Applying and fabricating insulation and cladding materials.
This occupation is found within the Construction industry. Depending upon the industry sector, Thermal Insulation Technicians may work on a diverse range of sites working wherever pipework and services are located i.e. inside the plant or outside on the wider site:
The broad purpose of the occupation for Thermal Insulation Technician apply multi-layer applications of specialist insulation systems, comprising of layers of high performance insulation, vapour barriers and weatherproof cladding
In their daily work a Thermal Insulation Technician creates bespoke patterns using technical drawing equipment to fabricate specialist cladding materials, which are applied on top of specialist insulation systems to complex pipework, ductwork and vessels. The cladding material is required to protect the insulation system from environmental damage.
An employee in this occupation can expect to work in a supervisory capacity, mentoring and advising other operatives and assisting with the management of projects. They will ensure the appropriate standard and quality of work is maintained and that it conforms to the design specifications, taking any corrective actions they consider necessary.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 24 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate.
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.
The test will have 20 multiple-choice questions. You will have 30 minutes to complete it.
Practical assessment with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 12 hours. They will ask you at least 5 questions.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 9 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
The EPAO will confirm where and when each assessment method will take place.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
This occupation is found within the Construction industry. Depending upon the industry sector, Thermal Insulation Technicians may work on a diverse range of sites working wherever pipework and services are located i.e. inside the plant or outside on the wider site:
The broad purpose of the occupation for Thermal Insulation Technician apply multi-layer applications of specialist insulation systems, comprising of layers of high performance insulation, vapour barriers and weatherproof cladding
In their daily work a Thermal Insulation Technician creates bespoke patterns using technical drawing equipment to fabricate specialist cladding materials, which are applied on top of specialist insulation systems to complex pipework, ductwork and vessels. The cladding material is required to protect the insulation system from environmental damage.
An employee in this occupation can expect to work in a supervisory capacity, mentoring and advising other operatives and assisting with the management of projects. They will ensure the appropriate standard and quality of work is maintained and that it conforms to the design specifications, taking any corrective actions they consider necessary.
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Duty 1 Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. |
K1 K9 K10 K17 K20 K24 K25 K26 K28 K29 |
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Duty 2 Carry out their work in compliance with all current and relevant regulations and quality standards, where appropriate checking the work of others for compliance. |
K1 K2 K9 K10 K17 K18 K19 K26 K29 |
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Duty 3 Ensure compliance with quality standards and site specifications. |
K1 K2 K3 K4 K9 K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 K23 K26 |
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Duty 4 Proactively collaborate with stakeholders, clients and other colleagues to assess site conditions, ensuring good relationships are developed and maintained. |
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Duty 5 Supervise activities of Thermal Insulation operatives including following technical design specification, instructions and data sheets including digital information |
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Duty 6 Plan work to ensure optimum quality and efficiency from the team, in line with weather conditions |
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Duty 7 Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times, promoting sustainability practices |
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Duty 8 Design and develop patterns, fit and fabricate cladding and procure resources and materials in line with job specifications and instructions |
K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K11 K12 K14 K20 S2 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S15 S16
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Duty 9 Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role and share with others |
K1: Health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the technicians responsibilities. Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Manual handling, Working at height, Slips, trips and falls, Fire Safety and Environmental Awareness.
Back to Duty
K2: Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions using paper based or digital methods.
Back to Duty
K3: Resource calculation techniques: quantity, length and area of materials used for insulation and cladding to minimise waste.
Back to Duty
K4: Principles of manual technical drawing used to design and develop bespoke cladding patterns for simple and complex fabrication methods
Back to Duty
K5: Methods of fabricating sheet metal cladding: simple and complex parallel line, radial line and triangulation
Back to Duty
K6: Characteristics of bespoke cladding systems: vapour barriers and weatherproof cladding
Back to Duty
K7: Characteristics of multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation
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K8: Principles and methods of selecting and installing multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation
Back to Duty
K9: Specialist thermal installation techniques: multi layer, closely fitting and staggered joints of pipework, ductwork, storage tanks, vessels, reactors, turbines, boilers and bulkheads.
