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Introduction
The ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting
Occupations (Construction) qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for
those working in piling operations in the construction industry. Candidates can follow one
of three Pathways relating to their work roles:
Pathway 1: Painter
Pathway 2: Industrial Painter
Pathway 3: Heritage Painter
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual AB. This qualification is regulated
by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and the Council for the
Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) Regulation. The Regulated Qualifications
Framework (RQF) includes those qualifications regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation.
Qualification Profile
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial
Painting Occupations (Construction)
Qualification title ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and
Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
Ofqual qualification number 603/0457/1
Level 2
Total Qualification Time 7609 hours (254 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 7/9/16
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete the six Mandatory units plus the
required Mandatory or Optional Units from one of the Pathways.
Candidates may complete any of the Additional Units but these will not count towards the
qualification.
There are 3 Pathways, the Mandatory/Optional unit requirements for each are listed below.
Pathway 1: Painter
Pathway 2: Industrial Painter
Pathway 3: Heritage Painter
Pathway 1 : Painter
Candidates must complete 6 Mandatory units. Candidates may also complete any of the
Additional units listed on page 9 but these will not count towards the qualification.
Mandatory Units
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
2 643
A/615/1609 Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in
the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own
area of work):
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
Plus two of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler/boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 250
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A/615/2209 Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2 332v3
T/615/2210 Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2 333Av3
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Pathway 2 : Industrial Painter
Candidates must complete 6 Mandatory units, plus 1 Optional unit.
Candidates may also complete any of the Additional Units listed on page 9 but these will not
count towards the qualification.
Mandatory Units
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
2 643
A/615/1609 Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in
the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own
area of work):
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
Plus two of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler/boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 250
A/615/2209 Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2 332v3
T/615/2210 Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2 333Av3
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Optional Units – ONE unit
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
A/615/2212 Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in
the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Air spray
Airless spray
2 334v3
J/615/2214 Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast
cleaner in the workplace
2 335v3
L/615/2215 Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
Plus one of the following endorsements required:
Water-borne
Solvent-borne
3 339v3
R/615/2216 Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the
workplace
3 349v3
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Pathway 3 : Heritage Painter
Candidates must complete 7 Mandatory units.
Candidates may also complete any of the Additional Units listed on page 9 but these will not
count towards the qualification.
Mandatory Units
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
M/508/6537 Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
1 641
T/508/6538 Conforming to productive working practices in the
workplace
2 642
Y/508/6533 Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
2 643
A/615/1609 Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in
the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own
area of work):
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
Plus two of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler/boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
2 250
A/615/2209 Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2 332v3
T/615/2210 Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the
workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
2 333Av3
T/615/2225 Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or
restoration projects in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Painted interiors
Painted exteriors
3 551
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Additional Units
Candidates may complete any of the Additional Units but these will not count towards the
qualification.
Additional Units for All Pathways
CITB
references
provided for
information
only
Unit Ref. Title Level CITB Internal
Unit Ref.
Y/615/2217 Hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) in
the workplace
3 336v3
D/615/2218 Hanging non standard width wallcoverings in the
workplace
3 337v3
H/615/2219 Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Water-borne
Solvent-borne
3 340v3
Y/615/2220 Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
One of the following endorsements required:
Linear run work
Broad area applications
3 342v3
D/615/2221 Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the
workplace
2 646v2
H/615/2222 Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the
workplace
2 647v2
K/615/2223 Producing broken colour effects in the workplace
Unit Endorsements:
Two of the following endorsements required:
Rag-rolling
Bagging
Dragging
Brush or sponge stippling
Wiping-off relief surfaces
Colour washing
2 648v2
M/615/2224 Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates in the
workplace
2 649v2
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
Assessors for each unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient
depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based units or
qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or internal quality assurance
qualifications.
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
Links to National Standards / NOS mapping
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are owned by a Sector Skills Council or Standard
Setting Body and they describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to
undertake a particular task or job at different levels of competence.
The structure and units of this qualification are based on NOS for the construction sector
developed by CITB.
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Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills’ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment, and it must be internally assessed by an appropriately experienced and
qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 13.
Additional information for assessment and requirements for unit endorsements where
relevant is included after all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
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Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting
Occupations (Construction)
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
Title: Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
Unit Number: A/615/1609
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from specifications,
method statements, risk assessments and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statement.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source
and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– specifications, current legislation, method
statements, risk assessments and manufacturers’
information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, at height, in confined areas, with
tools and equipment, with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when erecting and
dismantling access/working
platforms.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with legislation and organisational requirements when
erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
3.2 Explain why, when and how personal protective
equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to erecting
and dismantling access/working platforms, and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
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Title: Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
erect and dismantle
access/working platforms.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations
and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– ladders/crawler boards
– stepladders/platform steps
– trestles
– proprietary staging/podiums
– proprietary towers
– mobile scaffold towers
– protection equipment and notices
– tools and ancillary equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, tools and equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used correctly, how
problems associated with the resources are reported
and how the organisational procedures are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the resources
and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity of equipment
required associated with the method/procedure to
erect and dismantle access equipment/working
platforms.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried out in
relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
erecting and dismantling
access/working platforms.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
erect and dismantle access/
working platforms to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when erecting and
dismantling access/working platforms:
– moving, positioning/erecting, securing, checking,
dismantling and removing.
7.2 Erect, dismantle and store two of the following access
equipment to given access regulations:
– ladders/crawler boards
– stepladders/platform steps
– proprietary towers
– trestle platforms
– mobile scaffold towers
– proprietary staging/podiums.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– provide protection to the work area
– establish a base for equipment
– erect proprietary access equipment to
manufacturer’s instructions suitable for the work
– erect non-proprietary access equipment suitable for
the work
– place protective screens and notices
– check/monitor equipment during the period of use
– dismantle and store access equipment
– use tools and equipment
– work at height.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when erecting and
dismantling access/working platforms.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when erecting and dismantling access/working
platforms.
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Title: Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the
Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use
a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting
Occupations (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required (i.e. own area of work):
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
Plus two of the following endorsements required:
Ladders/crawler boards
Step ladders/platform steps
Proprietary towers
Trestle platforms
Mobile scaffold towers
Proprietary staging/podiums
Sector Subject
Areas
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for
use
Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
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Title: Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace
Unit Number: A/615/2209
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
preparing surfaces for
painting and/or decorating.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments, method statements and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, current legislation,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information, official guidance and
current regulations governing buildings associated
with occupational requirements.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
preparing surfaces for
painting and/or decorating.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards, whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating.
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Title: Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
work practices when
preparing surfaces for
painting and/or decorating.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when preparing surfaces
for painting and/or decorating.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when preparing surfaces for painting
and/or decorating in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to preparing surfaces for
painting and/or decorating, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type, the work situation and general
work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
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Title: Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
prepare surfaces for
painting and/or decorating.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– protective sheets and masking materials
– degreasing agents for the removal of contaminates
– cleaning agents
– paint stripping materials and equipment
– fillers (single- and two-pack)
– abrasives
– surface treatment materials
– waste containers and/or bags
– access equipment
– hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity of materials,
including wastage associated with the method and
procedure to prepare surfaces for painting and/or
decorating.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
preparing surfaces for
painting and/or decorating.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations, members of the public,
and adverse weather conditions.
