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Assemble products

Assemble products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2258
State Code
OCR78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
17
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble construction-ready timber products. This unit includes preparing for assembly work, assembling timber products, installing assembly hardware and stacking, strapping and labelling timber products ready for transportation.The unit applies to individuals who assemble products in a timber product manufacturing facility.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assembly work
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and construction plans and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate person
  • 1.2 Confirm safety requirements for the task according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with the assembly of timber products
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental requirements for minimising and disposing of waste material, recycling and reusing materials and cleaning tools and equipment
  • 1.5 Consult with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.6 Locate tools and equipment needed for the work, and check for correct operation and safety
  • 1.7 Identify and obtain the type and quantity of material and hardware to be assembled
  • 1.8 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.9 Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for assembly
2. Set up timber components
  • 2.1 Select timber components from the pre-cut materials list
  • 2.2 Reject material with defects and dispose of following environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Use equipment following workplace safety requirements and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Position and clamp timber components in jigs ready for joining, and check for allowable faults, joins and grain according to construction standards and grading rules
3. Install assembly hardware
  • 3.1 Position and install hardware on joints according to construction plans
  • 3.2 Identify and correct assembly faults as required
  • 3.3 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
4. Prepare timber products for despatch and report
  • 4.1 Check finished timber product for quality, and label according to work order
  • 4.2 Remove timber product from jigs and safely stack in a designated location
  • 4.3 Strap, pack and label finished timber products ready for transportation
  • 4.4 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials
  • 4.5 Complete quality records and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL72 FWPCOT2230 Assemble products Unit of competency