CPCCCA3006 - Erect roof trusses

Unit code: CPCCCA3006 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
40
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select, set out, erect and brace timber and steel roof trusses in preparation for the installation of waterproof roof coverings, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, National Association of Steel-framed Housing (NASH) Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.
The unit includes erection of manufactured roof trusses in accordance with AS 4440 Installation of nail-plated timber roof trusses.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*setting out and erecting timber trusses manufactured to AS 4440 Installation of nail-plated timber roof trusses and steel trusses to the requirements of the NASH Standards including:

  • a minimum 30 square metres of timber roof trusses with a major and minor span, including:
  • one hip end and valley
  • one gable end
    *a minimum 30 square metres of steel roof trusses with a major and minor span, including:
  • one hip end and valley
  • one gable end
    *installing:
  • gable bracing, bottom chord bracing, web bracing and top chord bracing installed in line with the requirements of both AS 4440 Installation of nail-plated timber roof trusses to the requirements of the NASH Standards
  • a connection between an internal brace wall running parallel to the bottom chord
  • a connection between an internal brace wall running at 90 degrees to the bottom chord.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*compliance requirements of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards relevant to erecting roof trusses, including AS 4440 Installation of nail-plated timber roof trusses required by the National Construction Code (NCC)
*requirements of the National Association of Steel-framed Housing (NASH) Standards relevant to erecting roof trusses
*workplace quality policies and standards relevant to erecting roof trusses
*safety requirements for erecting roof trusses
*plans, specifications and drawings for erecting roof trusses
*types and uses of tools and equipment required to erect roof trusses
*materials used in roof truss erection
*quality requirements for roof trusses
*roof truss erection and construction techniques
*types of roof construction and components of roof trusses
*techniques for lifting and positioning trusses
*processes and requirements for the temporary and permanent bracing of roof trusses and elementary bracing principles for various shaped roofs
*types of timber and their structural properties and uses, including engineered timber products.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Carpentry
CPC30220 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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