Back to Duty
K10: Principles of thermal conductivity in insulation products: temperatures and personnel protection.
Back to Duty
K11: Techniques of cladding fabrication for: pipework, ductwork of storage tanks, vessels, reactors, turbines, boilers and bulkheads.
Back to Duty
K12: Principles of procurement and supply chain management in the thermal insulation industry.
Back to Duty
K13: Environmental and sustainability regulations and guidance within the insulation industry: carbon footprint impacts, costs and benefits.
Back to Duty
K14: Principles and techniques for the selection and installation of sheet metal and specialist cladding systems: jointing, sealing and weatherproofing.
Back to Duty
K15: Organisational health and safety policies and procedures, and principles of selecting and using personal protective equipment
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K16: Safe systems of work, control measure implementation and monitoring techniques: risk assessment, method statements and permit to work.
Back to Duty
K17: Assess and mitigate the risk of asbestos exposure in the refurbishment environment.
Back to Duty
K18: Principles of using specialist equipment for fabricating metal cladding: swagers, lock formers, guillotine, folder, edgers and roller.
Back to Duty
K19: Principles of checking, using and storing portable power tools; drills, nibblers and rivet guns.
Back to Duty
K20: Principles of checking, using and storing hand tools: technical drawing tools, measuring tools, application tools.
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K21: Planning and time management techniques.
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K22: Coaching, mentoring and supervision techniques.
Back to Duty
K23: Principles of quality control and assurance in the thermal insulation industry.
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K24: Legislative guidance relating to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace.
Back to Duty
K25: Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support.
Back to Duty
K26: Written communication methods: digital and paper based: plant registers, quality assurance documents, risk assessments, method statements, work permits, site registers and induction registers.
Back to Duty
K27: Verbal communication techniques and Industry specific thermal Insulation terminology.
Back to Duty
K28: Principles of the erection and dismantling of portable scaffold towers.
Back to Duty
K29: Methods of fixing pipework, duct support bracketry, hangers and minimising thermal and fire passage.
Back to Duty
S1: Select and use personal protective equipment and apply health and safety policies and procedures
Back to Duty
S2: Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings and specifications to inform work instructions.
Back to Duty
S3: Communicate design specification and product requirements to others.
Back to Duty
S4: Calculate resource and cost quantities from site specifications.
Back to Duty
S5: Design and develop manual technical drawings for bespoke cladding patterns involving simple and complex fabrication methods: design specification, location and environmental impacts including weather conditions.
Back to Duty
S6: Select and install multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation.
Back to Duty
S7: Fabricate sheet metal and specialist cladding from patterns, applying simple and complex parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods
Back to Duty
S8: Select and install fabricated cladding to, for example: pipework, ductwork, associated equipment: storage tanks, vessels, reactors, fractionation towers, turbines, boilers or bulkheads.
Back to Duty
S9: Use specialist equipment for fabricating metal cladding: swagers, lockformers, guillotine, folder, edgers and rollers.
Back to Duty
S10: Check, use and store portable power tools for example: drills, nibblers and rivet guns.
Back to Duty
S11: Check, use and store hand tools for example: technical drawing tools, measuring tools, application tools.
Back to Duty
S12: Apply planning and time management techniques to identify project plan targets.
Back to Duty
S13: Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Back to Duty
S14: Coach, mentor and supervise other thermal insulators.
Back to Duty
S15: Procure tools, equipment and materials.
Back to Duty
S16: Supervise the safe and secure handling and storage of tools, equipment and materials.
Back to Duty
S17: Supervise the erection and dismantling of portable scaffold towers and work safely at heights to comply with The Work at Height Regulations.
Back to Duty
S18: Complete documentation - paper based or digital. For example, plant registers, quality assurance documents, risk assessments, method statements, work permits, site registers and induction registers.
