Health and safety for Painters and Decorators

Duration

1 day of 6 learning hours

If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.

Purpose/scope

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

Scope:

• Risk Assessment & Safe Working Methods - Purpose & understanding, keeping them simple, on-site checking & briefing
• Use of relevant equipment - General rules for pre-inspection, be suitably trained, identify defects, storage & use
• Working with Hazardous Substances & Chemicals--Signage, understanding CoSHH data & assessments, VOC’s
• Prevention of accidents & Ill Health - Risks, likely harm & prevention

Plus a minimum of 4 other subjects to be covered, selected from the other sections of the handbook, examples are:

• Access equipment-Suitability options, Hierarchy of controls, safe use & rescue plans
• Use of protective equipment-PPE/RPE standards, fit testing, selection of correct PPE/RPE as defined by Risk Assessment.
• Spray Painting-types of equipment, equipment selection, preparation & use
• Fire prevention - Fire Triangle, fire risks, causes & workplace rules
• Lead in Paints-uses, likely locations, identification & health risks
• Planning works-preparation & setting up of the work areas
• Supervisory duties-being in charge (what this means in practice), responsibilities, delivery of instructions, preparation & carrying out works, pre-start & ongoing inspections

NOTE: The precise content will vary on each intervention based upon a simple Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for each group or company-wide identified targets. It is imperative that the topics covered are included and endorsed on the course certification as well as the signed attendance sheet as verifiable proof of achievement of the required standard. 

Occupational relevance

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

• operative and craft
• supervision
• management and leadership

Delegates pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of Painters & Decorators terminology and techniques would be beneficial.

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

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.

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.

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

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the third party’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related third-party awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the third-party awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required third-party documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Renewal

Renewal every 5 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Buffer/grace period

3 months

Approval date

January 2022

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Additional information about this standard

The PDA SHE Committee will review the standard in the light of any new innovations & technologies, HSE recommendations & using feedback from members.

Related standards

• PDA Health & Safety Handbook-used by Painters & Decorators as the basis for safe working & as a knowledge resource
• All relevant Health & Safety Regulations
• Manufacturers/suppliers instructions & guidance such as COSHH when using chemicals
• Accident, Incidents & Near Miss data