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Flash penetrations through roofs and walls

Flash penetrations through roofs and walls

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPCM3021
State Code
OCO77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/11/2020
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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
30
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to set out, cut and flash roof and wall penetrations. 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 flashing penetration requirements from relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
2 Prepare for work.
  • 2.1 Create a materials list and collect materials.
  • 2.2 Select appropriate tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
3 Flash penetrations.
  • 3.1 Identify location of wall and roof penetrations, allowing for existing and future services.
  • 3.2 Set out and cut penetrations.
  • 3.3 Install supports as required and fit the penetrating product.
  • 3.4 Fit and fix purpose-made or proprietary flashing as per relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian standards manufacturer's specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 3.5 Apply fire resistant requirements to penetrations to meet standards and codes where required.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, store and secure.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF844 CPCPCM3021A Flash penetrations through roofs and walls Unit of competency