Dismantle and fix heritage metalwork
URN: COSVR625
Business Sectors (Suites): Heritage Skills (Construction)
Developed by: Construction Skills
Approved on:
15 Dec 2022
Overview
This standard is about dismantling and fixing heritage metalwork, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment, 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 heritage skills and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Interpretation of information
P1 interpret the information relating to the work and resources as relevant to geographical location, seasonal and climatic conditions to confirm its relevance for the following:
• drawings
• specifications
• schedules
• method statements
• risk assessments
• manufacturers’ and suppliers’ information
• oral, written or electronic instructions
• current regulations, legislation, official guidance and permits
Safe work practices
P2 comply with the relevant, current 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 appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• safe use of access or lifting equipment
• safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
• safe use of health and safety control equipment
• specific risks to occupational health and safety including mental health awareness
• specific risks associated with hazardous or asbestos containing materials
• specific risks associated with, heat, particulates, gas and electricity associated with processes, equipment and materials
Selection of resources
P3 select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work for:
• materials and components
• 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:
• taking relevant steps to protect the work and its surrounding area from accidental or unintended damage
• working with an awareness of the environment in liaison with other occupations
• maintaining a safe, clear and tidy work area
• controlling and disposing of waste in accordance with current legislation
Meet the contract specification
P5 comply with the contract and specification information to dismantle and fix heritage metalwork safely and efficiently by:
• demonstrating work skills to remove and replace site-based heritage metalwork:
- survey and map
- label
- report
- dismantle and remove
- protect and secure for transport
• using and maintaining dismantling and fixing tools:
- hand tools
- portable power tools
- ancillary equipment
• label heritage metalwork
• dismantling existing heritage metalwork to work instructions by:
- drilling
- heating
- chemically treating
- cutting (hot and cold)
- removing fixings
- taking apart components
- amending condition report as required
- protecting and securing for transport
• fixing existing heritage metalwork to work instructions by:
- preparing site
- assemble metalwork on site
- positioning metalwork
- using mechanical fixings
- chemically fixing (mortars, concrete, adhesives)
- leading in
- finishing metalwork
• making site clean, safe and secure across all operations
Allocated time
P6 complete the work within the estimated, allocated time, taking account of seasonal and climatic conditions, in accordance with organisational procedures, the programme of work and to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client
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
• method statements
• risk assessments
• manufacturers’ and suppliers’ information
• contractual information
• current legislation, regulations, official guidance and permits including but not limited to listed buildings and scheduled monuments
• conservation reports and plans
• oral, written or electronic instructions
K3 the importance of organisational procedures to solve problems with the information, and why it is important to follow them
K4 information sources for relevant, current legislation, official guidance and site-specific requirements and how they are applied
P2 Safe work practices
K5 how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills in relation to:
• fires and the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used in relation to, but no tlimited to, water, CO2, foam and powder
• spillages and injuries
• emergencies relating to occupational activities
• identification of and reporting of hazardous substances including but not limited to asbestos containing materials and lead carbonate
K6 the organisational and site-specific security procedures for tools, plant and equipment in relation to:
• site
• workplace
• vehicles
• company
• operatives
• clients
• the general public and visitors
K7 how to report risks and hazards identified by the following:
• methods of work
• risk assessments
• personal assessment
• manufacturers’ technical information
• statutory regulations
• official guidance
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
K8 the accident reporting procedures and who is responsible for making the report
K9 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)
K10 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance when dealing with potential accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst working in the workplace in relation to:
• below ground level
• confined spaces
• working at height
• hot working
• tools, plant and equipment
• materials and substances
• moving and storing materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting
P3 Selection of resources
K11 why the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, suitability, limitations and defects associated with the resources are important and how defects should be reported
K13 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used
K14 how to confirm the resources and materials conform with the specification
K15 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to:
• metals and materials
• fixings
• consumables
• dismantling and fixing equipment:
- hand tools,
- portable power tools
- ancillary equipment
• record keeping materials and equipment
K16 how to identify and report the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are managed with reference to method statements and risk assessments
K17 methods of calculating the quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the resources, method and procedure to work on dismantling and fixing heritage metalwork
P4 Minimise the risk of damage
K18 how to protect work and its surrounding area from damage and the purpose of protection from general workplace activities, other operations and adverse weather conditions and how to minimise damage
K19 how to, and the importance of, carrying out the safe disposal of waste in accordance with the following:
• environmental responsibilities
• organisational procedures
• manufacturers’ information
• suppliers’ information
• statutory regulations
• official guidance
K20 why it is important to maintain a safe, clear and tidy work area
P5 Meet the contract specification
K21 how the methods of work to meet the specification are carried out, and how problems are identified and reported, by the application of knowledge for safe, healthy and environmental work practices, procedures and skills, relating to:
• the relevance of an assessment of significance
• how to recognise specific requirements for:
- structures of special interest
- traditional construction
- hard-to-treat buildings
- recognising historical significance
- working with official guidance and regulations for endangered and protected flora and fauna
• why it is important to recognise and report endangered and protected flora and fauna
• why it is important to maintain the principles of minimum intervention and reversible alterations
• why it is necessary to survey:
- the metalwork
- map the site
- label and record
• why it is important to record the work carried out (written and digital formats)
• why it is important to validate appropriate ways in which the work should be carried out
• why it is important to recognise sensitive areas
• why it is important to maintain historical integrity
• why it is necessary to stop work at the point when guesswork begins and report findings
• how to apply the principles and methods of dismantling and fixing heritage metalwork
• why it is important to recognise the advantages and disadvantages of different dismantling methodologies
• how to dismantle by:
- drilling
- heating
- chemically treating
- cutting (hot and cold)
- removing fixings
- taking apart components
• why it is important to make site clean, safe and secure across all operations
• why it is necessary to protect heritage metalwork for transport
• how to pack and transport heritage metalwork
• why it is important to identify metal and material properties in fixing heritage metalwork
• why it is important to recognise the effects of dissimilar materials in conservation practice
• why it is important to recognise the advantages and disadvantages between different fixing methodologies
• why it is necessary to recognise the requirements for site preparation prior to fixing heritage metalwork
• how to fix work by:
- positioning metalwork
- using mechanical fixings
- welding and brazing
- chemically fixing (mortars, concrete, adhesives)
- leading in
- finishing metalwork
• how to use all dismantling and fixing tools:
- hand tools
- portable power tools
- ancillary equipment
• how to work at height using access equipment
• how to work with and in proximity to plant and machinery
• how and why operative care and maintenance of dismantling and fixing tools is carried out:
- hand tools
- portable power tools
- ancillary equipment
K22 the organisational procedures with respect to site behaviours, and recognise and action fairness, inclusion and respect within the working environment, and how to address and report inappropriate site behaviours
K23 the importance of methods of work, interpersonal relations and communication and the needs of other occupations associated with dismantling and fixing heritage metalwork
P6 Allocated time
K24 the programme of work to be carried out including the estimated and allocated time, and why deadlines should be kept or reported if likely to be missed
K25 the types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times and the organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
15 Dec 2027
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
CITB
Original URN
COSVR625
Relevant Occupations
Smiths and Forge Workers
SOC Code
5314
Keywords
Blacksmith; Metalwork; Ironwork; Heritage; Dismantle; Fix; Mechanical; Chemical; Stitched; Leaded; Caulked