Worksheet – 25334 (v2) Demonstrate knowledge of the roofing industry within a BCATS environment

Student name:

Place the following words in the sentences below to complete the sentences: insulation, installation, flashing, reroofing.

involves all the work required to install roofs on new buildings.

refers to the complete replacement of an existing roof, or a large section of a roof.

is material installed to reduce the amount of heat escaping from or entering a building.

A is a covering used to weatherproof or seal a roof at corners, edges and other places where the roof covering is interrupted.

Put the letter beside the roofing material or product that best describes it from the following list.

Description
A	Metal or plastic sheets of roofing material
B	Interlocking metal sheets (usually steel) that have been pressed into shapes that resemble tiles, shakes or shingles.
C	Individual overlapping elements. Normally flat rectangular shapes that are laid in rows.
D	Interlocking tiles manufactured in a range of profiles, colours and finishes.
E	Non-metallic material generally used on flat or nearly flat roofs.

Roofing material or product	Description
Concrete tiles
Membrane
Metal and translucent cladding
Shingles
Metal tiles

In the table below, mark the statement as True or False.

True/False
There is no need to visit the site as part of the planning process, as all the information needed is included in the plans and specifications.
Materials delivered to the site need to be checked to make sure that the materials delivered match what was ordered.
The lifting equipment used to lift materials onto the roof may depend on the type and packaging of the roofing material.
Components such as underlay, netting or safety mesh, battens, and insulation, are installed by other trades after the roofer has installed the roofing material.
Fastening refers to attaching the roofing material to the building frame and fixing components of the roof assembly together.
In areas where sealants are used, mechanical fasteners are not required as the sealant has sufficient strength to secure the roofing materials.
Roofers don’t install flashings as this is always done by a company specialising in this work.
Finishing includes checking to make sure all work has been completed to the required standard.
Reroofing generally refers to the complete replacement of an existing roof, whereas repair refers to work done as part of normal maintenance or in situations where damage has occurred.

Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing words.

Underlay is an permeable membrane, installed
the roofing material, that absorbs .

Insulation is often installed on the and is not part of the roof installation.

Briefly explain an example situation for each of the following. Indicate in your explanation who the roofer is responsible to in each case.

The roofer works as a subcontractor.

The roofer works directly to a client.

In the table below the descriptions in the right hand column are incorrectly matched to the terms in the left column.

Term	Description
Trade account	Training provided by manufacturers to ensure that installers are aware of the correct methods for handling and installing their products. A
Trade discount	A network including members at all stages of the supply chain to ensure that everyone involved in the supply process is familiar with the product and is properly trained. B
Manufacturer guarantee system	An arrangement with a supplier which enables a tradesperson to obtain materials without having to pay for them at the time they are supplied. C
Product training	A written assurance from manufacturers that their goods or services meet a certain standard of quality and durability. D
Accredited supply network	A discount on the purchase price of materials given to a tradesperson by a material supplier. Generally applies to holders of trade accounts. E

For each term, add the letter of the correct description.

Term	Description
Trade account
Trade discount
Manufacturer guarantee system
Product training
Accredited supply network

Briefly explain why it is necessary for roofers to coordinate their work with other trades involved in a project. Include in your explanation 2 examples where coordination would be necessary.

Below are some organisations important to roofers.

Role in relation to the work of roofers
A	Administers the Health and Safety at Work Act and Regulations.
B	Represents trade or professional groups or industries.
C	Administers the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme
D	Responsible for the Building Act and Building Code
E	Coordinates training for an industry of group of industries.
F	Develops standards for products, processes, services and performance.
G	Administers requirements of the Building Code to ensure that building work carried out complies with the Code.

Add the letter that best describes each organisation’s role in relation to the work of roofers.

Organisation
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Building Practitioners Board
WorkSafe NZ
Building Consent Authorities
Standards New Zealand
Trade Associations
Industry Training Organisations

Briefly describe 4 of the 5 roles listed below in the roofing industry. Your description for each role should include the work undertaken and the skills/training/qualifications required for the role.

Job role	Description
Unskilled labourer	Work undertaken Skills/training/qualification
Apprentice	Work undertaken Skills/training/qualification
Tradesperson	Work undertaken Skills/training/qualification
Foreperson	Work undertaken Skills/training/qualification
Site Supervisor	Work undertaken Skills/training/qualification

Assessor Sign off:

Assessor name: Assessor signature: Date:	RESULT: A = Achieved, N = Not Yet Achieved