COSVR118

Thatch roof structures

Overview This standard is about

1 interpreting information
2 adopting safe and healthy working practices
3 selecting materials, components and equipment
4 thatching the main roof casework and forming eaves, gables and ridges

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Performance
criteria
You must be able to: P1 interpret the given information relating to the work and resources to
confirm its relevance
P2 comply with the given, relevant legislation and official guidance to carry
out your work and maintain safe work practices
P3 select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of
work
P4 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to
the work and surrounding area
P5 comply with the given contract information to carry out the work
efficiently to the required specification
P6 complete the work within the allocated time, in accordance with the
programme of work

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Knowledge and
understanding Performance Criteria 1
Interpretation of information
You need to know and K1 the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify
understand: inappropriate information and unsuitable resources, and how they
are implemented
K2 the types of information, their source and how they are interpreted
K3 the organisational procedures to solve problems with the information
and why it is important they are followed

Performance Criteria 2
Safe work practices
You need to know and K4 the level of understanding operatives must have of information for
understand: relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is
applied
K5 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used
K6 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
K7 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and
personal belongings
K8 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for
making the report
K9 why and when personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used

Performance Criteria 3
Selection of resources
You need to know and K10 the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated
understand: with the resources and how defects should be rectified
K11 how the resources should be used and how any problems
associated with the resources are reported
K12 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have
been developed and how they are used
K13 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work
and how they are overcome

Performance Criteria 4
Minimise the risk of damage
You need to know and K14 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection
understand: K15 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is
achieved

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Performance Criteria 5
Meet the contract specification
You need to know and K16 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and
understand: problems reported
K17 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out

Performance Criteria 6
Allocated time
You need to know and K18 what the programme is for the work to be carried out in the estimated,
understand: allocated time and why deadlines should be kept

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Additional Information
Scope/range Performance Criteria 1
related to 1 interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules and manufacturers'
performance information related to the work to be carried out
criteria Performance Criteria 2
2 safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and access equipment
to carry out the activity, in accordance with legislation and/or
organisational requirements
3 safe use and storage of tools and equipment
4 safe use of fire extinguishers, as appropriate to the fire
Performance Criteria 3
5 selection of resources associated with own work
5.1 materials, components and fixings
5.2 tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
6 protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage
7 minimise damage and maintain a clean work space
8 disposal of waste in accordance with legislation
Performance Criteria 5
9 demonstration of work skills to measure, mark out, fit, finish, position and
secure
10 use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary
equipment
11 thatch roof structures to given working instructions to provide a surface to
prevent the penetration of water
11.1 any one of the following: long straw, combed wheat reed, water
reed, sedge grass, coppice materials, heather, marram, bent,
bracken, rush, flax, turf or other specialist local materials
11.2 forming main casework, eaves, gables and ridge work
Performance Criteria 6
12 completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the
needs of other occupations and/or client

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Scope/range Disposal of waste

related to 1 environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’
knowledge and information, statutory regulations and official guidance
understanding Emergencies
2 operative's response to situations in accordance with organisational
authorisation and personal skills when involved with
2.1 fires, spillages, injuries
Fire extinguishers
3 water, CO2, foam, powder and their uses
Hazards
4 those identified by method of work, manufacturers’ technical information,
statutory regulations and official guidance
Information
5 drawings, specifications, schedules, manufacturers' information and
regulations governing buildings
Legislation and official guidance
6 this relates to the operative's responsibilities regarding potential
accidents and health hazards whilst working in the workplace, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical
lifting
Maintenance
7 operative care of hand tools and/or portable power tools and ancillary
equipment
Methods of work
8 application of knowledge for safe work practices, procedures and skills,
relating to the method/area of work and materials used, to
8.1 thatch roofs with: long straw, combed wheat reed, water reed,
sedge grass, coppice materials, heather, marram, bent, bracken,
rush, flax, turf
8.2 use thatching materials to: form main casework, eaves, gables and
ridge work
8.3 form joins with other roofing materials and abutments
8.4 use hand tools, power tools and equipment
8.5 use access equipment
9 team work and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with thatching
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
11 occupational use, types, purpose of each type and work situations

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Problems
12 those arising from information, resources and methods of work
12.1 own authority to rectify
12.2 organisational reporting procedures
Programme
13 types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
14 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect
the work programme
Protect work
15 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other
occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
16 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality
and sizes of standard and/or specialist
16.1 straw, reed, sedge grass, coppice materials, heather, marram, bent,
bracken, rush, flax, turf netting, lead, mortar, fixings and ancillary
items
16.2 hand and/or powered tools and equipment
17 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated
with the method/procedure to thatch roof structures
Security procedures
18 site, workplace, company and operative

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Developed by ConstructionSkills

Version number 1

Date approved September 2004

Indicative review July 2015

date

Validity Current

Status Original

Originating ConstructionSkills
organisation

Original URN VR118

Relevant Roofers, Roof Tilers and Slaters

occupations

Suite Roofing Occupations (Construction); Heritage Skills (Construction)

Key words Thatching; Thatcher; Long straw; Combed wheat reed; Water reed, Sedge
grass; coppice material; Heather; Marram; Bent; Bracken; Rush; Flax; Turf

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