Prepare resources for the installation of sheeting and cladding materials on roofs and walls

URN: COSVR94
Business Sectors (Suites): Cladding Occupations (Construction)
Developed by: Construction Skills
Approved on: 30 Jun 2022

Overview

​This standard is about preparing resources for the installation of sheeting and cladding materials on roofs and walls, 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 roofing cladding occupations and can be used by installers, supervisors and managers


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

Interpretation of information
*
P1      interpret the information relating to the work and resources to
          confirm its relevance for the following:

           -   drawings
           -   specifications
           -   programme
           -   setting out lines and levels
           -   schedules
           -   method statements
           -   risk assessments
           -   manufacturers’ information
           -   fixing strategy
           -   inspection and test plans
           -   check sheet
           -   Control of Substances Hazardous for Health (COSHH)

Safe work practices
P2      comply with the relevant legislation and official guidance to carry
          out your 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 including mental health
           -   specific risks associated with asbestos containing materials
           -   securing loads and unfixed materials
           -   unloading and distribution
           -   identifying adverse weather conditions

Selection of resources
*
P3      select the required quantities and qualities of the following
          resources for the methods of work in accordance with the fixing
          strategy:
           -   materials, components and fixings
           -   tools and equipment





Minimise the risk of damage
*​P4      comply with organisational procedures to prevent the risk of
          damage, in accordance with the inspection and test plan to the
          work and surrounding area by:
           -   taking relevant steps to protect the work and its
               surrounding area from damage
           -   maintaining a safe, clear and tidy work area 
           -   disposing of waste in accordance with current legislation

Meet the contract specification
*
P5      comply with the contract information to carry out the work
          efficiently to the required specification by the following:
           -   cut, prepare and position 
           -   using and maintaining hand tools, power tools and
               associated equipment
           -   prepare resources for installation, to include sheeting and
               cladding materials, fixings, flashings, roof and wall
               components and associated equipment, to given working
               instructions for at least one of the following systems:
           -   built-up
            -   standing seam
            -   secret fix
            -   composite panel
            -   fibre-cement

Allocated time
**​P6      complete the work within the planned, allocated time in
          accordance with contract information, the programme of
          work and to meet the needs of other occupations


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

*​P1 Interpretation of information
*
K1      why organisational procedures and safe working practices
          have been developed and how they are implemented

K2      types of information, their source and how they are
          interpreted in relation to:

           -  drawings
           -  specifications
           -  programme
           -  setting out line and levels
           -  schedules
           -  method statements
           -  risk assessments
           -  manufacturers’ information
           -  fixing strategy
           -  inspection and test plan
           -  check sheet
           -  oral and written procedures
           -  site inductions
           -  current legislation and regulations governing buildings
           -  official guidance associated with preparing resources for
               the installation of sheeting and cladding

K3      the range of relevant digital services, tools and systems and
          how they are used

K4      the importance of contract information to solve problems
          with the information, and why it is important to follow them











P2 Safe work practices 
*K5      information for relevant, current legislation and official
          guidance and how it is applied to the following, including but
          not limited to:
           -  potential accidents
           -  health hazards and the environment
           -  in confined spaces
           -  at height
           -  tools and equipment
           -  materials and substances
           -  movement and storage of materials
           -  manual handling
           -  mechanical lifting
           -  mechanical access equipment

K6      how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with
          organisational procedures and training in relation to: 
           -  fires
           -  spillages
           -  injuries
           -  falls
           -  rescue procedures 
           -  occupational activities
           -  identification of and reporting asbestos containing
              materials

K7      how to report risks and hazards identified by the following:
           -  methods of work
           -  risk assessment
           -  personal risk assessment
           -  organisational procedures
           -  Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
           -  weather conditions
           -  work area
           -  material safety data sheet

K8      the accident reporting procedures and who is responsible for
          making the report

K9      HSE principles of prevention

K10    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)
           -  hand arm vibration (HAVS)

K11     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:
           -  waste management
           -  working at height
           -  tools and equipment
           -  materials and substances
           -  movement and storage of materials by manual handling
              and mechanical lifting
           -  mechanical access equipment

