Installing, repairing and maintaining various elements of the internal structure of a building.
This standard has options. Display duties and KSBs for:
This occupation is found in the Construction and Built Environment industry including new-build, renovation and refurbishment. It is a specialist contracting occupation largely involved in the construction of partitions, walls and ceilings. The Interior Systems sector alone has over 35,000 operatives working on extremely diverse projects in hotels, schools, airports, football stadiums, hospitals, shopping centres. However other projects may mean working on security controlled installations such as Military Bases which may never be seen or used by the public. Interior Systems operatives have also played a major part in the construction on iconic structures which are known throughout the world and include Canary Wharf, the Olympic Stadium, Battersea Power Station and the Shard. This is a fast growing sector with many opportunities for career progression into site supervision and management position which can lead to running their own businesses.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, repair and maintain various elements of the internal structure of a building to a high standard. (e.g. ceilings above and walls around the structure.)
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other colleagues, other trades, site supervisor, site manager, end users, main contractors and suppliers. Environments could range from internal and external construction sites to occupied buildings eg large commercial properties or residential tower blocks with apartments and specialist buildings such as car showrooms. The work would usually be during normal weekday hours but unsocial hours may also be necessary. The work will be physically active, including lifting and fixing systems into place. Work could be at height from a platform or mobile scaffold and operatives will need to follow strict safe working practices at all times in whichever occupational area they choose. They will report to a supervisor or site manager and be capable of managing their own time, quality and resources to meet deadlines and specifications.
This is a core and options standard with two pathway routes with:
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Duty 1 Interpret drawings to ensure work is completed to specification |
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Duty 2 Keep work area clean and tidy |
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 |
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Duty 3 Measure and mark out interior systems projects in accordance with industry standards |
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 |
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Duty 4 Install metal furring ceilings and bulkheads in accordance with specification & manufactures instructions |
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Duty 5 Install plasterboard partitions in accordance with specification & manufactures instructions |
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 |
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Duty 6 Complete quality assurance checks in accordance with specification to enable handover in line with site procedures |
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Duty 7 Install and repair metal stud partitions according to/in accordance with design details, specification, manufactures recommendations and best practice guidelines |
K12 K13 K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 K20 |
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Duty 8 Install and repair Framed wall linings Eg metal dryliner channels, metal wall furrings, timber battens |
K12 K13 K14 K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 K20 |
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Duty 9 Install plywood pattresses according to specification & manufactures instructions |
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Duty 10 Form framed and frameless beam and column in accordance with specification & manufactures instructions |
K12 K13 K14 K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 K20 |
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Duty 11 Form builders works holes and openings for windows and doors |
K12 K13 K14 K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 K20 |
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Duty 12 Form junctions, abutments and angles according to specification & manufactures instructions |
K12 K13 K14 K15 K16 K17 K18 K19 K20 |
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Duty 13 Recycle waste to contribute to zero/low carbon outcomes in the built environment |
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Duty 14 Install and relocate modular demountable partition systems in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and specification |
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Duty 15 Fit doors, doorsets, and ironmongery, fix trims/mouldings, form junctions |
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Duty 16 Fit integral glass, frames, trims and mouldings, install glass panels and blinds’ |
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Duty 17 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 |
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).
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K2: The different methods to install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements.
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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.
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K4: The purpose and importance of risk assessments, method statements and Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments.
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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).
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K6: How to identify suitable materials, components, equipment and resources in accordance with project specification (e.g. fire, acoustics, deflection requirements).
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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.
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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.
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K9: How to utilise materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
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K10: he importance of clean and tidy environment and the impact on zero/low carbon outcomes in the built environment.
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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.
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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.
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K13: How to identify appropriate equipment and resources to install and finish drylining and plasterboard linings.
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K14: The different methods of installation and removal used in drylining for the various manufacturers eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat.
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K15: The different levels of performance required for drylining and what is required to achieve specified acoustic and fire performance and protection.
