Traditional screeds
Overview
Duration
2 days of 6 learning hours.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and skills relating to traditional cementitious screeds.
Scope:
- introduction to traditional screeds
- interpretation of contract information
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- screed selection
- equipment & delivery methods
- laying methods
- coverage rates
- test methods
- screed repairs
- waste disposal & cleaning of equipment.
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
The delegate will be able to: |
Additional guidance to support learning outcome |
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interpret and understand guidance and information relating to the work specification |
Contract information:
Product/system information:
Legislation:
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select and use appropriate PPE for the work |
Including: eye protection, head protection, safety footwear, gloves, ear defenders, respiratory protective equipment, high visibility clothing |
describe the legal obligations to protect themselves, the area and members of the public |
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identify the generic types of cementitious floor screeds, their uses, and limitations |
Types of screed:
Screed selection:
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explain screed delivery and installation methods |
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describe composition and equipment used for site mixed screed installations |
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describe the importance of subfloor quality and be aware of common preparation methods |
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explain the importance of priming the substrate |
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describe methods used to install traditional cementitious screeds |
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describe curing and drying requirements for newly installed screeds |
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explain the use of reinforcement within cementitious screeds |
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list common screed repair methods |
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explain factors to be considered when planning an installation |
Layout including:
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mix sand/cement screeds using appropriate mixing equipment under supervision |
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apply screeding materials (including primers/bonding agents) using appropriate equipment and method of application to achieve required coverage rates, thickness, and surface finish under supervision |
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describe inspection and testing methods during and after application |
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recall how to achieve joint and edge details |
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protect floor area following installation |
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clean tools and equipment and understand the safe use of solvents and other cleaning materials in line with health & safety guidelines |
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interpret guidance and information relating to planning for the installation of screed flooring materials. |
British Standards: BS 8204 parts 1, 2, 3 & 7 FeRFA guidance notes Contract information:
Product/System information:
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dispose of waste in a responsible manner |
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Additional information about this standard
Industry guidance:
- FeRFA Guide to the Specification & Application of Screeds, The Resin Flooring Association
www.ferfa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SpecGuideCPD.pdf - The Resin Flooring Association (FeRFA) website
www.ferfa.org.uk
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance:
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/index.htm - Chemical safety data sheets
www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics/datasheets.htm
Legislation:
- COSHH
www.hse.gov.uk/coshh - HSWA
www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm - PUWER
www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/puwer.htm - RIDDOR
www.hse.gov.uk/riddor
Related standards
- Flowable screeds
- Thermal and Acoustic Insulation and Underfloor Heating
- Calcium Sulfate Screeds
- Prepare Background Surfaces to Receive Screed Flooring
- Screed Flooring and Equipment Introduction
- Work Practice and Project Planning for Screed Flooring.
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