Wind post installation

Standard details

CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry

Duration

1 day of 6 learning hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:

Scope:

• introduction to what wind posts are and why they are used
• types of wind post, positioning and when to install
• reading a wind post support drawing
• the tools, equipment and components used for installing a wind post
• how to install a wind post to manufacturers’ specifications
• health and safety procedures
• standards & regulations

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative and craft
• supervision
• management and leadership

Candidate pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of bricklaying terminology, tools and reading drawings 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 2 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 e-learning
• a blend of classroom and remote

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

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

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

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

Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 75%.

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

Renewal every 3 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Buffer/grace period

3 months

Approval date

20/10/21

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

The candidate will be able to:

• discuss what wind posts are and why they are used in construction
• identify where a wind post is positioned and the different places it can be installed
• understand the different ties and fixings used when fitting wind posts and why they are used
• discuss fixing types for various structural substrates
• read and understand wind post layout and section drawings
• demonstrate ability to use required tools to install a wind post effectively and safely
• identify health and safety considerations
• understand standards and regulations relating to the manufacture and installation of wind posts

Additional information about this standard

This standard was written by The Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) who deliver training against this standard through The ABC Assessment Centre.

https://bricktraining.co.uk

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Masonry support angle installation