Back to Duty
S19: Implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures.
Back to Duty
B1: Promotes health and safety for self and others.
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B2: Team focused, working with colleagues and others.
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B3: Acts professionally.
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B4: Support an inclusive culture.
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B5: Contribute towards a sustainable workplace.
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B6: Committed to continued professional development (CPD) for self and others to maintain and enhance competence.
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Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
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This document explains the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the industrial thermal insulation technician apprenticeship. End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) must follow this when designing and delivering the EPA.
Industrial thermal insulation technician apprentices, their employers and training providers should read this document.
A full-time industrial thermal insulation technician apprentice typically spends 24 months on-programme (this means in training before the gateway). The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
The apprentice must complete their training and meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA. The EPA will assess occupational competence.
An approved EPAO must conduct the EPA for this apprenticeship. Employers must select an approved EPAO from the Register of Apprenticeship Providers and Assessment Register (APAR).
This EPA has 3 assessment methods.
The grades available for each assessment method are below.
Assessment method 1 - multiple-choice test:
Assessment method 2 - practical assessment with questions:
Assessment method 3 - interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The result from each assessment method is combined to decide the overall apprenticeship grade. The following grades are available for the apprenticeship:
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On-programme - typically 24 months
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The apprentice must:
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End-point assessment gateway
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The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The apprentice must:
For the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, the apprentice must submit a portfolio of evidence.
The apprentice must submit the gateway evidence to their EPAO, including any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO. |
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End-point assessment - typically 3 months
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The grades available for each assessment method are below
Multiple-choice test:
Practical assessment with questions:
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
Overall EPA and apprenticeship can be graded:
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Re-sits and re-takes
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The EPA is taken in the EPA period. The EPA period starts when the EPAO confirms the gateway requirements have been met and is typically 3 months.
The EPAO should confirm the gateway requirements have been met and start the EPA as quickly as possible.
The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The employer may take advice from the apprentice's training provider, but the employer must make the decision. The apprentice will then enter the gateway.
The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.
They must:
Portfolio of evidence requirements:
The apprentice must compile a portfolio of evidence during the on-programme period of the apprenticeship. It should only contain evidence related to the KSBs that will be assessed by this assessment method. It will typically contain 10 discrete pieces of evidence. Evidence must be mapped against the KSBs. Evidence may be used to demonstrate more than one KSB; a qualitative as opposed to quantitative approach is suggested.
Evidence sources may include:
This is not a definitive list; other evidence sources can be included.
The portfolio of evidence should not include reflective accounts or any methods of self-assessment. Any employer contributions should focus on direct observation of performance (for example, witness statements) rather than opinions. The evidence provided should be valid and attributable to the apprentice; the portfolio of evidence should contain a statement from the employer and apprentice confirming this.
The EPAO should not assess the portfolio of evidence directly as it underpins the interview. The independent assessor should review the portfolio of evidence to prepare questions for the interview. They are not required to provide feedback after this review.
The apprentice must submit the gateway evidence to their EPAO, including any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO.
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order.
The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
In the multiple-choice test, the apprentice answers questions in a controlled and invigilated environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because:
it allows for the efficient testing of knowledge where there is a right or wrong answer
it allows for flexibility in terms of when, where and how it is taken
The multiple-choice test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The test can be computer or paper based.
The test will consist of 20 multiple-choice questions.
Multiple-choice questions must have four options, including one correct answer.
The apprentice must be given at least 14 days’ notice of the date and time of the test.
The apprentice must have 30 minutes to complete the test.
The test is closed book which means that the apprentice cannot refer to reference books or materials whilst taking the test.
The test must be taken in the presence of an invigilator who is the responsibility of the EPAO.
The EPAO must have an invigilation policy setting out how the test must be conducted. It must state the ratio of apprentices to invigilators for the setting and allow the test to take place in a secure way.
The EPAO is responsible for the security of the test including the arrangements for on-line testing. The EPAO must ensure that their security arrangements maintain the validity and reliability of the test.
