View Unit : Installing Raised Access Flooring Systems in the Workplace

Interpret and extract information from drawings, specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information.

Comply with information and/or instructions derived from risk assessments and method statement.

State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.

Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:

– drawings, specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information.

Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working:

– in the workplace, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.

Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.

State what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports.

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely to carry out the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational requirements when installing raised access flooring systems.

Explain why and when personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to installing raised access flooring systems, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type.

State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.

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

– floor system components, skirting, perimeter strips, timber, timber-based sheet material, fixings, fittings

– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.

Select resources associated with own work in relation to materials, components, fixings, tools and equipment.

State how the resources should be used correctly, how problems associated with the resources are reported and how the organisational procedures are used.

Outline potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work.

Describe how to calculate quantity, length and area associated with the method/procedure to install raised access flooring systems.

Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage.

Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.

Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions.

Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.

State why the disposal of waste should be carried out in relation to the work.

Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated time.

State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:

– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times

– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme.

Demonstrate the following work skills when installing raised access flooring systems:

– measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing, positioning and securing.

Install the following to contractor’s working instructions:

– proprietary raised access flooring systems (including ramps, steps)

– mouldings.

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

– install raised access floor systems with fire barriers, ramps and steps

– form openings for grilles and outlet boxes to raised access floor systems

– fix plastic and timber skirting

– use hand tools, power tools and equipment.

Safely use and store hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment.

State the needs of other occupations and how to communicate within a team when installing raised access flooring systems.

Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when installing raised access flooring systems.