person is unable to issue certificates).

Highway Lighting Operative Grade 2

Scheme Occupation: Maintenance Operative (Fault Repair)

A person who has attained the mandatory requirements for Maintenance Operative (Fault Repair) and a number of additional elements associated with the work requirement.

This person will have achieved the NVQ/SVQ Qualification at Level 2 units 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7. In addition NVQ/SVQ Level 3 unit 7(part) will be achieved but will not provide a qualification at this level.

General Job Description

Undertake the work of a routine maintenance operative, carry out fault repairs to highway lighting apparatus and install replacements. Will also be able to undertake testing and record readings obtained and respond to emergency call-outs as required. (Note: this person is unable to issue certificates).

Or

Scheme Occupation: Installation Operative

A person who has attained the mandatory requirements for an Installation Operative and a number of additional elements associated with the work requirement.

This person will have achieved the NVQ/SVQ Qualification at Level 2 units 1,2,3,7,8 (part) & 9. In addition NVQ/SVQ Level 3 unit 6 (part) will be achieved but will not provide a qualification at this level.

General Job Description

Undertake the installation of the full range of highway lighting apparatus including lanterns and brackets. Will also be able to drive and operate mobile crane vehicles over 7.5 tonne and attend emergency call outs as required.

Highway Lighting Operative Grade 3

Scheme Occupation - Routine Maintenance Operative

A person who has attained the mandatory requirements for a Routine Maintenance Operative and a number of additional elements associated with the work requirement.

This person will have achieved the NVQ/SVQ Qualification at Level 2 units 1,2,3,4,6 & 7 as a minimum. Unit 7 may be waived by employers where no contract work of this type is required (the lack of availability and therefore training requirement should not prevent a person receiving this grade if the other units have been obtained).

General Job Description

Undertake highway lighting routine maintenance that includes cleaning and visual inspection of apparatus, replacement of lamps and painting. Night time inspection may also be a requirement.

Or

Scheme Occupation - Installation Operative (Non Crane)

A person who has attained the mandatory requirements for an Installation Operative (Non Crane) and a number of additional elements associated with the work requirement.

This person will have achieved the NVQ/SVQ Qualification at Level 2 units 1,2,3,7,8 (part) & 9 as a minimum. Unit 7 may be waived by employers where no contract work of this type is required (the lack of availability and therefore training requirement should not prevent a person receiving this grade if the other units have been obtained).

General Job Description

Undertake the installation of the full range of highway lighting apparatus and able to act as a banksman to the operator of a mobile crane as required. The Installation Operative (Non Crane) may also undertake installations not requiring a mobile crane acting as the "lead" person.

Highway Lighting Operative Grade 4

This is an entry grade and will apply to scheme occupations Trainee, Routine Maintenance and Installation Operative (Non Crane) who have attained the mandatory
units under the scheme but not all the additional units to advance to the next HLO grade.