CSCS Roof Cladding study plan
CSCS Roof Cladding · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
CITB Health, safety and environment test
List the core legal duties placed on employers and workers under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
Define the meaning of 'reasonably practicable' and give two roofing examples
Explain how risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are produced and used on a cladding job
Identify the reporting categories and responsible person duties under RIDOR
Your checkpoint
Write a one-page summary sheet of health and safety law duties with three original roofing examples, scored against a 10-question self-test at 8/10 or better
CITB Health, safety and environment test
Describe the hierarchy of control and apply it to a working-at-height cladding task
State the inspection and tagging requirements for harnesses, lanyards and anchor points
Explain the difference between collective and personal fall protection and when each is used
Outline the safe use of mobile towers, podiums and ladders for short-duration work
Your checkpoint
Produce a completed sample risk assessment for a roof-edge cladding installation showing hazards, controls and residual risk ratings
CITB Health, safety and environment test
Identify common site hazards: silica dust, asbestos-containing materials, manual handling, noise and vibration
State the control measures and PPE required for each hazard identified
Explain the purpose of a COSHH assessment and how to read a safety data sheet
Describe the correct selection, use and inspection of respiratory and hearing protection
Your checkpoint
Create a hazard-to-control matrix covering at least eight site hazards with the correct PPE and control for each
CITB Health, safety and environment test
List the main types of fire on site and the correct extinguisher for each
Describe the actions to take on discovering a fire and on hearing the alarm
Explain the safe storage and handling of flammable materials and gas cylinders
State the emergency procedures for an accident, including first aid and rescue from height
Your checkpoint
Pass a 20-question timed mock test on health, safety and environment at 85% or better, with a written review of every wrong answer
Roof cladding occupation competence and qualifications
Outline the role and responsibilities of the roof cladding operative on site
Describe the main roof cladding systems and their component parts
Explain how the relevant occupational standards and NVQ units map to the job role
Identify the qualifications and cards required to work on site in this occupation
Your checkpoint
Produce a role-and-qualification map linking job tasks to the relevant standards, units and card requirements
Roof cladding occupation competence and qualifications
Describe the correct sequence for setting out and installing cladding sheets or panels
Explain the fixing methods and the checks needed for correct alignment, laps and fixings
State the requirements for handling, storing and protecting cladding materials on site
Outline the quality checks and defect identification for a completed cladding run
Your checkpoint
Write a step-by-step installation method for one cladding system with a checklist of at least ten quality control points
Roof cladding occupation competence and qualifications & CITB Health, safety and environment test
Explain how to protect the weatherproofing and thermal performance of a roof cladding system
Describe how to work safely around roof lights, edges and penetrations while cladding
Apply health and safety controls to a practical cladding scenario in writing
Describe the handover and inspection process on completion of cladding work
Your checkpoint
Complete a written scenario exercise that combines a cladding installation sequence with the associated risk controls, scored at 80% or better on a marked checklist
CITB Health, safety and environment test & Roof cladding occupation competence and qualifications
Revise all weak areas identified in earlier mock tests
Complete two full-length timed mock exams covering both domains
Explain any answer you got wrong in your own words
Confirm readiness against the domain weightings
Your checkpoint
Achieve 85% or better on two consecutive full-length mock exams, with a written correction log for every incorrect answer
Milestones
Week 2: Completed sample risk assessment reviewed against a checklist; at least 8/10 controls correctly applied
Week 4: Health, safety and environment mock test passed at 85% or better with a full correction log
Week 6: Installation method and quality checklist completed and self-marked at 80% or better
Week 8: Two full-length timed mock exams passed at 85% or better across both domains