PROSS29              Prepare location for installation

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare location for assembly and placement of solid surfaces.  This involves making the assembly and placement area ready for work and preparing the solid surfaces for assembly. 

 

Outcomes

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:      

1.            comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times

2.            obtain specifications and requirements of the items to be produced following standard operating procedures

3.            obtain equipment and materials required to carry out the job following standard operating procedures

4.            check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer’s instructions

5.            check all materials required are to specification and free from faults following standard operating procedures

6.            obtain agreement with relevant people to proceed before starting work

7.            isolate work areas to protect areas exposed to debris

8.            confirm customers have protected/removed vulnerable items to clear work areas and access routes

9.            prepare work areas following standard operating procedures

10.          establish safe and secure storage areas for resources and components

11.          identify problems relating to the installation and deal with them in line with standard operating procedures

12.          maintain effective communication with the customer in line with customer care procedures

13.          check specified quality and quantity of components and resources are taken to the location

14.          confirm specified resources, tools and equipment are present and are in  safe working order

15.          carry out preparatory work on components and materials following standard operating procedures

16.          lay out resources and components in a logical order for effective working

 

Knowledge & Understanding

You need to know and understand:

1.            relevant health and safety responsibilities

2.            meaning of terms used in specifications

3.            how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order

4.            how to check materials and the common faults that can occur

5.            areas to be isolated and suitable protective coverings to be used

6.            types of vulnerable objects to be moved by customers and why

7.            when to set up storage areas and safety and security issues to consider

8.            how to provide information clearly to customers, what information they require and why

9.            how to dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation

10.          resources needed for solid surfaces assembly in a location and preparation processes

11.          types of components assembled in location and preparation needed on location

12.          good practice methods for laying out resources and components