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Title: Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Continued 5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
preparing surfaces for
painting and/or decorating.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare surfaces for
painting and/or decorating
to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing
surfaces for painting and/or decorating:
– washing, stripping and/or scraping, abrading and
keying, mixing, filling, levelling and/or flattening and
brushing-down.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment
7.3 Prepare, prime and seal exterior and/or interior surfaces
for industrial and/or non-industrial situations to given
working instructions for the following:
– bare substrates and previously painted and/or
decorated surfaces in sound condition including
surface defects
– removal of existing covering and/or material where
required.
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Title: Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– check suitability of previously prepared surfaces
– prepare bare, untreated substrates
– prepare previously treated surfaces in sound
condition
– prepare previously treated surfaces with defects
– remove surface contamination
– identify and report potentially toxic and /or
hazardous materials
– remove toxic and/or hazardous materials from
surfaces
– remove existing wallcoverings
– remove defective coatings from timber, brick and/or
stone and/or concrete, plaster and metal
– fill, level and abrade surfaces
– apply appropriate primer or sealer to bare
substrates
– apply special preparatory treatments to prepared
surfaces
– work around electrical fittings and pipework
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required, including traditional
buildings (pre 1919), and report accordingly
– have an awareness of structures of special interest,
traditional build and historical significance and the
impact of your work on these
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– work at height
– use hand tools, power tools and associated
equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when preparing
surfaces for painting and/or decorating.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating.
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Title: Preparing surfaces for painting and/or decorating in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated except for
the assessment criteria 7.3
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed
within the relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and
Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
Sector Subject Area 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 146
Assessment hours 24
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Title: Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace
Unit Number: T/615/2210
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
applying surface coatings by
brush and roller.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments, method statements and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, current legislation,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information, official guidance and
current regulations governing buildings associated
with occupational requirements.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
applying surface coatings by
brush and roller.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards and the environment, whilst
working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative. and vehicles
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available and
when and describe how and when they are used.
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Title: Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
applying surface coatings by
brush and roller.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when applying surface
coatings by brush and roller.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when applying surface coatings by
brush and roller:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to applying surface coatings by
brush and roller, and the types, purpose and limitations
of each type, the work situation and general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
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Title: Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
apply surface coatings by
brush and roller.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– water-borne and solvent-borne coatings
– primers, sealers, intermediate coatings (undercoats)
and finishes (single and two-pack coatings)
– single-product systems (e.g. emulsions, varnishes.
timber preservative treatments)
– specialist coatings
– solvents and/or thinners
– appropriate brushes, rollers and other associated
equipment
– protective sheeting and masking materials
– plant and access equipment
– hand tools and associated equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity, including wastage of
materials required associated with the method and
procedure to apply surface coatings by brush and roller.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
applying surface coatings by
brush and roller.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
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Title: Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 continued 5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
applying surface coatings by
brush and roller.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
apply surface coatings by
brush and roller to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when applying
surface coatings by brush and roller:
– matching, mixing, pouring, diluting, loading, layingon, laying-off and cutting-in.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment
7.3 Apply water-borne and/or solvent-borne coatings to
internal and/or external surfaces for industrial and/or
non-industrial situations, to given working instructions,
for:
– trim, broad areas and structural and architectural
work by brush and/or roller.
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Title: Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Cont. 7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– check suitability of previously decorated or prepared
surfaces
– prepare and apply water-borne, and solvent-borne
and two-pack coatings by brush and roller
– – coat broad areas and structural and/or
architectural features
– stripe-coatsurface features(industrial environment)
– test wet and dry film thickness
– identify how atmospheric conditions affect coatings
and their application process
– identify the working and pot life of materials
prepared for use
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– identify and follow manufacturers’ instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– work at height
– inspect and use access equipment
– use appropriate brushes, rollers and associated tools
and equipment.
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team and with
members of the public when applying surface coatings
by brush and roller.
7.6 Describe how to care for brushes, rollers and associated
tools and equipment used when applying surface
coatings by brush and roller.
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Title: Applying surface coatings by brush and roller in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy. Workplace evidence of skills cannot be
simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed
within the relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and
Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
Sector Subject Area 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 60
Assessment hours 20
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Unit Number: M/508/6537
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with all workplace
health, safety and welfare
legislation requirements.
1.1 Comply with information from workplace inductions and any
health, safety and welfare briefings attended relevant to the
occupational area.
1.2 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry out
the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational
requirements.
1.3 Comply with statutory requirements, safety notices and
warning notices displayed within the workplace and/or on
equipment.
1.4 State why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used
relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the
work situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
1.5 State how the health and safety control equipment relevant
to the work should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational
area and associated equipment.
1.7 State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the occupational area.
1.8 State how to comply with control measures that have been
identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work.
2 Recognise hazards associated
with the workplace that have
not been previously controlled
and report them in accordance
with organisational
procedures.
2.1 Report any hazards created by changing circumstances
within the workplace in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with the work environment
and occupational area in relation to resources, substances,
asbestos, equipment, obstructions, storage, services and
work activities.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2 continued 2.4 List the current Health and Safety Executive top five
health risks.
2.5 State how changing circumstances within the workplace
could cause hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed
circumstances, hazards and incidents in the workplace.
3 Comply with organisational
policies and procedures to
contribute to health, safety
and welfare.
3.1 Interpret and comply with given instructions to maintain
safe systems of work and quality working practices.
3.2 Contribute to discussions by offering/providing
feedback relating to health, safety and welfare.
3.3 Contribute to the maintenance of workplace welfare
facilities in accordance with workplace welfare
procedures.
3.4 Safely store health and safety control equipment in
accordance with given instructions.
3.5 Dispose of waste and/or consumable items in
accordance with legislation.
3.6 State the organisational policies and procedures for
health, safety and welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents and emergencies associated
with the work and environment
– methods of receiving or sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
– consultation and feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers
relevant to the work.
3.8 State how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers are used in accordance with legislation
and official guidance.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Work responsibly to
contribute to workplace
health, safety and welfare
whilst carrying out work in
the relevant occupational
area.
4.1 Demonstrate behaviour which shows personal
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare.
4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates
responsibility for general workplace health, safety and
welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of serious
and imminent danger to self and/or others
– contributing to discussions and providing feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and incidents in
the workplace
– complying with the environmental requirements of
the workplace.
4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others within the workplace.
5 Comply with and support all
organisational security
arrangements and approved
procedures.
5.1 Provide appropriate support for security arrangements
in accordance with approved procedures:
– during the working day
– on completion of the day’s work
– for unauthorised personnel (other operatives and
the general public)
– for theft.
5.2 State how security arrangements are implemented in
relation to the workplace, the general public, site
personnel and resources.
