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Plan and coordinate product assembly

Plan and coordinate product assembly

Unit of competency
National Code
FPICOT4203B
State Code
D5965
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/05/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/04/2013
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
23/04/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to plan the production of timber products, coordinate assembly processes and monitor output and distributionGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPICOT4203A Plan and coordinate product assembly
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan product assembly
  • 1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to planning and coordinating product assembly are identified and followed
  • 1.2. Production orders and product assembly schedules are set and communicated to personnel
  • 1.3. Construction plans and jig requirements are interpreted
  • 1.4. Products to be assembled and assembly techniques are explained to production personnel
  • 1.5. Componentry and required material availability are identified and monitored
  • 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
2. Monitor product assembly
  • 2.1. Product assembly procedures are reviewed for suitability to planned schedule
  • 2.2. Assembly processes are monitored for effectiveness of equipment and componentry
  • 2.3. Assistance is provided to personnel to evaluate components and assembly problems
  • 2.4. Product management and output are monitored to record possible process improvements
  • 2.5. Product assembly, major problems and equipment faults are investigated, recorded and reported in line with site requirements
3. Coordinate product assembly
  • 3.1. Assembly operations and output are monitored to record and action possible process improvements, based on construction plans, components and material being used
  • 3.2. Modifications are made to assembly procedures or schedules to ensure optimum performance, which are then communicated to personnel
  • 3.3. Assembly improvement modifications are documented in line with site procedures
  • 3.4. Production output details are obtained and recorded in line with site requirements
  • 3.5. Completed products are checked and directed to storage or transferred to transportation for despatch
  • 3.6. Operating logs and product assembly records are completed and maintained to site standards
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Production order is to include:
instructions for the assembly and despatch of timber and timber products from the work site
and may include:
construction plans or drawings
type of product
size
quantity
grade
Assembly schedules
are estimated output and number of products to be assembled in a set time period, based on customer and production orders
Construction plans
are drafted or computer-generated product plans complete with dimensions, component requirements and material specifications
Jigs
are enterprise manufactured templates that assist in the positioning of components during the assembly process
Products may include:
pallets
crates
trellises
trusses
stairs
doors
windows
frames
beams
Componentry
is sections of timber or timber product that have been pre-cut in readiness for assembly and have been cut to follow the construction plans and cutting list
Material may include:
hardware such as:
nailing plates
gang nails
nail gun nails
staples
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
constructive feedback
active listening
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of positive, confident and cooperative language
use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences
control of tone of voice
Output is to include:
type
speed
finish
dimensional consistency
quality
Records and reports may include:
planning and monitoring outcomes
operating logs
production records
material movement
despatch outcomes
storage locations
quality outcomes
hazards
incidents
equipment malfunctions
and may be:
manual
a computer-based system
other appropriate organisational communication system
Storage may include:
storage racks
storage bays
bins
stacks
pallet boxes
modularised storage components
temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground)
and may be divided into:
standard product classification
product designation
size
dimension
stack number
weight
grade
shelf life
stock rotation position
Transportation may include:
trucks
vans
ships
trains
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently plan and coordinate product assembly in line with organisational requirements
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to planning and coordinating product assembly
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to planning and coordinating product assembly
planning and coordinating product assembly for the enterprise
modifying production and schedules for product assembly within the enterprise
coordinating personnel to follow planning, communications and scheduling for product assembly
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S4638 FPICOT4203A Plan and coordinate product assembly Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK95 FWPCOT4203 Plan and coordinate product assembly Unit of competency