Fixing techniques for sheets and panels
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Grant Tier |
Achievement date before 1 April 2023 |
Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023 |
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Grant Tier 1 Grant Tier 1 Refresher |
£30 £15 |
£60 £30 |
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Grant Tier 2 Grant Tier 2 Refresher |
£70 £35 |
£140 £70 |
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Grant Tier 3 Grant Tier 3 Refresher |
£120 £60 |
£240 £120 |
Overview
Duration
2 days of 6 learning hours.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the correct and safe use of fixing techniques for sheets and panels.
Scope:
- PPE
- using the correct hand and power tools
- interpreting plans, specifications, drawings
- sheeting and cladding materials
- installing sheeting and cladding systems
- fixings and fasteners
- spacer systems
- insulation
- breather membranes
- vapour control
- sealants and fillers.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups:
- operative and craft.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of sheeting and cladding terminology and techniques would be beneficial.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 5 years relevant industrial experience
- a verifiable CV.
Delivery
Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- a blend of classroom and remote.
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training.
This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes.
Quality assurance
Assured
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.
Classification
Lifetime.
Approval date
June 2021.
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
| The delegate will be able to: | Additional guidance to support learning outcome: |
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identify and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task or activity |
to include:
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identify and safely use hand tools for the task or activity |
to include:
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identify and safely use power tools for the task or activity |
to include:
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interpret sources of information for the task or activity |
to include:
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select size and quantity of materials from drawings and schedules using required formulas and calculations |
to include:
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select correct materials, components and fixings associated with the task or activity |
to include:
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explain how to install sheeting and cladding systems |
to include:
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demonstrate how to install sheeting and cladding to built-up systems, insulated board systems, composite panel systems |
to include:
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demonstrate fixing, lapping and sealing of sheeting and cladding |
to include:
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demonstrate how to use appropriate fixings and fasteners |
to include:
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explain the purpose and use of spacer systems |
to include:
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explain the purpose and use of insulation |
to include:
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explain the purpose and use of breather membranes |
to include:
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explain the purpose and use of vapour control layer and air barrier |
to include:
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explain the purpose and use of sealants |
to include:
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explain the purpose and use of fillers |
to include:
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describe how components contribute to providing effective airtightness |
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describe how to form openings in profiled roofs and walls |