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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 13
Carpentry hand skills (R/505/0310)
Summary
1 - Know about hand tools used in carpentry
2 - Be able to use face and edge marks
3 - Be able to saw to a line
4 - Be able to plane timber
5 - Be able to use a chisel
1 - Know about hand tools used in carpentry
2 - Be able to use face and edge marks
3 - Be able to saw to a line
4 - Be able to plane timber
5 - Be able to use a chisel
The learner will:
1 - Know about hand tools used in carpentry
The learner can:
1.1 Identify basic hand tools used in carpentry
1.2 State the use of basic hand tools used in carpentry
1.3 Indicate the condition of tools before use
The learner will:
2 - Be able to use face and edge marks
The learner can:
2.1 Demonstrate how to use face and edge marks
2.2 Indicate why face and edge marks are used in carpentry
The learner will:
3 - Be able to saw to a line
The learner can:
3.1 Mark timber square
3.2 Saw timber square to a line
3.3 Mark to a given angle
3.4 Saw timber square to a given angle
The learner will:
4 - Be able to plane timber
The learner can:
4.1 Identify a plane for a given task
4.2 Set a plane for use
4.3 Plane timber flat
The learner will:
5 - Be able to use a chisel
The learner can:
5.1 Mark out the timber working from the face and edge
5.2 Saw down to the required depth
5.3 Remove the timber with the chisel
1 - Know about hand tools used in carpentry
The learner can:
1.1 Identify basic hand tools used in carpentry
1.2 State the use of basic hand tools used in carpentry
1.3 Indicate the condition of tools before use
The learner will:
2 - Be able to use face and edge marks
The learner can:
2.1 Demonstrate how to use face and edge marks
2.2 Indicate why face and edge marks are used in carpentry
The learner will:
3 - Be able to saw to a line
The learner can:
3.1 Mark timber square
3.2 Saw timber square to a line
3.3 Mark to a given angle
3.4 Saw timber square to a given angle
The learner will:
4 - Be able to plane timber
The learner can:
4.1 Identify a plane for a given task
4.2 Set a plane for use
4.3 Plane timber flat
The learner will:
5 - Be able to use a chisel
The learner can:
5.1 Mark out the timber working from the face and edge
5.2 Saw down to the required depth
5.3 Remove the timber with the chisel
Unit 14
Developing skills in joining materials using welding (H/505/5026)
Summary
1 - Be able to prepare a work area in readiness for welding operations
2 - Be able to produce welded joints to the required standard
1 - Be able to prepare a work area in readiness for welding operations
2 - Be able to produce welded joints to the required standard
The learner will:
1 - Be able to prepare a work area in readiness for welding operations
The learner can:
1.1 Confirm with a supervisor what has to be done before welding operations are carried out safely
1.2 Prepare a work area ready for the welding of materials
1.3 Check that materials are correct and tools and equipment are safe to use
The learner will:
2 - Be able to produce welded joints to the required standard
The learner can:
2.1 Use appropriate equipment to safely weld materials together
2.2 Check that the welded joints meet the standards required
2.3 Follow correct procedures to close down and safely store welding equipment
1 - Be able to prepare a work area in readiness for welding operations
The learner can:
1.1 Confirm with a supervisor what has to be done before welding operations are carried out safely
1.2 Prepare a work area ready for the welding of materials
1.3 Check that materials are correct and tools and equipment are safe to use
The learner will:
2 - Be able to produce welded joints to the required standard
The learner can:
2.1 Use appropriate equipment to safely weld materials together
2.2 Check that the welded joints meet the standards required
2.3 Follow correct procedures to close down and safely store welding equipment
Unit 15
Mechanical component assembling skills (Y/505/0700)
Summary
1 - Be able to prepare for assembly operations
2 - Be able to carry out assembly operations using mechanical components
1 - Be able to prepare for assembly operations
2 - Be able to carry out assembly operations using mechanical components
The learner will:
1 - Be able to prepare for assembly operations
The learner can:
1.1 Identify the details of the task
1.2 Prepare the work area for the assembly of components
1.3 Verify components are appropriate for the task
1.4 Confirm that tools are safe to use
The learner will:
2 - Be able to carry out assembly operations using mechanical components
The learner can:
2.1 Use appropriate tools to assemble components
2.2 Confirm accuracy of completed work
2.3 Demonstrate standard working practices
1 - Be able to prepare for assembly operations
The learner can:
1.1 Identify the details of the task
1.2 Prepare the work area for the assembly of components
1.3 Verify components are appropriate for the task
1.4 Confirm that tools are safe to use
The learner will:
2 - Be able to carry out assembly operations using mechanical components
The learner can:
2.1 Use appropriate tools to assemble components
2.2 Confirm accuracy of completed work
2.3 Demonstrate standard working practices
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