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Title: Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 7
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Unit Number: T/508/6538
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Communicate with others to
establish productive work
practices.
1.1 Communicate in an appropriate manner with line
management, colleagues and/or customers to ensure
that work is carried out productively.
1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating with
line management, colleagues and customers.
1.3 Describe how to use different methods of
communication to ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
2 Follow organisational
procedures to plan the
sequence of work.
2.1 Interpret relevant information from organisational
procedures in order to plan the sequence of work.
2.2 Plan the sequence of work, using appropriate
resources, in accordance with organisational
procedures to ensure work is completed productively.
2.3
Describe how organisational procedures are applied to
ensure work is planned and carried out productively, in
relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work
outcomes within the built environment.
3 Maintain relevant records in
accordance with the
organisational procedures.
3.1 Complete relevant documentation according to the
occupation as required by the organisation.
3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is
completed clearly and within given timescales.
4 Maintain good working
relationships when
conforming to productive
working practices.
4.1 Carry out work productively, to the agreed
specification, in conjunction with line management,
colleagues, customers and/or other relevant people
involved in the work to maintain good working
relationships.
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Title: Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.2 Apply the principles of equality and diversity and respect
the needs of individuals when communicating and
working with others.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships, in
relation to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line management
– own and other occupations.
4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with line
management, colleagues and customers.
4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an effect
on productive working.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and diversity
when communicating and working with others.
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Title: Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 10
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Unit Number Y/508/6533
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Comply with given
information when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
1.1 Interpret the given information relating to moving,
handling and/or storing resources, relevant to the given
occupation.
1.2 Interpret the given information relating to the use and
storage of lifting aids and equipment.
1.3 Describe the different types of technical, product and
regulatory information, their source and how they are
interpreted.
1.4 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.5 Describe how to obtain information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and equipment.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation
and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, in confined spaces, below ground
level, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement/storage
of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making the reports.
2.4 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant
to the work.
2.5 Describe how and when the different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used
in accordance with legislation and official guidance.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when moving,
handling and/or storing
resources.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely to carry
out the activity in accordance with legislation and
organisational requirements when moving, handling
and/or storing resources.
3.2 Use lifting aids safely as appropriate to the work.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.3 Protect the environment in accordance with safe working
practices as appropriate to the work.
3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of protection, should be used,
relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.5 Describe how the health and safety control equipment
relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the
given instructions.
3.6 State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance
with organisational authorisation and personal skills when
involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related
hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for the
methods of work to move,
handle and/or store
occupational resources.
4.1 Select the relevant resources to be moved, handled and/or
stored, associated with own work.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the occupational
resources in relation to:
– lifting and handling aids
– container(s)
– fixing, holding and securing systems.
4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any
problems associated with the resources are reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work.
5 Prevent the risk of damage to
occupational resources and
surrounding environment
when moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
5.1 Protect occupational resources and their surrounding area
from damage in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Dispose of waste and packaging in accordance with
legislation.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 continued 5.3 Maintain a clean work space when moving, handling or
storing resources.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
moving, handling and/or
storing resources.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– progress charts, timetables and estimated times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
occupational resource
information to move,
handle and/or store
resources to the required
guidance.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when moving,
handling and/or storing occupational resources:
– moving, positioning, storing, securing and/or using
lifting aids and kinetic lifting techniques.
7.2 Move, handle and/or store occupational resources to
meet product information and organisational
requirements relating to three of the following:
– sheet material
– loose material
– bagged or wrapped material
– fragile material
– tools and equipment
– components
– liquids.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them when moving, handling and/or
storing occupational resources.
7.4 Describe the needs of other occupations when moving,
handling and/or storing resources.
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Title: Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 17
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in the workplace
Unit Number: A/615/2212
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
operating equipment in
support of the paint
sprayer.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information, official guidance and
current regulations governing buildings associated
with spray painter’s instructions and occupational
requirements.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
operating equipment in
support of the paint
sprayer.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding potential
accidents, health hazards, people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer and
describe how and when they are used.
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
operating equipment in
support of the paint sprayer.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and comply
with the methods of work to carry out the activity in
accordance with current legislation and organisational
requirements when operating equipment in support of the
paint sprayer.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when operating equipment in support of the paint
sprayer in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and
equipment
– specific risks to health.
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention should be used,
relating to operating equipment in support of the paint
sprayer, and the types, purpose and limitations of each
type, the work situation and general work environment, in
relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and personal
skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other
task-related activities (including air and fluid injection).
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
operate equipment in support
of the paint sprayer.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– water-borne and solvent-borne coatings
– masking materials: masking tape, masking paper,
dust sheets, masking shield
– two pack coatings (base, activator and solvent)
– protective sheeting
– plant and access equipment
– hand tools, paint spraying equipment and ancillary
equipment.
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Continued 4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials associated with the method and procedure to
operate equipment in support of the paint sprayer.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
operating equipment in
support of the paint
sprayer.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations, members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
operating equipment in
support of the paint
sprayer.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and or client
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
operate equipment in
support of the paint sprayer
to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when operating
equipment in support of the paint sprayer:
– assembling, preparing, loading, protecting and
communicating.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.3 Shut down and clean out paint spraying equipment to
given working instructions. implement shut down
procedures
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– assemble component parts to form paint spraying
equipment
– prepare coatings: single pack and two pack systems
– load material containers
– apply and remove masking products to maintain the
integrity of the work
– operate, monitor and maintain (during use) the
paint spraying equipment
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– identify and follow manufactures instructions
work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– use hand tools power tools and ancillary equipment
– shut down, clean and store equipment
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when operating
equipment in support of the paint sprayer
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when operating equipment in support of the paint
sprayer.
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the paint sprayer in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial
Painting Occupations (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Air spray
Airless spray
Sector Subject Area 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
40
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner in the workplace
Unit Number: J/615/2214
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
operating equipment in
support of the abrasive
blast cleaner.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
operating equipment in
support of the abrasive
blast cleaner.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available and
when operating equipment in support of the abrasive
blast cleaner and describe how and when they are used
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
operating equipment in
support of the abrasive
blast cleaner.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with current legislation and organisational requirements
when operating equipment in support of the abrasive
blast cleaner.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when operating equipment in
support of the abrasive blast cleaner in relation to all of
the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health.
3 Continued 3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention
should be used, relating to operating equipment in
support of the abrasive blast cleaner and the types,
purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation
and general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related activities.
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
operate equipment in
support of the abrasive blast
cleaner.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– materials for protecting and masking the work area
– blast cleaning equipment
– blast media
– lighting and signage
– plant and access equipment
– hand tools, surface profile testing equipment and
ancillary equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and materials
conform to the specification.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and
how problems associated with the resources are reported
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how any problems associated with the
resources are reported
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they are
overcome.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials associated with the method and procedure to
operate equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when operating
equipment in support of the
abrasive blast cleaner.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage and
the purpose of protection in accordance with safe working
practices and organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
operating equipment in
support of the abrasive
blast cleaner.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and or client
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
operate equipment in
support of the abrasive
blast cleaner to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when operating
equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner:
– assembling, preparing, loading, operating,
protecting, communicating.
