The purpose of this module is to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to
install external cladding.
• Comply with OHS legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice applicable to workplace operations.
• Comply with workplace/organisational policies and procedures.
• Communicate and work safely and effectively with others.
• Select and use the appropriate materials for external cladding.
• Set out weatherboard stop showing spacing of weatherboards and lap.
• Install weatherboards to a frame with one internal corner and one external corner, and two openings (one for a window and one for a door) with flashings.
• Join weatherboards using appropriate method.
Specific unit assessments are located in the learning and assessment plans within the School.
VU Produced Workbooks.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.