Masonry cutting and drilling

Standard details

CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry

Duration

2 days of 6 learning hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:

Scope:

• brief review of abrasive wheels training
• the different tools for cutting and drilling masonry
• the different components used for cutting and drilling masonry
• the hazards when cutting and drilling masonry
• the risk assessment checks needed before using masonry cutting or drilling equipment
• what type of work masonry cutting and drilling covers
• personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• how to inspect for damage to equipment and retain records
• how to prepare, handle and cut masonry using an abrasive wheel
• how to prepare, handle and drill masonry using a masonry drill
• changing abrasive wheels
• changing of drill bits

Occupational relevance

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

• operative and craft
• supervision
• management and leadership

Candidate pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of bricklaying 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
• 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 e-learning
• 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 an intermediate level.

Assessment

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

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

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 75%.

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/refresher

Renewal every 3 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Approval date

20/10/21

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

The candidate will be able to:

• outline the hazards and risks arising from masonry cutting and drilling to include:
  • the precautions to be observed
• describe the types of masonry drilling and cutting equipment that can be used and the type of work they are used for to include:
  • the types of work where cutting and drilling is used
• discuss why the size, strength and type of blades and other components are important to consider when cutting and drilling masonry
• describe how to handle, store and transport masonry drills and cutting equipment
• name the PPE required
• inspect and test abrasive wheels for damage to include:
  • how to retain records
• prepare for masonry drilling with a masonry drill with any risk assessment checks
• prepare for masonry cutting with an abrasive wheel to include:
  • carry out risk assessment
• cut or drill masonry material to include at least one of the following:
  
  • use an abrasive wheel
  • use a masonry drill

Additional information about this standard

This standard was written by The Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) who deliver training against this standard through The ABC Assessment Centre. Any guidance and support with training to this standard can be sought from the ABC.

https://bricktraining.co.uk

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