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n an industry first, Paddeco, in partnership with NAADUK, is pleased to announce that two further qualifications have now been granted access to a CSCS Blue SKILLcard: • GT1E 04 SCQF Level 5: Installation of Fire Resisting Ductwork
and Ventilation Systems • GT1F 04 SCQF Level 5: Fire and Smoke Damper Certificate The decision by the Standard Setting Body will see all successful candidates of these two qualifications issued with a Blue SKILLcard, meaning they will have met the Construction Leadership Council’s directive that all skilled occupations should achieve the minimum level of competence and compliance. Both qualifications are based on the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS) for each occupation.
NOS describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to undertake a particular task or job to a nationally recognised level of competence. Each NOS contains an agreed set of knowledge, understanding and performance criteria that must be met before someone can be deemed competent. They describe the minimum standard to which an individual is expected to work in their chosen occupation. By basing all our qualifications on the relevant NOS, Paddeco ensures our successful candidates are
fully competent and compliant in what they do. Both qualifications have been credited to the equivalent of a Level 2, which will meet the Construction Leadership Council’s directive that the minimum requirement for competence and compliance will be a Level 2 qualification. There will be several entry levels to each qualification, with the recognition of prior learning (RPL) considered for more experienced workers, offering the opportunity to have their current skills and knowledge assessed against NOS. A little more about each qualification:
Installation of Fire Resisting Ductwork and Ventilation Systems Based on the NOS, this qualification has been developed for those who install and inspect fire resisting ductwork and ventilation systems, carrying out pre-commissioning checks and tests. It also offers an additional upskilling route in the decommissioning and installation of other ventilation systems and components. The qualification has been developed using several NOS, including the COSVR352, Install Fire Resisting Ductwork Systems and the BSEHV05 for the Installation of Fire Protection Systems. It also includes inspection and lifting units.
Fire and Smoke Damper Certificate Again, based on the NOS, this qualification has been developed for those who inspect fire and smoke dampers, carrying out pre-commissioning checks and tests. It also offers an additional upskilling route in the decommissioning and the installation of fire and smoke dampers, offering competence and compliance for any renewal work within the ventilation system. For further information please call 029 2010 5312, email
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Flow into control from the Energy Centre to Terminal Units
INTEGRATED UNDERFLOOR HEATING TO A NEW LEVEL
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hile many in the industry believed that the original
TorFloor panel represented the optimum in terms of integrating underfloor heating pipes into a quick-to-install structural flooring panel, UK based manufacturer OMNIE has taken both the practicality and the performance to a new level with the introduction of TorFloor 2®. The new generation TorFloor 2® evolves from the market-leading TorFloor ® predecessor by adding a 6mm thick chipboard upper panel with pre-foiled aluminium heat diffuser. Crucially both panels feature matching routed channels to perfectly align around the 12mm water pipe, while the printed upper face clearly indicates the pipe’s position and the points where screws can be safely fixed. Not only does this arrangement greatly reduce the risk of the pipe runs being accidentally damaged when floor coverings are installed or replaced, but the location of the routed channels places the warm water pipes closer to the surface: delivering faster warm-up times.
Getting the most out of smart HVAC solutions comes down to getting the system design right.
At Frese, we can help you control flow & temperature from the Energy Centre all the way to Terminal Units.
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means that an output of 50 W/m2 can be achieved with a flow temperature of 410 Centigrade, making TorFloor 2® ideal for coupling with the air or ground source heat pumps offered by OMNIE, while a 500 Centigrade flow will raise the output to 84 W/m2. Brendan Hourican, Sales Director for OMNIE, commented: “The launch of TorFloor 2®
important landmark for our brand, helping ensure we will maintain our market leading position in the underfloor heating industry, while offering building occupants and specifiers, high efficiency in operation. Incorporating the pipe positions and warning labels onto the top panel will significantly lower the risk of pipes being damaged, giving greater reassurance to building owners and landlords in particular.” At an overall thickness of 28mm (6mm upper and 22mm lower panels combined), the 2400mm
long by 600mm deep TorFloor 2® system is a direct replacement for standard chipboard flooring, with precision machined T&G edges making for rapid installation across timber joists or battens. Pipe centres, as indicated by the printed pattern, are 150mm.
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