Design and size roof drainage systems

Course overview

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to design, size and document the layout of a variety of commercial and residential roof types including those with eaves gutters, box gutters, sumps and/or rainheads.

It covers preparing for the work, identifying and confirming system requirements, design system layout and work finalisation processes, including documentation.

To be eligible to enroll in the course you must have completed the Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent and be registered in roofing.

It is also recommended that you have attained language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

There are no pre-requisite units for this unit of competency.

2023 Course Dates

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Course structure

Course delivery involves:

33 hours of trainer led learning and assessment over 12 weeks, one (1) evening per week
plus approximately 47 hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance.

Course duration

80 hours. Classes run from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

* Includes VBA assessment

Course fees:

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires you to:

• complete a theory assessment
• undertake four (4) practical assessment related to the design, sizing and lay out of roof drainage systems.

External assessment

The VBA external assessment for the roofing license will be held at the completion of the course for those who wish to undertake it.  An additional cost is payable to the VBA for the examination.

Outcome

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to:

• prepare for design work
• identify system requirements for roofing work, catchment areas and design flows
• plan and design the system layout for roof drainage systems
• apply relevant safety, quality assurance and sustainability requirements
• identify and complete all relevant documentation.

Course recognition

By successfully completing this course will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their license in the main class of Roofing. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

For further information on how to apply for your plumbing license go to the VBA website for further information.