Assess area for repair and resurfacing

This standard is about assessing the area for repair and resurfacing, selecting a suitable repair method, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment, interpreting information, and adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices

This standard is for people working in the occupational area of Damage Repair and Resurfacing 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

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 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used
K6 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
K7 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings
K8 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report
K9 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used
K10 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance

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Performance Criteria 3**

Selection of resources

K11 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resource*s* and how defects should be rectified
K12 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported
K13 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used
K14 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome

Performance Criteria 4

Minimise the risk of damage

K15 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection
K16 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved

Performance Criteria 5

Meet the contract specification

K17 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported
K18 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out

Performance Criteria 6

Allocated time

K19 what the programme is for the work to be carried out in the estimated, allocated time and why deadlines should be kept

Performance Criteria 1

1 interpretation of specifications, snag lists and/or schedules of work, 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 and components or 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 estimate, mark out and report
8 use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and associated equipment 
9 assess the area for repair and/or resurfacing and select the repair method to given working instructions, including
9.1 suitable preparation method
9.2 type of application and required materials for repair and/or finishing
9.3 suitable repair and/or resurfacing method

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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

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

Fire extinguishers

3 water, CO2, foam, powder and their uses

Hazards

4 those identified by risk assessment, methods of work, manufacturers' technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance

Health and safety control equipment

5 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment
5.1 collective protective measures
5.2 personal protective equipment (PPE)
5.3 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
5.4 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)  

Information

6 specifications, snag lists or schedules of work, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, official guidance and current regulations governing buildings 

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Legislation and official guidance**

7 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 and storage of materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting 

Maintenance

8 operative care of hand tools, portable power tools and associated equipment 

Methods of work

9 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work and materials used to
9.1 assess the area and select the most suitable repair and resurfacing method
9.2 identify and select the correct preparation method
9.3 identify and select the correct application method
9.4 identify the different types of fillers, compounds and coatings suitable for the work
9.5 determine the correct quantities of materials required for the work
9.6 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
9.7 identify and follow the quality requirements
9.8 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
9.9 use hand tools, portable power tools and associated equipment
9.10 work at height
9.11 use access equipment
10 team work and communication
11 needs of other occupations associated with assessing areas for repair and resurfacing

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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 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 or fixings and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and/or specialist
16.1 reporting documentation
16.2 access equipment
16.3 hand tools, portable power tools and associated 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 assess areas for repair and resurfacing

Security procedures

19 site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles