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Assemble timber wall frames

Assemble timber wall frames

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3308
State Code
OCR34
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
040311 - Carpentry And Joinery
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble construction-ready timber wall frame sections. It includes packing and strapping frames in readiness for transport to a construction site.The unit applies to frame fabricators, timber manufactured products technicians, jig setters, machine and saw operators who take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assembly
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or fabrication plan and, where required, confirm with appropriate person
  • 1.2 Confirm safety requirements for timber frame assembly according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify type and determine quantity of material required for assembly of frame according to fabrication plan
  • 1.4 Determine type of connectors and bracing for frames according to fabrication plan
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.6 Select appropriate tools and equipment, check for serviceability, and report any faults or damage
  • 1.7 Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks according to fabrication plan
2. Set up for timber frame assembly
  • 2.1 Conduct pre-start check on equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Prepare and set up assembly table or jigs required for assembling frames
  • 2.3 Select pre-cut timber components and accurately position pre-cut members to align with marking or jigs
  • 2.4 Reject and dispose of defective material according to workplace safety and environmental procedures
  • 2.5 Use tools to firmly fix timber components within acceptable tolerances
  • 2.6 Check frame for parallel and square, and fix specified bracing according to fabrication plan
  • 2.7 Locate connector plates and strapping from job specification, and fix securely
3. Prepare products for despatch
  • 3.1 Check finished product for quality and label according to work order and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Remove frame from jigs and safely stack in designated location
  • 3.3 Strap, pack, label, protect from damage and pre-sling finished products ready for transportation
  • 3.4 Minimise wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials according to workplace environmental procedures
  • 3.5 Record and report production outcomes and problems according to workplace reporting procedures
4. Clean up
  • 4.1 Clean work area and recycle, reuse or dispose of waste according to workplace environmental procedures
  • 4.2 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery, and report any faults or damage according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Return and safely store tools and equipment in designated areas
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL22 FWPCOT3241 Assemble timber wall frames Unit of competency