Install dry lining 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 dry lining 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:
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
K1: Interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out.
Performance Criteria 2
K2: Avoidance of risk by complying with the given information relating to the following:
K2.1 Methods of work
K2.2 Safe use of health and safety control equipment
K2.3 Safe use of access equipment
K2.4 Safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
K2.5 Specific risks to health
Performance Criteria 3
K3: Selection of resources associated with own work:
K3.1 Materials, components and fixings
K3.2 Tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
K4: Protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage
K5: Maintenance of a clean work space
K6: Disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
K7: Demonstration of work skills to measure, mark out, fit, position and secure
K8: Use and maintenance of hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
K9: Installation of the following, including fixing deflection heads, forming openings and junctions, and carrying out repairs, to given working instructions:
K9.1 Metal stud partitions
K9.2 Metal furring ceilings
K9.3 Framed wall linings
K9.4 Framed and frameless beam and column encasement systems K10: Installation of at least two of the following systems to given working instructions, including fixing deflection heads, forming openings and junctions, and carrying out repairs:
K10.1 Twin walls
K10.2 Staggered studs
K10.3 Service shaft partitions
K10.4 Curved walls
K10.5 Walls over three metres high
Performance Criteria 6
K11: Completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or clients
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Performance Criteria 1
K1: Environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers' information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Performance Criteria 2
K2: Operative's response to situations in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with:
K2.1 Fires, spillages, injuries
K2.2 Emergencies relating to occupational activities
Performance Criteria 3
K3: Identification of hazards identified by risk assessment, methods of work, manufacturers' technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Performance Criteria 4
K4: Health and safety control equipment identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment:
K4.1 Collective protective measures
K4.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
K4.3 Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
K4.4 Local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Performance Criteria 5
K5: Interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information and current guidance/regulations associated with installing dry lining systems
Performance Criteria 6
K6: Knowledge of legislation and official guidance relating 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
Performance Criteria 7
K7: Maintenance of hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
Performance Criteria 8
K8: Application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method/area of work and materials used to:
K8.1 Identify and follow the installation quality requirements
K8.2 Check vertical and horizontal datum
K8.3 Establish the suitability of the existing substrate
K8.4 Ensure the use of an appropriate fixing regime
K8.5 Identify the location of, and work around, mechanical and electrical services
K8.6 Fix deflection heads
K8.7 Install dry lining systems, including metal stud partitions, metal furring ceilings, wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasement systems
K8.8 Form openings and junctions
K8.9 Repair damaged partitions and ceilings
K8.10 Install twin walls, staggered studs and service shaft partitions
K8.11 Form and install curved walls
K8.12 Install walls over three metres high
K8.13 Recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
K8.14 Work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
K8.15 Use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
K8.16 Work at height
K8.17 Use access equipment
Performance Criteria 9
K9: Understanding of how fire spreads through a building and how to impede it and protect the structure
Performance Criteria 10
K10: Teamwork and communication
Performance Criteria 11
K11: Understanding of the needs of other occupations associated with the installation of dry lining systems
Performance Criteria 12
K12: Identification of problems arising from information, resources and methods of work:
K12.1 Own authority to rectify
K12.2 Organisational reporting procedures
Performance Criteria 13
K13: Understanding of types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
K14: Knowledge of organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Performance Criteria 15
K15: Protection of work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Performance Criteria 16
K16: Knowledge of materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and/or specialist:
K16.1 Panels, plasterboards, metal sections, timber battens, fixings, fittings
K16.2 Hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 17
K17: Selection of correct resources and materials to comply with the specification
Performance Criteria 18
K18: Methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to install dry lining systems
Performance Criteria 19
K19: Understanding of site, workplace, company and operative security procedures