Supervise the installation, commissioning and handover of retrofit works
Overview
This standard is about supervising the installation, commissioning and handover of retrofit works 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 construction site supervision which is defined as the supervision of multiple construction trades and disciplines and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 observe and apply organisational requirements appropriate for the protection of the workforce, sub-contractors, suppliers, consultants, occupants, visitors, the general public, and the environment by the application of information relating to: 1.1 methods of work 1.2 risk assessments 1.3 safe use and storage of tools 1.4 safe use and storage of materials and components 1.5 traffic management 1.6 emergency plans 1.7 fire safety 1.8 acoustic and sound insulation 1.9 thermal insulation 1.10 workforce competency 1.11 site constraints
P2 supervise implementation of the retrofit plan ensuring effective and efficient working practices compliant with design and quality standards, for a given occupational area
P3 review and record works progress against the project programme, resources and planned sequencing of works, and recommend and take corrective action when required
P4 recognise and report defects in installation with specific reference to five of the following: 4.1 gaps in installation 4.2 missing and inappropriate fixings 4.3 detailing at corners, edges, junctions and openings 4.4 interaction with building services 4.5 combustion appliances, flues and ventilation 4.6 fire safety 4.7 acoustic and sound insulation 4.8 thermal bypass and thermal bridges 4.9 loading
P5 check, record and report that ventilation is not compromised and complies with all relevant standards for the following: 5.1 gas and other combustion appliances 5.2 flues 5.3 general ventilation
P6 Carry out specified checks of the retrofit works and record that the works conform to quality, standards and compliance with the retrofit design, and manufacturers' instructions, throughout the installation process, for at least eight of the following: 6.1 alterations to the structure 6.2 loadings 6.3 fixings 6.4 corners, junctions and edges of building elements 6.5 interfaces between the building fabric, services and the occupants 6.6 windows and doors including reveals, sills and soffits 6.7 thermal bypass 6.8 thermal bridges 6.9 air tightness 6.10 vapour barriers 6.11 moisture movement 6.12 moisture ingress 6.13 condensation risks 6.14 rainwater goods 6.15 mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) 6.16 fire safety 6.17 acoustic and sound insulation
P7 identify, record and implement agreed corrective actions when required for at least nine of the following: 7.1 alterations to the structure 7.2 loadings 7.3 fixings 7.4 corners, junctions and edges of building elements 7.5 interfaces between the building fabric, services and the occupants 7.6 windows and doors including reveals, sills and soffits 7.7 thermal bypass 7.8 thermal bridges 7.9 air tightness 7.10 vapour barriers 7.11 moisture movement 7.12 moisture ingress 7.13 condensation risks 7.14 rainwater goods 7.15 mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) 7.16 combustion appliances, flues and ventilation 7.17 fire safety 7.18 acoustic and sound insulation
P8 schedule and coordinate the inspection testing and commissioning, and communicate the outcomes for retrofit works
P9 identify, implement and record agreed corrective actions for retrofit works following commissioning including but not limited to two of the following: 9.1 ventilation 9.2 combustion appliances 9.3 heat recovery devices 9.4 heating systems 9.5 hot water systems 9.6 lighting fittings 9.7 systems and controls 9.8 insulation 9.9 draught proofing 9.10 windows and doors 9.11 solar blinds, shutter and shading devices 9.12 renewable energy installations 9.13 fire safety 9.14 acoustic and sound insulation
P10 contribute to the project handover on completion of the installation of retrofit works
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Performance Criteria 1Observe and apply organisational requirementsK1 what organisational requirements apply to the protection of the workforce, sub-contractors, suppliers, consultants, occupants, visitors, the general public, and the environment in relation to the following: K1.1 methods of work K1.2 risk assessments K1.3 safe use and storage of tools K1.4 safe use and storage of materials and components K1.5 traffic management K1.6 emergency plans K1.7 fire safety K1.8 acoustic and sound insulation K1.9 thermal insulation K1.10 workforce competency K1.11 site constraints
Performance Criteria 2Supervise implementation of the retrofit planK2 why it is required, and how to supervise the implementation of the retrofit plan ensuring effective and efficient working practices compliant with design and quality standards for a given occupational area
K3 why it is required, and how to ensure operatives undertaking the installation, commissioning and handover are qualified to do so for a given occupational area
K4 why it is required, and how to ensure operatives have access to adequate knowledge of the retrofit works and the behaviours required for their safe, efficient and effective operation and maintenance
Performance Criteria 3Review and record on works progressK5 why reviewing and recording works progress against the project programme, resources and planned sequencing of works is required
K6 how to review, record and report works progress against the project programme, resources and planned sequencing of work
K7 when and how to recommend and take corrective action
K8 how the following increase the risk of failure of the installation works: K8.1 technical and performance issues: • thermal bridges • heating • ventilation • thermal bypass • condensation and interstitial condensation • alterations in structure • moisture movement • fire safety • acoustic and sound insulation K8.2 inefficiencies K8.3 additional costs K8.4 delays to programme K8.5 abortive works K8.6 duplication K8.7 damage K8.8 latent defects
Performance Criteria 4Recognise and report defects in installationK9 how to recognise and report defects in installation with specific reference to: K9.1 gaps in installation K9.2 missing and inappropriate fixings K9.3 detailing at corners, edges, junctions and openings K9.4 interaction with building services K9.5 combustion appliances, flues and ventilation K9.6 fire safety K9.7 acoustic and sound insulation K9.8 thermal bypass and thermal bridges K9.9 loading
K10 how and when to propose suitable corrective action for any defects in installation
