Overview of roof sheeting and cladding
Overview
Duration
1 day of 6 learning hours.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with an overview of the roof sheeting and cladding occupation.
Scope:
- legislation, regulations, codes of practise, standards
- site inductions
- tools
- materials
- roofing and cladding components
- types and shapes of roofs
- terminology
- plans, drawings, instructions
- workmanship, quality, best practice.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of sheeting and cladding terminology and techniques would be beneficial.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 5 years relevant industrial experience
- a verifiable CV.
Delivery
Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- a blend of classroom and remote
- remote.
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical training.
This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes.
Quality assurance
Assured
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.
Classification
Lifetime.
Approval date
June 2021.
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
The delegate will be able to: | Additional guidance to support learning outcome: |
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understand the requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards (BS, EN) |
to include:
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explain the requirements of site inductions |
to include:
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explain the requirements for tools and equipment inspections |
to include:
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explain the requirements for relevant materials |
to include:
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describe the characteristics, use, limitations, and possible defects associated with roofing and cladding components |
to include:
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correctly identify and describe roof types, roof shapes, components, terminology |
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identify, select, and prepare roofing and cladding components |
to include:
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explain the need for working relationships, company procedures, programmes of work, reporting problems |
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explain the use of plans and drawings, manufacturer’s instructions, and data |
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explain the need for workmanship and quality, preparation, setting out, air tightness and ventilation |
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demonstrate best practice in fixing and installing, problem solving, repairs |
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