The test must be marked by an independent assessor or marker employed by the EPAO. They must follow a marking scheme produced by the EPAO. Marking by computer is allowed where question types support this.
A correct answer gets 1 mark.
Any incorrect or missing answers get zero marks.
The EPAO is responsible for overseeing the marking, standardisation and moderation of the test.
The apprentice must take the test in a suitably controlled and invigilated environment that is a quiet room, free from distractions and influence. The EPAO must check the venue is suitable.
The test could take place remotely if the appropriate technology and systems are in place to prevent malpractice. The EPAO must verify the apprentice’s identity and ensure invigilation of the apprentice for example with, and not limited to, 360-degree cameras and screen sharing facilities.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the test:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In a practical assessment with questions, an independent assessor observes the apprentice completing a task or series of tasks set by the EPAO. The EPAO decides where it takes place. The assessment environment must closely relate to the apprentice’s natural working environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because:
The practical assessment with questions must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the practical assessment with questions.
The independent assessor can observe up to 6 apprentices at a time to ensure quality and rigour. They must be as unobtrusive as possible.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the . practical assessment with questions
The practical assessment with questions must take 12 hours over 2 consecutive days.
The independent assessor can increase the time of the practical assessment with questions by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to complete a task or respond to a question if necessary.
The practical assessment with questions cannot be split, other than for comfort breaks or to allow apprentices to move from one location to another. Where breaks occur, they will not count towards the total EPA time.
The EPAO must manage invigilation of the apprentice during the assessment, to maintain security of the EPA, in line with their malpractice policy. This includes breaks and moving between locations.
The independent assessor must explain to the apprentice the format and timescales of the practical assessment with questions before it starts. This does not count towards the assessment time.
The independent assessor must provide the apprentice with 7 distinctly different specification briefs that collectively enable the following to be observed during the practical assessment:
Fabricating methods:
The practical assessment tasks set within the 7 specification briefs would typically take an occupationally competent industrial thermal technician 12 hours over 2 consecutive days to complete.
KSBs observed, and answers to questions must be documented by the independent assessor. The independent assessor will make all grading decisions in line with the grading descriptors and the specification tolerances.
Specification tolerances:
These activities provide the apprentice with the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The independent assessor must ask questions. The purpose of the questions is to:
Questioning must occur during the practical assessment. The time for questioning is included in the overall assessment time.
The independent assessor must ask at least 5 questions during the practical assessment. To remain as unobtrusive as possible, the independent assessor should ask questions during natural breaks in work rather than disrupting the apprentice’s flow. The independent assessor must use the questions from their EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in line with the EPAO’s training.
The independent assessor can ask follow-up questions to clarify answers given by the apprentice. These questions are in addition to the above set number of questions for the practical assessment with questions.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. The independent assessor must assess the practical assessment and responses to questions holistically when deciding the grade.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The practical assessment with questions must take place in a simulated environment selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises. The simulated environment must relate to the apprentice’s natural work environment. Equipment and resources needed for the practical assessment with questions must be provided by the EPAO, who can liaise with the employer to provide these.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of tasks and questions in the case of re-sits and retakes, to minimise predictability.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the practical assessment with questions:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In the interview, an independent assessor asks the apprentice questions. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence.
This assessment method is being used because:
The interview must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the interview.
The purpose of the independent assessor's questions will be to allow the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method at the highest possible grade.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 14 days' notice of the interview.
The independent assessor must have at least 2 weeks to review the supporting documentation.
The apprentice must have access to their portfolio of evidence during the interview.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence however, the portfolio of evidence is not directly assessed.
The interview must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the interview by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 9 questions. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The interview must take place in a suitable venue selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises.
