Prepare area for repair and resurfacing
Overview
This standard is about preparing areas for repair and resurfacing by protecting and preparing the damaged area to receive repair and resurfacing to given working instructions
This standard will involve interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment, minimising damage, and working within the allocated time, in accordance with organisational requirements which are equal to or exceed current statutory and legislative requirements
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of Associated Industrial Services and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 Interpretation of information
interpret information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevance for the following:
• drawings
• specifications
• schedules
• risk assessments
• method statements
• manufacturers’ information
P2 Safe work practices
comply with the relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out the work and maintain safe and healthy work practices relating to 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, tools and equipment
• specific risks to health
• specific risks associated with asbestos containing materials
P3 Selection of resources
select the required quantity and quality of the following resources for the methods of work:
• materials
• components and fixings
• tools and equipment
P4 Minimise the risk of damage
comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area by:
• protecting the work and its surrounding area from damage
• maintaining a safe, clear and tidy work area
• disposing of waste in accordance with current legislation
P5 Approach to the work
complete the work in accordance with organisational procedures, the programme of work and to meet the needs of others and the client
P6 Meet the contract specification
comply with the given contract information to prepare area for repair and resurfacing to the required specification by:
• demonstrating work skills to:
- estimate
- mask
- apply
- clean
- abrade
- prime
- bond
- cure
• using and maintaining hand and power tools, and equipment
• preparing the damaged area to receive repair and resurfacing to working instructions and manufacturers' guidelines
• establishing access requirements
• protecting and preparing the working area
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
P1 Interpretation of information
K1 why organisational procedures have been developed and how they are implemented
K2 types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
• drawings
• specifications
• snag lists
• schedules
• risk assessments
• method statements
• manufacturers’ information
• current legislation and regulations governing buildings
K3 the importance of accurate information, and reporting and rectifying any concerns
K4 the range of relevant digital services, tools and systems, and how they are used
P2 Safe work practices
K5 information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied
K6 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used in relation to water, CO2, foam, powder
K7 how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills in relation to:
• fires, spillages, injuries
• emergencies relating to occupational activities
• identification of and reporting of asbestos containing materials
K8 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to:
• operative
• site
• workplace
• vehicles
• company
• customer
• the general public
K9 how to report risks and hazards identified by the following:
• methods of work
• risk assessment
• personal assessment
• manufacturers’ technical information
• statutory regulations
• official guidance
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
K10 the accident reporting procedures and who is responsible for making the report
K11 why, when and how health and safety control equipment identified by the principles of prevention should be used in relation to:
• collective protective measures
• personal protective equipment (PPE)
• respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
• local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
K12 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
K13 the organisational procedures when dealing with potential accidents, health hazards and the environmental impact on site, and whilst working:
• below ground level
• in confined spaces
• at height
• with tools and equipment
• with materials and substances
• when moving and storing materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting
P3 Selection of resources
K14 why the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources are important and how defects should be rectified
K15 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used
K16 how to confirm the resources and materials conform with the specification
K17 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to:
• compounds
• fillers
• primers
• bonding agents
• masking and protection materials
• access equipment
• hand and power tools and equipment
• digital equipment
K18 how to identify the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome
K19 methods of calculating the quantity length, area and wastage associated with the method and procedure to prepare area for repair and resurfacing
P4 Minimise the risk of damage
K20 how to protect work and its surrounding area from damage and the purpose of protection from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
K21 how to minimise the damage to existing building fabric
K22 why and how the disposal of waste must be carried out safely in accordance with the following:
• environmental responsibilities
• organisational procedures
• manufacturers’ information
• statutory regulations
• official guidance
K23 why it is important to maintain a safe, clear and tidy work area
P5 Approach to the work
K24 the programme of work to be carried out including the estimated and allocated time and why deadlines should be kept
K25 the types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times and the organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
P6 Meet the contract specification
K26 how to apply the knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work and materials used to:
• protect
• mask
• abrade
• clean
• cure
K27 how to prepare various surface areas by applying:
• compounds
• fillers
• primers
• bonding agents
K28 the importance of recognising the limits of your own authority
K29 the relevance of an assessment of significance
K30 how to recognise specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional construction, hard-to-treat buildings and historical significance
K31 how to recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
K32 how to identify and follow the quality requirements
K33 how to work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
K34 how to use all hand and power tools, and equipment
K35 how and why operative care and maintenance of all hand and power tools and equipment is carried out
K36 how to work at height using access equipment
K37 the importance of teamwork and communication
K38 the importance of mental health awareness and wellbeing
K39 the importance of applying fairness, inclusion and respect when dealing with others
K40 the needs of other occupations associated with preparing the area for repair and resurfacing