CPCPCM2055 - Work safely on roofs

Unit code:CPCPCM2055Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

20

Location

Werribee

Prerequisites

CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to work safely on roofing structures.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* identifying correct and safe access and egress to and from roof area
* working safely on roofs above two meters on a minimum of two occasions, using different fall protection equipment/devices on each occasion.
One of the above occasions must include a restraint technique (anchor point) system with a minimum of two anchor points. The candidate must access the work area, traverse between anchor points, and exit from the work area.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* statutory jurisdictional regulations and workplace safety requirements relevant to working safely on roofs, including but not limited to:
* limited freefall
* anchor points
* lanyards and energy absorbers
* rescue plan and suspension trauma
* scaffolds and guardrails
* safety mesh
* ladders
* hazardous and fragile materials
* manual handling
* electrical hazards, including overhead cables
* falling objects
* how to access relevant information, including relevant codes and Australian standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to work safely on roofing structures
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for working safely on roofing structures.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

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