Metal Framed Wall-Lining Systems Installation

Duration

1 day of 6 learning hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:

Scope:

• hazards, risk assessment and safe systems of work
• installation of metal wall-linings to maintain designed acoustic, thermal and fire performance.
• working to construction and manufacturers drawings
• construction principles.
• related products (e.g. plasterboards, fixings, sealants, components, 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)
• 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 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
• a blend of classroom and 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

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 or 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

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

Classification

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

Approval date

June 2022

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

The delegate will be able to:

• comply with information and/or instructions derived from risk assessments and method statements.
  
  
• 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 metal wall-lining systems.
  
  
• demonstrate the following work skills when installing metal framed wall-lining systems:
  • measuring
  • marking out
  • fitting positioning and securing of components and boards
    
    
• use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment to construct metal framed wall-lining systems.
  
  
• demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant legislation when installing metal stud partitions in relation to the following:
  • safe use of access equipment
  • safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
    
    
• describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and methods of work
  
  
• identify and select the correct components to construct metal framed wall-linings.
  
  
• install components to manufacturers recommendations to ensure fire, thermal and acoustic performance is maintained
  
  
• install metal framed wall-lining systems -
  • forming
  • openings and junctions, and carrying out repairs
    
    
• install metal framed wall systems using manufactures construction details to maintain fire, thermal and acoustic performance
  
  
• identify incorrect installation and rectify were required

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Working at Height regulations 2005
• Manufacturer’s website/technical information