Traditional basic leadwork craft - GET3398

Duration

Minimum 30 hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to support the following:

Scope:

• Hazards associated with working with lead sheeting
• Advantages and disadvantages of welding over bossing
• Tools and equipment used for Bossing and Welding
• Shaping and forming lead using hand tools and cold working techniques for roofs.
• Forming basic lead work details and joints using welding equipment for roofs.

Occupational relevance

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

• operative and craft
• supervision

Learners pre-requisites

There are no learner pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of roofing terminology and techniques, as well as design and the requirements for ventilation and fixing 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)
• at least 5 years industrial experience relevant to the scope of the standard
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

The learning environment, class size and learner/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes. The ratio for this training standard is 1 trainer to 8 learners.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)

This standard is predominantly practical training.

This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.

Assessment

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

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

• practical assessment
• off the job simulated environment using test pieces

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

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 learner) 

Approval date

17 October 2023

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date

Learning outcomes

Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment

The learner will be able to:

Identify the hazards and risks associated with lead sheeting and the precautions to be observed.

Delivery guidance:

• PPE and masks when welding
• General Hygiene
• Manual Handling
• Lead in blood testing and levels
• Providing an overview on the standards and guidance documents relating to traditional basic leadwork craft

Assessment criteria:

• List the PPE required when working with lead
• Explain the hygiene requirements before, during and after working with lead
• Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques
• Explain what blood lead levels should be when working with lead, the suspension level and when operatives should be tested

Identify the tools and equipment commonly used in lead welding and bossing.

Delivery guidance:

• to show learners commonly used tools and equipment when lead welding or bossing
• the safe use of tools and equipment
• correct use of welding equipment

Assessment criteria:

• list the tools and equipment required for lead bossing and welding
• to demonstrate safe use of hand tools and equipment when working with lead
• demonstrate correct set up and safe use of welding equipment to include correct PPE

Shape sheet lead using hand tools and cold working techniques.

Delivery guidance:

• knowledge of tools required for shaping of lead sheet
• correct technique for bossing lead sheet
• knowledge of when to use bossing over welding
• codes of lead

Assessment criteria:

list the tools required for shaping lead sheet

• demonstrate the correct technique for bossing lead sheet in a variety of details to include front apronback gutter, and chute outlet through practical assessment
• state when bossing would be preferred over welding
• identify the minimum code of lead for bossing lead sheet and the British standard 12588

Use of welding equipment to form lead sheet

Delivery guidance:

• equipment used for lead welding to include PPE
• set up of welding equipment
• use correct welding techniques through practice sessions
• when would different welds be used and why

Assessment criteria:

• list the equipment used for lead welding and PPE requirements
• demonstrate the correct set up welding equipment and name all components
• demonstrate the correct welding techniques through practical assessment
• state when you would use the different welds and why

Additional information about this standard

More information can be found from these sources: Lead Sheet training academy health and safety;Control of Lead at Work (third edition) - Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ISBN 0-7176-2565-6); HSE Working safely with lead; and BS EN 12588 - Lead and lead alloys. Rolled lead sheet for building purposes.

The Complete Manual Lead Sheet Training Academy Rolled Lead Sheet – The Complete Manual - Lead Sheet Training Academy

Lead Contractors Association Ultimate Guide to Best Practice, LCA Authorised Guides Form - Lead Contractors Association

The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW) Control of lead at work (Third edition) - Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 Approved Code of Practice and guidance (hse.gov.uk)

Daily access to the British Standard code of practice and industry design recommendations including:

• LCA Ultimate Guide to Best Practice
• Lead Sheet Training Academy Manual
• BS 6915: Design and construction of fully supported lead sheet roof and wall coverings