The interview should take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
Fail - does not meet pass criteria
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Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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Planning and preparation
K2 K3 S2 S4 B5 |
Calculates resource and cost quantities from interpreting and extracting information from paper or digital based drawings and site specifications to contribute to a sustainable workplace and meet the needs of the specification brief. (K2, K3, S2, S4, B5) |
None |
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Insulation selection and installation
K7 K8 S6 |
Selects and installs multi layered insulation systems to meet the needs of the specification brief and within the pass specification tolerances. (K7, K8, S6)
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Selects and installs multi layered insulation systems to meet the needs of the specification brief and within the distinction specification tolerances. (K7, K8, S6) |
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Fabricating cladding
K4 K5 K11 K18 S5 S7 S9 |
Designs and develops manual technical drawings for bespoke cladding patterns that include simple and complex fabrication methods, design specification, location, and environmental impacts including weather conditions, to meet the needs of the specification brief. (K4, S5) Uses specialist equipment and fabricates sheet metal and bespoke cladding from patterns, including applying simple and complex parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods, to meet the needs of the specification brief. (K5, K11, K18 S7, S9) |
Uses specialist equipment and fabricates sheet metal and bespoke cladding from patterns, including applying simple and complex parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods, to meet the needs of the specification brief. (K5, K11, K18 S7, S9)
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Cladding selection and installation
K6 K9 K14 S8 |
Selects and installs self fabricated bespoke cladding that is of equal surface area to the insulation and to meets the needs of the specification brief and within the pass specification tolerances. (K6, K9, K14, S8) |
Demonstrates a right first-time approach to the selection and installation of cladding to meet the needs of the specification brief and within the distinction specification tolerances. (K6, K9, K14, S8) |
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Tools
K19 K20 S10 S11 |
Checks, uses and stores portable power tools to meet the needs of the specification brief. (K19, S10) Checks, uses and stores hand tools to meet the needs of the specification brief. (K20, S11) |
None |
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Health and safety
K15 S1 |
Selects and uses personal protective equipment and applies health and safety policies and procedures when undertaking work to meet the needs of the specification brief. (K15, S1) |
None |
Fail - does not meet pass criteria
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Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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Health and safety
K16 S16 S19 B1 |
Explains how they implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures, in line with risk and method statements, and permits to work. (K16, S19) Explains how they supervise the handling and storage of tools, equipment and materials and promote health and safety of themselves and others. (S16, B1) |
Outlines the impact of implementing and supervising safe systems of work has on the business. (K16, S19) |
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Communication
K27 S3 S13 |
Describes how they communicate design specification and product requirements verbally to others to meet the needs of the audience. (K27, S3, S13) |
None |
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Planning and documentation
K21 K26 S12 S18 |
Outlines how they apply planning and time management techniques to identify project plan targets to meet the needs of tasks. (K21, S12) Explains how they communicate in writing through completing paper or digital work related documentation to meet the needs of the audience. (K26, S18) |
Explains the benefits to the business of completing paper or digital based documentation within project plan targets. (K21, K26, S12, S18) |
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Team working
K22 K24 K25 S14 B2 B3 B4 |
Explains how they coach, mentor and supervise other thermal insulators, working as a team with colleagues and others to act professionally and support an inclusive culture. (K22, K24, K25, S14, B2, B3, B4) |
Describes how their coaching, mentoring and supervising of other thermal insulators impacts the business and their team’s wellbeing. (K22, K25) |
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Working from height
K28 S17 |
Outlines how they supervise the erection and dismantling of portable scaffold towers and work safely at heights to comply with The Work at Height Regulations (K28, S17) |
Explains how their supervision of colleagues working from height to comply with work at height regulations impacts the business. (K28, S17) |
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Procurement
K12 S15 |
Describes how they procure tools, equipment and materials to meet the needs of the business. Explains supply chain management in the thermal insulation industry. (K12, S15) |
None |
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CPD
B6 |
Outlines planned and unplanned learning they have completed and recorded to support competence in their role, showing a commitment to future CPD. (B6) |
None |
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| Fail | 0 | 13 |
| Pass | 14 | 20 |
Performance in the EPA determines the overall grade of:
An independent assessor must individually grade the practical assessment with questions and interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence in line with this EPA plan.
