25295 Demonstrate Knowledge of Torch on Roof Membrane Systems

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Title Demonstrate knowledge of torch on roof membrane systems

Level 2 Credits 6

Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: torch on roof membrane; equipment used for torch on roof membrane installation; regulations and important information sources that are relevant to torch on roof membrane projects; torch on roof membrane project organisation; and torch on roof membrane installation considerations.

Classification Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying > Roofing

Available grade Achieved

Explanatory notes

1 Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Building Act 2004.

2 The following applicable document is available for download on the Department of Building and Housing website: http://www.dbh.govt.nz/; Building Code compliance document Clause E2, containing Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 for External Moisture.

3 The New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) is a schedule to the Building Regulations 1992. It provides requirements for compliance with the Building Act 2004 when constructing a new building or altering an existing one. The Building Code sets out performance standards that building work must meet and covers aspectss such as structural stability, fire safety, access, moisture control, durability,is i and services and facilities. d d r ar 4 Definitions dad Alternative solution – a building design solutionn thatn differs totally or partially from those contained in the Acceptable Solutions,a tbuta still meets the performance requirements of the Building Code. It cant sbe a minor variationg from a Compliance Document, or a radically different design s and constructiongn approach. t it inri Company requirements – includeni then policy,ir procedures,i and methodologies of the company. They include requirementsu u pdocumentedxp in company and site health and safety plans, quality assurances is documents,xe and contract work programmes. Industry use – commonhi h use in thee roofing industry. Job specificationsT –T refer to the documented information found in construction drawings, project specification documents, legislation, regulations and codes. Manufacturer recommendations – refer to product information and product data sheets provided by the manufacturer of any given product.

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Notifiable work is as defined in A Guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (Wellington: Department of Labour, 2003); available at http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue. Site procedures – refer to the procedures which are required to be observed for safe work practices at a particular site.

5 This unit standard may be assessed against off-job.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Demonstrate knowledge of torch on roof membrane.

Evidence requirements

1.1 Roofing terms relevant to torch on membrane are identified in accordance with industry use.

Range at least five terms.

1.2 Torch on roof membrane is described in terms of durability.

1.3 Substrate types suitable for torch on roof membrane are identified in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

1.4 The importance of ensuring substrate is prepared and installed to manufacturer recommendations is described.

1.5 Roof types suitable for roofing with torch on membrane are identified in accordance with industry use.

1.6 Roof slope suitable for torch on membrane application is identified in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1.

Range includes but is not limited to – fall, lowests point i sof profile. id 1.7 System materials used for torch on roof membranerd installationr are identified in accordance with job specifications and manufacturerada recommendations. ndn 1.8 Torch on membrane system types aare identifiedta in terms of the variation of system components between thest types. s g g t it n in Range double layeri system,n tripleri layerir system. un u pi p Outcome 2 s x x ishi e e Demonstrate knowledgeTh ofT equipment used for torch on roof membrane installation.

2.1 Personal protection equipment used for installing torch on roof membrane is identified in accordance with site procedures.

2.2 Firefighting equipment and its potential use when installing torch on roof membrane is described in accordance with site procedures.

2.3 Equipment and tools used for installing torch on roof membrane are identified in terms of their purpose.

Range equipment – edge protection/scaffolding, ladders, residual current device (RCD), short and long stem torches and igniter, brooms, squeegee, rags for cleaning; personal tools – apron, spanner, hammer, rule and tape, chalk line and chalk, stanley knife (with regular and hook blade), small pressure roller, roller handle, sleeve and pole, scissors, sealant gun, paintbrush, flint strike, trowel set, half brush and tray.

Outcome 3

Demonstrate knowledge of regulations and important information sources that are relevant to torch on roof membrane projects.

3.1 The purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is described in terms of product information and fire risk.

3.2 The function of the NZBC and associated regulations is identified in relation to torch on roof membrane projects.

3.3 The purpose of an alternative solution is identified in relation to the NZBC. 3.4 The primary purpose of notifiable work is identified compared to non-notifiable work. s is i Outcome 4 d rd ar a Demonstrate knowledge of torch on roof membraned projectd organisation. nan Evidence requirements tast g st gn 4.1 The function of a work scheduleit i is identifiedinr ini terms of controlling the work. nun irpi 4.2 The function of a job u sheet is identifiedpx in terms of defining the work. is is exe 4.3 Weather considerationsh h are identified in terms of their effect when carrying out and planningT theT work.

4.4 The roles and responsibilities of project people are described in accordance with company requirements.

Range may be for a simulated scenario; project people may include but are not limited to – site supervisor, foreperson, architect, installation gangs, owner.

Outcome 5

Demonstrate knowledge of torch on roof membrane installation considerations.

5.1 Substrate preparation requirements are identified in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

5.2 Membrane preparation requirements are identified in accordance with industry practice and manufacturer recommendations.

5.3 Membrane marking, cutting, rolling, sweeping, and torching processes are described in accordance with industry practice and manufacturer recommendations.

5.4 Use of tape on substrate and membrane is described in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

Replacement information This unit standard and unit standards 25289 and 25292 were replaced by unit standard 30016.

This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versionss is i Process Version Date dLastrd Date for Assessment Registration 1 23 January 2009 r a31 December 2020 dad Review 2 16 March 2017 nan 31 December 2020 ta t Consent and Moderation Requirementss (CMR) s referenceg g 0227 t it n in This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.doi n ri ir . un u pi p Please note s is xex Providers must be grantedi consenth to eassess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can reporth creditsT from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to Tthat assessment.

Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.

Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.

Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.

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