Unit Ref QCF11v2
Title Erecting Structural Carcassing Components in the Workplace
Level 2
Credit Value 20
Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to: Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.

Same as 643 1.3
1.4 Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
– drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers’ information and regulations governing buildings.

Same as 643 1.4
2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, in confined spaces, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/ storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.

Same as 643 2.1
2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.

Same as 643 2.2
2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports.

Same as 643 2.3
2.4 State the types of fire extinguishers available when erecting structural carcassing components and describe how and when they are used.

Same as 09 2.4
3.2 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating to with erecting structural carcassing components, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation and general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).

Same as 09 3.2
3.3 Describe how the relevant health and safety control equipment should be used in accordance with the given instructions.

Same as 643 3.5
3.4 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.

Same as 643 3.6
4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
– timber, manufactured sheet material, plastic mouldings, metals, trussed rafters, adhesives, sealants, fixings and associated ancillary items– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.

Trussed rafters
Characteristics (how it looks, its feature)

Quality (ability),

Uses  (what it is used for)

Sustainability (life of product)

Limitations (what are the restrictions)

Defects (any damages or imperfections)

Plastics mouldings Same as 10Av2 4.2

Timber: Same as 09Av2 4.2

Manufactured sheet material: Same as 09Av2 4.2

Adhesives: Same as 09Av2 4.2

Sealants: Same as 09Av2 4.2

Fixings and associated ancillary items: Same as 09Av2 4.2

Hand and/or powered tools and equipment: Same as 09Av2 4.2

4.3 Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how problems associated with the resources are reported.

Same as 643 4.3
4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources.

Same as 643 4.4
4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work.

Same as 643 4.5
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to erect structural carcassing components.

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

Same as 643 5.4
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official guidance.

Same as 643 5.5
6.2 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.

Same as 643 6.2

7.6 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– prepare and fix gable roof trussed rafters, cut roofs, ground, upper and flat roof joists
– cut, fit and fix coverings and finishings in timber and plastic (flat roofs, verges and eaves, floors, decks)
– form joints associated with carcassing
– use hand tools, power tools and equipment
– work at height– use access equipment.

How would you safely use hand tools, power tools and equipment…?
Safe work practices Follow procedures Report problems Establish the authority needed to rectify
Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1
How would you safely work at heights…?
Safe work practices Follow procedures Report problems Establish the authority needed to rectify
Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1
How would you safely use access equipment…?
Safe work practices Follow procedures Report problems Establish the authority needed to rectify
Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1 Same as QCF09: 2.1
How would you safely prepare and fix gable roof trussed rafters, cut roofs, ground, upper and flat roof joists, cut, fit and fix coverings,  and finishing’s in timber and plastic (flat roofs, verges and eaves, floors, decks, form joints associated with carcassing
Safe work practices

Follow procedures

Report problems

Establish the authority needed to rectify

7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to effectively communicate within a team when erecting structural carcassing components.

Same as 09Av2 7.7

7.8 Describe the methods of sharpening the hand tools used when erecting structural carcassing components.

Same as 09Av2 7.8

7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when erecting structural carcassing components.

Same as 09Av2 7.9

Learner Signature…………………………………………. Date…………………

Assessor Signature…………………………………………….. Date………………….