Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-23)
Unit 206 Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures
Assessment Criteria
1. understand how to plan and select resources for practical tasks
1.1 describe the different types of drawings for forming masonry structures
1.2 identify scales applied to drawings
1.3 identify different types of information sources
1.4 describe methods of reporting inaccuracies in information sources
1.5 identify resources required for constructing cavity walling
1.6 identify risks involved in selecting and handling walling materials and components
1.7 name calculations and formulae for identifying quantities of:
- Materials
- Components
- Fixings
1.8 explain reasons for checking datum heights at corner positions
1.9 describe types of drawings used for cavity walling
1.10 describe methods of taking off measurements from drawings
1.11 identify different working details associated with cavity walling
2. be able to plan and select resources for practical tasks.
2.1 check positioning of datum heights
2.2 interpret drawings to establish the location of cavity walling
2.3 check specifications and schedules for conformity of information with drawings
2.4 record and report discrepancies to authorised personnel
2.5 produce work method statements to carry out building cavity walling
2.6 select resources required to build cavity walling
2.7 select methods of building cavity walling
2.8 calculate quantities of resources required for cavity walling
2.9 check suitability of resources for building a cavity wall
2.10 follow current environmental and relevant health and safety legislation.
3. understand how to erect cavity walling to required specification.
3.1 describe methods of providing foundations to cavity walling
3.2 identify methods of transferring cavity walling positions onto foundation concrete
3.3 identify locations of:
- Bricks
- Blocks
- Other components
3.4 identify methods of cutting and preparing components
3.5 describe methods used to construct cavity walling to given datum heights
3.6 describe insulation requirements for cavity walling
3.7 describe methods for the provision of damp-proof barriers to cavity walls
3.8 describe methods of establishing face bonds for cavity walls
3.9 state the advantages and disadvantages of pointing and jointing
3.10 describe methods of protecting work and surrounding areas from damage
3.11 describe the importance of carrying out regular checks to cavity walling
3.12 explain how to prepare the work for other trades when erecting cavity walling.
4. be able to erect cavity walling to required specification.
4.1 produce work method statements to carry out building cavity walling
4.2 transfer datum points
4.3 select:
- Materials
- Tools
- Equipment
4.4 set out positions of ranging lines onto profiles and mark walling positions
4.5 position bricks, blocks and materials ready for use
4.6 prepare and safely cut materials
4.7 construct cavity walling to form:
- Straight lengths
- Returns
- Junctions
4.8 fix insulation to cavity walling
4.9 produce jointing and pointing finishes to cavity walling
4.10 protect work and surrounding areas under construction and after completion from damage
4.11 record and report discrepancies to authorised personnel
4.12 use correct access equipment
4.13 follow current environmental and relevant health and safety legislation.
5. know how to form openings in cavity walling.
5.1 describe methods of forming openings in cavity walling
5.2 describe methods of closing reveals
5.3 describe reasons of positioning damp proof courses
5.4 describe methods of bridging openings
5.5 describe methods of providing brick and proprietary cills
5.6 identify methods to bridge openings
5.7 state the advantages and disadvantages of pointing and jointing
5.8 describe methods of protecting work and surrounding areas from damage
5.9 describe the importance of carrying out regular checks to cavity walling.
6. be able to form openings in cavity walling.
6.1 select:
- Materials
- Tools
- Equipment
6.2 set out positions of openings
6.3 prepare and safely cut materials
6.4 form openings in cavity walls
6.5 bridge openings in cavity walls
6.6 produce jointing and pointing finishes to walling
6.7 describe methods of protecting work and surrounding areas from damage
6.8 record and report discrepancies to authorised personnel
6.9 use correct access equipment
6.10 follow current environmental and relevant health and safety legislation.