The EPAO must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade.
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they will be awarded an overall fail.
To achieve an overall pass, the apprentice must achieve at least a pass in all the assessment methods. To achieve an overall distinction, the apprentice must achieve a distinction in the Practical Assessment with Questions and the Interview Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence.
Grades from individual assessment methods must be combined in the following way to determine the grade of the EPA overall.
| Multiple-choice test | Practical assessment with questions | Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence | Overall Grading |
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| Any grade | Fail | Any grade | Fail |
| Any grade | Any grade | Fail | Fail |
| Fail | Any grade | Any grade | Fail |
| Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they can take a re-sit or a re-take at their employer’s discretion. The apprentice’s employer needs to agree that a re-sit or re-take is appropriate. A re-sit does not need further learning, whereas a re-take does. The apprentice should have a supportive action plan to prepare for a re-sit or a re-take.
The employer and the EPAO should agree the timescale for a re-sit or re-take. A re-sit is typically taken within 3 months of the EPA outcome notification. The timescale for a re-take is dependent on how much re-training is required and is typically taken within 6 months of the EPA outcome notification.
Failed assessment methods must be re-sat or re-taken within a 6-month period from the EPA outcome notification, otherwise the entire EPA will need to be re-sat or re-taken in full.
Re-sits and re-takes are not offered to an apprentice wishing to move from pass to a higher grade.
The apprentice will get a maximum EPA grade of pass for a re-sit or re-take, unless the EPAO determines there are exceptional circumstances.
| Roles | Responsibilities |
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Apprentice |
As a minimum, the apprentice should:
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Employer |
As a minimum, the apprentice's employer must:
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EPAO |
As a minimum, the EPAO must:
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Independent assessor |
As a minimum, an independent assessor must:
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Training provider |
As a minimum, the training provider must:
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Marker |
As a minimum, the marker must:
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Invigilator |
As a minimum, the invigilator must:
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The EPAO must have reasonable adjustments arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Adjustments must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Internal quality assurance refers to the strategies, policies and procedures that an EPAO must have in place to ensure valid, consistent and reliable EPA decisions.
EPAOs for this EPA must adhere to the requirements within the roles and responsibilities table.
They must also appoint independent assessors who:
Affordability of the EPA will be aided by using at least some of the following:
This apprenticeship is not aligned to professional recognition.
| Knowledge | Assessment methods |
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K1
Health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the technicians responsibilities. Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Manual handling, Working at height, Slips, trips and falls, Fire Safety and Environmental Awareness. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K2
Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions using paper based or digital methods. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K3
Resource calculation techniques: quantity, length and area of materials used for insulation and cladding to minimise waste. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K4
Principles of manual technical drawing used to design and develop bespoke cladding patterns for simple and complex fabrication methods Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K5
Methods of fabricating sheet metal cladding: simple and complex parallel line, radial line and triangulation Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K6
Characteristics of bespoke cladding systems: vapour barriers and weatherproof cladding Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K7
Characteristics of multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K8
Principles and methods of selecting and installing multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K9
Specialist thermal installation techniques: multi layer, closely fitting and staggered joints of pipework, ductwork, storage tanks, vessels, reactors, turbines, boilers and bulkheads. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K10
Principles of thermal conductivity in insulation products: temperatures and personnel protection. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K11
Techniques of cladding fabrication for: pipework, ductwork of storage tanks, vessels, reactors, turbines, boilers and bulkheads. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K12
Principles of procurement and supply chain management in the thermal insulation industry. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K13
Environmental and sustainability regulations and guidance within the insulation industry: carbon footprint impacts, costs and benefits. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K14
Principles and techniques for the selection and installation of sheet metal and specialist cladding systems: jointing, sealing and weatherproofing. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K15
Organisational health and safety policies and procedures, and principles of selecting and using personal protective equipment Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K16
Safe systems of work, control measure implementation and monitoring techniques: risk assessment, method statements and permit to work. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K17
