Interior systems installer - Suspended Ceiling & Partitioning Systems

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)

The different methods to install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements

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

The purpose and importance of risk assessments, method statements and Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments

How to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage from sources such as setting out drawings, using BIM, digital working and Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)

How to identify suitable materials, components, equipment and resources in accordance with project specification (e.g. fire, acoustics, deflection requirements)

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

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

How to utilise materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

he importance of clean and tidy environment and the impact on zero/low carbon outcomes in the built environment

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

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

How to identify appropriate equipment and resources to install and finish drylining and plasterboard linings.

The different methods of installation and removal used in drylining for the various manufacturers eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat.

The different levels of performance required for drylining and what is required to achieve specified acoustic and fire performance and protection

The different types of drylining systems eg twin walls, staggered studs, service shaft partitions, curved walls, walls over 3 metres

How to fix deflection heads

The different methods to install plasterboard linings

How to ensure that the existing substrate is suitable for the component being installed and that an appropriate fixing regime is used

The methods to form openings and junctions

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

The various finishes that can be applied to partitions, the methods of applying finishes and the differing methods for different manufacturers

he different types of glass used in demountable systems. The dangers of glass and how to safely handle glass panels

The different types of blind used, the methods of operation, remove, repair and maintain and how to adjust them

The different types, weights, finishes, performance and seals for various doors and how to adjust doors and door furniture

The different performances required for demountable partitions and ceilings and what is required to achieve the specified acoustic and fire performance and protection

The range of perimeter trims and transition trims

Hanger systems and how the types and centres differ across systems, loading and whether there is a need for a subgrid

The appropriate use of pattresses, loading specifications and limitations of the ceiling systems

The importance of setting out and suspension of acoustic rafts and baffles

Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum

Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions

Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers

Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations

Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood)

Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings

Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas

Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements

Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite

Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures

Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task

Install pattresses

Install insulation

Form service penetrations through partitions

Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length

Frame and fit access panels

install drylining and plasterboard linings eg panels, plasterboards, metal sections, timber battens, wallboards, thermal boards, glass reinforced gypsum board, fixings and fittings

Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment for installing drylining and plasterboard linings

Install and remove drylining systems according to manufacturers guidelines eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat

Form openings and junctions in accordance with drawing specifications

Carry out repairs to dry lining and plasterboard walls and ceilings in accordance with design details, specification and manufacturers recommendations

Form and Fix standard deflection heads in accordance with manufactures standard details

Accurately measure and cut components

Appropriately fix all components according to specification/drawings.

Install different types of drylining systems eg Twin walls, Staggered studs, Service shaft partitions, Curved walls, Walls over 3 metres high

Cut and fix tracks at appropriate centres according to Specification & manufactures instructions

Apply wall coverings according to Specification & manufactures instructions

Install door and window frames in accordance with drawings.

Fit cover trims and skirtings in accordance with Specification & manufactures instructions

Install glazing, blinds and manifestations to meet customer requirements

Hang door leaf complete with ironmongery including cutting and fitting of door furniture (eg hinges, levers, locks, closers and signage).

Cut and fix hangers in accordance with specification, manufacturers recommendations and FIS best practice guidlines

Install ceiling perimeter trim to level. Ensure trims are cut to length and form internal and external corner mitres.

Install subgrid eg hangers and heavy gauge channel to bridge services, heavy gauge channel between roof purlins

Fix secondary grid / cross tees ensuring grid is square and following manufacturers recommended installation. Form upstand using cross tee and appropriate trims or channels

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

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

Remove sections of ceiling and replace damaged grid & tile

Safety first approach

An attention to detail

Be able to work with others applying the principles of equality and diversity

Focus on timekeeping and productivity

Ability to work alone taking responsibility for completing of designated work in agreed schedule

Working towards high quality of all work completed with an understanding of impact of defects