Prepare surfaces for structural waterproofing
Prepare surfaces for structural waterproofing
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 safe and correct preparation of surfaces for structural waterproofing.
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 primary and render coats
- drainage
- waste disposal
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups:
- operative and craft
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of structural waterproofing 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 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: |
Additional guidance to support learning outcome |
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apply safe work practices |
to include:
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interpret method statements and risk assessments associated with planned work procedures regarding working within deep structures |
to include:
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interpret plans and written instructions |
to include:
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interpret the work schedule and risk assessment regarding the Working at Height Regulations 2005 |
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comply with the Party Wall Act etc 1996 |
to include:
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identify storage areas for tools and resources |
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identify and confirm site location and safest, closest vehicle position with equipment and materials |
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unload vehicle and resources and return vehicle to permitted parking areas |
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select and wear correct and suitable PPE for the tasks |
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determine when and where to deploy appropriate warning notices, signage and barriers |
to include:
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take appropriate measures to contain and control dust/fumes and ventilate work area |
to include:
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identify overhead and underground services around the work area and mark their locations |
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recognise wall and floor surfaces that are not suitable to receive waterproofing and require preparatory work prior to application |
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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 |
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check all inbuilt structural timbers and frame timbers have been removed or isolated from walls to be waterproofed |
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identify and safely use tools and equipment as required |
to include:
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examine and prepare exposed masonry and floors, and assess suitability for receiving waterproofing materials |
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explain the function of a concrete slab and how it is constructed |
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demonstrate how to prepare and mix sand and cement mortar with waterproof additives to make good |
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demonstrate how to brick up/make good any damaged exposed wall surfaces/masonry to receive waterproofing materials |
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demonstrate how to make good small areas of defective pointing/mortar/voids/cracks on a wall surface in readiness to receive a waterproofing product |
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demonstrate how to cut out and form a reinforced waterproof fillet to floor/wall junction |
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prepare and apply a suitable product to reinforce a floor/wall junction in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions |
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apply a specialised waterproof product coat to walls to provide primary resistance to passage of water |
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apply a tight waterproof render coat to walls to provide primary resistance to passage of water |
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prepare and apply a suitable cementitious base ‘render’ or similar to provide a flat prepared surface to receive the waterproofing system |
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check wall surfaces have been prepared correctly to receive the waterproofing system |
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explain the function of ground drainage for structural waterproofing and the role of external land drainage |
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explain the function of rodding and jetting access points to maintain and service external land drainage |
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carry out correct waste disposal procedures |
to include:
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Additional information about this standard
- Best Practice – Type A
- Best Practice – Type B
- Best Practice – Type C
- Code of Practice for Existing Below Ground Structures
- BS8102
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