Working with lead in pitched roofing
Standard details
CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry
Duration
Minimum 2 days of 6 learning hours
Purpose / scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to make and install lead flashings for pitched roofs.
The scope of this standard covers:
- types of lead flashing
- interpret instructions and drawings
- tools and equipment (hand & power)
- storage, handling, and lifting
- plan the work
- lead safety
- work safely
- set out
- dress and boss lead
- measure, mark, cut, and make flashings
- install flashings
- apply mortar
- maintain a clean and tidy workplace
- if the weather deteriorates
- clean up and dispose of waste materials.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard is relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft.
Candidate prerequisites
There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However, a basic knowledge of slate and/or tiling roofing terminology and techniques would be beneficial.
Before candidates perform the work on a construction site, candidates must have successfully completed roofing-specific training for working safely at height.
Instruction / supervision
As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- A train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
- Successfully completed training to this standard
- At least 2 years relevant industrial experience
- A verifiable CV.
Delivery
The following method(s) may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom and workshop
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.
This standard is considered to contain 51 per cent or more practical learning.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
Quality assurance
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/refresher
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.
Approval date
November 2018
Review cycle
Either on request or in 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
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Describe types, purposes, and features of lead flashings including:
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Manufacturer’s:
Samples of:
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Interpret instructions and drawings |
Examples of:
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Use tools and equipment (hand and power) for:
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Examples of tools and equipment:
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Describe how to store and handle materials including:
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Describe how to lift materials onto the roof by:
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Videos of methods |
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Plan the work |
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Describe how to safely work with lead, in terms of the:
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SDS sheet for COSHH |
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Work safely including:
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Videos/photos of good and bad practice. Examples of:
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Set out including:
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Video in classroom Practical demonstration in workshop using a roof rig Candidate practice with coaching using a roof rig
Examples of:
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Dress and boss lead |
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Measure, mark, cut, and make flashings using hand and power tools:
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Install flashings:
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Mix and apply mortar to retain flashings |
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Maintain a clean and tidy workplace |
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Describe what to do if the weather deteriorates including:
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Clean up and dispose of waste materials |
Environmental considerations for waste materials |
Additional information about this standard
Lead-related information
- Legislation: The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998, 2002
- BS 6915: 2001 +A1: 2014 Design and construction of fully supported lead sheet roof and wall coverings. Code of practice
- BS EN 12588: 2006. Lead and lead alloys. Rolled lead sheet for building purposes.
- BS EN 988: 1997. Zinc and zinc alloys. Specification for rolled flat products for building.
- Working safely with lead
- Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance
- Working with rolled lead sheet in construction
- ELSIA Lead worker safety sheet
Training at height
- BS 8454:2006 Code of practice for delivery of training & education for work at height and rescue
Work at Height Safety Association
- View WAHSA technical guidance notes. These are a free resource, provided and maintained by WAHSA and its member companies for reference. They assist specifiers, managers, and end users of fall protection equipment.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Working at height guides
- Working at height
- Useful web links on working at height
- Health and safety in roof work
- Fragile roofs, safe working practices
HSE guides
- Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- Health and safety in construction
- PPE
- PUWER
- COSHH
- RIDDOR
- LOLER
- CDM
- Manual handling
- Noise
- Hand-arm vibration
- Electrical
Legislation
See relevant legislation
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA) 1974
- The Work at Height Regulations (WHR) 2005
- Work at Height (Amended) 2007
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Regulations 2002
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) (1998 UK 1999 NI)
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH )2002
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR ) 1995
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015
- Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 as amended 2002
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
- Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
Building regulations
- Building and Buildings, England and Wales: The Building Regulations 2010.
- The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004
- Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland
British standards
View all available British Standards at the BSI website.
- BS 6100-6: 2008 Building and civil engineering – Vocabulary – Part 6 Construction parts (roofs)
- BS 5534: 2014+A2: 2018. Slating & tiling for pitched roofs and vertical cladding. Code of practice.
- BS 743:1970. Specification for materials for damp-proof courses.
- BS 8000-6: 2013. Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for slating and tiling of roofs and claddings. Replaced By BS 8000-0:2014. Workmanship on construction sites. Intro and principles
- BS 8612: 2018. Dry fixed ridge, hip, and verge systems for slating and tiling. Specification.
- BS EN 1024: 2012. Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying. Geometric characteristics.
- BS EN 12326-1: 2014. Slate & stone for discontinuous roofing & external cladding. Specs for slate
- BS EN 1304: 2013. Clay roofing tiles and fittings. Product definitions and specifications.
- BS EN 13748-2: 2004. Terrazzo tiles. Terrazzo tiles for external use
- BS EN 490: 2011+A1: 2017. Concrete roof tiles & fittings for roof & wall cladding. Product specs.
- BS EN 492: 2012+A2:2018. Fibre-cement slates and fittings. Product spec and test methods.
- BS 5250: 2011+A1: 2016. Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings.
- BS 8437: 2005 Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal protection systems
National Building Specification (NBS)
- A multi-volume subscription library of clauses covering most elements of building construction.
Building information modelling (BIM)
- BIM is software which creates a three-dimensional model of a building. Examples can be viewed in the National Building Specification National BIM Library
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