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Permanent modular building assembly – Apprenticeship unit (level 2)

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Information about Permanent modular building assembly – Apprenticeship unit (level 2)

This apprenticeship unit is for existing construction workers who, with the support of their employer, need to upskill to construct and assemble modular buildings designed for long term use.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Technical knowledge

  • The different methods of installation and removal of products such as structural elements, flooring units, stairs, pods, modules and cladding.
  • The properties of a range of fixings, connections, materials and their applications e.g. the purpose and use of wall plates and brackets.
  • How to select and fix the appropriate temporary works for transportation, e.g.: edge protection, walk-on strips.
  • Application methods of passive fire protection products such as mineral wools, intumescent tapes and fillers.
  • How to set out components in relation to datum points to maintain dimensional control.
  • How to install, check and record to achieve alignment and level.
  • Component identification marks, their meaning and the implications on working methods e.g. lifting points marked on drawings, lifting configurations, specialised handling restrictions and step areas on unit roof zones.
  • The responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance to undertake the work e.g. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Manual Handling and Working at Height Regulations.
  • The principles of environment, health, safety and welfare and how they must be applied in relation to their work and to others.
  • The range of material types, their performance, options, quality and installation methods e.g. preventing cold bridges and forming fire stops.

Technical skills

  • Carry out and record validation testing of connected services upon installation and connection, in accordance and alignment with the applicable standards and regulations.
  • Assemble and record components in accordance with specifications, sequence and drawings including landing, securing, activating retaining components, positional accuracy and securing using specified fixings and methods.
  • Apply finishing products to quality standard in accordance with drawings and project specifications.
  • Assemble, position and install manufactured components such as structural elements, flooring units, stairs, pods, modules and cladding.
  • Interpret survey information supplied. Measure, mark, align, position and set out lines, ground-cleats, anchorages and modular landing grids according to drawings and specifications.
  • Identify and select components according to material identification marks, unique identification numbers, references and construction-installation sequence.
  • Select, pre-form, assemble and install internal inter-modular service connections in accordance with drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s instructions and regulatory compliance.
  • Select, pre-form, assemble and install internal inter-modular fire stopping and internal building fabric- finishing components and materials in accordance with drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s instructions and regulatory compliance.
  • Identify and apply safe working practices in accordance with current legislation, health, safety and welfare regulations, Approved Codes of Practice, company guidance, site specific requirements and taking account of changing circumstances.
  • Use weatherproofing and external inter-modular fire stopping materials and fixings in accordance with drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s instructions and regulatory compliance.
  • Install temporary protection and utilise the specified mounted safety equipment according to drawings and specifications.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Construction and the built environment
Qualification level
2
Equal to GCSE
Course duration
90 months
Funding
£1,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Precast installer
  • Precast erector
  • Slinger signaller
  • Modular installer
  • Concrete finisher
  • Timber frame erector
  • Modular and portable building operative
  • Modular cabin fitter
  • Modular building installer
  • timber framer
  • Assembly operative
  • Timber frame installer
  • structural insulated panels (SIP) installer

View more information about Permanent modular building assembly – Apprenticeship unit (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.