Install second fixing components
Overview
"This standard is about preparing and carrying out second fixing, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, and selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of Wood Occupations and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers"
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
"P1 interpret the given information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevance
P2 comply with the given, relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out your work and maintain safe and healthy work practices
P3 select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work
P4 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
P5 comply with the given contract information to carry out the work efficiently to the required specification
P6 complete the work within the allocated time, in accordance with the programme of work"
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
"Performance Criteria 1
Interpretation of information
K1 the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources, and how they are implemented
K2 the types of information, their source and how they are interpreted
K3 the organisational procedures to solve problems with the information and why it is important they are followed
Performance Criteria 2
Safe work practices
K4 the level of understanding operatives must have of information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied
K5 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used
K6 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
K7 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings
K8 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report
K9 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used
K10 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
Performance Criteria 3
Selection of resources
K11 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources and how defects should be rectified
K12 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported
K13 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used
K14 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome
Performance Criteria 4
Minimise the risk of damage
K15 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection
K16 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved
Performance Criteria 5
Meet the contract specification
K17 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported
K18 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out
Performance Criteria 6
Allocated time
K19 what the programme is for the work to be carried out in the estimated, allocated time and why deadlines should be kept"
Scope/range
"Performance Criteria 1
1 interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoidance of risk by complying with the given information relating to at least four of the following
2.1 methods of work
2.2 safe use of health and safety control equipment
2.3 safe use of access equipment
2.4 safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
2.5 specific risks to health
Performance Criteria 3
3 selection of resources associated with own work
3.1 materials, components and fixings
3.2 tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
4 protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy work space
6 disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstration of work skills to measure, mark out, fit, finish, position and secure
8 use and maintain hand and power tools
9 installation of at least five of the following to given working instructions
9.1 side hung doors
9.2 mouldings (architrave, skirting)
9.3 ironmongery
9.4 service encasement
9.5 prefabricated units or fitments
9.6 cladding or panelling
9.7 stair components (balustrades, handrails, spindles)
Performance Criteria 6
10 completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client"
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
"Disposal of waste
1 environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers' information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Emergencies
2 operative's response to situations in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with
2.1 fires, spillages, injuries
2.2 emergencies relating to occupational activities
Fire extinguishers
3 water, CO2, foam, powder and their uses
Hazards
4 those identified by risk assessment, methods of work, manufacturers' technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
5 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment
5.1 collective protective measures
5.2 personal protective equipment (PPE)
5.3 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
5.4 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Information
6 drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, oral and written instructions, sketches, electronic data, official guidance and current building regulations associated with installing second fix components
Legislation and official guidance
7 this relates to the operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst working in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement and storage of materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting
Maintenance
8 sharpening of hand tools and operative care of hand and power tools
Methods of work
9 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work and materials used to;
9.1 prepare and fix internal and external side hung doors, fire resisting and non-fire resisting doors, door closers, ironmongery, architraves, skirting, dado rails, picture rails, internal and external cladding, service encasements, prefabricated units, stair components (balustrades, handrails, spindles)
9.2 form joints associated with second fixing
9.3 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
9.4 determine specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historical significance
9.5 identify and follow the installation quality requirements
9.6 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
9.7 use hand and power tools
9.8 work at height
9.9 use access equipment
10 team work and communication
11 needs of other occupations associated with installing second fixing
Problems
12 those arising from information, resources and methods of work
12.1 own authority to rectify
12.2 organisational reporting procedures
Programme
13 types of productivity targets and time scales
14 how times are estimated
15 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Protect work
16 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
17 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and/or specialist
17.1 timber, timber based products, composite materials, timber boarding, plastics, metals, doors, mouldings, ironmongery, prefabricated units, adhesives, sealants and fixings
17.2 hand and power tools
18 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification including suitability, moisture and durability
19 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method and procedure to install second fixing
Security procedures
20 site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles"