Install structural supports

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to install standard frames and supports for solid surfaces, such as ladder frameworks. It covers preparing work areas, interpreting drawing and

1. comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all

   times

   2. obtain specifications and requirements following standard

   operating procedures

   3. obtain equipment and materials required following standard

   operating procedures

   4. check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order

   following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer's

   instructions

   5. check materials required meet specifications and are free from

   faults following standard operating procedures

   6. set out frameworks to meet drawings and specifications

   7. place centre intervals at an appropriate length to meet

   specifications

   8. line up cross members with the carcass ends to meet

   specifications

   9. fit frameworks to meet drawings and specifications and within

   required tolerances

1. relevant health and safety responsibilities

   2. meaning of terms used in specifications

   3. how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order

   4. how to check materials and common faults that can occur

   5. length of centre intervals

   6. why it is important that cross members line up with carcass ends

   7. why silicone is applied to underside of solid surfaces

   8. thermal movement of solid surfaces

   9. thermal movement tolerances of solid surfaces used