7.2 Use, clean and maintain hand tools, portable power
tools, material supply equipment and ancillary
equipment
7.3 Operate abrasive blast cleaning equipment in support of
the abrasive blast cleaner to the given working
instructions, relating to the following:
– preparing abrasives
– loading the system
– monitoring and maintaining supply.
7.4 Shut down and clean the abrasive blast cleaning
equipment:
-implement shut down procedures
-temporary shut down
-final shut down and clean out abrasive blast cleaning
equipment.
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued 7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– assemble component parts
– identify and prepare abrasives
– load hoppers
– operate, monitor and maintain (during use) the
abrasive blast cleaning equipment
– shut-down, clean and store equipment
– apply and remove protective and masking products
to maintain the integrity of the work
– provide information for Building Information
Modeling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– identify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– use hand tools power tools and ancillary equipment
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when operating
equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when operating equipment in support of the abrasive
blast cleaner.
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Title: Operating equipment in support of the abrasive blast cleaner in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector or
regulatory body (if appropriate)
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 30
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Title: Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace
Unit Number: L/615/2215
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and applying coatings
by the airless spray method
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
applying coatings by the
airless spray method
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
applying coatings by the airless spray method and
describe how and when they are used
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Title: Apply coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
applying coatings by the
airless spray method
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work and the safe use of
health and safety control equipment to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when applying coatings by
the airless spray method
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when applying coatings by the
airless spray method in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention
should be used, relating to applying coatings by the
airless spray method and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type, the work situation and general
work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries emergencies relating to occupational activities
and other task-related activities.
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Title: Apply coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
apply coatings by the airless
spray method
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– water-borne and solvent-borne coatings
– Masking materials: masking tape, masking paper,
dust sheets, masking shield
– 2 pack coatings (base, activator and solvent)
– Protective sheeting
– Plant and access equipment
– Hand tools, power tools, wet film thickness gauges,
airless spray equipment and ancillary equipment
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification and problems
reported.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how any problems associated with the
resources are reported
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they are
overcome.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials associated with the method and procedure to
apply coatings by the airless spray method
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
applying coatings by the
airless spray method
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
from spraying operations and the purpose of protection
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
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Title: Apply coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5 Cont…. 5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and members of the public
and adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information,
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
applying coatings by the
airless spray method
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and/or client.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
apply coatings by the airless
spray method to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when applying
coatings by the airless spray method :
– prepare, load, protect, communicate, measure,
assemble, position, secure and clean
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools
airless spray equipment and ancillary equipment.
7.3 Demonstrate work skills to
– set up and adjust spray equipment to achieve the
finish stated in the given working instructions
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– Check suitability of previously decorated and/or
prepared surfaces
– Provide protection by sheeting, masking, and
removing items
– Select and assemble component parts for paint
spraying equipment
– Prepare and apply coatings: single pack and/or two
pack systems
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7 cont…….
– Load, operate maintain (during use) and monitor
the paint spray equipment
– Establish air change requirements in confined
spaces
– Assemble, set up, operate and shut down spray
equipment
– Use correct spray gun technique on broad areas and
complex structural features
– Implement safety procedures to protect operatives
and the general public from spraying activities
– Identify and report spray equipment problems
– Identify and rectify application problems
– Identify how atmospheric conditions affect coatings
and their application process
– Identify the working and pot life of materials
prepared for use
– Measure wet film thickness
– Shut down, clean, maintain and store equipment
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– identify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– use hand tools power tools and ancillary equipment
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when applying
coatings by the airless spray method
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when applying coatings by the airless spray method
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Title: Applying coatings by the airless spray method in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and
a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and
must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting
Operations (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Decorative finishing
Industrial painting
Plus one of the following endorsements required:
Water-borne
Solvent-borne
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
50
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Title: Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the workplace
Unit Number: R/615/2216
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
preparing surfaces by
abrasive blast cleaning.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
preparing surfaces by
abrasive blast cleaning.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning and
describe how and when they are used
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Title: Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
preparing surfaces by
abrasive blast cleaning.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment to carry out the activity in accordance with
legislation and organisational requirements when
preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning
in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and
equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention, should be used,
relating to preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation and general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
leakages or injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
prepare surfaces by
abrasive blast cleaning.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– blast media
– lighting and signage
– protective sheeting and masking materials
– abrasive blast cleaning equipment
– plant and access equipment
– hand tools, power tools, surface profile testing
equipment and blast cleaning and ancillary
equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the methods of work
conform to the specification and problems reported.
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Title: Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they are
overcome.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials associated with the method and procedure to
preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
preparing surfaces by
abrasive blast cleaning.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
and the purpose of protection in accordance with safe
working practices and organisational procedures..
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
preparing surfaces by
abrasive blast cleaning.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and or client
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare surfaces by
abrasive blast cleaning to
the required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing
surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning:
– assembling, preparing, loading, communicating,
positioning, profiling, filling, checking, fitting, setting-up,
shutting down, protecting and blasting.
7.2 Set up abrasive blast cleaning equipment to given working
instructions.
7.3 Operate blast cleaning equipment to achieve the required
standard as stated in the given working instructions, relating
to the following:
– preparing abrasives
– loading the system
– monitoring and maintaining supply.
7.4 Clean the following to given working instructions with two
types of abrasive media:
– metal surfaces to the specified profile
– masonry surfaces
7.5 Shut down and clean out the blast cleaning equipment
to given working instructions.
7.6 Dismantle blast cleaning equipment to given working
instructions.
7.7 Safely use hand tools, power tools and blast cleaning
equipment and ancillary equipment.
7.8 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning.
7.9 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– establish suitable atmospheric conditions
– establish lighting requirements
– mask surfaces
– assemble component parts
– identify and prepare abrasives
– plan the safeguard of operatives and the general public
from blast cleaning activities
– prepare, load, operate, maintain (during use) and monitor
the abrasive blast cleaning equipment
– monitor blast media effect on the surface to achieve the
required standard of surface preparation, profile and
cleanliness
– remove toxic and non-toxic surface layers
– monitor the protective integrity of PPE/RPE during work
– evaluate contamination/deterioration of newly blast
cleaned surfaces and understand the timing constraints
for primer application
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– close-down, dismantle, clean and store equipment
– provide information for Building Information
– Technology (BIM)
– Recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– Determine specific requirements for structures of special
interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historic
interest
– Identify and follow manufactures instructions
– Work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– Direct and guide the operations and movement of plant
and machinery
– Inspect and use access equipment
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
7.10 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when preparing
surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning.
7.11 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning.
Title: Preparing surfaces by abrasive blast cleaning in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 53
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Title: Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or restoration projects in the
workplace
Unit Number: T/615/2225
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
preparing and painting
surfaces on conservation or
restoration projects.
