CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry
Duration
Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with knowledge to identify, remove, and prepare materials (if needed) for re-use (soft-removal).
The scope of this standard covers:
- identify materials for salvage
- select, sort, stack, and secure salvageable materials
- hand and power tools
- remove and prepare materials
- health and safety
- select, use and maintain associated personal protective equipment (PPE)
- clean up and waste disposal
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational groups:
- operative and craft
- supervision
- management and leadership.
Candidate pre-requisites
The candidate pre-requisite for this course is CCDO demolition labourer.
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
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom and/or workshop
- on site in a safe and supervised 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.
Maximum 12 candidates per trainer for safety reasons.
This standard is considered to contain 51 per cent or more theoretical learning.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
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 (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
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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Describe how to identify materials for salvage
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- Photos to practice selecting materials
- Video of how to remove mortar and clean bricks
- Actual tools and equipment
- Manufacturer’s tools operating & maintenance manuals and sales brochures
- Photos/videos of how to use tools and equipment
- Photos/videos of how to quarantine damaged or broken tools and equipment
- Good and bad practice of tool use
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Describe how to select, sort, stack, and secure salvageable materials for transport and storage including:
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Describe types and purposes of different hand and power tools including:
- manual, electric corded/cordless, hydraulic, and pneumatic
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Describe how to set up, perform safety checks on power tools including:
- hand hammers and cold chisels
- demolition hammers (concrete breaker, jack hammer)
- nail removers
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Describe how to use hand and power tools to remove and prepare materials including:
- bricks
- structural timber
- decorative wood
- suspended ceilings
- period wood/plaster pieces
- concrete rubble
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Describe hazards, risks, and controls including:
- cordon off work area
- environment
- earth leakage protection (residual current device)
- extension and power leads (connectors, trips, continuity test)
- bricks/walls that are: hard, loose, falling
- projectiles, hot power tools, dust, vibration, noise, vision, sharp edges, pressurised oil/air leaks
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- PDF/printed extracts from legislation and HSE guides
- Health & safety responsibilities for employers and employees
- Example of risk assessment
- Examples of safe working practices
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Describe how to select, use and maintain associated PPE
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PPE such as:
- hard hat, gloves, eyewear, ear defenders, RPE/dust masks, wrist band protector, footwear, hi-visibility clothing, knee protectors, coveralls, roof anchors, and harness with lanyard & shock absorber.
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Describe how to clean up and waste disposal
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Additional information about this standard
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guides
Legislation
View relevant government legislation
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HASWA) 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
British Standards
- BS 6187:2011. Code of practice for full and partial demolition.
- BS 8437:2005 Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace