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Slate a roof

Slate a roof

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCRT3005
State Code
OCO09
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040315 - Roof Fixing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to install slate on a conventional hip and valley roof.It includes preparing, setting out and installing slate to a roof and replacing damaged slates.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to slate a roof.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and plan sequence of work.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to comply with laws and regulations, the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for each stage of the task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
  • 1.6 Select materials required for task, calculate quantities, handle safely, and prepare and position ready for use.
2 Prepare roof face.
  • 2.1 Check that fall safety devices have been installed correctly.
  • 2.2 Handle, assemble and erect elevator at job location.
  • 2.3 Set out roof surface, board and/or batten, sark and strike.
  • 2.4 Check roof surface and structure for stability, and for safe access to roof.
3 Prepare slate.
  • 3.1 Load onto, support and evenly distribute slate on roof.
  • 3.2 Grade, mark and hole slate to alignment requirements.
4 Lay and secure slate.
  • 4.1 Lay and secure slate to designed layout of gauge, bond and line.
  • 4.2 Finish ridges and hips in accordance with placement of slate.
  • 4.3 Install, measure, prepare, fit and fix hip covering.
5 Replace slates.
  • 5.1 Remove damaged slate avoiding damage to surrounding slates.
  • 5.2 Prepare and fix replacement slate to match surrounds.
6 Clean up.
  • 6.1 Clear roof and guttering, and remove waste and surplus material
  • 6.2 Clear work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
  • 6.3 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE993 CPCCRT3005B Slate a roof Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD4 CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling Qualification