Ductwork Fabrication and Installation (DUCT)
Handling and installing sheet-metal systems with controlled edges, lifting, access, temporary support, tools and substances.
How to prepare for a CITB Specialist test
Lock in common site safety first, confirm the exact route with the card scheme, then add the relevant specialist hazards and competence boundaries.
Core concepts
Concept 1
Sheet-metal edges, swarf, powered fabrication tools and sealants create cut, eye, noise, fume and skin hazards.
Exam cue: Deburr or protect sharp edges and clear swarf with tools rather than bare hands.
Concept 2
Large duct sections need planned handling, lifting, temporary support and stable final fixing before lifting equipment is released.
Exam cue: Check weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, route and support method.
Concept 3
Installation at height or in congested service spaces requires coordinated access and protection from falling materials.
Exam cue: Coordinate with electrical, fire, ceiling and other services before drilling or suspending ductwork.
Risk pitfalls and guardrails
Carrying a large section where it blocks the handler's view.
Guardrail: Do not mix specialist routes or replace an engineered, competent control with a briefing, warning sign or PPE alone.
Removing lifting support before all designed fixings are secure.
Guardrail: Do not mix specialist routes or replace an engineered, competent control with a briefing, warning sign or PPE alone.
Brushing metal swarf away by hand.
Guardrail: Do not mix specialist routes or replace an engineered, competent control with a briefing, warning sign or PPE alone.
Memory anchors
Edges Cut Twice
Protect during both fabrication and installation.
Swarf Uses Tools
Brush or vacuum sharp fragments with the approved equipment.
Plan the Section Lift
Know weight, balance, route, lifting points and final support.
Fix Before Release
Verify permanent supports before removing lifting or temporary restraint.
Coordinate the Ceiling Void
Check other services, access and drilling locations first.
Control Sealant Exposure
Use ventilation, hygiene and PPE from the product and task assessment.
Checkpoint rule
Do the check-up only after you can summarize each concept in one sentence and identify one dangerous pitfall from memory.
Knowledge Check (after reading)
Short check-up to confirm understanding of this module.
Check-up Questions
Next step personalized recommendations
Continue learning
Move forward only after this module is stable.
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