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Prepare background surfaces to receive screed flooring - Refresher

We have doubled the grant rates for short course tiers 1 – 3. To address rising costs, you can now receive higher rates on course achievements from 1^st April 2023

Grant Tier

Achievement date before 1 April 2023

Achievement date on or after 1 April 2023

Grant Tier 1

Grant Tier 1 Refresher

£30

£15

£60

£30

Grant Tier 2

Grant Tier 2 Refresher

£70

£35

£140

£70

Grant Tier 3

Grant Tier 3 Refresher

£120

£60

£240

£120

Last updated: 6 September 2021
Grant rate/tier: £70 (Tier 2 - refresher)
Grant code: GET3063

Overview

The purpose of the Prepare background surfaces to receive screed flooring - Refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the full Prepare background surfaces to receive screed flooring course or subsequent refresher course and can provide proof of attendance.

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Duration

2 days of 6 learning hours per day. If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.

Purpose/scope

Occupational relevance

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

operative and craft.

Delegates pre-requisites

Delegates must have successfully completed training to the Prepare background surfaces to receive screed flooring standard 3 years prior to attending this refresher.

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 / practical learning
e-learning
a blend of classroom and e-learning.

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 80%.

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 3 years.

Classification

Mandatory Renewal.

Buffer / grace period

3 months.

Approval date

May 2021

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

Learning outcomes to be refreshed
The delegate will be able to:	Additional guidance to support learning outcome
describe the methods and equipment available to prepare and profile substrates to receive screed flooring	Including types and sizes of equipment for the following: grinding multi-stripping planing shotblasting
interpret guidance and specifications relating to preparing background surfaces to receive screed flooring	BS 8204 series where relevant Contract information such as job sheets, method statements, specifications, COSHH assessments and risk assessments Product information such as technical datasheets & chemical safety datasheets Condition of the substrate & materials to be removed
select and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)	The delegate will have an understanding or knowledge of the health & safety issues relating to the use, storage and maintenance of the different types of PPE available to protect themselves including goggles, head protection, safety footwear, gloves, ear defenders, respiratory protective equipment, high visibility clothing etc. FeFRA Guide to PPE for use with In-situ Resin Floors & Surface Preparation
state how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when operating plant or machinery to prepare, profile and finish substrates for specified materials	Responsibilities regarding potential accidents, health hazards and the environment Site inductions RIDDOR
select the appropriate method, machine size, accessories/shot blasting medium and ancillary equipment to effect project requirements	Understand the types of surfaces suitable for preparation by the various methods e.g. new or old concrete, asphalt etc. Understand the profiles created by the various methods Consider the materials to be removed e.g. resin finishes, ceramic tiles, latex screeds, adhesives, carpet, vinyl etc. Consider the materials to be applied and the material manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications. Ancillary equipment such as consumables, vacuum equipment, hand tools, transformers, extension cables, magnetic sweeper etc.
identify and connect to the correct power source	110 V, 240 V, 3-phase or single phase Understand the dangers of electrocution, precautions required and actions necessary in the event of an accident
inspect plant & equipment prior to use, recognise and report faults and defects and undertake general maintenance procedures	Consider manufacturers’ specifications, guidance and technical information General maintenance procedures Replacement of key components Dismantling and cleaning equipment Understand and be able to adopt appropriate procedures for reporting and recording equipment defects
demonstrate basic skills in the operation and maintenance of equipment	Setting up procedures and inspection before commencing work Safety features, power supply, speed control and other machine settings Selection of accessories and shot blasting medium
use the selected equipment to achieve the surface preparation as stated in the method statement under the instruction of a supervisor	Understand equipment settings and any adjustments and accessories/medium required to achieve the specified surface profile without damage to the work or surrounding area to receive resin flooring according to the method statement and material manufacturer’s specification
prepare and maintain the work area.	Setting up safe area of work. Erect barriers and signage to protect the area of operation Understand how to measure the work area and check work rates achieved
leave the work area clean and tidy on completion of the work	Understand regulations for safe removal of waste to conform to environmental regulations

Additional information about this standard

Industry guidance:

FeRFA Guide to the Specification & Application of Screeds, The Resin Flooring Association
FeRFA Guide to Preparing Substrates to Receive Resin Flooring and Finishing of Resin Terrazzo Systems
https://www.ferfa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/TGN11SurfacePrep.pdf
The Resin Flooring Association (FeRFA) website
www.ferfa.org.uk
BS 8204-1 Screeds, bases and in situ floorings. Concrete bases and cementitious levelling screeds to receive floorings. Code of practice
BS 8204-2 Screeds, bases and in situ floorings. Concrete wearing surfaces. Code of practice
BS 8204-3 Screeds, bases and in situ floorings. Polymer modified cementitious levelling screeds and wearing screeds. Code of practice
BS 8204-7 Screeds, bases and in-situ floorings. Pumpable self-smoothing screeds. Code of practice