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Assemble products

Assemble products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2230
State Code
AXL72
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
17
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and assemble construction-ready timber products. Work also involves stacking, strapping and despatching assembled timber products in readiness for transport to a construction site.The unit applies to individuals who assemble products for despatch in a timber product manufacturing facility. Operators generally work under broad or limited direction to complete routine activities related to their own work, and take responsibility for their work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assembly work
  • 1.1 Review construction plans, work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for assembly operation and, where required, clarify with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices
  • 1.3 Identify and obtain the type and quantity of material to be assembled and hardware
  • 1.4 Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.5 Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for assembly
2. Set up timber components
  • 2.1 Select timber components from the pre-cut material according to cutting list
  • 2.2 Reject material with defects and dispose of according to environmental protection practices
  • 2.3 Use equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures 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
  • 2.5 Staple timber components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly
3. Install assembly hardware
  • 3.1 Position and install hardware on joints according to construction plans
  • 3.2 Nail or staple temporary bracing to the product according to construction standards
  • 3.3 Correct assembly faults
  • 3.4 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 for production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5907 FPICOT2230B Assemble products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR78 FWPCOT2258 Assemble products Unit of competency