Course Title: Construct pitched roofs
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3320 Certificate III in Carpentry
Course Title: Construct pitched roofs
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select, set out, construct and erect pitched roofs to accommodate roof coverings for waterproofing purposes. It includes scotch valley gable, hip and valley, broken hip and valley and combinations thereof.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCCA3007C Construct pitched roofs |
Elements: |
1. Plan and prepare. 2. Set out and prepare members for pitched roof erection. 3. Install roof support 4. Clean up. |
Learning Outcomes
Element |
Chapter Reference |
Content reference |
Relevant Worksheets and Questions (by chapter) |
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Chapter 10: Constructing a pitched roof |
Pitched roofing Loads on roofs Tools and materials Safe work at heights |
Student activity 10.1 – Research exercise and questions Worksheet 1 – Q1–5 |
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Chapter 10: Constructing a pitched roof |
Some definitions Constructing a gable roof (including sub-headings) Constructing a hip roof (including sub-headings) Constructing a scotch valley roof (including sub-headings) |
Student activity 10.2 – Drawing exercise Student activity 10.3 – Quantities exercise Student activity 10.4 – Rafters Student activity 10.5 – Rafters and roof bevels Student activity 10.6 – Practical task Worksheet 1 – Q6–11 |
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Chapter 10: Constructing a pitched roof |
Some definitions Constructing a gable roof (including sub-headings) Constructing a hip roof (including sub-headings) Constructing a scotch valley roof (including sub-headings) |
Student activity 10.2 – Drawing exercise Student activity 10.3 – Quantities exercise Student activity 10.4 – Rafters Student activity 10.5 – Rafters and roof bevels Student activity 10.6 – Practical task Worksheet 1 – Q6–11 |
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Chapter 10: Constructing a pitched roof |
Cleaning up |
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Overview of Assessment
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to construction operations. It includes the identification of types of plans and drawings and their functions, the recognition of commonly used symbols and abbreviations, the identification of key features and specifications on a site plan, the comprehension of written job specifications and the recognition of document status and amendment detail.