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QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATION

NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling

Qualification No: 601/4282/0

Operational Start Date

1 September 2014

Version

2.1 – March 2019

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Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling

Introduction NOCN has been providing a qualification and accreditation service to providers across the UK for over 25 years and is justifiably proud of its reputation as, “…a provider of fully accessible, trusted and flexible qualification and accreditation services”. Over the years, NOCN has worked effectively with our centres for the benefit of learners across the country; with a mutual interest in providing a continuously improving service. NOCN, whilst retaining all the advantage of being a national body, has always provided a personal, bespoke service to its customers and prides itself on its local presence and expertise within communities.

This handbook is a resource for NOCN centres which wish to offer the NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling. The qualification is relevant to individuals and organisations working in the construction industry. The handbook details the qualification specification and provides guidance to the training provider on assessment criteria and evidence requirements.

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CONTENTS

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 2

1. NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling ......................................................... 4

1.1. Entry Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 4

2. Qualification Details ..................................................................................... 5

2.1 Qualification Structure .......................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Total Qualification Time (TQT) ........................................................................................................................... 5

3. Centre Information ....................................................................................... 7

3.1 Offering the qualification ....................................................................................................................................... 7

External Verification .................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1. Required Resources for Delivering the Qualification ............................................................................................. 8

Internal Verifier ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) .............................................................................................................. 9

4. Unit Information ......................................................................................... 10

4.1 Units…… ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

5. Assessment and Evidence ........................................................................ 23

6.2 Fair and Equitable Assessment .......................................................................................................................... 23

6.3 Learners with Particular Requirements ............................................................................................................... 23

6.4 Recognised Prior Learning ................................................................................................................................. 24

6.5 Functional Skills .................................................................................................................................................. 24

6.6 Assessment and Evidence for the units .............................................................................................................. 25

Appendix 1 - Resource suggestion ............................................................................................................................ 26

Appendix 2 - Assessment Documentation ................................................ 27

1. Learner Evidence Record Unit 1 ...................................................................................................................... 27

2. Learner Evidence Record Unit 2 ......................................................................................................................... 28

Appendix 3 – Feedback Sheet ....................................................................... 30

Feedback Sheet ........................................................................................................................................................ 30

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1. NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling The NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling is designed to provide the learner with an introduction to roofing. Learners will gain knowledge of the basic skills required for employment in the roofing trade. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 years or over. The qualification will provide learners with an opportunity to: Gain the background knowledge and skills in roofing to enable them to progress to

Level 2 training in this area of construction.

Achieve a standalone qualification that offers an introduction to roofing. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to prepare for working as a roofer in the construction industry. The national standards for roofing occupations, developed at Level 2 by ConstructionSkills, have been referred to during the development of this Level 1 qualification. 1.1. Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification

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2. Qualification Details

2.1 Qualification Structure

The NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling is a 37 credit qualification with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 370, including 328 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). Learners must achieve all 37 credits from the 6 mandatory units listed below:

Unit Title Level

Credit Value

Mandatory or Optional

Ofqual Unit Reference Number

Health and Safety and Welfare in Construction

1 4 Mandatory D/502/3692

Knowledge of Technology in the Construction Industry

1 2 Mandatory L/506/1547

Knowledge of Technical Information, Quantities and Communication with Others

1 2 Mandatory A/506/2371

Install Roofing Backgrounds and Ancillary Components

1 13 Mandatory L/506/1550

Install Single-Lap Roof Coverings to Basic Roof Details

1 10 Mandatory R/506/1551

Strip and Reclaim Single-Lap Roof Tiles

1 6 Mandatory Y/506/1552

2.2 Total Qualification Time (TQT)

Through consultation with users, TQT has been agreed by considering the total number of learning hours required for the average learner to achieve this qualification.