1.1 Interpret and extract information from drawings,
specifications, method statements, schedules and
manufacturers’ information.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and/or method statement.
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable
resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, method statements,
schedules, manufacturers’ information,
archaeological watching brief, historical
conservation plans and charters, legislation and
regulations governing buildings.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
preparing and painting
surfaces on conservation or
restoration projects.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and
official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces,
at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and
substances, with movement/storage of materials and by
manual handling and mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company and operative.
2.3 State what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
3 Maintain safe working
practices when preparing
and painting surfaces on
conservation or restoration
projects.
3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with legislation and organisational requirements when
preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or
restoration projects.
3.2 Explain why and when personal protective equipment
(PPE) should be used, relating to preparing and painting
surfaces on conservation or restoration projects, and
the types, purpose and limitations of each type.
3.3 State how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
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Title: Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or restoration projects in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
prepare and paint surfaces
on conservation or
restoration projects.
4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations
and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– surface preparation equipment
– protective sheeting
– paint systems
– hand tools and equipment.
4.2 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.
4.3 State how the resources should be used correctly, how
problems associated with the resources are reported
and how the organisational procedures are used.
4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with the resources
and method of work.
4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and
wastage associated with the method/procedure to
prepare and paint surfaces on conservation or
restoration projects.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
preparing and painting
surfaces on conservation or
restoration projects.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and adverse weather
conditions.
5.4 Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
5.5 State why the disposal of waste should be carried out in
relation to the work.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
preparing and painting
surfaces on conservation or
restoration projects.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain
why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or restoration projects in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
prepare and paint surfaces
on conservation or
restoration projects to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when preparing
and painting surfaces on conservation or restoration
projects:
– scraping, stripping, hacking, filling, abrading and
brushing or rolling.
7.2 Prepare and paint previously painted interiors and/or
exteriors to given working instructions, to:
– prepare existing painted surfaces and/or new surfaces
ready for paint application
– apply paint to broad areas by brush or roller
– cut-in around edges
– remove and replace fittings.
OR
Conserve previously painted interiors to given working
instructions, to:
– prepare existing painted surfaces ready for paint
application
– apply paint to broad areas by appropriate methods to
match the existing colour and finish
– cut-in around edges
– remove and replace fittings.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures,
report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify
them, to:
– fill and make good interior and exterior surfaces
– prepare and restore interior painted doors, windows,
timber mouldings, walls, ceilings and metal work (to
replicate the finish and style of the original)
– prepare and restore exterior painted doors, windows,
timber finishings, walls and metal work (to replicate the
finish and style of the original or existing)
– apply paint by brush and roller, including lead paints,
soft/oil-bound distemper, flat oil emulsion and lime wash
– validate appropriate ways in which the work should be
carried out
– recognise sensitive areas
– maintain heritage and archaeological integrity
– maintain the principles of minimum intervention and
reversible alterations
– stop work at the point when conjecture begins and
report findings
– record work carried out (written, photographic or digital)
– recognise and/or report endangered/protected flora and
fauna
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Title: Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or restoration projects in the
workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Continued – remove deteriorated and/or inappropriate
materials
– integrate existing and new constructional
components or finishes
– store salvageable fabric, materials and structural
components
– use hand tools and equipment
– work at height
– use access equipment.
7.4 Safely use and store materials, hand tools and ancillary
equipment.
7.5 State the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate within a team when preparing and
painting surfaces on conservation or restoration
projects.
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when preparing and painting surfaces on conservation
or restoration projects.
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Title: Preparing and painting surfaces on conservation or restoration projects in the
workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience
and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge,
and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial
Painting Occupations (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Painted interiors
Painted exteriors
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
77
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Title: Hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) in the workplace
Unit Number: Y/615/2217
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
hanging wallcoverings
(standard and foundation
papers)
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source
and how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
hanging wallcoverings
(standard and foundation
papers)
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available and
when hanging wallcoverings (standard and foundation
papers) and describe how and when they are used.
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Title: Hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
hanging wallcoverings
(standard and foundation
papers)
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work and the safe use of
health and safety control equipment to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when hanging
wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers)
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when hanging wallcoverings
(standard and foundation) in relation to all of the
following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention
should be used, relating to hanging wallcoverings
(standard and foundation) and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type, the work situation and general
work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries emergencies relating to occupational activities
and other task-related activities.
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Title: Hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
hang wallcoverings
(standard and foundation
papers)
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– surface preparation materials
– pastes and adhesives
– wallpapers
– protective sheeting
– waste containers and/or bags
– plant and access equipment
– hand tools, power tools and associated equipment
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they are
overcome.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials associated with the method and procedure to
hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers).
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when hanging
wallcoverings (standard and
foundation papers)
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
and the purpose of protection in accordance with safe
working practices and organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely
in accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
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Title: Hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
hanging wallcoverings
(standard and foundation
papers)
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and/or client.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
hang wallcoverings
(standard and foundation
papers) to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when hanging
wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) to:
shade, measure, match and cut, mix and apply adhesive,
fold, position, fix, trim and clean off.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.3 Demonstrate work skills to establish start and finish
point and hang standard papers of substantial length to
given working instructions to the following areas:
– ceilings with any type of paper
– walls with both internal and external angles using
foundation papers (cross), textured and/or relief
and patterned finishing papers.
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7 continued
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– check suitability of surface to receive wallcoverings
– prepare and apply pastes and adhesives
– prepare and hang paper to ceilings
– prepare and hang foundation paper, textured
and/or relief and patterned finished wallcoverings
– work to reveals and internal and external angles
– work around electrical fittings and pipework
– keep paper and adjacent surfaces clean
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– identify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– use hand tools power tools and ancillary equipment
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when hanging
wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers)
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and associated
equipment used when hanging wallcoverings (standard
and foundation papers)
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Title: Hang wallcoverings (standard and foundation papers) in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated except for
assessment criteria 7.3
Sector Subject areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 100
Assessment hours 20
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Title: Hanging non-standard width wallcoverings in the workplace
Unit Number: D/615/2218
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
hanging non-standard width
wallcoverings
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source
and how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
hanging non-standard width
wallcoverings
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
hanging non-standard width wallcoverings and describe
how and when they are used.
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Title: Hanging non-standard width wallcoverings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
hanging non-standard width
wallcoverings
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work and the safe use of
health and safety control equipment to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when hanging nonstandard width wallcoverings
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when hanging non-standard width
wallcoverings in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention
should be used, relating to hanging non-standard width
wallcoverings and the types, purpose and limitations of
each type, the work situation and general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
working instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries emergencies relating to occupational activities
and other task-related activities.
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Title: Hanging non-standard width wallcoverings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
hang non-standard width
wallcoverings
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– primer and sealer
– adhesives
– non-standard width wallcoverings
– protective sheeting
– waste containers and bags
– access equipment
– hand tools, power tools, and associated equipment
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and
materials conform to the specification and problems
reported.
