Modification History
Prerequisite unit updated
Changes to performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and critical aspects
Not equivalent to CPCPCM2035A
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform safe work practices when undertaking plumbing work on roofing structures.
Application of the Unit
Site location for work application may be either domestic or commercial and may be a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Pre-Requisites
CPCPCM2043A |
Carry out WHS requirements |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills..
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Identify work safety requirements. |
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Scope of task and proposed work practices and activities are identified and documented according to workplace procedures, statutory and regulatory authorities’ requirements and relevant information . |
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Work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements associated with working safely on roofs are adhered to throughout the work. |
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Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to according to workplace requirements. |
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Site is inspected to determine layout and physical condition, condition of structure, prevailing weather conditions, equipment requirements and potential hazards. |
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Safety equipment is identified, selected and checked for serviceability according to workplace requirements. |
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Certification of suitability of structure to support the safety system is obtained. |
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Prepare for work. |
2.1 |
Work procedures and instructions for the task are identified. |
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Materials, tools and equipment , including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability. |
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Fall protection and perimeter protection equipment is inspected and installed, ensuring adequacy for work and conformance to regulatory requirements. |
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Roof safety system is installed according to workplace and regulatory requirements. |
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Appropriate signage and barricades are selected and installed. |
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Perform work on roof. |
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Access from ground to work area is checked to ensure it is safe and according to regulatory requirements. |
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Fall protection and personal safety requirements are applied according to regulatory requirements. |
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Manual handling of materials and equipment is undertaken according to regulatory requirements. |
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Roof materials and equipment are located on roof, ensuring that they are safely secured and distributed to eliminate risk of distorting or collapsing the building framework. |
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3.5 |
Safety system is checked periodically for compliance with regulations according to workplace procedures, and faults are reported . |
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Risk control measures are monitored to ensure that they are effective and appropriate to the task and work environment. |
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Risk control measures are reassessed, as required, according to changed work practices and/or site conditions, and alterations are undertaken within scope of authority. |
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Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the work process. |
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Clean up. |
4.1 |
Safety system is dismantled according to sequence and removed from work site. |
4.2 |
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. |
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4.3 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures. |
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4.4 |
Documentation is completed according to workplace requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Information may include: |
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Work health and safety is to be according to commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Quality assurance requirements may include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Roof safety systems include: |
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Fault reporting include: |
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Sustainability principles and concepts : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Functional area |
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Unit sector |
Plumbing and services |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.