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Installing rainwater goods

Overview

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the correct and safe installation of rainwater goods.

Duration

2 days of 6 learning hours.

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the correct and safe installation of rainwater goods. 

Scope: 

  • PPE 
  • using the correct hand and power tools 
  • interpreting plans, specifications, drawings 
  • sheeting and cladding materials 
  • installing sheeting and cladding systems 
  • fixings and fasteners 
  • spacer systems 
  • insulation 
  • breather membranes  
  • vapour control 
  • sealants and fillers.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s): 

  • operative and craft.

Delegates pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of sheeting and cladding terminology and techniques would be beneficial.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have: 

  • an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)   
  • successfully completed training to this standard 
  • at least 5 years relevant industrial experience 
  • a verifiable CV.

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment. 

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation. 

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.  

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard: 

  • classroom 
  • a blend of classroom and remote. 

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training. 

This standard is considered to be set at a basic level. 

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes. 

Quality assurance

Assured 

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.  

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.  

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal 

There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.

Classification 

Lifetime.

Approval date

June 2021.

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes
The delegate will be able to: Additional guidance to support learning outcome:

identify and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task or activity

to include:

  • safety footwear
  • safety gloves
  • safety goggles
  • RPE/ dust masks
  • knee protectors
  • hearing protection
  • hard hats
  • high visibility clothing
  • waterproof clothing
  • sun protection

identify and safely use hand tools for the task or activity

to include:

  • tape measure
  • claw hammer
  • hand riveter
  • hack saw
  • retractable knife
  • mastic gun
  • snips
  • mole grips
  • spanners
  • spirit level
  • plumb line
  • chalk line/ chalk

identify and safely use power tools for the task or activity

to include:

  • screw gun
  • drill
  • jigsaw or reciprocating saw
  • nibbler

interpret sources of information for the task or activity

to include:

  • contract drawings
  • sheeting layouts
  • construction details
  • specifications
  • job record sheets
  • method statements
  • risk assessments
  • COSHH assessments
  • delivery notes

select size and quantity of materials from drawings and schedules using required formulas and calculations

to include:

  • describing different methods used to calculate quantities of materials required from drawings and schedules
  • describing the consequences of incorrect calculations

select correct materials, components and fixings associated with the task or activity

to include:

  • brackets, fixings and supports
  • gutters and downpipes
  • sealants and flashings
  • sumps and outlets
  • stop ends and weir overflows
  • hoppers
  • offsets and swan necks

explain the basic installation criteria for rainwater goods

to include:

  • measuring
  • cutting
  • setting out
  • positioning
  • fitting
  • securing

demonstrate how to install external gutters

to include:

  • brackets fixed, aligned and secured
  • butt straps fitted, sealed and fixed to one end of the gutter length
  • outlet holes neatly cut and of appropriate size

demonstrate how to install internal gutters

to include:

  • fitted prior to roof cladding
  • brackets fixed and aligned for correct fall
  • joint overlaps sealed correctly
  • bolts washers and nuts fitted and tightened in correct sequence
  • insulation and liner fitted, sealed and secured

demonstrate how to install downpipes

to include:

  • pipe lengths as long as possible
  • brackets secured and appropriately placed
  • pipes vertical
  • internal pipe joints sealed and fitted with rodding eyes for maintenance

demonstrate how to install pipe penetrations

to include:

  • holes cut through cladding centred on a profile crown
  • vapour control layer sealed to pipe
  • Dektite sealed and secured using shaped flange

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