CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry
Duration
Minimum 3 learning hours
Purpose/scope
The purpose of training against this standard is to provide candidates with knowledge of the key requirements for bricklayers working in cold weather.
The scope includes:
- an overview to cold weather working and the hazards associated and precautions to take
- frost damage to mortars
- storage and protection including ventilation, insulation and saturation.
- admixtures.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups:
- operative and craft
- supervision.
Candidate pre-requisites
There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard. There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However a basic knowledge of bricklaying terminology, tools and techniques would be beneficial.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- A train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
- Successfully completed training to this standard
- 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 candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- e-learning
- a blend of classroom and e-learning
- other
This standard is considered to contain 51 per cent or more theoretical training.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, the trainer will be required to make a declaration of the learner’s contribution during the course and that they are confident the learner has understood the content of the course.
Quality assurance
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 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/refresher
Non-mandatory refresher every 3 years
Approval date
November 2018
Review cycle
Either on request or in 3 year(s) from approval date.
Learning outcomes
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The candidate will be able to:
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Additional guidance to support learning outcome
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Identify the hazards and defects of cold weather on brickwork and the bricklaying trade
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Identify the hazards and defects of cold weather on mortars including; adhesion, strength and durability.
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Guide to successful brickwork.
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Discuss the storage and protection methods you should use in cold weather
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Describe where to use admixtures/accelerators and what they do
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Identify the temperature when brickwork should normally cease and who to inform for approval
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Additional information about this standard
This standard was written by the Association of Brickwork Contractors who deliver training against this standard through the ABC Assessment Centre.
Any guidance or support with training to this standard can be sought from the Association of Brickwork Contractors.
For further information about bricks visit the Brick Development Association.