Module Details

Module Code: CRAF6004
Title: Carpentry - Hip and Valley Roof
Long Title: Carpentry - Hip and Valley Roof
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2015/16 ( September 2015 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module intoduces students to the various aspects involved in the design and construction of Hip & Valley Roofing on a square and off-square plan.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply safe working practices with tools, equipment and disposal methods when dealing with materials.
LO2 Set out and mark out a model hip and valley roof including a cutting list.
LO3 Cut and construct a model roof containing hip, valley, common rafter, jack rafter and purlin.
LO4 Use a roofing square in the marking and measurement of rafters in a roof with varying pitches.
LO5 Apply and construct a new roof is connected to an existing roof.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Safety
Safe working practice in relation to tool and machine operation in roof construction including a Safe System of Work Plan (SSWP).
Construction
Design, develop, cut and construct a Hip & Valley roof. Demonstrating the annexing of old to new roof surfaces.
Materials
Natural Softwood Planed All Over (PAO), plywoods, oriented stand board and breathable membranes, simulated flashing material.
Design
Using geometric principles design and draw a Hip & Valley roof.
Skills
Determination of bevels and lengths, cutting to bevels and lengths, fixing, nailing roof components
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Draw and construct a hip and valley roof using the principle of geometry while exercising health and safety best practice.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Design and develop the connection of old to new roof systems.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Practical Skills Every Week 6.00 6
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision/review of module content Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • B. Porter. (2005), Carpentry and Joinery 2, Elsevier, Burlington, [ISBN: 0 7506 6504 1].
  • Albert Jackson & David Day. (2014), Collins complete woodworkers manual, Collins, London, [ISBN: 0-00-716442-4].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTWB_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology (Wood) with Business 2 Mandatory