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Fix shingles to roofs and facades

Fix shingles to roofs and facades

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCRT3006
State Code
OCO73
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
24
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to fix timber shingles or shakes to provide a waterproof covering to roofs, walls and facades.It includes preparation, installation and finishing of the covered surface.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 fix shingles to roofs and facades.
  • 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/batten, sark and strike.
  • 2.4 Check roof surface and structure for stability and for safe access to roof.
3 Install shingles/shakes.
  • 3.1 Load, support and distribute shingles/shakes evenly on roof.
  • 3.2 Lay sarking below initial course of shingles/shakes.
  • 3.3 Fix shingles/shakes in line, with spacing and guttering overhang.
  • 3.4 Lay subsequent courses with sarking and shingles.
  • 3.5 Maintain staggered joints and bonds with overlapping shingles/shakes.
  • 3.6 Split shingles/shakes and cut to form junctions with walls or roof surfaces.
  • 3.7 Finish valleys.
  • 3.8 Finish gable ends to line and overhang.
4 Finish hips and ridges.
  • 4.1 Select same-size shingles/shakes for hips and ridges.
  • 4.2 Bevel-cut edges of shingles/shakes to provide butt joints in capping sections.
  • 4.3 Cover, fix and finish hips and ridges to line.
5 Clad walls and facades.
  • 5.1 Select method of finishing shingles/shakes on wall or facade.
  • 5.2 Sheet and fix sheathed surfaces to framework.
  • 5.3 Set out wall or facade spacing for battens and exposure of shingles/shakes.
  • 5.4 Fit sarking and shingles/shakes.
  • 5.5 Construct junctions at corners to finishes.
  • 5.6 Finish flashings.
6 Clean up.
  • 6.1 Clear work area and dispose of materials, and reuse or recycle materials in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice.
  • 6.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE994 CPCCRT3006B Fix shingles to roofs and facades Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGD4 CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling Qualification