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Prepare surfaces for structural waterproofing

Prepare surfaces for structural waterproofing

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.

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

Learning outcomes

The delegate will be able to:

Additional guidance to support learning outcome 

apply safe work practices 

to include: 

  • following procedures  
  • reporting problems  
  • establishing the authority needed to rectify problems/issues 

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/fumes 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 

 

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 

 

explain the function of a concrete slab and how it is constructed 

 

demonstrate how to prepare and mix sand and cement mortar with waterproof additives to make good 

 

demonstrate how to brick up/make good any damaged exposed wall surfaces/masonry to receive waterproofing materials 

 

demonstrate how to make good small areas of defective pointing/mortar/voids/cracks on a wall surface in readiness to receive a waterproofing product 

 

demonstrate how to cut out and form a reinforced waterproof fillet to floor/wall junction 

 

prepare and apply a suitable product to reinforce a floor/wall junction in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions 

 

apply a specialised waterproof product coat to walls to provide primary resistance to passage of water 

 

apply a tight waterproof render coat to walls to provide primary resistance to passage of water 

 

prepare and apply a suitable cementitious base ‘render’ or similar to provide a flat prepared surface to receive the waterproofing system 

 

check wall surfaces have been prepared correctly to receive the waterproofing system 

 

explain the function of ground drainage for structural waterproofing and the role of external land drainage 

 

explain the function of rodding and jetting access points to maintain and service external land drainage 

 

carry out correct waste disposal procedures 

to include: 

  • identifying different waste materials 
  • segregation 
  • bag up and store 
  • disposal 

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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