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Brickwork NVQ2

Criteria for On-Site

Assessments

Optional Unit

QCF 42

Erecting Masonry Cladding

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Notes to Candidate

This booklet provides the Assessment Criteriafor the Optional Unit;

QCF 42 Erecting Masonry Cladding

All evidence must be collected from the work-place

When the Criteria asks you to Describe, State or Explain,it is likely these will be included in a signed document

When the Criteria asks you to Select, Use, Demonstrate,it is likely these will be observed during a Site Visit

Each of the Assessment Criteria needs to be referencedagainst a piece of evidence, as shown by a page numberbut one piece of evidence can be used several times

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Qualification Title

L2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction)

Mandatory Units All 5 Units required

QCF 01 Conforming to General Safety in the Workplace

QCF 02 Conforming to Efficient Working Practices in the Workplace

QCF 03 Moving and Handling Resources in the Workplace

QCF 40 Erecting Masonry Structures in the Workplace

QCF 41 Setting Out Masonry Structures in the Workplace

Optional Units Choose only 1 Unit

QCF 42 Erecting Masonry Cladding in the Workplace

QCF 43 Laying Domestic Drainage in the Workplace

QCF 44 Erecting Thin Joint Masonry Structures in the Workplace

QCF 45 Placing and Finishing Non-Specialist Concrete in the Workplace

QCF 46 Plastering and Rendering Surfaces in the Workplace

QCF 47 Maintaining Slate and Tile Roofing in the Workplace

QCF 50 Repairing and Maintaining Masonry Structures in the Workplace

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1.1 Interpret and extract information fromdrawings, specifications and manufacturers'information

1 Interpret the giveninformation relating tothe work and resourceswhen erecting masonrycladding 1.2 Comply with information and/or instructions

derived from Risk Assessments and MethodStatements

1.3 State the organisational procedures developedto report and rectify inappropriate informationand unsuitable resources and how they areimplemented

1.4 Describe different types of information, theirsource and how they are interpreted including:

- Drawings, Specifications and Schedules- Manufacturers' information- Regulations governing buildings

2 Know how to complywith relevant legislationand official guidancewhen erecting masonrycladding

2.1 Describe their responsibilities under currentlegislation and official guidance whilst working:

- In the workplace- Below ground level- At height- With tools and equipment- With materials and substances- With movement/storage of materials- By manual handling and mechanical lifting

2.2 Describe the organisational securityprocedures for tools, equipment andpersonal belongings in relation to:

- Site, Workplace, Company, Operative

2.3 State what the accident reporting proceduresare and who is responsible for making reports

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3.1 Use PPE and access equipment safely tocarry out the activity in accordance withlegislation and organisational requirementswhen erecting masonry cladding

3 Maintain safe workingpractices when erectingmasonry cladding

3.2 Explain why and when PPE should be used,relating to erecting masonry cladding, and thetypes, purpose and limitations of each type

3.3 State how emergencies should be respondedto in accordance with organisationalauthorisation and personal skills wheninvolved with fires, spillages, injuries andother task-related hazards

4 Select the requiredquantity and quality ofresources for themethods of work toerect masonry cladding

4.1 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses,limitations and defects associated with theresources in relation to:

- Bricks, Blocks and Mortars- Frames, Insulation and Damp-proof barriers- Lintels, fixings and ties- Hand and/or powered tools and equipment

4.2 Select resources associated with own workin relation to:

- Materials, Components, Fixings,- Tools and equipment

4.3 State how the resources should be usedcorrectly, how problems associated with theresources are reported and how theorganisational procedures are used

4.4 Outline potential hazards associated with theresources and method of work

4.5 Describe how to calculate quantity, length,area and wastage associated with the methodor procedure to erect masonry cladding

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5.1 Protect the work and its surrounding areafrom damage

5.2 Minimise damage and maintain a cleanwork space

5 Minimise the risk ofdamage to the workand surrounding areawhen erecting masonrycladding

5.3 Describe how to protect work from damageand the purpose of protection in relation to:

- General workplace activities- Other occupations- Adverse weather conditions

5.4 Dispose of waste in accord with legislation

5.5 State why the disposal of waste should becarried out in relation to the work

6.1 Demonstrate completion of the workwithin the allocated time

6 Complete the workwithin the allocated timewhen erecting masonrycladding 6.2 State the purpose of the Work Programme

and explain why deadlines should be keptin relation to:

- Types of progress charts, timetablesand estimated times

- Organisational procedures for reportingcircumstances which will affect the workprogramme

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7.1 Demonstrate the following work skills whenerecting masonry cladding:

Measuring, Marking out, Laying,Positioning and Securing

7 Comply with the givencontract information toerect masonry claddingto the requiredspecification

7.2 Erect brick and block and/or local materialcladding, including the formation of doorand window openings and joint finishes,to contractor's working instructionsto one or more of the following:

- Pre-erected timber frame structures- Pre-erected concrete structures- Pre-erected steel structures

7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices,follow procedures, report problems andestablish the authority needed to rectify them:

- Erect brick, traditional and thin joint blocksand/or local material cladding to pre-erectedtimber frame, concrete and steel structures

- Erect local material in the vernacular style- Lay bricks, blocks (traditional and thin joint)- Form joint finishes- Form openings for doors and windows- Position damp-proof barriers- Mix mortar- Use hand tools, power tools and equipment- Work with crane handled or mechanically

handled loads- Work at heights and use access equipment

7.4 Safely use and store hand tools, portablepower tools and ancillary equipment

7.5 State the needs of other occupations and howto communicate within a team when erectingmasonry cladding

7.6 Describe how to maintain the tools andequipment used when erecting masonrycladding