Competent Proof Tester

Duration

• 6 hours face to face
• 3 hours eLearning

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to competently proof test fixings as follows:

• Description of anchor types and working principles
• Failure modes of anchors
• Test Equipment
• Methods of testing anchors

Delivery

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)
• e-learning only (independent learning using an on-line platform)

This standard is predominantly theoretical training

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level

Assessment Type

Formally Assessed

Quality assurance

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisation’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications, and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisation’s documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance.

Renewal

Renewal every 3 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Additional information about this standard

This training standard is held by the Construction Fixings Association

A list of guidance notes can be found on the CFA website