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K16: The different types of drylining systems eg twin walls, staggered studs, service shaft partitions, curved walls, walls over 3 metres.
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K17: How to fix deflection heads.
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K18: The different methods to install plasterboard linings.
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K19: How to ensure that the existing substrate is suitable for the component being installed and that an appropriate fixing regime is used.
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K20: The methods to form openings and junctions.
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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.
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K22: The various finishes that can be applied to partitions, the methods of applying finishes and the differing methods for different manufacturers.
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K23: he different types of glass used in demountable systems. The dangers of glass and how to safely handle glass panels.
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K24: The different types of blind used, the methods of operation, remove, repair and maintain and how to adjust them.
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K25: The different types, weights, finishes, performance and seals for various doors and how to adjust doors and door furniture.
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K26: The different performances required for demountable partitions and ceilings and what is required to achieve the specified acoustic and fire performance and protection.
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K27: The range of perimeter trims and transition trims.
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K28: Hanger systems and how the types and centres differ across systems, loading and whether there is a need for a subgrid.
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K29: The appropriate use of pattresses, loading specifications and limitations of the ceiling systems.
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K30: The importance of setting out and suspension of acoustic rafts and baffles.
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S1: Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum.
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S2: Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions.
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S3: Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers.
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S4: Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations.
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S5: Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood).
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S6: Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings.
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S7: Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas.
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S8: Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements.
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S9: Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite.
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S10: Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures.
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S11: Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task.
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S12: Install pattresses.
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S13: Install insulation.
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S14: Form service penetrations through partitions.
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S15: Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length.
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S16: Frame and fit access panels.
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S17: install drylining and plasterboard linings eg panels, plasterboards, metal sections, timber battens, wallboards, thermal boards, glass reinforced gypsum board, fixings and fittings.
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S18: Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment for installing drylining and plasterboard linings.
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S19: Install and remove drylining systems according to manufacturers guidelines eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat.
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S20: Form openings and junctions in accordance with drawing specifications.
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S21: Carry out repairs to dry lining and plasterboard walls and ceilings in accordance with design details, specification and manufacturers recommendations.
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S22: Form and Fix standard deflection heads in accordance with manufactures standard details.
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S23: Accurately measure and cut components.
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S24: Appropriately fix all components according to specification/drawings.
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S25: Install different types of drylining systems eg Twin walls, Staggered studs, Service shaft partitions, Curved walls, Walls over 3 metres high.
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S26: Cut and fix tracks at appropriate centres according to Specification & manufactures instructions.
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S27: Apply wall coverings according to Specification & manufactures instructions.
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S28: Install door and window frames in accordance with drawings.
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S29: Fit cover trims and skirtings in accordance with Specification & manufactures instructions.
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S30: Install glazing, blinds and manifestations to meet customer requirements.
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S31: Hang door leaf complete with ironmongery including cutting and fitting of door furniture (eg hinges, levers, locks, closers and signage).
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S32: Cut and fix hangers in accordance with specification, manufacturers recommendations and FIS best practice guidlines.
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S33: Install ceiling perimeter trim to level. Ensure trims are cut to length and form internal and external corner mitres.
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S34: Install subgrid eg hangers and heavy gauge channel to bridge services, heavy gauge channel between roof purlins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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S38: Remove sections of ceiling and replace damaged grid & tile.
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B1: Safety first approach.
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B2: An attention to detail.
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B3: Be able to work with others applying the principles of equality and diversity.
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B4: Focus on timekeeping and productivity.
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B5: Ability to work alone taking responsibility for completing of designated work in agreed schedule.
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B6: Working towards high quality of all work completed with an understanding of impact of defects.
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English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway. The requirements are detailed in the current version of the apprenticeship funding rules.
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This apprenticeship standard will be reviewed after three years
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| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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| 1.1 | End-point assessment plan revised | 24/01/2023 | Not set | Not set |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 03/07/2019 | 23/01/2023 | Not set |
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