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Site erection of structural timber frames

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Grant Tier

Achievement date before 1 April 2023

Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023

Grant Tier 1

Grant Tier 1 Refresher

£30

£15

£60

£30

Grant Tier 2

Grant Tier 2 Refresher

£70

£35

£140

£70

Grant Tier 3

Grant Tier 3 Refresher

£120

£60

£240

£120

Last updated: 17 April 2019
Grant rate/tier: £140 (Tier 2)
Grant code: GET2153

Overview

This intermediate level standard provides the learner with the information and skills to safely erect a simple oak frame structure.

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Standard details

CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry

Duration

Minimum 3 days of 6 learning hours

Purpose/scope

This training standard will provide the attendee with the information and skills to safely erect a simple oak frame structure.

The scope of this standard covers:

personal protective equipment (PPE)
respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
timber delivery
method statements
risk assessments
lifting plans
prepare loads
load and unload timber
organise materials
site inductions
setting out
access
cranes and lifting equipment
erection of frames
pre-assembly of frames
fix frames
testing
waste management

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups:

operative and craft

Candidate pre-requisites

It is expected that the candidate will be employed within the oak frame industry or have significant relevant carpentry experience.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

a train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
successfully completed training to this standard
at least 10 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 candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may/may not be used in the delivery of this standard:

classroom
workshop

This standard is considered to contain 51 per cent or more practical learning.

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment and knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Quality assurance

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 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/refresher

There is no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.

Approval date

April 2019

Review cycle

Either on request or in 3 year(s) from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes
The candidate will be able to:	Additional guidance to support learning outcome
Select, fit and use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), store, maintain and report defects in training and work equipment.	Will be able to Identify the correct PPE and understand storage, maintenance and employer damage reporting procedures for: safety footwear safety gloves safety eyewear RPE/dust masks knee protectors hearing protectors hard hats high visibility clothing Be familiar with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations, workshop hazard identification, safe working conditions.
Load up timbers onto delivery vehicle to be transferred to site	Describe how to: assess correct type and size of vehicle, estimate weight of timber explain access requirements to site safely use forklifts and other appropriate lifting equipment use safe manual handling techniques, ensure even loading of timbers assess the correct use of straps/ropes to secure load work safely at heights while loading onto transport
Read and use site method statements, risk assessments and lifting plans	Explain the purpose and relevance of site specific paperwork and comply with the requirements.
Prepare and load site equipment	Explain how to: Estimate correct quantity of pegs/dowels. Prepare correct quantity and type of fixings. Identify correct tools and equipment needed for site. Identify correct PPE as per method statements/risk assessments. Assess suitable packing for tools, equipment and fixings as regards security, weather protection, tools and equipment protection. Use inventory lists.
Unload timber on site	Explain how to: Assess site access. Safely unload timber with banksman signalling and clear communication. Identify site storage. Identify safe landing area for materials on site. Use safe manual handling. Demarcate zone of exclusion for other site personnel. Stack timber safely. Use safe banking and signalling of vehicles on site.
Organise materials and fixings prior to installation	Describe the sequence order of assembly and materials requirements for each phase. Identify safe, weatherproof and secure storage of materials and fixings.
Explain the purpose and significance of site induction to identify health & safety responsibilities on site welfare facilities first aid points fire exits and assembly points site specific information reporting of site occurrences/ information/incidents site security
Set out site positions for frame	Explain how to: Use and understand site plans Use measurement and squaring techniques including rule of Pythagoras Use site levelling equipment to check levels including laser, water level, theodolite Identify and correctly install associated building elements such as damp proof course (DPC), weather sealing products according to site drawings.
Use access provisions and work at heights.	Explain how to: Use and check scaffolding access Use harnesses and work positioning equipment Use fall arrest nets, bags
Use cranes and other lifting equipment and accessories	Describe how to safely sling loads, signal cranes and work to a lifting plan.
Manually erect frames	Explain how to manually erect frames using the following: Manual rigging techniques with gin poles, shear legs, block and tackle. Use of mechanical materials lifts. Safe manual handling techniques. Judging appropriate weight for manual handling. Using safe access routes for transporting timbers on site.
Pre-assemble frame elements.	Understand the procedures for pre-assembly of frame elements: In a flat framing area. In a suitable location for lifting/access. Explain the relevance of weight and radius of lift. Describe the potential requirement for temporary reinforcements to pre-assembled element for safe lifting. Use of shoring timbers with acrow props, tie straps for temporary support to frame elements once in position. Use of steel framing pins/podgers to secure.
Fix frame elements together.	Explain the correct use of pegs/dowels and other fixings to include; nails TimberLOK screws, coach screws, etc. through-bolts gibs and cotters Describe how to make an appropriate choice of fixing type. Explain what affects position and usage of fixing.
Test erected elements for plumb and position.	Use drawings and equipment to check accurate position and alignment including; water level laser level measuring tape and/or laser device
Clear up and perform waste management.	Describe responsibilities as regards disposal or removal of waste products including timber offcuts, peg ends, packing and strapping material etc.