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how any problems associated with the
resources are reported
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they are
overcome.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials associated with the method and procedure to
hang non-standard width wallcoverings
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and surrounding
area when hanging nonstandard width
wallcoverings
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage and
the purpose of protection in accordance with safe working
practices and organisational procedures
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose
of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other
occupations members of the public and adverse weather
conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely
in accordance with environmental responsibilities,
organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information,
statutory regulations and official guidance.
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Title: Hanging non-standard width wallcoverings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
hanging non-standard width
wallcoverings
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and/or client.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
hang non-standard width
wallcoverings to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when hanging
non-standard wallcoverings to:
shade, measure, match and cut, mix and apply adhesive,
fold, position, fix, trim and clean off.
7.2 Use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and
ancillary equipment.
7.3 Demonstrate work skills to establish start and finish
point and hang non-standard papers of substantial
length to given working instructions to the following
areas
– broad surfaces with internal, external angles, revels
and features
7.4 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– check suitability of surface to receive wallcoverings
– prepare and apply pastes and adhesives
– prepare and hang paper to ceilings
– prepare and hang foundation paper, textured and/or
relief and patterned finished wallcoverings
– work to reveals and internal and external angles
– work around electrical fittings and pipework
– keep paper and adjacent surfaces clean
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– identify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of plant
and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– use hand tools power tools and ancillary equipment
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Title: Hanging non-standard width wallcoverings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7.5 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when hanging
non-standard width wallcoverings
7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools and associated
equipment used when hanging non-standard width
wallcoverings
Title: Hanging non-standard width wallcoverings in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated except for
assessment criteria 7.3
Sector Subject areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 100
Assessment hours 20
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
78
Title: Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace
Unit Number: H/615/2219
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
applying coatings by the air
spray method.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
applying coatings by the air
spray method.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
applying coatings by the air spray method and describe
how and when they are used
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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
79
Title: Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
applying coatings by the air
spray method.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work and the safe use of
health and safety control equipment to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when applying coatings by
the air spray method
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when applying coatings by the air spray method in
relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and
equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention should be used,
relating to applying coatings by the air spray method and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation and general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries emergencies relating to occupational activities
and other task-related activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
apply coatings by the air
spray method.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– water-borne and solvent-borne coatings
– masking materials: masking tape, masking paper,
dust sheets, masking shield
– two pack coatings (base, activator and solvents)
– protective sheeting
– plant and access equipment
– hand tools, film thickness gauges and air spray
equipment (high volume low pressure [HVLP]) wet
film thickness gauges and ancillary equipment.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
80
Title: Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4 cont… 4.3 Describe how to confirm that the methods of work conform
to the specification and problems reported.
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how any problems associated with the
resources are reported
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work and how they are overcome.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials associated with the method and procedure to apply
coatings by the airless spray method
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
applying coatings by the air
spray method.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
from spraying operations and the purpose of protection
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and members of the public
and adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
applying coatings by the air
spray method.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and/or client.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
81
Title: Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
apply coatings by the air
spray method to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when applying
coatings by the air spray method :
– prepare, load, protect, communicate, measure,
assemble, position, secure and clean
7.2 Set up spray equipment (high volume low pressure
[HVLP] systems) to achieve the finish stated in the given
working instructions, relating to:
– preparing coatings
– loading the system
– monitoring and maintaining supply.
7.3 Apply water-borne and/or solvent-borne coatings by
high volume low pressure [HVLP] air spray systems to
given working instructions for the following:
– broad work
– linear and structural components.
7.4 Check wet film thickness (as specified).
7.5 Shut down and clean out spray equipment to given
working instructions.
7.6 Safely use materials, hand tools, air spray equipment
and ancillary equipment.
7.7 Implement shut down procedures. Clean and maintain
spray equipment
7.8 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when applying coatings by the air spray method.
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ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
82
Title: Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.9 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– check suitability of previously decorated or
prepared surfaces
– provide protection by sheeting, masking and
removing items
– assemble component parts to form spraying
equipment (high volume low pressure [HVLP]
systems)
– prepare and apply coatings: single-pack and twopack systems
– load, operate, maintain (during use) and monitor
the paint spray equipment
– establish air-change requirements in confined areas
– assemble, set up, operate and shut down spray
equipment
– use correct spray gun technique on broad areas,
angles, linear items and complex structural
features
– plan the safeguard of operatives and the general
public from spraying activities
– identify and report spray equipment problems
– identify and rectify application problems
– measure wet and dry film thickness with gauges
– shut down, clean, maintain and store equipment
– identify how atmospheric conditions affect
coatings and their application process
– identify the working life of prepared materials
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– identify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
7.10 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
communicate effectively within a team when applying
coatings by the air spray method
7.11 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment
used when applying coatings by the air spray method
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ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
83
Title: Applying coatings by the air spray method in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and
a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and
must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the
Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting
Occupations (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Water-borne
Solvent-borne
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
100
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ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
84
Title: Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace
Unit Number: Y/615/2220
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
producing and applying
complex stencils.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
producing and applying
complex stencils.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
producing and applying complex stencils and describe
how and when they are used
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
85
Title: Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
producing and applying
complex stencils.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment safely and
comply with the methods of work and the safe use of
health and safety control equipment to carry out the
activity in accordance with current legislation and
organisational requirements when producing and
applying complex stencils
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and relevant
legislation when applying coatings by the air spray method in
relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and
equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of prevention should be used,
relating to producing and applying complex stencils, and the
types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation and general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries emergencies relating to occupational activities
and other task-related activities.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
produce and apply complex
stencils.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– water-borne and solvent-borne paints
– stencil plate materials
– protective sheeting and masking materials
– waste containers and/or bags
– access equipment
– hand tools and associated equipment.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
86
Title: Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the resources and materials
conform to the specification and problems reported
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how
problems associated with the resources are reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how any problems associated with the
resources are reported
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work and how they are overcome.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity of materials required
associated with the method/procedure to produce and apply
complex stencils.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
producing and applying
complex stencils.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
in accordance with safe working practices and
organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations and members of the public
and adverse weather conditions.
5 continued 5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
producing and applying
complex stencils.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
allocated time.
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
87
Title: Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
produce and apply complex
stencils to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when producing
and applying complex stencils:
– protecting, matching, scaling, drawing, cutting out,
setting out, mixing, pouring, diluting, positioning,
securing, applying, maintaining and transferring.
7.2 Form, manufacture and set out complex single-plate
and multi-plate stencils to given working instructions.
7.3 Position, register and produce stencils on surfaces of
linear runs and/or broad areas using water-borne
and/or solvent-borne paints to given working
instructions.
