Install protective components

URN: COSVR619
Business Sectors (Suites): Associated Industrial Services Occupations (Construction)
Developed by: CITB
Approved: 2025

Overview

This standard is about Installing protective components by the preparation, installation and finishing of various protective components.

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:

Interpretation of information

P1    interpret information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevance for the following:
     •    drawings
     •    specifications
     •    schedules
     •    risk assessments
     •    method statements
     •    manufacturers’ information

Safe work practices
P2    comply with 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

Selection of resources
P3    select the required quantity and quality of the following resources for the methods of work:
     •    materials
     •    components and fixings
     •    tools and equipment

Minimise the risk of damage
P4    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

Approach to the work
P5    complete the work in accordance with organisational procedures, the programme of work and to meet the needs of others and the client

Meet the contract specification
P6    comply with the contract information to install protective components to the required specification by:
     •    demonstrating work skills to: 
            -    measure 
            -    mark out 
            -    level 
            -    align 
            -    fit 
            -    finish 
            -    position 
            -    secure
     •    using and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment
     •    preparing the area, installing and finishing at least ten of the following protective components:
            -    wall protection
            -    corner protection
            -    impact protection
            -    sheet protection
            -    door or frame protection
            -    bump rails or parking fenders
            -    barriers
            -    kickplates
            -    bollards or wheeled bollards
            -    expansion joint covers
            -    fully bonded PVC wall panels
            -    thermo-form internal or external panels
            -    hot welded joints
            -    detail joints
            -    access detailing
            -    hygienic ceiling systems
            -    hygienic door systems
            -    stainless steel


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
     •    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:
     •    protective components and fixings
     •    adhesives
     •    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 install protective components

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 Meet the contract specification
K26 the safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills, relating to the method and area of work and materials used to:
     •    confirm area to secure components
     •    identify substrate types
     •    identify sequence of installation with other operations
     •    confirm type of installation and components
     •    identify datum and set out
     •    prepare and install protective components
     •    prepare and use adhesives (two packs and sprayed)
     •    select, prepare and install protective components
     •    identify and interpret manufacturers requirements
     •    liaise with contractors
     •    protect the public

K27 the importance of recognising the limits of your own authority

K28 the relevance of an assessment of significance

K29 how to recognise specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional construction, hard-to-treat buildings and historical significance

K30 how to work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery

K31 how to work at height using access equipment

K32 how to use hand and power tools and equipment

K33 how and why operative care and maintenance of all hand and power tools and equipment is carried out

K34 the importance of teamwork and communication

K35 the importance of mental health awareness and wellbeing

K36 the importance of applying fairness, inclusion and respect when dealing with others

K37 the needs of other occupations associated with installing protective components


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Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2030

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

CITB

Original URN

COSVR619

Relevant Occupations

Construction Operatives

SOC Code

Construction Operatives

Keywords

Sheet protection; Barriers, Bollards; Kick-plates; Wall Protection; Corner Protection; Impact Protection; Hygienic Cladding