CPCPRF3023 - Fabricate and install external flashings

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Unit code: CPCPRF3023 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements and
CPCPCM2055 - Work safely on roofs
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to fabricate and install external flashings.

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:
* measuring site for external flashings with appropriate angles, cover and cutting allowance for fabrication
* fabricating and installing roof flashings to include:
* an apron, parapet, soaker, hanging or barge with two flashings:
* that are a minimum length of 600 mm
* one with an external angle and one with an internal angle
* a roll top ridge and hip junction capping with three flashings that are each a minimum length of 600 mm
* hip or barge termination at eave with one flashing that is a minimum length of 600 mm.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* capillary action, thermal expansion and fabrication techniques to maintain weathertightness
* corrosion control
* appropriate fastening, spacing and sealing methods to ensure compliance with relevant current codes, standards and manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements:
* National Construction Code (NCC)
* AS 1562.1 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding
* HB39 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding
* materials and their application for the fabrication and installation of external flashings including suitability for water harvesting
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to fabricate and install external flashings
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for fabricating and installing external flashings.

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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