Interior systems installer Apprenticeship Standard

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Knowledge

K1: General principles of building design and regulation particularly in relation to interface with internal construction. Including: How fire spreads through a building, how to impede it and protect the structure; noise nuisance, noise transfer, noise reverberation and to reduce it with improved acoustics; vibration and how to reduce it; the need for air and water barriers (Vapour Control Layer’s (VCL)Damp Proof Membrane’s (DPM)) to seal a building, how these work, materials used and where they are found)
K2: The different methods to install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements
K3: The importance of health and safety, how to work safely, including working at height and use of access equipment (e.g scissor lifts, Mobile towers) asbestos awareness and manual handling. The appropriate additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may be required for various tasks eg cutting metal, drilling, shot-firing
K4: The purpose and importance of risk assessments, method statements and Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments
K5: How to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage from sources such as setting out drawings, using BIM, digital working and Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
K6: How to identify suitable materials, components, equipment and resources in accordance with project specification (e.g. fire, acoustics, deflection requirements)
K7: The tools, equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use in each project type. e.g. scaffold, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), nail gun, circular saw, lasers
K8: The industry standards which cover the interior systems sector including BS 5234-1:1992, BS 8000-0:2014, BS 8000-8:1994, BS EN 13964:2014 and FIS Best Practice Guidelines
K9: How to utilise materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
K10: he importance of clean and tidy environment and the impact on zero/low carbon outcomes in the built environment
K11: The importance of occupational health mental health and how to deal with stress and conflict, inherent in the workplace, eg drugs and alcohol, face fit testing, dust, noise, vibration, asbestos
K12: The different materials and components, to install and finish drylining and plasterboard linings eg panels, plasterboards, wallboards, thermal boards, glass reinforced gypsum board, fixings and fittings, metal sections (primarily cold rolled light gauge steel sections eg drylining stud and Steel Framed Systems (SFS) andtimber battens,Knowledge
K13: How to identify appropriate equipment and resources to install and finish drylining and plasterboard linings.
K14: The different methods of installation and removal used in drylining for the various manufacturers eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat.
K15: The different levels of performance required for drylining and what is required to achieve specified acoustic and fire performance and protection
K16: The different types of drylining systems eg twin walls, staggered studs, service shaft partitions, curved walls, walls over 3 metres
K17: How to fix deflection heads
K18: The different methods to install plasterboard linings
K19: How to ensure that the existing substrate is suitable for the component being installed and that an appropriate fixing regime is used
K20: The methods to form openings and junctions
K21: The different materials and methods of installation, dis-assembly and removal used in demountable partitions components for the various partition (e.g. glass and blinds) and ceiling (e.g. Tee grid, Mineral and metal concealed grid, Mineral and metal plank, Acoustic rafts, Vertical baffles) manufacturers eg Komfort, Sektor, Ocula, SAS, OWA, Armstrong
K22: The various finishes that can be applied to partitions, the methods of applying finishes and the differing methods for different manufacturers
K23: he different types of glass used in demountable systems. The dangers of glass and how to safely handle glass panels
K24: The different types of blind used, the methods of operation, remove, repair and maintain and how to adjust them
K25: The different types, weights, finishes, performance and seals for various doors and how to adjust doors and door furniture
K26: The different performances required for demountable partitions and ceilings and what is required to achieve the specified acoustic and fire performance and protection
K27: The range of perimeter trims and transition trims
K28: Hanger systems and how the types and centres differ across systems, loading and whether there is a need for a subgrid
K29: The appropriate use of pattresses, loading specifications and limitations of the ceiling systems
K30: The importance of setting out and suspension of acoustic rafts and baffles

