Lay preformed kerbs and channels

​This standard is about interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment, preparing for laying and reinstating preformed (precast and prepared natural stone) kerbs, channels and combined drainage and kerb systems

This standard is for people working in the occupational area of road building and maintenance and construction and civil engineering operations and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers

​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

​Performance Criteria 1
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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
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Performance Criteria 2*
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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 work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
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Performance Criteria 3*
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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
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Performance Criteria 4*
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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
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Performance Criteria 5*
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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
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Performance Criteria 6*
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Allocated time*

K18  what the programme is for the work to be carried out in the estimated, allocated time and why deadlines should be ke

​Performance Criteria 1

1  interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, risk assessments, method statements and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out
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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, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
2.4  specific risks to health
2.5  others affected by the work
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Performance Criteria 3*

3  selection of resources associated with own work
3.1  materials, components and fixings
3.2  tools and equipment
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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
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Performance Criteria 5*

7  demonstration of work skills to measure, mark out, cut, position, level, align, compact, seal and finish
8  use and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
9  lay kerbs and/or channels and/or combined drainage and kerb systems to given working instructions
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Performance Criteria 6**

10  completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client

​Disposal of waste
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1  environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers' information, statutory regulations and official guidance
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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
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Hazards*

3  those identified by risk assessment, methods of work, manufacturers' technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
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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)
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Information*

5  drawings, specifications, schedules, risk assessments, method statements, manufacturers' information, verbal, written and graphical instructions and current regulations for laying preformed kerbs and channels
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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, below ground level, in confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement and storage of materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting
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Maintenance*

7  operative care of hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
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Methods of work*

8  application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work and materials used to:
8.1  confirm the area and location of work, the operations, safety and security requirements including temporary traffic management and immediate area protection
8.2  identify different types of kerbs, channels and combined drainage and kerb systems
8.3  conform to agreed specifications
8.4  set out the area and prepare substrate and foundation for laying kerbs, channels and combined drainage and kerb systems
8.5  lay and align kerbs, channels and combined drainage and kerb systems to the required specifications
8.6  mark and cut kerbs, channels and combined drainage and kerb systems
8.7  work around street furniture and ironwork
8.8  protect completed work for curing process
8.9  deal with others affected by the work
8.10  return infrastructure to operational status
8.11 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
8.12  use hand tools, power tools and equipment
9  team work and communication
10  needs of other occupations associated with laying preformed kerbs, channels and combined drainage and kerb systems
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Problems*

11  those arising from information, resources and methods of work
11.1  own authority to rectify
11.2  organisational reporting procedures
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Programme*

12  types of productivity targets and time scales
13  how times are estimated
14  organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
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Protect work*

15  protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
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Resources*

16  materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and specialist:
16.1  sand, cement, aggregates, additives, sealants and resins
16.2  kerbs, channels and combined drainage and kerb systems
16.3  hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
17  identify by calculation, quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method and procedure to lay preformed kerbs, channels and combined drainage and kerb systems
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Security procedures*

18  site, workplace, company and operative