Install solid surface

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to install solid surfaces on location to specification. This includes scribing, fixing and securing of solid surfaces using appropriate methods relating to substrate. This also includes adaptations to specifications for example

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

   6. maintain effective communication with supporting personnel and

   customers throughout installations

   7. assess any unforeseen features of locations and identify how

   these affect placements following standard operating procedures

   8. mark out locations following standard operating procedures

   9. select components to meet specification and confirm quality

   meets company standards

   10. adjust components to provide best possible fit to locations

   following standard operating procedures

   11. minimise risk of damage to components/work pieces and

   surrounding areas following standard operating procedures

   12. cut, shape, mitre, butt and scribe components to meet

   specifications

   13. fit components in sequence following standard operating

   procedures

   14. adjust components to ensure joins and alignments between

   components and surrounds are to required tolerances

   15. level and secure components in location following standard

   operating procedures

   16. check all edges meet specifications

   17. seal components following standard operating procedures

   18. carry out deflection testing on overhangs following standard

   operating procedures

   19. incorporate steel substrate in overhangs as appropriate to meet

   customer requirements

   20. clean installations following standard operating procedures

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. how to maintain effective communication with supporting

   personnel and customers

   6. features of locations and how these affect placements

   7. how to mark out locations

   8. how to select components and confirm quality meets company

   standards

   9. how to adjust components to provide best possible fit

   10. how to minimise risk of damage to components/work pieces and

   surrounding areas

   11. how to cut, shape, mitre, butt and scribe components

   12. how to fit components and sequences to follow

   13. how to adjust components to ensure joins and alignments

   between components and surrounds are to required tolerances

   14. how to level and secure components in location

   15. how to ensure all edges are completed

   16. how to seal components

   17. how to clean the installation and why this is important

   18. maximum unsupported limits for overhangs

   19. deflection testing method

   20. alternative methods to coved upstands