The document is an assessment for students to construct a pitched roof. It includes instructions for students to complete a job safety analysis, toolbox talk, material and tool selection, roof calculations, construction of the roof, and clean-up. Students are assessed on their skills and given up to two attempts to satisfactorily complete the task.

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Observation/Practical Assessment
Student Name: CIT Number:
Name of Subject:
ConstructPitched Roofs
NAT ID:
CPCCCA3007
CRN:
Assessment Name Assessment 1: Practical Pitched Roofs
Assessment Date
Student Statement
This assignment is my own work, except where I have acknowledged the use of the works of other
people. I understand that by submitting this assessment electronically, I agree to this statement.
Student Signature: Date:
Privacy Disclaimer
CIT is collecting your personal information for assessment purposes. The information will only be used in
accordance with the CIT Privacy Policy.
Assessor Feedback
Attempt 1 ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory Date:
Attempt 2 ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory Date:
Assessor Signature: Date:
Note from Assessor (including any reasonable adjustment):
Student Information
Review the important information below in relation to this assessment task.
Instructions

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You are requiredtoconstructa PitchedRoof.Usingthe plansprovided,youare requiredto:
1. Complete the JSAandToolbox talkforthis PracticalAssessment
Classparticipation activity onReadySkills.Yourtrainerwillforman
open discussion toassistwithcompletingboththe JSA&Toolbox talkactivities.
2. Selectall hand&powertoolsrequiredforthisPractical Assessment
ClassparticipationactivitywithToolbox Talk.Yourtrainerwill formanopen
discussiontoassistwithcompletingthisactivity.
3. Selectall materialsrequiredforthisPracticalAssessment
Classparticipation activitywithToolboxTalk. Yourtrainerwillforman
open discussion toassistwithcompletingthisactivity.
4. Complete allcalculationsrequiredformeasuring,marking&cuttingroof framingmembers
Students willneedapencil, eraser&ascientificcalculator.
Your trainerwill supply worksheets forall roof member
calculations.Studentsare requiredtosuccessfullycomplete all
calculationsand towrite these dimensionson the attached
rafterdrawings.
5. ConstructbothMajor& Minorroofs
Inteamsof 3-4, students are toconstruct the Pitched Roof.
Using70 x 35 mgp10 pine.Studentsare toset-out,measure &cut1 pattern
CommonRafter& 1 pattern HipRafter.Once your trainerhas inspected &
confirmedthese rafters,youmaythenproceedto settingoutthe roof frame
memberlocationsandconstructing yourpitched roof model.
6. Take photographsof completedPractical Assessmentactivity&uploadtodrop-box
Use yourphone (Ready Skillsapp) totake a videoof the completed
PitchedRoof andyour completed calculations sheet.
7. Dismantle,de-nailroof frame &returnall toolstostore.
SAFELY de-constructed, ALLfixingsremoved. Anyre-usable timber
lengthsare to be storedinracks.
All small timberpiecesplacedinscrapbinsand cleanwork
area. All toolsare to be returnedto the store.
You MUSTreportany tool defects ordamage toyourtrainer.

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IMPORTANT: Please retain 6/ Major Roof common / crown end rafters from your Practical
Assessment. These are to be labelled & safely stored for further use when building your
Practical Assessment for Construct Ceiling Frames
Time Allowed
8 hours
Assessment Conditions
Assessment will be always conducted in simulated work environment CIT Bruce under teacher
supervision. If at any stage the assessor deems the assessment to be unsafe it will be stopped.
Access to all resources, manual and standards is permitted. All mobile phones areto be switch off.
Materials Provided by CIT
All materials and tools required to complete the task will be provided.
Materials You Need
Personal protective equipment PPE and nail bag and a device to be able to access Ready Skills.
Attempts
You may have at least two (2) attempts for this assessment.
 If your first attempt is not successful, your teacher will discuss your results with you and will arrange
a second attempt.
 If your second attempt is not successful, you may be required to re-enrol in this unit.
Please refer to the CIT Assessment Policy if you have any questions.

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Plans and Calculations
Before you commence this task, you should already have your full set of plans
with all the calculations completed on it.
You should also have your pattern rafters finished and ready to use

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Observation/Practical Checklist
You must successfully complete the following skills in the Observation/Practical checklist.
(Please Note: Students only need to complete grey boxes. Your teacher will provide you with feedback and
advise whether your work is Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory).
Student Name: CIT Number:
During the task the following skills were demonstrated
satisfactorily:
Attempt 1 Attempt 2
Date
(Optional)
Date
(Optional)
Observation/Practical Checklist Items S* NYS* S* NYS*
1. Student actively participated in a toolbox talk and agreed
to its content ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
2. Student contributed to the development of a JSA and its
control rating, with consideration to environmental
requirements
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
3. Student correctly selected and used PPE for given tasks
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
4. Student carried out task in accordance with the JSA and
organisational policies and procedures.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
5. Student used written and verbal communication skills
during this topic, also completed the non-verbal
communication document
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
6. Student worked with others in a teamto achieve given
tasks
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
7. Student was able to interpret and apply relevant work
instruction and complete all documentation given.
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
8. Student was able to read and interpret plans, site
drawings and specifications
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
9. Student listed and selected the correct materials for the
given tasks
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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10. Student listed and selected the correct tools for the given
tasks
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
11. Student createdan accurate cutting list for the given tasks
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
12. Student checked tool and equipment for serviceability and
reported any faults to
the appropriate person ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
13. Working in small groups thestudent communicated and
coordinated with theteamto set out and prepare
members for roof erection on the steel frame provided.
The task:
Top plates were set out correctly showing the
correct placement andposition of members
according to the plans
Patternrafter was set out and cut according to calculation
sheet
Ridge board was cut and installed according to plans and
calculations
Common rafters cut and installed in position
according to plan andspecifications
All rafters were installed in the correct sequence
Hip rafter cut and installed in position
according to plans andspecifications
Creeper rafters cut and installed in the correct position
according to plansand specifications
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
14. Working in small groups thestudent communicated and
coordinated with theteamto install roof supports to
AS1684 standards on the steel frame provided.
The task:
Under purlins cut and installed according to plan and
specifications
Struts arecut and installed according to plan and
specifications
Collar ties and tie downs arecut and installed according to
plan and specifications
Trimmers installed to take gable end and bargeboard
Valley boards are cut and installed
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
15. Student had been assessed and uploaded photos or videos
before clean-up commenced
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
16. Student de-constructed the task in a safe and methodical
system
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
17. All material was disposed of appropriately, reusing and
recycling materials when applicable
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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18. All tools and equipment were cleaned and check
prior to returning to the store, any faults were
report
*S –Satisfactory, NYS – Not Yet Satisfactory

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Observation Questions/Conversation
Attempt 1 Attempt 2
The student has correctly answered the following: S* NYS* S NYS
Q1.
Student Response
Attempt 1:
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Student Response
Attempt 2:
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Q2.
Student Response
Attempt 1:
☐ ☐
Student Response
Attempt 2:
☐ ☐
Q3.
Student Response
Attempt 1:
☐ ☐
Student Response
Attempt 2:
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Q4.
Student Response
Attempt 1:
☐ ☐
Student Response
Attempt 2:
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*S –Satisfactory, NYS – Not Yet Satisfactory