Manual Handling for Drylining Systems Introduction

Duration

3 hours

If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this

Purpose/ scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to support the following:

Scope:

Manual handling in dry lining activities including:

• legal requirements
• recognise poor practices
• the physical and mental impact it can have
• the principles for effective planning and risk assessing

Learner pre-requisites

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

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)
• at least 2 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
• 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.)
• e-learning only (independent learning using an on-line platform)
• virtual only (guided learning on-line)

This standard is predominantly theoretical training

This standard is considered to be set at an entry level

Assessment

Formally Assessed

For the successful completion of training, learners must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass criteria

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

• multiple choice questions

Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, all learning outcomes must be covered over 35 questions and learners are required to achieve a pass mark of at least 80% in each learning outcome.

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

Renewal every 1 year

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Learning outcomes

The learner will be able to:

Identify the scope and specific manual handling challenges in the drylining sector of the construction industry

Delivery guidance:

• introduction to the drylining sector in construction
• define the definition of manual handling
• list Manual Handle (MH) operations in Drylining activities
• explain statistics on injuries and the cost incurred on the industry

Assessment criteria:

• the learner must achieve a minimum of 80% in a 5-question multiple choice test to pass this section

Assessment specification:

• questions must cover the information in the delivery guidance

Recognise the key legal requirements, regulations, and responsibilities related to manual handling in construction, including relevant HSE guidance and enforcement

Delivery guidance:

• list the key requirements and responsibilities of regulations in relation to manual handling
• state the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements in relation to manual handling
• provide case studies of construction companies being prosecuted and how these link to regulations

Assessment criteria:

• the learner must achieve a minimum of 80% in a 5-question multiple choice test to pass this section

Assessment specification:

• questions must cover the information in the delivery guidance

Recognise poor manual handling practices and explain the consequences of inadequate planning, training, and equipment usage for drylining activities

Delivery guidance:

• provide examples of the following:
  
  • inadequate design and planning for manual handling on drylining projects
  • how the type of material needs to be considered
  • failure to use or plan for the use mechanical aids on drylining on construction projects
  • incorrect methods of storing drylining materials and how they impact manual handling
• state the incorrect Lifting Techniques used by employees on drylining on construction projects
• state the reasons why manual handling goes wrong including the lack of training and instruction for employees

Assessment criteria:

• the learner must achieve a minimum of 80% in a 5-question multiple choice test to pass this section

Assessment specification:

• questions must cover the information in the delivery guidance

Identify how manual handling affects the human body, including common injuries, both short and long term health impacts, and the effects on mental health

Delivery guidance:

• list the occupational health consequences including the common Injuries sustained during dry lining activities
• explain the impact of poor manual handling on the body including spine, tissue and joints
• state the short and long term effects on employees
• list the effects on mental health and wellbeing from manual handling injuries

Assessment criteria:

• the learner must achieve a minimum of 80% in a 5-question multiple choice test to pass this section

Assessment specification:

• questions must cover the information in the delivery guidance

List risk assessment and planning principles to reduce manual handling risks during drylining activities on site

Delivery guidance:

• explain the hierarchy of controls including avoid, eliminate and control
• explain the TILE methodology including task, individual, load and environment
• state the importance of risk assessments and planning when manual handling of drylining materials cannot be avoided

Assessment criteria:

• the learner must achieve a minimum of 80% in a 5-question multiple choice test to pass this section

Assessment specification:

• questions must cover the information in the delivery guidance

Recognise proper and effective planning for manual handling of drylining activities

Delivery guidance:

Recognise the proper and effective methods of planning at various stages including access for each of the following elements:

• delivery
• distribution (vertical and horizontal)
• storage
• installation

Assessment criteria:

• the learner must achieve a minimum of 80% in a 5-question multiple choice test to pass this section

Assessment specification:

• questions must cover the information in the delivery guidance

Identify how to minimise manual handling during drylining activities and identify recognised safe lifting techniques

Delivery guidance:

• explain the safe and effective use of mechanical aids
• provide options for installation aids
• explain the principles of safer handling
• explain the stable base technique

Assessment criteria:

• the learner must achieve a minimum of 80% in a 5-question multiple choice test to pass this section

Assessment specification:

• questions must cover the information in the delivery guidance