Construction & Engineering

Construction & Engineering

UNIT 09
DEVELOPING BRICKLAYING SKILLS (Y/505/4942)

Summary
1 – Know the hand tools used in basic bricklaying processes
2 – Know the materials used in basic bricklaying processes
3 – Know the personal protective equipment (PPE) used in basic bricklaying processes
4 – Be able to apply safe working practices to produce half-brick walling
5 – Be able to work responsibly with others
6 – Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team

The learner will:
1 – Know the hand tools used in basic bricklaying processes
The learner can:
1.1 List and describe appropriate hand tools to be used in basic bricklaying processes

The learner will:
2 – Know the materials used in basic bricklaying processes
The learner can:
2.1 List and describe appropriate materials to be used in basic bricklaying processes

The learner will:
3 – Know the personal protective equipment (PPE) used in basic bricklaying processes
The learner can:
3.1 List and describe appropriate PPE to be used in basic bricklaying processes

The learner will:
4 – Be able to apply safe working practices to produce half-brick walling
The learner can:
4.1 Select and use hand tools safely to lay bricks in stretcher bond, minimum 7 bricks in length, minimum 5 courses high, with one stopped end 

The learner will: 
5 – Be able to work responsibly with others
The learner can: 
5.1 Maintain a clean and tidy work environment
5.1 Work responsibly in the workshop 

The learner will: 
6 – Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
The learner can: 
6.1 Follow instructions when working with others
6.2 Communicate appropriately with others  

UNIT 10
​USING PAINTING SKILLS FOR INTERIOR CEILINGS AND WALLS (J/504/8523) 

Summary
1 – Be able to demonstrate good practice in preparing and maintaining the work area
2 – Be able to use and maintain tools and equipment appropriately
3 – Be able to assist the preparation of a surface for painting
4 – Be able to paint an area
5 – Be able to clean work area and equipment

The learner will:
1 – Be able to demonstrate good practice in preparing and maintaining the work area
The learner can:
1.1 Assist in the assessment of site and identification of necessary actions
1.2 Assist in the identification of items to be removed and stored
1.3 Apply dust sheets appropriately
1.4 Maintain a clean and tidy working area at all times 

The learner will:
2 – Be able to use and maintain tools and equipment appropriately
The learner can:
2.1 Identify, and use correctly, relevant tools for specified tasks
2.2 Demonstrate safe use of portable access equipment
2.3 Clean, check and store tools and equipment and report any deficiencies to supervisor 

The learner will:
3 – Be able to assist the preparation of a surface for painting
The learner can:
3.1 Assist in the assessment of a surface condition for painting
3.2 Identify appropriate action
3.3 Assist in preparing the surface to the required standard, using hand or power tools as appropriate 

The learner will:
4 – Be able to paint an area
The learner can:
4.1 Select type of paint for surface/area
4.2 Follow manufacturer’s instructions for use
4.3 Apply paint as instructed
4.4 Achieve an appropriate finish, for example, free from runs, avoiding over-painting, no obvious misses

The learner will: 
5 – Be able to clean work area and equipment
The learner can: 
5.1 Reinstate work area, for example, remove spillages, dust sheets, materials, waste
5.2 Clean tools and equipment as required

UNIT 11
INTRODUCTION TO PLASTERING TECHNIQUES (R/505/4969) 

Summary
1 – Know a range of tools and equipment used in plastering  ​
2 – Know a range of materials used in plastering
3 – Know the range of backgrounds that commonly receive plaster
4 – Be able to prepare a surface for plastering
5 – Understand floating techniques
6 – Be able to apply plaster to a surface

The learner will:
1 – Know a range of tools and equipment used in plastering    
The learner can:
1.1 Identify and state the purpose of 8 hand tools/items of equipment used in plastering 

The learner will:
2 – Know a range of materials used in plastering
The learner can:
2.1 State the purpose of 4 materials used in plastering 
2.2 Outline the process involved in mixing 2 types of plaster
2.3 Mix 2 types of plaster  

The learner will: 
3 – Know the range of backgrounds that commonly receive plaster
The learner can: 
3.1 Name 4 backgrounds that commonly receive plaster
3.2 Identify a given background and state one of its characteristics in relation to plastering

The learner will: 
4 – Be able to prepare a surface for plastering
The learner can: 
4.1 State 2 checks required before starting to plaster
4.2 Demonstrate the process for checking the suction of a wall
4.3 Demonstrate one basic method for setting out a wall
4.4 Demonstrate the process for fixing angle-beads 

The learner will: 
5 – Understand floating techniques
The learner can: 
5.1 Outline the procedure for floating a wall using either plumb and dot or broad screed methods 

The learner will: 
6 – Be able to apply plaster to a surface
The learner can: 
6.1 Pick-up plaster from a spot board and a hawk
6.2 Apply a plaster coat onto a sample section of wall
6.3 Scratch the base coat
6.4 Lay a second coat of plaster onto the wall
6.5 Smooth surface with a float

UNIT 12
​FLOOR AND WALL TILING TECHNIQUES (D/505/0746) 

Summary
1 – Know about tools, equipment and materials used in floor and wall tiling
2 – Know about background surfaces
3 – Be able to plan and prepare a tiling task
4 – Be able to set out and fix tiles
5 – Be able to cut tiles
6 – Be able to use grouting techniques

The learner will: 
1 – Know about tools, equipment and materials used in floor and wall tiling 
The learner can: 
1.1 State the purpose of basic tiling tools 
1.2 Identify types of adhesive and tiles

The learner will: 
2 – Know about background surfaces  
The learner can: 
2.1 State a characteristic of different surfaces to which tiles are commonly fixed
 
The learner will: 
3 – Be able to plan and prepare a tiling task
The learner can: 
3.1 Check any straight edges are plumb
3.2 Use a simple gauge rod to ensure even distribution of the tiles and minimise cutting
3.3 Clean and prepare surface
3.4 Position tools, equipment and material as directed 

The learner will: 
4 – Be able to set out and fix tiles
The learner can: 
4.1 Use a basic setting out procedure
4.2 Evenly spread tile adhesive over a given area
4.3 Position and fix tiles, ensuring that they are straight, level and in adequate contact with the adhesive
4.4 Use tile spacers to ensure an even gap between tiles
4.5 Clean excess adhesive from tile surface 

The learner will: 
5 – Be able to cut tiles
The learner can: 
5.1 Cut tiles into internal corners, to ensure neat finish
5.2 Use tools to cut around fixed obstacles
5.3 Observe safe working practices 

The learner will: 
6 – Be able to use grouting techniques
The learner can: 
6.1 Mix the grout according to instruction
6.2 Apply grout to tiles, ensuring the joints are filled, and remove any surplus
6.3 Compact the joints and clean off any surplus
6.4 Clean down the tiled area 

UNIT 16
DEVELOPING SKILLS IN ROUTINE SERVICING OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT (M/505/5028)

Summary
1 – Know about routine mechanical servicing operations
2 – Be able to service mechanical equipment safely

The learner will: 
1 – Know about routine mechanical servicing operations
The learner can: 
1.1 List what to do for the routine servicing of given mechanical equipment
1.2 Tell their supervisor what they are going to do when servicing a different given mechanical equipment 

The learner will: 
2 – Be able to service mechanical equipment safely
The learner can: 
2.1 Follow safe working practices and procedures when carrying out mechanical servicing operations
2.2 Carry out a routine service for given mechanical equipment