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Overview of roof sheeting and cladding

Overview

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with an overview of the roof sheeting and cladding occupation.

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

Learning outcomes
 The delegate will be able to: Additional guidance to support learning outcome: 

understand the requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards (BS, EN) 

to include:

  • tools and equipment
  • working at height
  • moving and storing materials
  • manual handling

explain the requirements of site inductions 

to include:

  • safety signs and notices
  • risk assessments
  • method statements
  • fire procedures
  • welfare facilities
  • PPE
  • fire extinguishers
  • waste disposal facilities
  • reporting hazards

explain the requirements for tools and equipment inspections 

to include:

  • hand tools
  • power tools
  • electricity supply
  • transformers
  • cables

explain the requirements for relevant materials  

to include:

  • asbestos awareness
  • insulation
  • membranes
  • sealants
  • fillers
  • adhesives
  • paints
  • solvents
  • fuel

describe the characteristics, use, limitations, and possible defects associated with roofing and cladding components 

to include:

  • panels (cladding sheets, liners, composites)
  • spacer bars and brackets
  • flashings
  • joints
  • rainwater goods (gutters, outlets, pipes, swan necks)

correctly identify and describe roof types, roof shapes, components, terminology

 

identify, select, and prepare roofing and cladding components

to include:

  • panels (cladding sheets, liners, composites)
  • spacer bars and brackets
  • flashings
  • joints
  • rainwater goods (gutters, outlets, pipes, swan necks)

explain the need for working relationships, company procedures, programmes of work, reporting problems

 

explain the use of plans and drawings, manufacturer’s instructions, and data 

 

explain the need for workmanship and quality, preparation, setting out, air tightness and ventilation 

 

demonstrate best practice in fixing and installing, problem solving, repairs 

 

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