TQT is split into two areas:

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): o learning activity under the immediate guidance or supervision of a lecturer,

supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training o includes the activity of being assessed if the assessment takes place under

the immediate guidance or supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

Other Learning Hours (OLH): o an estimate of the number of hours a learner will spend, as directed by (but

not under the immediate guidance or supervision of) a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training, including:

preparatory work self-study or any other form of education or training, including assessment.

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Examples of GLH activities include:

Classroom-based learning supervised by a teacher

Work-based learning supervised by a teacher

Live webinar or telephone tutorial with a teach in real time

E-learning supervised by a teacher in real time

All forms of assessment which take place under the immediate guidance or supervision of an appropriate provider of training

Exam time

Examples of OLH activities include:

Independent and unsupervised research/learning

Unsupervised compilation of a portfolio of work experience

Unsupervised e-learning

Unsupervised e-assessment

Unsupervised coursework

Watching a pre-recorded podcast or webinar

Unsupervised work-based learning

The agreed Total Qualification Time has been used to identify the qualification’s Credit Value.

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3. Centre Information

3.1 Offering the qualification Recognised Centres If you are already recognised to offer NOCN qualifications and would like more information about offering the NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling, please contact: [email protected]. If you are ready to add the qualification to your curriculum offer, please log in to the NOCN website, under Centres/Processes and Documents, and complete the ‘Additional Qualification Approval Request Form,’ which can then be returned to [email protected] for the attention of your Account and Sector Manager. New Centres

If you are interested in offering this qualification, but are not yet a NOCN Approved Centre and would like more information about becoming a NOCN centre and offering this qualification please see Become a Registered Centre on our website https://www.nocn.org.uk/customers/nocn-centres/ and click Become a Centre.

External Verification

Once recognised as a Centre, NOCN will allocate an External Quality Assurer. The External Quality Assurer will have ongoing responsibility for monitoring the Centre’s compliance with the requirements of centre recognised status.

The External Quality Assurer will make regular visits to all Centres. During these visits he/she will:

Monitor the Centre’s compliance with the Centre Recognition agreement by reviewing course documentation, meeting managers, tutors, internal quality assurers, learners and administrative staff.

Verify recommendations for achievement submitted by the centre via Quartzweb.

Refer to the NOCN Quality Assurance User Guide for further information on the External Quality Assurance process.

mailto:[email protected]



https://www.nocn.org.uk/customers/nocn-centres/

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2.1. Required Resources for Delivering the Qualification As part of the requirement to deliver this qualification there is an expectation that staff undertaking roles as part of the delivery and assessment of the qualification have a demonstrable level of expertise. Tutor/Assessor NOCN expects that Tutors/Assessors are able to demonstrate the following competencies: Be technically competent in construction skills and/or have experience of delivering

training within the area. The minimum expectation is that the level of experience should be at the same level as the training that is to be delivered.

An occupational knowledge of construction skills. The minimum expectation is that the

level of knowledge should be at the same level as the training that is to be delivered.

Hold a recognised teaching qualification or, for new tutors, undertake and complete initial teacher training to a minimum Level 3 standard within 12 months of taking up the tutor role.

Centre staff may undertake more than one role, e.g. tutor and assessor or internal verifier, but they cannot carry out any verification on work that they have previously assessed.

Internal Verifier

Each centre must have internal verification policies and procedures in place to ensure that decisions made by assessors are appropriate, consistent, fair and transparent, and that they do not discriminate against any learner. The policies and procedures must be sufficient to secure the quality of the award, ensuring validity, reliability, and consistency.

NOCN expects that an Internal Verifier is able to demonstrate the following competencies: They should: Be technically competent in construction skills and/or have experience of delivering

training within the area. The minimum expectation is that the level of experience should be at the same level as the training that is to be delivered.

An occupational knowledge of construction skills. The minimum expectation is that the

level of knowledge should be at the same level as the training that is to be delivered.