7.4 Safely use materials, hand tools, power tools and
associated equipment.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when
producing and applying complex stencils.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
88
Title: Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– check suitability of previously prepared surface and
bring up to suitable finish/ground
– form, manufacture and set out single and multiplate stencils including ties
– adjust dilution of coating to appropriate viscosity
– register and produce stencil designs using waterborne and solvent-borne paints for linear runs and
broad area applications
– produce graduated effects by brush, sponge and
spray
– maintain the integrity of the stencil plate
(cleanliness and structure)
– apply protective coating as required
– provide information for Building Information
Modelling (BIM)
– recognise and determine when specialist skills
and knowledge are required and report
accordingly
– identify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement
of plant and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– work at height
– use hand tools, power tools and associated
equipment.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when producing
and applying complex stencils.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when producing and applying complex stencils.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
89
Title: Producing and applying complex stencils in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with
the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for
Construction and the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise
and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods
as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within
the relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial
Painting Occupations (Construction):
One of the following endorsements required:
Linear run work
Full wall work
Sector Subject Area 05.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning
hours
70
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
90
Title: Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace
Unit Number: D/615/2221
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
installing coving and
decorative mouldings.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
installing coving and
decorative mouldings.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available and
when and describe how and when they are used
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
91
Title: Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
installing coving and
decorative mouldings.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with current legislation and organisational requirements
when installing coving and decorative mouldings.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when installing coving and
decorative mouldings in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to installing coving and
decorative mouldings, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type, the work situation and general
work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
install coving and decorative
mouldings.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– sealers
– adhesives
– coving
– decorative mouldings and lightweight centre-pieces
– access equipment
– protective sheeting and masking materials
– waste container and/or bag
– fixing, coving tools and equipment.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
92
Title: Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the methods of work conform
to the specification and problems reported..
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how
problems associated with the resources are reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how they are used for the selection of
required resources.
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources
and methods of work and how they are overcome.
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials required associated with the method and procedure
to install coving and decorative mouldings.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
installing coving and
decorative mouldings.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
and the purpose of protection in accordance with safe
working practices and organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
installing coving and
decorative mouldings.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and or client
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
93
Title: Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
install coving and decorative
mouldings to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when Installing
coving and decorative mouldings:
– measuring, cutting, applying adhesive, fixing,
jointing, securing, filling and smoothing and
cleaning.
7.2 Cut and install coving and decorative mouldings to form
straight runs and internal and external angles to given
working instructions.
7.3 Safely use materials, tools and associated equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when Installing coving and decorative mouldings.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– prepare surfaces for coving and decorative
mouldings including lightweight centre piece
installation
– prepare, cut and secure coving and decorative
mouldings including lightweight centre pieces
and finish joints
– identify and prepare adhesives
– work around electrical fittings and pipework
– identify how atmospheric conditions affect
coatings and their application process
– identify the working life of prepared materials
– provide information for Building Information
– Technology (BIM)
– Recognise and determine when specialist skills
and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– Determine specific requirements for structures
of special interest, traditional build (pre 1919)
and historic interest
– Identify and follow manufactures instructions
– Work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– Direct and guide the operations and movement
of plant and machinery
– Inspect and use access equipment
– Work at height
– use hand tools and ancillary equipment.
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
94
Title: Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when Installing
coving and decorative mouldings.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when Installing coving and decorative mouldings.
Title: Installing coving and decorative mouldings in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 30
Units – Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
ProQual, July 2020
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing & Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction)
95
Title: Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the workplace
Unit Number: H/615/2222
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
applying coatings to
produce textured finishes.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source
and how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
applying coatings to
produce textured finishes.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities regarding, potential
accidents, health hazards people and the environment,
whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined
spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with
materials and substances, with movement and
storage of materials and by manual handling and
mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
applying coatings to produce textured finishes and
describe how and when they are used
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Title: Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
producing textured finishes.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with current legislation and organisational requirements
when applying coatings to produce textured finishes.
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when applying coatings to produce
textured finishes in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to applying coatings to produce
textured finishes, and the types, purpose and limitations
of each type, the work situation and general work
environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
apply coatings to produce
textured finishes.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– power-based and ready-mixed texturing materials
– sealers
– access equipment
– protective sheeting and masking materials
– waste container and/or bag
– texturing tools and equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the methods of work
conform to the specification and problems reported
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Title: Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how any problems associated with the
resources are reported
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they are
overcome. .
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity including wastage of
materials required associated with the method and
procedure to apply coatings to produce textured
finishes.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
applying coatings to
produce textured finishes.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
and the purpose of protection in accordance with safe
working practices and organisational procedures.
5.2 Maintain a clear and tidy work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
applying coatings to
produce textured finishes.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and or client
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
apply coatings to produce
textured finishes to the
required specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when applying
coatings to produce textured finishes:
– mixing, laying-on, manipulating, cleaning, washing,
measuring, filling and smoothing.
7.2 Mix and apply coatings to given working instructions and
produce the following textured finishes:
– stippled design
– one other recognised design produced by brush
and/or stippler and/or roller.
7.3 Safely use materials, tools and associated equipment.
7.4 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when applying coatings to produce textured finishes.
7.5 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– prepare surfaces for texturing (new and previously
textured)
– produce a range of recognised brush, stippler and roller
textured finishes
– prepare texturing coatings
– lay-on texturing material to surfaces
– work around electrical fittings and pipework
– identify how atmospheric conditions affect coatings and
their application process
– identify the working life of prepared materials
– provide information for Building Information
Technology (BIM)
– Recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– indemnify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of plant
and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– work at height
– use hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.
7.6 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when applying
coatings to produce textured finishes.
7.7 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when applying coatings to produce textured finishes.
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Title: Applying coatings to produce textured finishes in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Sector Subject Areas 5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for use Shared unit
Unit guided learning hours 60
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Title: Producing broken colour effects in the workplace
Unit Number: K/615/2223
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
producing broken colour
effects.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– specifications, current legislation, risk assessments,
method statements and manufacturer’s
information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
producing broken colour
effects.
2.1 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements.
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
applying coatings to produce broken colour effects and
describe how and when they are used
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
applying coatings to
produce broken colour
effects.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with current legislation and organisational requirements
when producing broken colour effects.
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Title: Producing broken colour effects in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when producing broken colour
effects in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention
should be used, relating to producing broken colour
effects, and the types, purpose and limitations of each
type, the work situation and general work environment,
in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3 continued 3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
produce broken colour
effects.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– water-borne and solvent-borne proprietary
scumbles and scumble glazes
– paints, stainers, binders, solvents and/or thinners,
pigments, glaze and/or varnish, driers
– draggers, bags, rag-rolling materials, natural
sponges, stipplers, other items for working scumble
– protective sheeting and masking materials
– waste containers and/or bags
– access equipment
– hand tools, broken colour work equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the methods of work
conform to the specification and problems reported
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Title: Producing broken colour effects in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how any problems associated with the
resources are reported
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they are
overcome. .
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity of materials required
including wastage associated with the method and
procedure to produce broken colour effects.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
producing broken colour
effects.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
and the purpose of protection in accordance with safe
working practices and organisational procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
producing broken colour
effects.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and or client
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Producing broken colour effects in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
produce broken colour
effects to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when producing
broken colour effects:
– protecting, matching, mixing, pouring, diluting,
laying-on, laying-off, cutting-in, rolling, bagging,
dragging, stippling and wiping off.
