Install suspended ceiling systems
Overview
This standard is about interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment, preparing, installing and repairing proprietary suspended ceilings in domestic, commercial and industrial situations This standard is for people working in the occupational area of interior systems 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 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
K6 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings
K7 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report
K8 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used
K9 how to comply with environmentally responsible working practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
Performance Criteria 3 Selection of resources
K10 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources and how defects should be rectified
K11 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported
K12 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used
K13 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome
Performance Criteria 4 Minimise the risk of damage
K14 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection
K15 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved
Performance Criteria 5 Meet the contract specification
K16 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported
K17 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out
Performance Criteria 6 Allocated time
K18 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 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 clean work space
6 disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstration of work skills to measure, mark out, fit, position and secure
8 use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
9 install to given working instructions at least four of the following
9.1 proprietary suspended ceilings, including repairs
9.2 specialist proprietary suspended ceilings for ambient temperature controlled and/or passive fire controlled areas
9.3 proprietary metal furring (MF) ceilings
9.4 concealed and exposed grid ceilings - mineral and/or metal
9.5 metal and/or mineral plank ceilings
9.6 rafts and/or baffles acoustic sections
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
Hazards 3 those identified by risk assessment, methods of work, manufacturers’ technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Health and safety control equipment 4 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment
4.1 collective protective measures
4.2 personal protective equipment (PPE)
4.3 respiratory protective equipment (RPE) Information
5 drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information and current guidance/regulations associated with the installation of suspended ceilings Legislation and official guidance
6 this relates to the operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst working in the workplace, in confined spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting Maintenance
7 operative care of hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment Methods of work
8 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method/area of work and materials used to
8.1 identify and follow the installation quality requirements
8.2 establish the suitability of the existing substrate
8.3 check vertical and horizontal datum
8.4 ensure the use of an appropriate fixing regime
8.5 identify the location of, and work around, mechanical and electrical services
8.6 install proprietary suspended ceilings, specialist proprietary suspended ceilings (for ambient temperature controlled and/or passive fire controlled areas) and proprietary metal furring (MF) ceilings
8.7 install concealed and exposed grid ceiling – mineral and/or metal, metal and/or mineral plank ceilings and rafts and/or baffles acoustic sections
8.8 carry out any repairs
8.9 clean and check stability of ambient/temperature controlled specialist proprietary suspended ceilings
8.10 check and confirm seal of panel joints
8.11 install light fittings and grilles to proprietary suspended ceilings
8.12 install fire, smoke, sound and thermal cavity barriers
8.13 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
8.14 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
8.15 use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
8.16 work at height
8.17 use access equipment
9 needs of other occupations associated with the installation of suspended ceilings
10 team work and communication
11 needs of other occupations associated with the installation of suspended ceilings 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 progress charts, timetables and estimated times
14 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme Protect work
15 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions Resources
16 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and/or specialist
16.1 tiles, grid components, hangers, battens, braces, pattresses, proprietary fittings, insulation, panels, sealants, fixings
16.2 hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
17 select correct resources and materials to comply with the specification
18 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to install suspended ceiling systems Security procedures
19 site, workplace, company and operative