Modular pontoon installer

Duration

Minimum 30 hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to install modular pontoon systems correctly and safely

Scope

• fit both basic and complex installations, anchoring and associated operations for construction related projects e.g. road transport infrastructure and new rail projects
• knowledge of the products used in the installation of all types of pontoon, including the buoyancy ratings, weights and dimensions
• knowledge of the statutory safety legislation relating to water safety and environmental responsibilities
• communicate with other construction contractors, architects, and clients at all stages of the installation
• interpret drawings relevant to the specification

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative and craft

Learners pre-requisites

Learners must have a minimum 6-months relevant industrial experience and have a valid HS&E Test

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, trainers must be able to demonstrate that in relation to this standard, they have:

• a train-the-trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
• successfully completed training to this standard, or equivalent
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation

The learning environment, class size and learner/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• a blend of face to face and e-learning

This standard is predominantly practical training

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level

Assessment

Formally Assessed

For the successful completion of training, learners must complete and pass a list of practical assessments that measure all learning outcomes

All practical assessments must be passed to achieve this standard

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

• practical assessment

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team

Refresher

Refresher every 61 months

Buffer/grace period

7 months

Classification

Recommended Refresher

Review cycle

On request or 5 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment

The learner will be able to:

decontaminate components safely and efficiently

Delivery guidance:

• list the hazards associated with using a pressure washer
• select and use appropriate PPE for use while using a pressure washer
• demonstrate how to decontaminate components using a pressure washer

interpret a picking list and prepare items for loading

Delivery guidance:

• identify all items from a picking list
• explain how to manage any missing or extra items
• prepare the items for loading to a vehicle

safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles, considering site-specific hazards and constraints

Delivery guidance:

• list the hazards and the types of constraints associated with the loading and unloading of vehicles
• select an appropriate load layout when loading a vehicle
• use load restraints to effectively restrain the load for transfer

conduct manual handling assessments on construction site tasks, implement control measures based on hierarchy of controls principles, and apply correct manual handling techniques

Delivery guidance:

• list the hazards associated with manual handling tasks
• evaluate a manual handling task using the hierarchies of control
• use correct manual handling techniques when moving equipment, tools and resources

construct a given pontoon shape from modular pontoon units safely and efficiently, including under bridges and inside tanks

Delivery guidance:

• list the hazards associated with working near water, including bridges and inside tanks
• list the hazards associated with working on a construction site
• demonstrate the correct use and care of applicable PPE
• identify the correct orientation to attach modular pontoon units
• demonstrate connecting individual modular pontoon units to a working structure
• demonstrate connecting groups of modular pontoon units to a working structure
• demonstrate the assembly of modular pontoon units safely and efficiently

securely anchor/moor pontoons for construction operations

Delivery guidance:

• identify effective anchoring/mooring techniques given different scenarios, including construction sites
• evaluate the impact of changing environmental factors on the anchored/moored pontoon
• demonstrate how to effectively anchor/moor a pontoon

install auxiliary components to meet the needs of the construction projects

Delivery guidance:

• demonstrate the installation of auxiliary components

install and maintain appropriate edge protection systems in accordance with site-specific risk assessments

Delivery guidance:

• identify the locations to install edge protection support components to achieve edge protection goals
• demonstrate the installation of edge protection

identify potential hazards associated with pontoon placement on construction sites and propose preventative measures to protect surrounding structures from damage

Delivery guidance:

• list the hazards associated with pontoon placement and point out what may cause damage
• select an appropriate fix to prevent a pontoon causing damage

safely and efficiently manoeuvre a pontoon using a boat within a controlled construction environment

Delivery guidance:

• list the hazards associated with using a boat, to include any hazards on a construction site
• explain the effects of wind and current on the pontoon and boat when manoeuvring
• demonstrate a controlled pontoon manoeuvre using a boat

analyse weather and tide data to assess impact on pontoon activities

Delivery guidance:

• examine weather data and judge how it may impact pontoon activities and make appropriate recommendations
• examine tide data and judge how it may impact pontoon activities and make appropriate recommendations

understand the statutory safety legislation relating to water safety and environmental responsibilities

Delivery Guidance:

• explain the water safety legislation
• explain the environmental responsibilities relating to water

communicate with other construction contractors, architects and clients at all stages of the installation

Delivery guidance:

• verbal and written
• email
• phone
• 1-on-1
• team
• video conferencing

interpret drawings relevant to the specification

Delivery guidance:

• describe and interpret drawings relevant to the specification using actual drawings along with photos/videos of the site