NOCN supports and recognises Centres’ internal quality assurance systems which support the above; any system should encourage standardisation and sharing of good practice.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Centres are expected to support their staff, ensuring that their subject knowledge remains current and that their members of staff are up to date with regards to best practice in delivery, assessment and verification.

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4. Unit Information The NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling consists of 6 mandatory units which are detailed below. To achieve this qualification a learner must provide evidence of learning and achievement against all of the assessment criteria within each unit. However a number of assessment criteria can be taught and assessed through one activity. A copy of each of the units follows, with an indication of a scope of learning that would be required to cover the assessment criteria. This list is indicative, not exhaustive.

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4.1 Units Unit Title: Health and Safety and Welfare in Construction

Unit Level: One

Unit Credit Value: 4

GLH: 40

Ofqual Unit Reference Number:

D/502/3692

This unit has 5 learning outcomes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Know the causes of accidents in construction.

1.1. Describe the causes of accidents in construction.

2. Know about the hazards and safety signs in a construction environment.

2.1. Identify potential hazards in a construction environment. 2.2. Identify the safety signs used in a construction

environment.

3. Know how to minimise the risk of hazards.

3.1. Identify and select methods used to minimise the risks of hazards.

3.2. Describe ways to reduce risks.

4. Know about the different types of fire extinguishers and when to use them.

4.1. List different types of fire extinguishers. 4.2. Describe when different types of fire extinguishers should

be used.

5. Know about the legislation HASAWA and COSHH.

5.1. Describe the purpose of HASAWA. 5.2. Describe the purpose of COSHH.

Scope of learning for the unit

Tutors will provide input which may include information leaflets, films, information from relevant websites and descriptions.

Learners will take responsibility for completing tasks and will be able to:

Respond to oral and/or written questions set by the tutor about health and safety in a practical setting; questions may cover the identification of hazards and risks, safe working practices, including the use of equipment and materials.

Carry out assessment of information in familiar and unfamiliar contexts, such as reviewing safe lifting techniques or descriptions of actions required in an emergency.

These are indicative suggestions for teaching and learning, not assessment requirements.

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Unit Title: Knowledge of Technology in the Construction Industry

Unit Level: One


GLH: 18


L/506/1547


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Know about foundation construction.

1.1. Identify the purpose of a foundation. 1.2. Identify different types of foundations used in modern

construction. 1.3. List the materials used in domestic foundations.

2. Know about floor construction.

2.1. State the different methods of floor construction. 2.2. List the materials used in floor construction.

3. Know about wall construction.

3.1. Identify different methods of wall construction. 3.2. List materials used in wall construction. 3.3. Outline the reason for the use of:

- damp-proof membrane (DPM) - damp-proof course (DPC).

4. Know about roof construction.

4.1. Identify different types of roof construction. 4.2. Identify different exterior features used in roof construction. 4.3. List different types of roof coverings.

5. Know about utilities and services within construction.

5.1. Identify the different utilities and services provided to structures.

6. Know about sustainability within construction.

6.1. Identify the meaning of the term ‘sustainability’. 6.2. Identify ways in which sustainability can be incorporated into

construction projects. 6.3. Identify the meaning of the term ‘Energy Efficiency’. 6.4. Identify ways in which Energy Efficiency can be incorporated

into construction projects.


Tutors will provide input which may include demonstrations, information leaflets,

films, information from relevant websites and descriptions.


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Respond to oral and/or written questions set by the tutor about basic construction skills and sustainability in construction; questions may relate to the construction of different parts of a building, the different utilities supplied to various types of building and sustainability in construction projects.

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Unit Title: Knowledge of Technical Information, Quantities and Communicating with Others

Unit Level: One


GLH: 18


A/506/2371


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Know how to interpret technical information.

1.1. Identify symbols and hatchings from working drawings. 1.2. Identify the appropriate scale to be used with a range of

drawings. 1.3. Select information from location drawings and

specifications for use in a construction project. 1.4. Select information from work schedules in general use in a

construction project. 1.5. State why documentation must be looked after and stored

correctly.

