CPCPRF3024 - Install roof components

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Unit code: CPCPRF3024 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements and
CPCPCM2055 - Work safely on roofs
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install roof components. It includes flashing penetrations through a roof to maintain weatherproofing.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* installing and sealing two of the following roof components, one to include a soaker tray and one to include a back-pan over flashing:
* thermal vent or skylight
* non-mechanised ventilator unit
* manual box type louvre unit
* continuous roof ventilator
* installing batten, trimmer or soaker support
* installing one vent that includes non-combustible mesh to be bushfire compliant.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* terminology relating to installation of roof rainwater drainage and roof components
* approved materials, their characteristics and application relating to the installation of roof components:
* anti-capillary breaks
* thermal expansion
* flashing and capping cover
* flashing jointing
* sealants
* fasteners and fixings
* trimmer and soaker support
* non-combustible mesh
* tools
* electrolysis and problems associated with the use of dissimilar metals
* processes, procedures and techniques for installing roof components:
* bushfire compliance including National Association for Steel-Framed Housing (NASH) Standard for construction in bushfire areas or AS 3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas
* adequate structural supports
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to install roof components
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for installing roof components.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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