Prefabricate reinforcement steel sections
Overview
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This standard is about prefabricating reinforcement steel sections for concrete structures, bracing and preparing prefabricated sections of reinforcement steel for lifting and movement to installation, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of steelfixing and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers"
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
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1. interpret the given information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevance
2. comply with the given, relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out your work and maintain safe and healthy work practices
3. select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work
4. comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
5. comply with the given contract information to carry out the work efficiently to the required specification
6. 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 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
Scope Performance
Performance Criteria 1
1 interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoid risk by complying with the given information relating to at least five of the following
methods of work
safe use of health and safety control equipment
safe use of access equipment
safe use, storage and handling of materials
safe use and storage of tools and equipment
specific risks to health
Performance Criteria 3
3 select resources associated with own work
materials, components and fixings
tools, plant and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
4 protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy work space
6 dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstration of work skills to measure, mark out, fit, position, brace and secure
8 use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
9 prefabricate reinforcement steel sections to given working instructions in order to form the following
beams or columns
bases or slabs
walls
10 prefabricate reinforcement steel sections to given working instructions utilising the following
slash tie
hairpin tie
crown tie
splice tie
ring tie
11 incorporate at least two of the following into prefabricated steel sections
temporary construction bars
bracing
lifting points
Performance Criteria 6
12 complete own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client
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
fires, spillages, injuries
emergencies relating to occupational activities
Hazards
3 those identified by risk assessment, method of work, manufacturers' technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
4 identified by the principles of protection for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment
collective protective measures
personal protective equipment (PPE)
respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Information
5 drawings, specifications, site instructions, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, current regulations and organisational guidance associated with prefabricating reinforcement steel sections
Legislation and official guidance
6 this relates to the operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents and 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 tools and/or portable power tools and ancillary equipment
Methods of work
8 how to apply knowledge of safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method/area of work and materials used to:
extract details from steel fixing, temporary works drawings and schedules (hardcopy or digital systems)
complete work to given tolerances and agreed quality criteria
identify and select shaped steel in accordance with bending schedules
prefabricate reinforcement from pre-cut and bent components to form sections for beams or columns, bases or slabs and walls
follow construction sequence including temporary works design
identify the characteristics and use of the following ties; slash, hairpin, crown, splice, ring, clamps, U bolts
install mesh, steel bar, position chairs, spacers, cover block and ties
fix, secure and remove temporary construction bars
fix and secure bracing for section movement
fix and secure lifting points for section movement
incorporate embedment's into prefabricated steel sections
incorporate reinforcement coupler and continuity systems
move and position steel
fix prefabricated reinforcement steel sections for horizontal and vertical elements
sort, store, protect steel and fixings
provide information for digital systems
recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
work at height
use access equipment
9 team work and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with prefabrication of reinforcement steel sections
Problems
11 those arising from information, resources and methods of work
own authority to rectify
organisational reporting procedures
Programme
12 types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
13 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Protect work
14 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
15 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and/or specialist:
pre-cut and bent components, reinforcement steel, tie wire and spacers
hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
16 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification
17 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to prefabricate reinforcement steel sections
Security procedures
18 site, workplace, company and operative