Architectural and decorative metalwork installer

Duration

95 hours

• Minimum 3 months to complete training
• Maximum 6 months to complete training

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to outline the training that is needed to become a competent installer of Architectural and Decorative metalwork

The scope of this standard covers how to:

• read and interpret engineering architectural and fabrication drawings
• follow the installation plan, method statements, and safe work practices
• prepare the substrate/framework for installation
• select and use specified/appropriate chemical and mechanical fixing methods
• select and use appropriate hand and power tools
• perform a range of installation, metalworking and metal finishes activities
• communicate with other construction contractors, architects, and clients at all stages of the installation

Occupational relevance

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

• operative and craft

Learners pre-requisites

There are no learner pre-requisites as part of this standard.

Instruction/ supervision

Instruction/Supervision will be provided on-the-job and/or in the workshop, by:

• Senior Installers who have at least 5 years experience as an installer
• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

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

The learning environment, class size and learner/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes.

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

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)

This standard is predominantly practical training.

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.

Assessment

Formally assessed

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

All practical assessments related to metalwork must be passed to achieve this standard

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

• practical assessment

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.

Refresher/Renewal

Refresher every 61 months

Buffer/grace period 

7 months

Classification 

Recommended refresher

Review cycle

On request or 5 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment

The learner will be able to:

follow the installation plan, method statements, and safe working practices

Delivery guidance:

• describe an installation plan using actual documents
• provide an overview of RAMS
• explain the importance of safe working practices

comply with related legislation, codes of practice, and standards

Delivery guidance:

• provide an overview of all relevant safety legislation
• provide an overview of current codes of practice
• provide an overview of British/EN/ISO Standards

read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings

Delivery guidance:

• describe and interpret engineering and architectural drawings using actual drawings along with photos/videos of the site

prepare the substrate/framework for installation

Delivery guidance:

• demonstrate use of relevant tools and equipment
• demonstrate use of relevant dust/noise protection barriers

select and use specified/appropriate chemical and mechanical fixing methods

Delivery guidance:

• identify chemicals to be used
• explain the safe handling, storage and use of SDS (MSDS), COSSH, PPE, and waste disposal
• understand the different types of mechanical fixing methods

select and use appropriate hand and power tools

Delivery guidance:

demonstrate the safe use of:

• power leads and RCD protection
• mag drill
• cut-off saw (mobile)
• extraction unites (LEV) – metal work
• abrasive wheel (handheld disc cutters/grinders)
• genie materials lift
• jacks – toe, bottle and trolley
• reciprocating saw

communicate with other construction contractors, architects, and clients at all stages of the installation

Delivery guidance:

provide an understanding of how to communicate, including the following methods:

• verbal and written
• email
• phone
• 1-on-1
• team
• video conferencing

demonstrate a range of setting out and installation activities that may include:

Delivery guidance:

marking, measuring, setting out, levelling, assembling, aligning, transporting, ground working, fixing, handling, cleaning and lifting

The details of the types of work vary according to the type of customer installation, but the principles are the same

demonstrate a range of metalworking activities that may include:

Delivery guidance:

• measuring, marking out, drilling, cutting, grinding, welding, riveting, filing, forming, joining, fixing, bending, polishing, and finishing

The details of the types of work vary according to the type of customer installation, but the principles are the same

demonstrate a range of patination activities

Delivery guidance:

using chemicals/finishing climate to impose different colours, textures and patterns onto the surface of ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces

Additional information about this standard

• Company Health & Safety Handbook
• Relevant Legislation
• Relevant British Standards