Introduction to paperhanging - Refresher

Duration

1 day of 6 learning hours 

Purpose/scope

The purpose of the Introduction to paperhanging - refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the introduction to paperhanging standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance. 

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups: 

• operative and craft  
• supervision

Delegates pre-requisites

Delegates must have successfully completed training to the Introduction to paperhanging standard or subsequent refresher 5 years prior to attending this refresher. 

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/workshop 

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training. 

This standard is considered to be set at a basic level. 

Assessment

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

For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes. 

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 5 years  

Classification

Recommended Refresher

Buffer/grace period

6 months

Approval date

October 2019 

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The delegate will be able to:

• adopt safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work 
• use correct methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method and procedure to hang wallcoverings 
• check the suitability of surfaces to receive wallpaper 
• preparation of pastes and adhesives 
• prepare and hang foundation paper, textured/relief finishing papers wallcoverings to walls 
• work around electrical fittings and pipework
• safe use of access equipment, hand tools and associated equipment 

Additional information about this standard

• info@scottishdecorators.co.uk
• info@paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk    
• info@scottish-building.co.uk
• National Occupational Standard COSVR 337