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Unit of competency details

CPCPCM2055 - Work safely on roofs (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCPCM2055A - Work safely on roofsSupersedes and is equivalent to CPCPCM2055A Work safely on roofs. 26/Nov/2020

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
3 (this release) 09/Dec/2021
(View details for release 2) 23/Dec/2020
(View details for release 1) 27/Nov/2020


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 061301 Occupational Health And Safety  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 061301 Occupational Health And Safety  27/Nov/2020 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 3

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.5.

Correction to add missing text in Performance Criteria 1.3, 3.2 and 4.1.

Release 2

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.1.

Performance Evidence formatted for clarity.

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCPCM2055A Work safely on roofs. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to work safely on roofing structures.

In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements

Unit Sector

Plumbing

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify work requirements.

1.1

Access, read and determine working safely on roofs requirements from relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.

1.2

Obtain, interpret and follow organisational work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.

1.3

Inspect fall prevention and fall arrest equipment for serviceability, ensuring adequacy for work.

2

Prepare for work.

2.1

Create a materials list and collect materials.

2.2

Select and check serviceability of appropriate tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).

2.3

Select and erect appropriate signage and barricades.

3

Install and use fall prevention system.

3.1

Install fall prevention and use fall arrest equipment according to manufacturer's, workplace and regulatory requirements.

3.2

Check fall prevention and fall arrest safety systems periodically for compliance with manufacturer’s requirements, regulations and report any faults in accordance with workplace policies and procedures.

4

Clean up.

4.1

Dismantle fall prevention and fall arrest safety system according to sequence and remove from work area.

4.2

Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

4.3

Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCPCM2055A Work safely on roofs.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 3

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 6.5.

Correction to add missing text in Performance Criteria 1.3, 3.2 and 4.1.

Release 2

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.1.

Performance Evidence formatted for clarity.

Release 1

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0.

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCPCM2055A Work safely on roofs. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the performance criteria for this unit by:

  • identifying correct and safe access and egress to and from roof area
  • working safely on roofs above two meters on a minimum of two occasions, using different fall protection equipment/devices on each occasion.

One of the above occasions must include a restraint technique (anchor point) system with a minimum of two anchor points. The candidate must access the work area, traverse between anchor points, and exit from the work area.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • statutory jurisdictional regulations and workplace safety requirements relevant to working safely on roofs, including but not limited to:
  • limited freefall
  • anchor points
  • lanyards and energy absorbers
  • rescue plan and suspension trauma
  • scaffolds and guardrails
  • safety mesh
  • ladders
  • hazardous and fragile materials
  • manual handling
  • electrical hazards, including overhead cables
  • falling objects
  • how to access relevant information, including relevant codes and Australian standards
  • tools, materials and equipment used to work safely on roofing structures
  • work health and safety (WHS) requirements for working safely on roofing structures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

This unit must be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation using realistic workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities, procedures, safety requirements and environmental considerations.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad