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  • Core trade competencies
  • Overview
  • Sector overview
  • Routes to competence
  • Functional map
  • Core construction competencies
    • Conform to general health, safety and welfare (CC001)
    • Confirm work activities and resources for the work (CC002)
    • Confirm the occupational method of work (CC003)
    • Develop and maintain good working relationships (CC004)
  • Core trade competencies
    • Interpret Information
    • Safe work practices
    • Selection of resources
    • Minimise the risk of damage
    • Approach to work
  • Trade specific competencies
    • Co-ordinate and confirm the dimensional requirements of the work (OWS001)
    • Install complex suspended ceiling systems (CSC001)
    • Erect fire resisting ceiling systems (PFP001)
  • Experience
  • Behaviours
  • References/Glossary
Complex Ceilings

Safe work practices

You must be able to:

Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance for safe and healthy work practices:

  • methods of work

  • safe use of health and safety control equipment

  • safe use of access equipment

  • safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment

  • specific risks to health

  • specific risks associated with asbestos containing materials

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

What is the relevant current legislation, official guidance and its application

The different types of fire extinguishers and their usage

Emergency procedures for fires, spillages, injuries, occupational emergencies, and asbestos identification

What are the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment, and personal belongings

How to report and record risks and hazards identified from various sources, including COSHH and resources

The accident reporting procedures and responsibilities

The use of health and safety control equipment, including PPE, RPE, and LEV

How to carry out environmentally responsible work practices to meet legislation and guidance

Organisational procedures for dealing with potential accidents, health hazards, and environmental impacts in various work conditions​​

How to follow safe working practices, including the basics of working at height, asbestos awareness, manual handling, and appropriate PPE

Next: Selection of resources