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Handle roof tiling materials

Handle roof tiling materials

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCRT2001
State Code
OCO51
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
16
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely handle and store roof tiling materials.It includes the preparation, handling, sorting, stacking, distribution and disposal of tiling materials, following environmental principles, in the application of the tiles to a roof.The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare 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 handle roof tiling materials.
  • 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.
2 Receive, sort and distribute roof tiling materials.
  • 2.1 Check roof tiling materials for compliance to material schedule, plans, quality requirements and specifications.
  • 2.2 Identify handling characteristics of roof tiling materials and apply safe and effective handling techniques.
  • 2.3 Check that fall safety devices have been installed correctly.
  • 2.4 Handle, assemble and erect elevator at job location.
  • 2.5 Sort roof tiling materials by material types and sizes, and stack for ease of identification and retrieval for task sequence.
  • 2.6 Use safe manual handling techniques to transfer and load roof tiling materials onto roof, support and distribute evenly.
3 Handle and remove surplus material from roof.
  • 3.1 Handle surplus materials safely and effectively.
  • 3.2 Identify hazardous material for separate handling by authorised personnel.
  • 3.3 Load and transfer surplus roof tiling materials from roof to ground.
  • 3.4 Clear roof, guttering and downpipes of waste and surplus material.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear work area, store or dispose of materials, and reuse or recycle in compliance with environmental requirements, legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
  • 4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9490 CPCCRT2001A Handle roof tiling materials Unit of competency