CPCPRF3021 - Receive roofing materials

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Unit code: CPCPRF3021 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the delivery, receipt and handling of roofing materials on a site.

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:
* assessing roofing material requirements from the plans and specifications of a roofing project
* locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications to receiving roofing materials
* sequencing material delivery to correspond with a planned construction project
* receiving the materials (including the location of spot points) and securing arrangements, ensuring:
* application of sustainability principles and concepts
* correct identification of requirements and details of their delivery
* correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment
* completing all work to specification
* compliance with safety regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes
* communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* work health and safety (WHS), Commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations relating to:
* handling of materials
* hazard control
* personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
* safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:
* electricity
* hazardous materials and substances
* lifting and placement of loads
* service lines
* surrounding structures and facilities
* trip hazards
* use of tools and equipment
* work site visitors and the public
* working at heights
* working in proximity to others
* use of firefighting equipment
* use of first aid equipment
* workplace environment and safety
* tools and equipment:
* barricades and signage
* fall protection equipment
* ladders
* lifting and load shifting equipment, including:
* chain blocks
* elevated work platforms (EWPs)
* forklifts
* hand trolleys
* hoists and jacks
* restricted height scaffolds
* rollers
* materials:
* blanket and batt types
* industrial roof components
* laminate
* metal rainwater products
* metal roof covers of concealed or pierce fixed types
* metal self-drilling and tapping screws
* plastic building sheets for walls and roofs
* prefabricated roofing components
* rainwater goods
* rivets and sealants (silicon and solder)
* thermal insulation of reflective foil
* information:
* charts and hand drawings
* instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
* manufacturer specifications and instructions
* safety data sheets (SDS)
* memos
* organisation work specifications and requirements
* plans and sketches
* regulatory and legislative requirements:
* building codes
* WHS and environmental requirements
* plumbing regulations
* relevant Australian standards
* safe work procedures relating to receiving roofing materials
* signage
* verbal, written and graphical instructions
* work bulletins
* work schedules, plans and specifications.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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