Erect standard masonry structures
Overview
This standard is about erecting brickwork and blockwork and/or structures of local materials and styles, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, and selecting, preparing and using materials, components, tools and equipment
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of Trowel 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 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
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 usedK
13 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 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, lay, position, plumb, level and secure
8 use and maintain hand and power tools, and equipment
9 erect masonry in brick and block and/or local materials to given working instructions for the following
9.1 cavity wall structures
9.2 blockwork structures
9.3 solid wall structures
9.4 form openings
9.5 joint finishes
9.6 cills, capping and copings
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)
4.4 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Information
5 drawings, specifications, current legislation, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, oral and written instructions, sketches, electronic data, official guidance and current regulations governing buildings associated with the erection of masonry structures
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, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement and storage of materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting
Maintenance
7 operative care of hand and power tools, and equipment
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 erect cavity walling and solid walling using brick and block and local materials
8.2 erect walling of local style
8.3 lay blocks (traditional and thin joint)
8.4 determine brick and block bonds
8.5 form and maintain the integrity of cavities
8.6 install lintels
8.7 install movement joints
8.8 install wind posts
8.9 cut bricks, blocks and local materials
8.10 form joint finishes, including mechanical pointing systems
8.11 form openings
8.12 position, level, plumb, fix and integrate brick soffit systems
8.13 position and fix cills, copings and cappings
8.14 install masonry support angles
8.15 prop and support structures
8.16 complete and remove temporary works
8.17 position, bond and tape insulation materials
8.18 position, fix and bed damp-proof barriers, cloak systems and cavity trays
8.19 form and install weep holes and vents
8.20 install and maintain the integrity of fire barriers and breaks
8.21 position and secure wall ties including spacing, particularly around openings and movement joints
8.22 mix mortar
8.23 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
8.24 identify and follow the installation quality requirements
8.25 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
8.26 use hand and power tools, and equipment
8.27 work at height
8.28 use access equipment
9 team work and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with jointing erecting masonry structures
Problems
11 those arising from information, resources and methods of work
11.1 own authority to rectify
11.2 organisational reporting procedures
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
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 bricks, blocks, mortars, frames, insulation, damp-proof barriers, cloak systems, cills, copings and cappings lintels, fixings and ties
16.2 hand and power tools, and equipment
17 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification
18 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage of materials associated with the method and procedure to erect masonry structures
Security procedures
19 site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles