CPCPCM3021 - Flash penetrations through roofs and walls

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:
* flashing the following penetrations:
* a square/rectangular penetration with sides greater than 300 mm through wall cladding
* a square/rectangular penetration with sides greater than 300 mm through roof sheeting
* a circular penetration greater than 200 mm diameter through roof sheeting.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* terminology relating to flashing penetrations
* electrolysis and the problems associated with using incompatible products
* compatibility of various roofing and wall cladding materials with different joining methods
* processes, procedures and techniques for:
* flashing penetrations on various roof coverings
* flashing penetrations on various wall claddings
* fabricating and installing flashings to prevent leaking
* principles of:
* capillary actions
* thermal expansion
* corrosion and preventative treatments
* electrolysis and impact of using dissimilar metals and products
* how to access relevant information, including job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements
* tools, materials and equipment used to set out, cut and flash roof and wall penetrations
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for setting out, cutting and flashing roof and wall penetrations.