Run in-situ mouldings
Overview
This standard is about interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment, preparing and running in-situ mouldings
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of plastering and can be used by construction operatives, supervisors and managers
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 interpret the given information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevanceP2 comply with the given, relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out your work and maintain safe and healthy work practicesP3 select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of workP4 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding areaP5 comply with the given contract information to carry out the work efficiently to the required specificationP6 complete the work within the allocated time, in accordance with the programme of work
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Performance Criteria 1*Interpretation of informationK1 the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate *information and unsuitable resources, and how they are implementedK2 the types of information, their source and how they are interpretedK3 the organisational procedures to solve problems with the information and why it is important they are followed
Performance Criteria 2*Safe work practicesK4 the level of understanding operatives must have of *information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is appliedK5 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respondK6 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongingsK7 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the reportK8 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be usedK9 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
Performance Criteria 3*Selection of resourcesK10 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the *resources and how defects should be rectifiedK11 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reportedK12 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are usedK13 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome
Performance Criteria 4*Minimise the risk of damageK14 how to *protect work from damage and the purpose of protectionK15 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved
**Performance Criteria 5
**Meet the contract specificationK16 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reportedK17 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out
Performance Criteria 6*Allocated timeK18 what the *programme is for the work to be carried out in the estimated, allocated time and why deadlines should be kept
Scope/range
Performance Criteria 1
1 interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, 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 following2.1 methods of work2.2 safe use of health and safety control equipment2.3 safe use of access equipment/working platforms2.4 safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment2.5 specific risks to health
Performance Criteria 3
3 selection of resources associated with own work3.1 materials, components and fixings3.2 tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
4 protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage5 minimise damage and maintain a clean work space6 disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstration of work skills to measure, mark out, fit, apply, run, position and secure8 use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment9 prepare backgrounds and moulds, gauge and mix materials and run in-situ mouldings straight and/or curved to given working instructions for any one of the following9.1 cornices9.2 dados9.3 skirting9.4 panels9.5 angles9.6 arches10 form joints; mitres; returns; stop-ends; short breaks
Performance Criteria 6
11 completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
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 with2.1 fires, spillages, injuries2.2 emergencies relating to occupational activities
Hazards
3 those identified by risk assessment, method of work, manufacturers’ technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
4 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment4.1 collective protective measures4.2 personal protective equipment (PPE)4.3 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)4.4 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Information
5 drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information and current regulations governing buildings
Legislation and official guidance
6 this relates to the operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst working in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting
Maintenance
7 operative care of hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
Methods of work
8 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method/area of work and materials used to8.1 produce templates and construct running moulds8.2 prepare backgrounds, set out and run in-situ straight and curved mouldings for cornices, dados, skirting, angles, panels and arches8.3 prepare, guage and mix materials8.4 form short breaks and returns, short lengths and returns, joints and mitres8.5 set out and fix running rules in situ, including overlaps8.6 reproduce shape of existing mould to form template8.7 core-out moulding8.8 prevent build-up and gathering-on8.9 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly8.10 understand specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historical significance equipment8.11 use hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment8.12 work at height8.13 use access equipment/working platforms9 team work and communication10 needs of other occupations associated with running in-situ moulds
Problems
11 those arising from information, resources and methods of work11.1 own authority to rectify11.2 organisational reporting procedures
Programme
12 types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times13 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Protect work
14 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
15 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and/or specialist15.1 timber, timber-based products, sheet materials, metal laths, sand, cement, lime, plaster15.2 bonding agents, additives15.3 clean water15.4 fixings and fittings15.5 hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment16 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to run in-situ mouldings
Security procedures
17 site, workplace, company and operative