Installation of plasterboard by direct bond (dot & dab)

Duration

2 days of 6 learning hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and/or skills to support the following:

Scope:

• hazards, risk assessment and safe systems of work
• installation of plasterboard by direct bond to maintain designed acoustic, thermal and fire performance.
• working to construction and manufacturers drawings
• construction principles.
• related products (e.g., plasterboards, fixings, sealants, components, adhesives etc.)
• required tools and equipment

Occupational relevance

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

• operative and craft
• supervision

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)
• 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.)
• a blend of face to face and e-learning

This standard is predominantly practical training.

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

Assessment

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.

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

• multiple choice questions
• short answer questions
• practical assessment

Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, all learning outcomes must be covered 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.

There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.

Lifetime (Please note standards using this classification will only be grant aided once per delegate)

Approval date

October 2022

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment

The delegate will be able to:

• comply with information and/or instructions derived from risk assessments and method statements.
  • Delivery guidance - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
    
    
• use health and safety control equipment safely and comply with the methods of work to carry out the activity in accordance with current legislation and organisational requirements when installing plasterboard by the direct bond method.
  • Delivery guidance - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
    
    
• identify and select the correct tools, equipment and components to install plasterboard using the direct bond method.
  • Delivery guidance - Manufacturer’s website/technical information
    
    
• use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment to install plasterboard using the direct bond method.
  
  
• demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant legislation when installing plasterboard by the direct bond method in relation to the following:
  • safe use of access equipment
  • safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
  • Delivery guidance - Working at Height regulations 2005
    
    
• describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and methods of work
  • Delivery guidance - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
    
    
• install components to manufacturers recommendations to ensure thermal and acoustic performance is maintained
  • Delivery guidance - Manufacturer’s website/technical information
  • Demonstrating the following work skills:
    • measuring
    • marking out
    • cutting
    • fitting positioning and securing
      
      
• install plasterboard using the direct bond method forming openings and junctions
  • Delivery guidance - Manufacturer’s website/technical information
  • Demonstrating the following work skills:
    • measuring
    • marking out
    • cutting
    • fitting positioning and securing of components and boards
    • correct dot & dab patterns and perimeter seals
    • cutting round pipes and socket boxes
    • surface preparation
      
      
• install plasterboard using the direct bond method using manufactures construction details to maintain fire, thermal and acoustic performance.
  • Delivery guidance - Manufacturer’s website/technical information
  • Demonstrating the following work skills:
    • measuring
    • marking out
    • cutting
    • fitting positioning and securing of components and boards
    • correct dot & dab patterns and perimeter seals
    • cutting round pipes and socket boxes
    • surface preparation
      
      
• identify incorrect installation and rectify / carry out repairs were required.
  • Delivery guidance - Manufacturer’s website/technical information