Glass reinforced polyester for flat roofing
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Grant Tier |
Achievement date before 1 April 2023 |
Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023 |
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Grant Tier 1 Grant Tier 1 Refresher |
£30 £15 |
£60 £30 |
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Grant Tier 2 Grant Tier 2 Refresher |
£70 £35 |
£140 £70 |
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Grant Tier 3 Grant Tier 3 Refresher |
£120 £60 |
£240 £120 |
Overview
Duration
Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours
Purpose / scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to glass reinforced polyesters to a roof.
Scope:
- how to plan the work
- health and safety
- how to handle and store materials
- how to prepare the roof
- what to do if the weather deteriorates
- how to clean up
- UK / European guidelines
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups:
- operative and craft
- supervision
Delegate pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However, a basic knowledge of built up membrane roofing 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
- any standard specific training or professional membership
- at least 2 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, delegates must complete a practical or knowledge assessment. The assessment must cover all learning outcomes.
Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%.
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.
Approval date
December 2020
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning Outcomes
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The delegate will be able to: |
Additional Guidance to Support Learning Outcome |
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describe a glass reinforced polyester product |
to include: · advantages · disadvantages · examples of GRP products |
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describe the fixing of a glass reinforced polyester |
to include: · examples of fixing techniques |
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describe recommended distance between fixings |
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complete the plan of work |
to include: · process, start, exit, grid out, foot traffic, and snag · manufacturer’s instructions · roofing drawings · requirements/specifications |
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carry out work safely |
to include: · environmental/safety legislation · safe work practices/procedures · identify hazards · risk assessments · reduce/eliminate risks · PPE · SDS sheets for COSSH · use controls · videos of good and bad practice |
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describe how to handle and store materials |
to include: · SDS sheets for COSSH |
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demonstrate how to install a new GRP section or corner |
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demonstrate how to prepare and cut the GRP |
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demonstrate how to apply bituminous primer using a brush/roller/spray |
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demonstrate how to apply waterproofing to GRP section |
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demonstrate how to apply bedding glass-reinforcement for liquid waterproofing |
to include: · check kerbs · edge trims |
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demonstrate how to apply top coat for liquid waterproofing using a brush/roller/spray |
to include: · gridding out · wet film thickness gauge · rectify wicks and pinholes |
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demonstrate how to finish the job |
to include: · quality checks · snagging · examples of finished sections of GRP |
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describe what to do if the weather deteriorates |
to include: · before, during, and after application of waterproofing · hot, cold, windy, and wet weather |
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demonstrate how to clean up and dispose of waste materials |
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recognise the importance of regularly referring to UK / European guidelines |
Additional information about this standard
Training at height
BS 8454:2006 Code of practice for delivery of training & education for work at height and rescue
Advisory Committee for Roof Safety
Further information about roof safety: https://www.the-acr.org
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Working at height guides
Working at height: http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/resources.htm
HSE Guides
Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974: http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm
Health and safety in construction: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/index.htm
Legislation
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/
Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA) 1974
The Work at Height Regulations (WHR) 2005
Work at Height (Amended) 2007
Building regulations
Building and Buildings, England and Wales: The Building Regulations 2010.
The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004
Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland
British standards
https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/
BS EN 1847: 2009. Flexible sheets for waterproofing. Plastics and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing. Methods for exposure to liquid chemicals, including water.
BS 6229: 2003 Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings. Code of practice.
BS 5250: 2011+A1: 2016. Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings.
Building information modelling (BIM)
BIM is software which creates a three-dimensional model of a building. Examples of liquid applied membrane roofing systems can be viewed in the National Building Specification ‘National BIM Library’ at: www.thenbs.co.uk
Liquid Roofing Waterproofing Association (LRWA)
The LWRA provides free downloads of technical information PDFs: https://www.lrwa.org.uk/