Skills

S1: Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum
S2: Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions
S3: Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers
S4: Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations
S5: Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood)
S6: Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings
S7: Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas
S8: Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements
S9: Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite
S10: Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures
S11: Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task
S12: Install pattresses
S13: Install insulation
S14: Form service penetrations through partitions
S15: Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length
S16: Frame and fit access panels
S17: install drylining and plasterboard linings eg panels, plasterboards, metal sections, timber battens, wallboards, thermal boards, glass reinforced gypsum board, fixings and fittings
S18: Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment for installing drylining and plasterboard linings
S19: Install and remove drylining systems according to manufacturers guidelines eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat
S20: Form openings and junctions in accordance with drawing specifications
S21: Carry out repairs to dry lining and plasterboard walls and ceilings in accordance with design details, specification and manufacturers recommendations
S22: Form and Fix standard deflection heads in accordance with manufactures standard details
S23: Accurately measure and cut components
S24: Appropriately fix all components according to specification/drawings.
S25: Install different types of drylining systems eg Twin walls, Staggered studs, Service shaft partitions, Curved walls, Walls over 3 metres high
S26: Cut and fix tracks at appropriate centres according to Specification & manufactures instructions
S27: Apply wall coverings according to Specification & manufactures instructions
S28: Install door and window frames in accordance with drawings.
S29: Fit cover trims and skirtings in accordance with Specification & manufactures instructions
S30: Install glazing, blinds and manifestations to meet customer requirements
S31: Hang door leaf complete with ironmongery including cutting and fitting of door furniture (eg hinges, levers, locks, closers and signage).
S32: Cut and fix hangers in accordance with specification, manufacturers recommendations and FIS best practice guidlines
S33: Install ceiling perimeter trim to level. Ensure trims are cut to length and form internal and external corner mitres.
S34: Install subgrid eg hangers and heavy gauge channel to bridge services, heavy gauge channel between roof purlins
S35: Fix secondary grid / cross tees ensuring grid is square and following manufacturers recommended installation. Form upstand using cross tee and appropriate trims or channels
S36: Cut and install service tiles and pattresses e.g. form square and circular service cut outs through mineral tiles with plywood pattress or metal tiles and insulation pad
S37: Complete tiling including: Perimeter tile cuts to mineral and metal tile; tegular tile edges to mineral tile; perimeter wedges for cut metal tiles; tile clips to back of mineral ceiling tiles; insulation pads to back of metal ceiling
S38: Remove sections of ceiling and replace damaged grid & tile

Behaviours

B1: Safety first approach
B2: An attention to detail
B3: Be able to work with others applying the principles of equality and diversity
B4: Focus on timekeeping and productivity
B5: Ability to work alone taking responsibility for completing of designated work in agreed schedule
B6: Working towards high quality of all work completed with an understanding of impact of defects

Core occupation duties

DUTY: Interpret drawings to ensure work is completed to specification

DUTY: Keep work area clean and tidy

DUTY: Measure and mark out interior systems projects in accordance with industry standards

DUTY: Install metal furring ceilings and bulkheads in accordance with specification & manufactures instructions

DUTY: Install plasterboard partitions in accordance with specification & manufactures instructions

DUTY: Complete quality assurance checks in accordance with specification to enable handover in line with site procedures

Drylining Systems duties

DUTY: Install and repair metal stud partitions according to/in accordance with design details, specification, manufactures recommendations and best practice guidelines

DUTY: Install and repair Framed wall linings Eg metal dryliner channels, metal wall furrings, timber battens

DUTY: Install plywood pattresses according to specification & manufactures instructions

DUTY: Form framed and frameless beam and column in accordance with specification & manufactures instructions

DUTY: Form builders works holes and openings for windows and doors

DUTY: Form junctions, abutments and angles according to specification & manufactures instructions

DUTY: Recycle waste to contribute to zero/low carbon outcomes in the built environment

Suspended Ceiling & Partitioning Systems duties

DUTY: Install and relocate modular demountable partition systems in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and specification

DUTY: Fit doors, doorsets, and ironmongery, fix trims/mouldings, form junctions

DUTY: Fit integral glass, frames, trims and mouldings, install glass panels and blinds’

DUTY: Install suspended ceiling systems egProprietary suspended ceilings and carry out repairsConcealed and exposed mineral and/or metal grid ceilingsMetal and/or mineral plank ceilingsRafts and/or acoustic baffle sections

Interior systems installer

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Knowledge

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Behaviours

Core occupation duties

Drylining Systems duties

Suspended Ceiling & Partitioning Systems duties

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