2. Know how to determine quantities of materials for use in a construction project.

2.1. Identify the importance of calculating the correct amount of materials and resources required.

2.2. Identify methods used to calculate basic material quantities.

2.3. State why it is important to check deliveries of building materials.

3. Know how to relay information in a construction environment.

3.1. Identify the content and requirements for recording a message.

3.2. Identify the benefits of clear and effective communication when relaying information.

4. Know how to communicate with others in a construction environment.

4.1. Identify ways to communicate in a construction environment to ensure work is carried out and completed.

4.2. Identify the importance of maintaining good working relationships.

5. Know about equality and diversity in the workplace.

5.1. Identify the importance of meeting equality and diversity requirements when working with others in a construction environment.

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Tutors will provide input which may include information leaflets, films, information

from relevant websites and descriptions.


Respond to oral and/or written questions set by the tutor about technical information related to construction projects, quantities of materials required and ways of communicating with others; questions could relate to calculations of quantities of materials required for a construction project, the interpretation of technical information on work plans, diagrams and drawings, ways of developing good working relationships with others and the consideration of equality and diversity requirements in a construction environment.


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Unit Title: Install Roofing Backgrounds and Ancillary Components

Unit Level: One


GLH: 108


L/506/1550


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Know how to prepare for installing roofing backgrounds and components.

1.1. Identify appropriate methods for assessing the suitability of the sub-structure for roofing and re-roofing.

1.2. State the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for installing roofing backgrounds and components.

1.3. List the appropriate resources required for installing roofing backgrounds and components.

1.4. Identify the access equipment required for the work and the associated legislation.

1.5. Describe how to protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with the given specification.

2. Be able to prepare for installing roofing backgrounds and components.

2.1. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when installing roofing backgrounds and components.

2.2. Select the appropriate resources required for installing roofing backgrounds and components.

2.3. Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with the given specification.

3. Know how to install eaves ventilation systems and fire-stops.

3.1. State the reasons for using felt supports and required airflow control components.

3.2. State how to protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with the given specification.

4. Be able to install eaves ventilation systems and fire-stops.

4.1. Install eaves ventilation materials, felt support and air-flow controller to eaves in accordance with the given specification.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

5. Know how to set out underlays and battens to gauge and minimum laps.

5.1. Identify the underlay formations to abutments and openings. 5.2. Identify the different types of underlay used in pitched and

vertical roofs. 5.3. Identify the up-stands and laps taping/sealing requirements in

accordance with recommendations. 5.4. List the different timber types and sizes of batten used to install

tiles in accordance with recommendations. 5.5. State the setting out process for battens to junctions and

finishes. 5.6. Identify the requirements for cuts and nailing of battens to

junctions and at finishes.

6. Be able to set out underlays and battens to gauge and minimum laps.

6.1. Install underlay to eaves, openings, abutments, hip, ridge and valley junctions in accordance with the given specification.

6.2. Fix battens to receive tile products in accordance with the given specifications.

7. Know how to prepare under-cloak and bedding verges and install dry verge systems.

7.1. List the required materials for mixing mortars. 7.2. Identify the different types of ancillary components required to

secure tiles to bedded verges in accordance with recommendations.

7.3. Identify the different components required to form dry verges when using tiles.

8. Be able to prepare under-cloak and bedding to verges and install dry verge systems.

8.1. Mix mortar to a consistent mix using appropriate hand tools. 8.2. Bed and point mortar verge ends for tile finishes in accordance

with the given specification.

9. Know how to set out and secure valley liners and dry hip components to roof junctions.

9.1. List the components required to form backgrounds for receipt of tiles.

9.2. List components that could be supplied by manufacturers of proprietary hip systems.

10. Know how to install wet

bedded and dry ventilated ridge components to receive tiles.