Performance Criteria 5Check, record and report that ventilation is not compromisedK11 why it is required, and how to check, record and report that ventilation is not compromised and complies with all relevant standards for the following: K11.1 gas and other combustion appliances K11.2 flues K11.3 general ventilation
Performance Criteria 6Carry out checks and record installation of worksK12 why it is important to carry out specified checks of the retrofit works during installation and record the works conform to: K12.1 quality K12.2 standards K12.3 manufacturers' instructions, technical information and product data sheets K12.4 retrofit desigmn
K13 how to carry out checks and record installation of works for quality, standards and compliance with the retrofit design, and manufacturers' instructions, for the following: K13.1 alterations to the structure K13.2 loadings K13.3 fixings K13.4 corners, junctions and edges of building elements K13.5 interfaces between the building fabric, services and the occupants K13.6 windows and doors including reveals, sills and soffits K13.7 thermal bypass K13.8 thermal bridges K13.9 air tightness K13.10 vapour barriers K13.11 moisture movement K13.12 moisture ingress K13.13 condensation and interstitial condensation risks K13.14 rainwater goods K13.15 mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) K13.16 fire safety K13.17 acoustic and sound insulation
K14 the potential risks and implications of non-compliance and poor quality installations over time, for active and passive fire safety measures
K15 the potential risks and implications of non-compliance and poor quality installations over time, including but not limited to: K15.1 occupant health and safety K15.2 indoor air quality K15.3 mould K15.4 performance gaps K15.5 rot K15.6 building fabric decay K15.7 overheating
K16 the importance of maintaining ventilation
K17 why it is important to recognise ventilation and air movement pathways through buildings and ensure that these are maintained, whilst balancing the need for airtightness
K18 the different properties of insulation materials and how these relate to thermal, moisture, condensation, acoustic and sound, and fire safety
K19 the different types of air and vapour control layers and breather membranes, where and how they should be used, and why it is important to install them correctly
K20 the importance of ensuring the integrity of air and vapour control layers and breather membranes following installation and the need to ensure continuity
K21 how condensation forms in buildings, how this relates to moisture and moisture movement and what steps can be taken to mitigate potential risks
K22 why a Whole Building approach is taken to retrofit works and how this relates to building performance and building use
Performance Criteria 7Identify, implement and record agreed corrective actionsK23 how and when to identify, implement and record agreed corrective actions for the following: K23.1 alterations to the structure K23.2 loadings K23.3 fixings K23.4 corners, junctions and edges of building elements K23.5 interfaces between the building fabric, services and the occupants K23.6 windows and doors including reveals, sills and soffits K23.7 thermal bypass K23.8 thermal bridges K23.9 air tightness K23.10 vapour barriers K23.11 moisture movement K23.12 moisture ingress K23.13 condensation and interstitial condensation risks K23.14 rainwater goods K23.15 mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) K23.16 combustion appliances, flues and ventilation K23.17 fire safety K23.18 acoustic and sound insulation
Performance Criteria 8Schedule and coordinate, and communicate the outcomesK24 why the scheduling and coordination of the inspection testing and commissioning for retrofit works is required
K25 how to schedule and coordinate the inspection testing and commissioning of retrofit works
K26 why it is required, and how to record outcomes for retrofit works, services and fabric
K27 the range of non-destructive testing and investigation methods including but not limited to: K27.1 thermal imaging K27.2 moisture content of building fabric K27.3 air tightness for building envelope and identifying air filtration and air leakage points K27.4 energy use of buildings from meters and sub-meters for individual systems K27.5 sound insulation testing K27.6 borescope testing
K28 why the final commissioning of all building services is done together, rather than separately
K29 the stages of commissioning including but not limited to: K29.1 setting-to-work K29.2 regulation K29.3 performance optimisation K29.4 recording K29.5 post-commissioning checks K29.6 fine tuning during occupancy
Performance Criteria 9Identify, record and implement agreed corrective actions following commissioningK30 why identifying, recording and implementing agreed corrective actions is required following commissioning
K31 how to identify, record and implement agreed corrective actions following commissioning
Performance Criteria 10Contribute to the project handoverK32 why it is required, and how to contribute to the project handover on completion of the installation of retrofit works
K33 how to supply the relevant information in relation to the project handover in accordance with the 'handover strategy' and requirements of relevant certification schemes
K34 how to gather and record information
K35 how to convey the following information about the installed measures: K35.1 physical inspection and explanation of function and operation K35.2 demonstrate the safe operation of any components, devices and controls K35.3 visual checks to ensure the recipient is able to operate the components, devices and controls K35.4 care needed to avoid detrimental effects K35.5 maintenance, including requirements to comply with guarantees and warranties K35.6 efficient operation to facilitate the delivery of intended reduction in energy use K35.7 importance of ventilation K35.8 post completion services K35.9 provision of documentation including end-user advice information
K36 how to present information and recommendations for any remedial actions or changes to the retrofit process required, to relevant stakeholders including, but not limited to: K36.1 clients K36.2 designers and contract administrators K36.3 installers and contractors K36.4 end-users K36.5 external enforcement and quality assurance bodies K36.6 funding organisations K36.7 guarantee or warranty providers
K37 who the recipients of the handover process are
K38 why is it important to supply copies of the following documentation: K38.1 test certificates and commissioning records K38.2 operation and maintenance instructions and manuals K38.3 warranty and guarantee certificates K38.4 As Constructed plans