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
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
Unit 17
Building a cavity wall (M/505/0315)
Summary
1 - Be able to use hand tools for constructing a cavity wall
2 - Be able to use techniques to construct a cavity wall
3 - Know how to identify materials used for cavity walling
4 - Be able to construct a cavity wall
1 - Be able to use hand tools for constructing a cavity wall
2 - Be able to use techniques to construct a cavity wall
3 - Know how to identify materials used for cavity walling
4 - Be able to construct a cavity wall
The learner will:
1 - Be able to use hand tools for constructing a cavity wall
The learner can:
1.1 Select hand tools/equipment for a set task
1.2 Use relevant hand tools/equipment safely for a set task
1.3 Handle tools correctly
1.4 Clean, maintain and store tools safely
The learner will:
2 - Be able to use techniques to construct a cavity wall
The learner can:
2.1 State the need for organising materials and work area prior to commencing task
2.2 Apply basic trowel skills
2.3 Produce cuts to bricks and 100mm blocks using lump hammer and bolster chisel
2.4 Produce a mortar joint finish
The learner will:
3 - Know how to identify materials used for cavity walling
The learner can:
3.1 Identify suitable brick and block types used for cavity walling
3.2 Identify Damp-Proof Courses (DPCs)
3.3 Identify cavity wall ties
3.4 Select DPCs and cavity wall ties suitable for given tasks
The learner will:
4 - Be able to construct a cavity wall
The learner can:
4.1 Follow task instructions to produce a cavity wall
4.2 Construct a cavity wall
4.3 Install DPC and cavity wall ties
4.4 Produce joining finish to standards and tolerances
1 - Be able to use hand tools for constructing a cavity wall
The learner can:
1.1 Select hand tools/equipment for a set task
1.2 Use relevant hand tools/equipment safely for a set task
1.3 Handle tools correctly
1.4 Clean, maintain and store tools safely
The learner will:
2 - Be able to use techniques to construct a cavity wall
The learner can:
2.1 State the need for organising materials and work area prior to commencing task
2.2 Apply basic trowel skills
2.3 Produce cuts to bricks and 100mm blocks using lump hammer and bolster chisel
2.4 Produce a mortar joint finish
The learner will:
3 - Know how to identify materials used for cavity walling
The learner can:
3.1 Identify suitable brick and block types used for cavity walling
3.2 Identify Damp-Proof Courses (DPCs)
3.3 Identify cavity wall ties
3.4 Select DPCs and cavity wall ties suitable for given tasks
The learner will:
4 - Be able to construct a cavity wall
The learner can:
4.1 Follow task instructions to produce a cavity wall
4.2 Construct a cavity wall
4.3 Install DPC and cavity wall ties
4.4 Produce joining finish to standards and tolerances
UNIT 18
PLUMBING SKILLS (F/505/0481)
Summary
1 - Know the hand tools and materials used in plumbing processes
2 - Be able to perform plumbing operations
3 - Be able to work responsibly with others
1 - Know the hand tools and materials used in plumbing processes
2 - Be able to perform plumbing operations
3 - Be able to work responsibly with others
The learner will:
1 - Know the hand tools and materials used in plumbing processes
The learner can:
1.1 List hand tools to be used in plumbing processes
1.2 List materials to be used in plumbing processes
1.3 List components to be used in plumbing processes
1.4 List personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used in plumbing processes Describe the use of all items listed
1.5 Describe the use of all items listed
The learner will:
2 - Be able to perform plumbing operations
The learner can:
2.1 Select hand tools to connect to copper tubes
2.2 Use hand tools to connect to copper tubes
2.3 Select hand tools to install a functioning sink
2.4 Install a functioning sink
2.5 Apply safe working practices throughout completion of the task
The learner will:
3 - Be able to work responsibly with others
The learner can:
3.1 Maintain a clean and tidy work environment
3.2 Work responsibly in the workshop
3.3 Follow instructions when working with others
3.4 Communicate with others in order to complete tasks
1 - Know the hand tools and materials used in plumbing processes
The learner can:
1.1 List hand tools to be used in plumbing processes
1.2 List materials to be used in plumbing processes
1.3 List components to be used in plumbing processes
1.4 List personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used in plumbing processes Describe the use of all items listed
1.5 Describe the use of all items listed
The learner will:
2 - Be able to perform plumbing operations
The learner can:
2.1 Select hand tools to connect to copper tubes
2.2 Use hand tools to connect to copper tubes
2.3 Select hand tools to install a functioning sink
2.4 Install a functioning sink
2.5 Apply safe working practices throughout completion of the task
The learner will:
3 - Be able to work responsibly with others
The learner can:
3.1 Maintain a clean and tidy work environment
3.2 Work responsibly in the workshop
3.3 Follow instructions when working with others
3.4 Communicate with others in order to complete tasks
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