10.1. Identify ancillary components used to strengthen mortar joints and edges when wet bedding ridge tiles.

10.2. State the air flow requirements at ridge level for pitched roof formations.

11. Be able to install wet bedded and dry ventilated ridge components to receive tiles.

11.1. Install underlay and battens to receive wet bedded ridge tiles to tiles in accordance with the given specification.

11.2. Install end ridge and ridges to junctions in accordance with the given specification and relevant recommendations.

11.3. Fix components to form dry and dry ventilated ridges to manufacturer’s instructions.

11.4. Cut and fix battens to the minimum lap at the ridge in accordance with the given specification.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

12. Know how to install roof windows to single-lap products.

12.1. Identify the flashings required for single-lap products.





Respond to oral and/or written questions set by the tutor about the installation of roofing backgrounds and ancillary components; questions could relate to the resources required for tasks and health and safety requirements.

Demonstrate a range of skills associated with the installation of roofing backgrounds and ancillary components.

Follow health and safety requirements when demonstrating the skills associated with the installation of roofing backgrounds and ancillary components.


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Unit Title: Install Single-lap Roof Coverings to Basic Roof Details

Unit Level: One


GLH: 90


R/506/1551


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Know how to prepare for single-lap roof coverings.

1.1. Identify appropriate methods for assessing the suitability of the sub-structure for roofing and re-roofing.

1.2. State the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for installing single-lap roof coverings.

1.3. List the appropriate resources required for installing single-lap roof coverings.

1.4. State the methods used to mix mortars. 1.5. Identify the access equipment required for the work, and

associated legislation. 1.6. State how to protect the work and its surrounding area from

damage in accordance with the given specification.

2. Be able to prepare for installing single-lap roof coverings.

2.1. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when installing regular sized natural single-lap roof coverings to standard roof details.

2.2. Select the appropriate resources required for installing single-lap roof coverings.

2.3. Strike perpendicular lines to roof battens. 2.4. Gauge and mix mortars. 2.5. Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in

accordance with the given specification.

3. Know how to position and fix single-lap roof coverings.

3.1. Identify how to measure single-lap roof coverings to position first eaves battens.

3.2. State the minimum overhang required for single-lap roof coverings at the eaves.

3.3. Identify approved fixings for the eaves course.

4. Be able to position and fix single-lap roof coverings to eaves.

4.1. Set out single-lap tile batten at eaves in accordance with the given specification.

4.2. Form batten ends to eaves line in accordance with the given specification.

5. Know how to install full and cut single-lap roof coverings to abutments and openings.

5.1. Identify the importance of keeping to perpendicular lines.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

6. Be able to install full and cut single-lap roof coverings to abutments and openings.

6.1. Set out single-lap roof covering products in accordance with the given specifications.

7. Know how to install single-lap roof coverings to verges.

7.1. List the different types of dry verge systems available for single-lap roof coverings.

8. Be able to install single-lap roof coverings to verges.

8.1. Install single-lap roof coverings to mortar finish in accordance with the given specification.

9. Know how to cut and secure single-lap roof coverings to hip finishes.

9.1. Identify the marking position for the cut single-lap roof coverings in relation to the hip.

10. Know how to install and secure ridge tiles to single-lap roof coverings.

10.1. Identify the setting out process for single-lap roof coverings to the ridge line.

10.2. Identify the mortar formation to ridge for wet bedding. 10.3. Identify the different types of dry fix ridge systems.

11. Be able to install and secure ridge tiles to single-lap roof coverings.

11.1. Bed and point ridge tiles to single-lap tiles in accordance with the given specification.





Respond to oral and/or written questions set by the tutor about the installation of single-lap roof coverings; questions could relate to the resources required for tasks, methods for installation and health and safety requirements.

Demonstrate a range of skills associated with the installation of single-lap roof coverings.

Follow health and safety requirements when demonstrating the skills associated with the installation of single-lap roof coverings.


