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Assess timber for manufacturing potential

Assess timber for manufacturing potential

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2235
State Code
AXL68
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess timber for its manufacturing potential for frame and truss construction. Timber is assessed for ability to hold nail plates and retain engineered strength ratings with particular attention given to serviceability.Work is completed in a factory environment, usually as part of production of prefabricated trusses, frames and floors.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assessing
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify type and quantity of material to be assessed and obtain from storage location.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 1.4 Plan visual assessment process in line with organisational procedures.
2. Assess timber
  • 2.1 Identify requirements for storage and subsequent processing of materials.
  • 2.2 Assess characteristics and defects of material against industry and Australian Standards to determine plating potential.
  • 2.3 Identify defects prior to plating or sawing.
  • 2.4 Orientate timber components to make best use of characteristics.
  • 2.5 Select timber assessed as unsuitable for plating for reprocessing to minimise wastage.
  • 2.6 Record assessment outcomes and distribution problems and report to appropriate personnel.
3. Distribute material
  • 3.1 Reject sub-standard materials; dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.2 Organise movement of material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.
  • 3.3 Monitor on-site movement of material to ensure intended flow is achieved.
  • 3.4 Label material in line organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3804 FPICOT2235A Assess timber for manufacturing potential Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR79 FWPCOT3226 Assess timber for manufacturing potential Unit of competency