Assess and mitigate the risk of asbestos exposure in the refurbishment environment. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K18
Principles of using specialist equipment for fabricating metal cladding: swagers, lock formers, guillotine, folder, edgers and roller. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K19
Principles of checking, using and storing portable power tools; drills, nibblers and rivet guns. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K20
Principles of checking, using and storing hand tools: technical drawing tools, measuring tools, application tools. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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K21
Planning and time management techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K22
Coaching, mentoring and supervision techniques. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K23
Principles of quality control and assurance in the thermal insulation industry. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
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K24
Legislative guidance relating to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K25
Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K26
Written communication methods: digital and paper based: plant registers, quality assurance documents, risk assessments, method statements, work permits, site registers and induction registers. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K27
Verbal communication techniques and Industry specific thermal Insulation terminology. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K28
Principles of the erection and dismantling of portable scaffold towers. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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K29
Methods of fixing pipework, duct support bracketry, hangers and minimising thermal and fire passage. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
| Skill | Assessment methods |
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S1
Select and use personal protective equipment and apply health and safety policies and procedures Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S2
Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings and specifications to inform work instructions. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S3
Communicate design specification and product requirements to others. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S4
Calculate resource and cost quantities from site specifications. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S5
Design and develop manual technical drawings for bespoke cladding patterns involving simple and complex fabrication methods: design specification, location and environmental impacts including weather conditions. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S6
Select and install multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S7
Fabricate sheet metal and specialist cladding from patterns, applying simple and complex parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S8
Select and install fabricated cladding to, for example: pipework, ductwork, associated equipment: storage tanks, vessels, reactors, fractionation towers, turbines, boilers or bulkheads. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S9
Use specialist equipment for fabricating metal cladding: swagers, lockformers, guillotine, folder, edgers and rollers. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S10
Check, use and store portable power tools for example: drills, nibblers and rivet guns. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S11
Check, use and store hand tools for example: technical drawing tools, measuring tools, application tools. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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S12
Apply planning and time management techniques to identify project plan targets. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S13
Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S14
Coach, mentor and supervise other thermal insulators. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S15
Procure tools, equipment and materials. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S16
Supervise the safe and secure handling and storage of tools, equipment and materials. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S17
Supervise the erection and dismantling of portable scaffold towers and work safely at heights to comply with The Work at Height Regulations. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S18
Complete documentation - paper based or digital. For example, plant registers, quality assurance documents, risk assessments, method statements, work permits, site registers and induction registers. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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S19
Implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
| Behaviour | Assessment methods |
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B1
Promotes health and safety for self and others. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B2
Team focused, working with colleagues and others. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B3
Acts professionally. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B4
Support an inclusive culture. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
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B5
Contribute towards a sustainable workplace. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
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B6
Committed to continued professional development (CPD) for self and others to maintain and enhance competence. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
| KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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Planning and preparation
K2 K3 S2 S4 B5 |
Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions using paper based or digital methods. (K2) Resource calculation techniques: quantity, length and area of materials used for insulation and cladding to minimise waste. (K3) |
Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings and specifications to inform work instructions. (S2) Calculate resource and cost quantities from site specifications. (S4) |