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Unit Title: Strip and Reclaim Single-Lap Roof Tiles

Unit Level: One


GLH: 54


Y/506/1552


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Know how to access roofs for stripping and reclaiming roof tiles.

1.1. State the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for stripping and reclaiming roof tiles.

1.2. Identify the appropriate types of access for stripping and reclaiming roof tiles.

1.3. Identify the systems used to prevent stripped materials falling from the roof slope.

1.4. State how hoists and bumpers are used for reclaiming stripped materials.

1.5. State how to use waste chutes for waste materials.

2. Be able to access roofs for stripping and reclaiming roof tiles.

2.1. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when stripping and reclaiming roof tiles.

2.2. Select the appropriate resources for accessing roofs in accordance with the given specifications.

2.3. Set up and use stop boards to gutters in accordance with the given specification.

3. Know how to protect roofs when stripping roof areas.

3.1. State the reasons for using temporary sheeting to stripped roof areas.

3.2. Identify how fly battens are installed to stripped roof areas. 3.3. Identify different situations where holding battens may be used

to strip junctions.

4. Know the importance of good waste management.

4.1. State the importance of re-using and recycling materials.

5. Know how to remove and reclaim single-lap roof tiles.

5.1. Identify methods for measuring, classifying and recording claimed materials for re-use.

5.2. Identify the techniques used to clean and dress the reclaimed materials.

5.3. List the tools used to determine sound and faulty reclaimed materials.

5.4. Identify how tools can be used to determine sound and faulty reclaimed materials.

5.5. Identify the characteristics used to distinguish faulty materials from reclaimable materials.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

6. Be able to remove and reclaim single-lap roof tiles.

6.1. Reclaim single-lap roof tiles in accordance with the given specification.

6.2. Strip, remove, dress and clean reclaimable single-lap roof tiles in accordance with the given specification.

6.3. Measure and classify sizes of reclaimed materials. 6.4. Check for faults to single-lap roof tiles using appropriate tools.

7. Know how to store and

dispose of materials. 7.1. State appropriate methods for stacking reclaimed materials for

temporary storage. 7.2. Identify appropriate manual handling techniques for reclaimed

materials. 7.3. State the appropriate methods used for the disposal of single-

lap roof tiles in accordance with health and safety requirements.

8. Be able to store and dispose of materials.

8.1. Stack reclaimed materials using appropriate storage methods. 8.2. Move reclaimed materials using appropriate manual handling

techniques. 8.3. Dispose of faulty materials in accordance with current

legislation and official guidance.





Respond to oral and/or written questions set by the tutor about the stripping and reclaiming single-lap roof tiles; questions could relate to the use of tools, methods for reclaiming materials and health and safety requirements.

Demonstrate a range of skills associated with the stripping and reclaiming single-lap roof tiles and disposal of unwanted materials.

Follow health and safety requirements when demonstrating the skills associated with the stripping and reclaiming of single-lap roof tiles.


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5. Assessment and Evidence The NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling is an internally assessed qualification. Learners must provide evidence of learning and achievement against all of the assessment criteria specified within each unit. The NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling is a vocationally based qualification and as such, the units offer the opportunity for learners to achieve a balance of practical skill and knowledge. Centres must ensure that knowledge based learning is substantive, and relevant to the work or events likely to be encountered in the course of a roofers job role. The centre must ensure that the assessment activities are: Valid The assessment activity must be fit for purpose which means that the

assessment tasks measure the intended outcomes of the unit. They should afford the learner an opportunity to provide sufficient evidence of learning to meet the assessment criteria at the appropriate level.

Sufficient The assessment activities afford the learner an opportunity to provide

sufficient evidence of learning to meet the assessment criteria.

Reliable Assessment activities must generate clear and consistent outcomes across all assessors.

Although the activities may be applied to differing scenarios and in different contexts, with different learners, the evidence sought by the activity must be assessed with a universal standard to ensure that the resulting assessment decisions are consistent across all assessors and centres offering the qualification.

