Install roof coverings to curved roof structures

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCPRF3025

State Code
OCM91

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
09/12/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/06/2021

Field of Education

040327 - Plumbing

Original Release Date

01/06/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to set out and install a curved roof on a roof structure. It includes drawing fabrication patterns based on sketches of roof coverings, calculating curve dimensions and sheet lengths, and selecting required roofing materials.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Identify installation requirements.

1.1 Access, read and determine curved roof covering installation requirements from job specifications, relevant Australian Standards, codes, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements.
1.2 Obtain, interpret and follow workplace, work health and safety (WHS), environmental and sustainability requirements associated with selecting and receiving materials and installing curved roof structures.

2 Prepare for work.

2.1 Ascertain curvature of roof covering and use to determine the starting and finishing points of curves.
2.2 Create design and freehand sketch of the roof covering to form the basis of fabrication patterns.
2.3 Draw fabrication patterns based on design and freehand sketch of roof covering.
2.4 Calculate the quantity and type of manufactured roof covering.
2.5 Create a materials list and collect materials.
2.6 Select and check proposed sealant, fixing, roofing and flashing materials for compatibility.
2.7 Select appropriate tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE).

3 Install roof coverings.

3.1 Fix safety mesh and thermal insulation according to relevant Australian Standards, job specifications and manufacturers’ instructions.
3.2 Mark and trim sheets prior to fixing and treat cut edges according to manufacturers’ instructions.
3.3 Perform installation of roof covering according to manufacturers’ instructions.
3.4 Performance-test roof covering and make required adjustments.
3.5 Access installation information to complete documentation according to workplace requirements.

4 Clean up.

4.1 Clear the work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state or territory legislation and workplace requirements.
4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF954	CPCPRF3025A	Install roof coverings to curved roof structures	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGC2	CPC32420	Certificate III in Plumbing	Qualification
BGD0	CPC32620	Certificate III in Roof Plumbing	Qualification