Concrete polishing – refresher
Overview
Duration
12 guided learning hours
Purpose/scope
The purpose of the Concrete polishing - refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full Concrete polishing standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft
Delegate pre-requisites
Delegates must have successfully completed training to the Concrete polishing standard or subsequent refresher 5 years prior to attending this refresher.
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)
- at least 2 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
- a verifiable CV
Delivery
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 learning environment, 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:
- face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)
This standard is predominantly practical training.
This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.
Assessment
Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:
For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
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 5 years
Buffer / grace period
6 months
Classification
Recommended Renewal
Approval date
November 2018
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes to be refreshed
Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment
The delegate will be able to:
- describe some of the benefits of polished concrete finishes
- list some of the finish options including coatings and colourings
- compare the advantages and disadvantages of wet and dry polishing
- apply different finish options
- discuss how to approach renovation
- list some maintenance essentials and options
Additional information about this standard
https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/polishing/ - helpful for source and background information plus access to brief videos.
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guides
- Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974: http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm
- Health and safety in construction: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/index.htm
- PPE: http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/ppe.htm
- PUWER: http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/puwer.htm
- COSHH: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh
- RIDDOR: http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/
- LOLER: http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/loler.htm
- CDM: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/index.htm
- Manual handling: http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/manual.htm
- Noise: http://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/index.htm
- Hand-arm vibration: www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav/index.htm
- Electrical: http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/hse.htm
Legislation
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA) 1974
- The Work at Height Regulations (WHR) 2005
- Work at Height (Amended) 2007
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Regulations 2002
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) (1998 UK 1999 NI)
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH )2002
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR ) 1995
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015
- Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 as amended 2002
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
- Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
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