Install and relocate modular demountable partition systems

URN: COSVR127
Business Sectors (Suites): Interior Systems (Construction)
Developed by: CITB
Approved on: 2021

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 relocating modular demountable partition systems 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:


Scope/range

Performance Criteria 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, finish, position and secure
8. use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
9. install and relocate demountable partitioning systems, including doors, trims/mouldings and junctions to given working instructions
10. install glass panels and blinds
Performance Criteria 6
11. completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge

  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)
    4.4. local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
    Information
  5. drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information and current guidance/regulations associated with installing and re-locating modular demountable partition systems
    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. check vertical and horizontal datum
    8.3. establish the suitability of the existing substrate
    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 and relocate modular demountable partition systems
    8.7. hang doors; fix mouldings and trims; apply wall coverings; install glazing
    8.8. recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
    8.9. work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
    8.10. use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
    8.11. work at height
    8.12. use access equipment
  9. how fire spreads through a building and how to impede it and protect the structure
  10. team work and communication
  11. needs of other occupations associated with the installation and re-location of modular demountable partition systems
    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. panels, framing sections/track, glass, doors, ironmongery, mouldings, trims, fixings, fittings
    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 and relocate modular demountable partition systems
    Security procedures
  19. site, workplace, company and operative

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Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

CITB

Original URN

COSVR127

Relevant Occupations

Construction Operatives

SOC Code

8159

Keywords

Demountable partition systems; Framing sections; Track sections