P3 Selection of resources
K12     the organisational procedures to select resources, why they
           have been developed and how they are used

K13     why the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations
           and defects associated with the resources are important and
           how defects should be rectified

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:
           -  fixings and fasteners, flashings, fittings, halters, spacer
              systems
           -  insulation, vapour control, separation and breather membranes
           -  sealants and fillers
           -  metal and translucent sheets, built up, standing seam,
              secret fix, composite panels, decking panels and fibre
              cement systems
           -  hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
           -  lifting equipment
           -  digital equipment

K16     how to identify the hazards associated with the resources
           and methods of work and how they are overcome in relation to:
           -  risk assessment
           -  methods of work
           -  manufacturers’ technical information
           -  statutory regulations
           -  official guidance

K17     methods of checking and monitoring the quantity and length
           associated with the method and procedure to prepare
           resources for the installation of sheeting and cladding
           materials on roofs and walls 

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 occupations and adverse weather conditions
           and how to minimise damage to existing building fabric

K19     why and how the disposal of waste must be carried out safely
           in accordance with the following:
           -  environmental responsibilities
           -  legal responsibilities 
           -  organisational procedures
           -  manufacturers’ 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:
           -  how to identify installation quality requirements
           -  how to conform to agreed specification 
           -  how to confirm manufacturers’ installation criteria
           -  how to check resources for type, quantity and damage and
              report discrepancies
           -  how to deal with damaged and incorrect roof and wall
              sheeting and cladding materials and resources
           -  how to identify types and characteristics of cladding sheets
              including single skin, sinusoidal (corrugated), trapezoidal
              (box) and fibre cement profiles, twin or double skin
              insulated systems, standing seam, composite panel
              (sandwich panel) systems, decking and structural decking
              and over-cladding or removal of asbestos sheeting
           -  how to identify parts of roof and wall cladding sheets
              including top and bottom flanges, crown, web, trough or pan
           -  how to identify types, characteristics and applications of
              cladding products and systems including built-up,
              standing seam, secret fix, composite panel, fibre cement
              and over-cladding or removal of asbestos sheeting 
           -  how to recognise the differences between sheeting and
              cladding profiles for walls and roofs
           -  how to measure, mark out and cut sheeting and cladding

           -  how to adjust and position fixings, halters, spacers, clips
              and fittings
           -  how to identify, recognise and work to gridlines and datum
              marks
           -  how to prepare, align and position resources ready to
              install: built-up, standing seam, secret fix, composite panel,
              fibre cement and over-cladding or removal of asbestos
              sheeting
           -  how to check quality and suitability of work on completion
              and at the end of each working period
           -  how to recognise and determine when additional specialist
              skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
           -  how to understand thermal movement in aluminium
              materials 
           -  how to work from mobile elevating work platforms
           -  how to work with, around and in close proximity to plant
              and machinery
           -  how to safely offload types of material and distribute to prevent
              injury and damage
           -  how to use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
           -  how to work at height
           -  how to use access equipment
           -  why the safe operations and movement of plant and machinery
              ensure the safety and protection of the safe working
              environment
           -  how to identify and follow the installation quality requirements
           -  how and why operative care and maintenance of all work
              and power tools and equipment is carried out

K22     the importance of teamwork and communication,
           organisational procedures with respect to site behaviours
           and how to challenge inappropriate site behaviours 

K23     the needs of other occupations associated with preparing
           resources for the installation of sheeting and cladding
           materials on roofs and walls 

*P6 Allocated time
*
K24     the programme of work to be carried out including the
           planned and allocated time and why deadlines should be kept

K25     the types of progress charts, timetables and planned times
           and the organisational procedures for reporting
           circumstances which may affect the work programme


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Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

30 Jun 2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

CITB

Original URN

COSVR94

Relevant Occupations

Roof Tilers and Slaters, Roofers

SOC Code

5313

Keywords

Fibre cement; Composite panels; Flashings; Translucent-sheets; Secret fix; Standing seam; Fixings; Cladding