Authentic Evidence presented must be the learner’s own work. 6.2 Fair and Equitable Assessment Assessment within the NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling is designed to be accessible and inclusive. The assessment methodology is appropriate for individual assessment or for groups of learners.

6.3 Learners with Particular Requirements

If you are a NOCN Recognised Centre and have learners with particular requirements, please see the NOCN Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Procedure found on the NOCN website at www.nocn.org.uk


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This policy gives clear guidance on the reasonable adjustments and arrangements that can be made to take account of disability or learning difficulty without compromising the assessment criteria.

The NOCN Centre Recognition process requires the centre to hold policy statements on Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Disability Discrimination which will be reviewed by NOCN. Please contact [email protected] for further details.

6.4 Recognised Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is an assessment method leading to the award of credit. The process involves considering if a learner can meet the specified assessment requirements for a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills that they possess already, as a consequence, they do not need to undertake a course of learning.

Centres are encouraged to recognise previous achievements and experience, both formal, for example through accredited units or qualifications and informal, for example through continuous learning. This involves the recognition of achievement from a range of activities that will have been assessed through any valid method of assessment.

When using the process of the recognition of prior learning, it is essential that the assessment requirements of a specific unit or, more exceptionally, a qualification have been met. The evidence of learning provided must be sufficient, reliable, authentic and valid. 6.5 Functional Skills

This qualification could contribute towards the learning for Functional Skills in the following areas: English

o Speaking, listening and communication – could be demonstrated by responding to oral questions set by the tutor related to all units within the qualification.

o Reading – could be demonstrated through the consideration of written information related to health and safety requirements, instructions for the use of equipment and materials, for example.

o Writing – could be demonstrated when responding to written questions set by the tutor related to all units within the qualification or when giving examples of ways to communicate with colleagues when passing on information or instructions.

ICT

o Development of ICT skills could be demonstrated when researching information related to health and safety or equality and diversity, and when communicating with others working on a construction project.

Mathematics


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o Development of mathematics skills could be demonstrated when working out quantities of materials required for a roofing project.

For more information see the Functional Skills criteria for English, ICT and/or maths on the NOCN website: www.nocn.org.uk 6.6 Assessment and Evidence for the units Centres can use a variety of assessment activities to capture evidence of learners’ understanding. Activities may include:

Case Studies Oral Question and Answer Report Practice file Reflective Log or Diary Practical Demonstration Written Question and Answer/Test/Exam

Forms and guidance for gathering learner evidence against the individual assessment criteria are available for download in Word format on the NOCN website:

http://www.nocn.org.uk/qualifications_and_units/additional_qualification_documents.

Alternatively, centres can use their own paperwork provided they ensure that the learners’ work is ordered and portfolio references provided as required.


http://www.nocn.org.uk/qualifications_and_units/additional_qualification_documents

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Appendix 1 - Resource suggestion Film footage and reports Acts of Parliament eg Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 National guidance documents Visits to appropriate venues Expert speakers eg Safety Officers Note: this is not an exhaustive list

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Appendix 2 - Assessment Documentation 1. Learner Evidence Record Unit 1 NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling Unit Title: Health and Safety and Welfare in a Construction

Assessment Criteria Evidence Portfolio Ref Completed By Signed Off By

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1.2.

1.3.

Learner Signature:

Tutor Signature:

Confirmation of Achievement of Unit – Date:

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Evidence Record cont…. NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roofing and Tiling Unit Title: Health and Safety and Welfare in Construction Environment


2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

Learner Signature:

Tutor Signature:


2. Learner Evidence Record Unit 2 NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Roof Tiling

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Unit Title: Knowledge of Technology in the Construction Industry


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1.2.

1.3.

Learner Signature:

Tutor Signature:


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Appendix 3 – Feedback Sheet

Feedback Sheet

Tutor/Assessor Comments:

Learner comments:

Tutor/assessor sign:

Date:

Learner sign:

Date:

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