Concrete aggregates awareness
Overview
Standard details
CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry
Duration
1 day of 6 learning hours
Purpose/Scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following:
Scope:
- different types of aggregates
- impact on value
- quality dimensions
- environmental impacts
- sustainability
- do’s and don’t’s
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 concrete 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
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.
This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.
Assessment
Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:
For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes.
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
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.
Classification
Lifetime
(Please note standards using this classification will only be grant aided once per delegate)
Approval date
December 2021
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
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Learning outcomes The delegate will be able to: |
Additional guidance to support learning outcome
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describe different types of aggregates, their applications and limitations |
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explain how the use of aggregates can directly and indirectly impact on construction costs |
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describe quality dimensions |
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list the environmental impacts of using aggregates |
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list some of the do’s and don’t’s |
Do use aggregate that's in compliance with ASTM C 33, "Standard specifications for concrete aggregates." Don’t exceed limits for deleterious material content in fine and coarse aggregates. Some specifications may require more stringent limitations Do monitor moisture contents of coarse and fine aggregates on a regular basis to promote batch-to-batch consistency and uniformity www.astm.org/Standards/C566.htm Do make sure stockpiles are properly managed |
Additional information about this standard
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guides:
- Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- Health and safety in construction
- PPE
- PUWER
- COSHH
- RIDDOR
- LOLER
- CDM
- Manual handling
- Noise
- Hand-arm vibration
- Electrical
Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA) 1974
- The Work at Height Regulations (WHR) 2005
- Work at Height (Amended) 2007
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Regulations 2002
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) (1998 UK 1999 NI)
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)2002
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015
- Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 as amended 2002
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
- Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
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