7.2 Prepare high quality ground to given working
instructions.
7.3 Produce broken colour effects to broad and linear
and/or trim areas, using water-borne or solvent-borne
scumbles (proprietary and/or self-produced), to given
working instructions for at least two of the following:
– rag-rolling
– bagging
– dragging
– brush or sponge stippling
– wiping-off relief surfaces
– colour washing.
7.4 Safely use materials, hand tools and associated
equipment.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used
when producing broken colour effects.
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Title: Producing broken colour effects in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 continued 7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices,
follow procedures, report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– check suitability of previously prepared surface and
bring up to suitable finish/ground
– prepare paint and/or scumble products (proprietary
and self-produced)
– prepare brushes, rollers, specialised tools and
equipment
– produce broken colour effects of rag-rolling,
bagging, dragging, brush and sponge stippling,
wiping-off relief surfaces and colour washing
– decorate broad and linear areas
– apply protective coating over decorative effects if
required
– identify how atmospheric conditions affect coatings
and their application process
– use access equipment
– provide information for Building Information
– Modelling (BIM)
– Recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– Determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and
historic interest
identify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of
plant and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– work at height
– use hand tools, power tools and associated
equipment.
7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when producing
broken colour effects.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when producing broken colour effects.
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Additional information about this unit
Assessment
Guidance
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the
ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and
the Built Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a
sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must
use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated
Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against the endorsements detailed within the
relevant NVQ Structure.
ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting
Occupations (Construction):
Two of the following endorsements required:
Rag-rolling
Bagging
Dragging
Brush or sponge stippling
Wiping-off relief surfaces
Colour washing
Sector Subject
Area
5.2 Building and Construction
Availability for
use
Shared unit
Unit guided
learning hours
30
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Title: Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates in the workplace
Unit Number: M/615/2224
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1 Interpret the given
information relating to the
work and resources when
producing stencil designs
using pre-cut stencil plates.
1.1 Interpret and extract relevant information from
drawings, specifications, current regulations, schedules,
risk assessments method statements and
manufacturers’ information, and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements.
1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions derived
from risk assessments and method statements.
1.3 Describe the organisational procedures developed to
report and rectify inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
– specifications, current legislation, risk assessments,
method statements and manufacturer’s
information.
2 Know how to comply with
relevant legislation and
official guidance when
producing stencil designs
using pre-cut stencil plates.
2.1 Describe different types of information, their source and
how they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications, current regulations,
schedules, risk assessments, method statements,
manufacturers’ information and current regulations
governing buildings associated with occupational
requirements
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for
tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to
site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles.
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and
who is responsible for making reports.
2.4 Describe the types of fire extinguishers available when
producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates
and describe how and when they are used
3 Maintain safe and healthy
working practices when
producing stencil designs
using pre-cut stencil plates.
3.1 Use health and safety control equipment and access
equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance
with current legislation and organisational requirements
when producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil
plates.
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Title: Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3 continued 3.2 Demonstrate compliance with given information and
relevant legislation when producing broken colour
effects in relation to all of the following:
– safe use of access equipment
– safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools
and equipment
– specific risks to health
3.3 Explain why and when health and safety control
equipment, identified by the principles of prevention,
should be used, relating to producing stencil designs
using pre-cut stencil plates, and the types, purpose and
limitations of each type, the work situation and general
work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
3.4 Describe how the relevant health and safety control
equipment should be used in accordance with the given
instructions.
3.5 Describe how emergencies should be responded to in
accordance with organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with fires, spillages,
injuries and other task-related hazards.
4 Select the required quantity
and quality of resources for
the methods of work to
produce stencil designs
using pre-cut stencil plates.
4.1 Select resources associated with own work in relation to
materials, tools and equipment.
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations and defects associated with the resources in
relation to:
– water-borne and solvent-borne coatings
– stainers, solvents, driers, protective coatings
– pre-cut stencil plates
– protective sheeting and masking materials
– waste containers and/or bags
– access equipment
– paint application equipment, stencilling tools, and
stencil setting-out equipment.
4.3 Describe how to confirm that the methods of work
conform to the specification and problems reported
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Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.4 Describe how the resources should be used correctly
and how problems associated with the resources are
reported.
4.5 Explain why the organisational procedures have been
developed and how any problems associated with the
resources are reported
4.6 Describe any potential hazards associated with the
resources and methods of work and how they are
overcome. .
4.7 Describe how to calculate quantity of materials including
wastage required associated with the
method/procedure to produce stencil designs using precut stencil plates.
5 Minimise the risk of damage
to the work and
surrounding area when
producing stencil designs
using pre-cut stencil plates.
5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
and the purpose of protection in accordance with safe
working practices and organisational procedures.
5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the
purpose of protection in relation to general workplace
activities, other occupations members of the public and
adverse weather conditions.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out
safely in accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and
official guidance.
6 Complete the work within
the allocated time when
producing stencil designs
using pre-cut stencil plates.
6.1 Demonstrate completion of the work within the
estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other
occupations and or client
6.2 Describe the purpose of the work programme and
explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated
times
– organisational procedures for reporting
circumstances which will affect the work
programme.
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Title: Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates in the workplace
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to:
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
7 Comply with the given
contract information to
produce stencil designs
using pre-cut stencil plates
to the required
specification.
7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills when producing stencil
designs using pre-cut stencil plates:
– protecting, moving, matching, mixing, pouring, diluting,
positioning, securing, applying and transferring.
7.2 Prepare high quality ground to given working instructions.
7.3 Set out and position pre-cut stencils to produce stencil
designs using water-borne or solvent-borne coatings to linear
runs and/or wall applications to given working instructions.
7.4 Safely use materials, hand tools and associated equipment.
7.5 Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when
producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe and healthy work practices, follow
procedures, report problems and establish the authority
needed to rectify them, to:
– establish access requirements
– check suitability of previously prepared surface and bring
up to suitable finish/ground
– prepare paint products
– prepare brushes, rollers, specialised tools and equipment
– set out and position pre-cut stencil plates
– apply stencil design on surfaces of linear runs and broad
areas
– apply stencil design using brush, roller and spay
equipment
– maintain integrity of the stencil plate (cleanliness and
structure)
– apply protective coating
– identify how atmospheric conditions affect coatings and
the application process
– provide information for Building Information
– Modelling (BIM)
– Recognise and determine when specialist skills and
knowledge are required and report accordingly
– Determine specific requirements for structures of
special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historic
interest
identify and follow manufactures instructions
– work around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
– direct and guide the operations and movement of plant
and machinery
– inspect and use access equipment
– work at height
– use hand tools and associated equipment.
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7 continued 7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to
effectively communicate within a team when producing
stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates.
7.8 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used
when producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil
plates.
Title: Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates in the workplace
Additional information about this unit
Assessment Guidance This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in
accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated
Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built
Environment.
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry
experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational
expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated