Hand jointing and finishing
Overview
Duration
Minimum 2 days of 6 learning hours per day.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this is designed to develop practical application of hand jointing to tapered edge joints, butt end joints, internal and external angles.
Scope:
- jointing products; setting and air drying
- joint reinforcement to flat surface joints, internal angles, beads and corner tapes for external, obtuse internal angles
- combining 1st stage hand jointing with joint finishing with mechanical jointing box applications
- sanding methods
- drywall primer and sealer applications on sanded board surfaces
- repair of damaged plasterboard surfaces
- tools for the jointing process
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft
Candidate pre-requisites
There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However a basic knowledge of interior systems terminology and techniques would be beneficial.
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 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 candidates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.
The following delivery methods may/may not be used in the delivery of this standard:
- workshop
- classroom
- e-learning
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training.
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 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
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.
Approval date
October 2019
Review cycle
Either on request or in 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
The candidate will be able to:
- Use jointing products; setting and air drying joint reinforcement to flat surface joints, internal angles, beads and corner tapes for external, obtuse and internal angles.
- Combine 1st stage hand jointing with joint finishing with mechanical jointing box applications.
- Use hand and mechanical sanding methods.
- Apply drywall primer and sealer applications on sanded board surfaces.
- Repair damaged plasterboard surfaces.
- Identify tools for the jointing process.
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