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Operate a truss press

Operate a truss press

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3243
State Code
AXL20
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
040311 - Carpentry And Joinery
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate a truss press to finalise the joining of prepared truss components and to strap and pack them in readiness for transport to a construction site.Work is completed in a timber and wood products production setting.The unit applies to Press operator, Timber manufactured products technician, Jig setter, Machine operator, saw operator. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pressing
  • 1.1 Review work order and construction plans and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of assembly material and hardware.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
2. Set up components
  • 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • 2.2 Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list.
  • 2.3 Position and clamp components in press, with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.
  • 2.4 Set components to include camber adjustments, overhang and other design requirements.
  • 2.5 Identify defective components, dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 2.6 Fasten components to maintain temporary alignment during setup.
  • 2.7 Position and install hardware on joints ready for pressing.
3. Press trusses
  • 3.1 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • 3.2 Set and adjust press cycle times and pressures to meet production requirements.
  • 3.3 Check pressed trusses for abnormalities and assembly faults in line with organisational procedures.
  • 3.4 Complete unload and reload cycles.
  • 3.5 Assess pressed and finished trusses regularly; action changes to assembly and pressing processes as required.
  • 3.6 Dispose of defective pressed trusses in line with environmental protection practices.
4. Prepare products for despatch and report
  • 4.1 Check finished product for quality and label in line with work order.
  • 4.2 Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location.
  • 4.3 Strap, pack and label finished products ready for transportation.
  • 4.4 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials.
  • 4.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5952 FPICOT3243B Operate a truss press Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR53 FWPTMM3214 Assemble timber floor trusses Unit of competency
OCR31 FWPCOT3309 Assemble timber roof trusses Unit of competency