Apply liquid, multi-pack, resin and mastic asphalt systems

Duration

1.5 days of 6 learning hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the safe and correct application of liquid, multi-pack, resin and mastic asphalt Type A waterproofing systems. 

Scope: 

• regulations, method statements, risk assessments  
• plans, work schedules, written instructions 
• location and storage for materials, tools and equipment 
• PPE 
• warning notices, containment, extraction 
• work area preparation 
• correct and safe use of tools and equipment 
• applying Type A products 
• applying ancillary products 
• drainage 
• waste disposal

Occupational relevance

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

• operative and craft

Delegate 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 5 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 remote 
• a blend of classroom and e-learning 

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

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, 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

August 2021

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

The delegate will be able to:

• apply safe work practices, to include:
  
  • following procedures
  • reporting problems
  • establishing the authority needed to rectify them
• interpret method statements and risk assessments associated with planned work procedures regarding working within deep structures, to include:
  
  • using tools and machinery
  • creating dust
  • mixing/applying/using products that create hazards
  • updating/amending risk assessments
  • identifying hazard warning signs
  • actions to take in the event of spillage, accident, ingestion
  • understanding manufacturer/COSHH data sheets
• interpret plans and written instructions, to include:
  
  • identifying walls scheduled for waterproofing
  • identifying floors scheduled for waterproofing
• interpret the work schedule and risk assessment regarding the Working at Height Regulations 2005
• comply with the Party Wall Act etc 1996, to include:
  
  • identifying a party wall
  • the precautions to take before and when working on a party wall
• identify storage areas for tools and resources
• identify and confirm site location and safest, closest vehicle position with equipment and materials
• unload vehicle and resources and return vehicle to permitted parking areas
• select and wear correct and suitable PPE for the tasks
• determine when and where to deploy appropriate warning notices, signage and barriers, to include:
  
  • pre-installation measures and precautions necessary prior to starting work
  • how to screen off and protect areas to control dust
• take appropriate measures to contain and control dust/fume and ventilate work area, to include:
  
  • mechanical extraction equipment for dust and fumes
  • passive equipment to ventilate work areas
• identify overhead and underground services around the work area and mark their locations
• recognise wall and floor surfaces that are not suitable to receive waterproofing and require
• preparatory work prior to application
• check all pipe and electrical services have been removed from wall and floor surfaces, or if retained, have been prepared with correct joints and or seals for the waterproofing application
• check all inbuilt structural timbers and frame timbers have been removed or isolated from walls to be waterproofed
• select and use safely the correct access equipment for the task
• identify and safely use tools and equipment as required, to include:
  
  • 110v equipment
  • generators and lighting
  • preparation tools including electrical hammer chisel, breakers, scarifiers, scabblers and abrasive
  • equipment
  • drilling tools
  • hand-held power tools including cutters and grinders
  • power washing and pumping equipment
  • cement mixers
  • wheelbarrow, shovel, spade, pick-axe and brushes
  • plaster mixers and plastering tools, trowels, floats
  • hand tools including hammers, mallets, wrecking bars
  • sharp edge tools including bolsters, chisels, knives, cutters, screwdrivers
  • cutting tools including saws, snips, cutters
  • measuring tools
• examine and prepare exposed masonry and floors, and assess suitability for receiving waterproofing materials
• calculate the amount of product that will be required in accordance with the manufacturer’s loading instructions
• apply a Type A product type in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, to include:
  
  • liquid applied membranes
  • resins
  • multi-pack
  • mastic asphalt membranes
• apply ancillary products that combine with the selected Type A product types in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, to include:
  
  • bandage joint systems
  • membrane protection products
  • service fittings
  • pre-formed details
  • joints and continuity with other systems
• recognise the function of ground drainage for structural waterproofing and the role of external land drainage
• dispose of contaminated or hazardous waste materials and product containers in line with employer procedures

Additional information about this standard

• Best Practice – Type A  
• Code of Practice for Existing Below Ground Structures  
• BS8102