Install sheeting and cladding systems to curved and complex roof and wall formations
Overview
This standard is about installing sheeting and cladding systems to curved and complex roof and wall formations, 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 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 test plan - 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 including PPE - 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 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 - access 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 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: - demonstrating work skills to measure, set out, position, fit, line, level and secure - using and maintaining hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment - prepare and install sheeting and cladding systems to complex roof or wall formations for the following to working instructions: - curved areas - complex formations 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 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 lines and levels - schedules - method statements - risk assessments - manufacturers’ information - fixing strategy - inspection and test plan - check sheet - Control of Substances Hazardous for Health (COSHH) - oral and written procedures - site inductions - current legislation and regulations governing buildings - official guidance associated with the installation sheeting and cladding systems K3 the range of relevant digital services, tools and systems and how they are used K4 the importance of organisational procedures 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: - potential accidents - health hazards and the environment - in confined spaces - at height - with tools and equipment - materials and substances - movement and storage of materials - manual handling - mechanical lifting - mechanical access equipment 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 - falls - rescue procedures - 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 risk assessment including medical assessment - organisational procedures - Control of Substances Hazardous for Health (COSHH) - weather conditions - work area
K10 the accident reporting procedures and who is responsible for making the report K11 HSE principles of prevention K12 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) K13 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:
- confined spaces
- at height
- tools and equipment
- materials and substances
- movement and storage of materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting
- mechanical access equipment
- environmental damage - pollution P3 Selection of resources
K14 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used K15 why the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources are important and how defects should be rectified K16 how to confirm the resources and materials conform with the specification and drawings K17 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported in relation to: - fixings, fasteners, flashings, fittings, halters and spacer systems - insulation, fire-stops, vapour control, separation and breather membranes - primers, cleaning agents, sealing tapes, sealants and fillers - metal and translucent sheets, built up, standing seam, secret fix, composite panels, decking panels and fibre cement systems - rainwater goods - hand tools, portable 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 in relation to:
- risk assessment
- methods of work
- manufacturers’ technical information
- statutory regulations
- official guidance K19 methods of calculating the quantity length and wastage associated with the method and procedure to install roof sheeting and cladding systems to curved and complex formations 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 and how to minimise damage to existing building fabric K21 why and how the disposal of waste must be carried out safely in accordance with the following: - environmental responsibilities - legal responsibilities - organisational procedures - risk assessments - method statements - manufacturers’ information - statutory regulations - official guidance
K22 why it is important to maintain a safe, clear and tidy work area P5 Meet the contract specification K23 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 method and area of work: - how to interpret the orientation, complexity and direction of lay of systems - how to understand quality assurance and the requirements of the inspection and test plan
- how to conform to agreed specification
- how to confirm manufacturers’ installation criteria
- how to identify datum, line and level
- how to identify, recognise and work to multiple gridlines and datum marks
- how to prepare and layout materials ready for fitting
- how to plan and load out materials ready for installation
- how to measure, cut, fit, shape and fix flashing materials to complex shapes
- how to install vapour control, separation and breather membranes, insulation
- how to install sheeting and cladding to curved and complex formations
- form and shape components for intricate, unconventional areas, up-stands, protrusions and penetrations
- ensure the integrity of joints, overlaps and interface details
- apply sealants and install fillers to ensure water and airtightness
- recognise the differences between sheeting and cladding materials for roofs and walls
- deal with damaged and incorrect sheeting and cladding materials and resources
- recognise and determine when additional specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
- work from mobile elevating work platforms
- work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
- use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
- work at height
- use access equipment - the relevance of an assessment of significance and how to recognise specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional construction, hard-to-treat buildings and historical significance - how to manage and guide the operations and movement of plant and machinery to ensure protection of a safe working environment - how and why operative care and maintenance of all electrical tools and equipment is carried out
K24 the importance of teamwork, communication and organisational procedures with respect to site behaviours and how to challenge inappropriate behaviours K25 the needs of other occupations associated with installing roof sheeting and cladding systems to curved and complex formations P6 Allocated time K26 the programme of work to be carried out including the planned and allocated time and why deadlines should be kept K27 the types of progress charts, timetables and planned times and the organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme