Thermal and acoustic insulation and underfloor heating
Overview
Duration
2 day(s) of 6 learning hours.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with a practical understanding of the use of thermal and acoustic insulation and the selection of screeds for underfloor heating systems
Scope:
- types of thermal insulation and areas of use
- types of acoustic insulation and areas of use
- specifications for thermal and acoustic insulation
- types of underfloor heating systems (hot water/electric) and methods of fixing
- suitable screeds for use with underfloor heating systems
- commissioning procedures.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard.
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)
- minimum of 5 years relevant industrial experience with a minimum of 2 years at supervisory or management level in a screed flooring organisation
- 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 (practical learning)
- a blend of classroom and e-learning
- 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 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 and 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 80%.
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
Refresher every 3 years.
Buffer/grace period
3 months.
Classification
Recommended Refresher.
Approval date
May 2021.
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
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The delegate will be able to: |
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demonstrate awareness of the different mechanisms of sound transmission in buildings and that there are building regulation requirements regarding sound transmission |
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express understanding of sound transmission test procedures and compliance testing |
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give examples of how sound moves through buildings and methods of mitigation available |
Methods of sound travel:
Methods of mitigation:
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identify how the use of resilient layers help to prevent sound traveling through a structure |
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demonstrate knowledge of the acoustic materials available for use in resilient layers and their advantages and disadvantages |
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demonstrate an understanding of the use of acoustic/resilient layers under screeds |
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explain the function of thermal insulation |
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recognise that there are building regulation requirements regarding thermal performance |
Current UK building regulations:
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identify the basic principles of ground floor thermal insulation |
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give examples of the types of floor insulation materials available and their advantages and disadvantages |
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describe the different types of underfloor heating and their principles of operation |
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describe the three types of heat transfer |
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explain how the efficiency of underfloor heating systems compares with radiators |
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express the importance of properly commissioning underfloor heating systems to protect the associated floor screed |
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Additional information about this standard
Industry guidance:
FeRFA Guide to the Specification & Application of Screeds, The Resin Flooring Association
https://www.ferfa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SpecGuideCPD.pdf
The Resin Flooring Association (FeRFA) website
Legislation:
Building regulations
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents
Related standards
- Flowable screeds
- Calcium Sulfate Screeds
- Prepare Background Surfaces to Receive Screed Flooring
- Screed Flooring and Equipment Introduction
- Traditional Screeds
- Work Practice and Project Planning for Screed Flooring.
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