Contribute towards a sustainable workplace. (B5) |
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Insulation selection and installation
K7 K8 S6 |
Characteristics of multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation (K7) Principles and methods of selecting and installing multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation (K8) |
Select and install multi layered insulation systems: closed cell and open cell insulation. (S6) |
None |
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Fabricating cladding
K4 K5 K11 K18 S5 S7 S9 |
Principles of manual technical drawing used to design and develop bespoke cladding patterns for simple and complex fabrication methods (K4) Methods of fabricating sheet metal cladding: simple and complex parallel line, radial line and triangulation (K5) Techniques of cladding fabrication for: pipework, ductwork of storage tanks, vessels, reactors, turbines, boilers and bulkheads. (K11) Principles of using specialist equipment for fabricating metal cladding: swagers, lock formers, guillotine, folder, edgers and roller. (K18) |
Design and develop manual technical drawings for bespoke cladding patterns involving simple and complex fabrication methods: design specification, location and environmental impacts including weather conditions. (S5) Fabricate sheet metal and specialist cladding from patterns, applying simple and complex parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods (S7) Use specialist equipment for fabricating metal cladding: swagers, lockformers, guillotine, folder, edgers and rollers. (S9) |
None |
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Cladding selection and installation
K6 K9 K14 S8 |
Characteristics of bespoke cladding systems: vapour barriers and weatherproof cladding (K6) Specialist thermal installation techniques: multi layer, closely fitting and staggered joints of pipework, ductwork, storage tanks, vessels, reactors, turbines, boilers and bulkheads. (K9) Principles and techniques for the selection and installation of sheet metal and specialist cladding systems: jointing, sealing and weatherproofing. (K14) |
Select and install fabricated cladding to, for example: pipework, ductwork, associated equipment: storage tanks, vessels, reactors, fractionation towers, turbines, boilers or bulkheads. (S8) |
None |
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Tools
K19 K20 S10 S11 |
Principles of checking, using and storing portable power tools; drills, nibblers and rivet guns. (K19) Principles of checking, using and storing hand tools: technical drawing tools, measuring tools, application tools. (K20) |
Check, use and store portable power tools for example: drills, nibblers and rivet guns. (S10) Check, use and store hand tools for example: technical drawing tools, measuring tools, application tools. (S11) |
None |
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Health and safety
K15 S1 |
Organisational health and safety policies and procedures, and principles of selecting and using personal protective equipment (K15) |
Select and use personal protective equipment and apply health and safety policies and procedures (S1) |
None |
| KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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Health and safety
K16 S16 S19 B1 |
Safe systems of work, control measure implementation and monitoring techniques: risk assessment, method statements and permit to work. (K16) |
Supervise the safe and secure handling and storage of tools, equipment and materials. (S16) Implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures. (S19) |
Promotes health and safety for self and others. (B1) |
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Communication
K27 S3 S13 |
Verbal communication techniques and Industry specific thermal Insulation terminology. (K27) |
Communicate design specification and product requirements to others. (S3) Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. (S13) |
None |
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Planning and documentation
K21 K26 S12 S18 |
Planning and time management techniques. (K21) Written communication methods: digital and paper based: plant registers, quality assurance documents, risk assessments, method statements, work permits, site registers and induction registers. (K26) |
Apply planning and time management techniques to identify project plan targets. (S12) Complete documentation - paper based or digital. For example, plant registers, quality assurance documents, risk assessments, method statements, work permits, site registers and induction registers. (S18) |
None |
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Team working
K22 K24 K25 S14 B2 B3 B4 |
Coaching, mentoring and supervision techniques. (K22) Legislative guidance relating to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. (K24) Well-being: mental and physical health considerations in self and others and how to access support. (K25) |
Coach, mentor and supervise other thermal insulators. (S14) |
Team focused, working with colleagues and others. (B2) Acts professionally. (B3) Support an inclusive culture. (B4) |
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Working from height
K28 S17 |
Principles of the erection and dismantling of portable scaffold towers. (K28) |
Supervise the erection and dismantling of portable scaffold towers and work safely at heights to comply with The Work at Height Regulations. (S17) |
None |
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Procurement
K12 S15 |
Principles of procurement and supply chain management in the thermal insulation industry. (K12) |
Procure tools, equipment and materials. (S15) |
None |
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CPD
B6 |
None |
None |
Committed to continued professional development (CPD) for self and others to maintain and enhance competence. (B6) |
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| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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| 1.1 | Occupational standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised. | 22/12/2023 | Not set | Not set |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 09/02/2018 | 21/12/2023 | Not set |
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