Seam solid surfaces

URN: pross28
Business Sectors (Suites): Solid Surface Fabrication, Installation and Templating
Developed by: Proskills
Approved on: 01 Jan 2019

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to place seam positions in a manner that minimises the use of the solid surface sheets and accessory materials and that maximises product performance. It also covers seaming solid surfaces and ensuring that there are


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

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

    times

    1. obtain specifications and requirements following standard

    operating procedures

    1. obtain equipment and materials required following standard

    operating procedures

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

    following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer's

    instructions

    1. check materials required meet specifications and are free from

    faults following standard operating procedures

    1. examine plans and consider alternative options of designing

    installations to meet specifications taking into consideration

    • hob and/or heat emitting appliances

    • dishwashers

    • internal corners

    • on-site seams and size of transportable parts

    1. dry-fit to ensure joints have been accurately cut and matched to

    meet specifications

    1. prepare seams following manufacturers' instructions

    2. apply adhesive following manufacturers' instructions

    3. pull and tighten seams following company procedures and

    manufacturers' instructions

    1. remove excess glue following manufacturers' instructions

    2. re-enforce seams to provide maximum strength following

    manufacturers' instructions


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. relevant health and safety responsibilities

    1. the meaning of terms used in specifications

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

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

    4. why it is important to examine plans and consider alternative

    options

    1. why seams need to be placed either perpendicular or parallel to

    length of sheets

    1. why you need to consider the position of:

    • hob and/or heat emitting appliances

    • dishwashers

    • internal corners

    • on-site seams and size of transportable parts

    1. importance of dry-fitting

    2. importance of following manufacturers' instructions when seaming

    solid surfaces

    1. how to ensure inconspicuous seams

    2. how to re-enforce seams to provide maximum strength


Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


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Skills


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Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

01 Jan 2023

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

pross28

Relevant Occupations

Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers

SOC Code

5442

Keywords

Solid; Surfaces; Seam