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Work effectively in the timber systems design industry

Work effectively in the timber systems design industry

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM3215
State Code
OCR88
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
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with a broad range of individuals and teams within the timber manufacturing products sector. It includes a sound understanding of the organisations’ operations work practices and processes of timber systems design. The unit applies to individuals who contribute to and provide quality product service to clients in a timber production or design setting. They use their own judgment to deal with predictable and unpredictable problems and decide on solutions to a range of problems during the timber design process.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research the timber systems design industry
  • 1.1 Identify, read and interpret relevant timber system design regulations, codes and standards
  • 1.2 Identify relevant workplace safety and environmental requirements for timber systems design work
  • 1.3 Identify roles, responsibilities and scope of work of a timber systems designer
  • 1.4 Identify key industry stakeholders in the timber systems design industry
2. Develop and apply product and process knowledge
  • 2.1 Identify efficient designer practices in timber system design
  • 2.2 Source and share information on new and emerging timber products and construction techniques that impact timber systems design
  • 2.3 Propose and promote the benefits of timber products to stakeholders
  • 2.4 Recognise factors that impact on design and manufacture of timber systems
  • 2.5 Identify methods of design and manufacture that optimise effective production
  • 2.6 Assess own timber system design industry product and process knowledge, and undertake professional development related to job role
3. Work as a timber systems designer
  • 3.1 Identify, read and apply workplace policies and procedures relevant to own work role as timber systems designer
  • 3.2 Develop and maintain effective communications and relationships with stakeholders and workplace team members
  • 3.3 Identify and access materials, design documentation, specifications and equipment to complete the design task
  • 3.4 Sequence design tasks throughout the design project life cycle according to industry practices and workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Utilise technology to design, cost, produce, retain and communicate design information, plans and documentation according to industry and workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Clarify project and design information with manufacturer and client stakeholder
  • 3.7 Identify and resolve problems that impact the design, manufacture and construction of timber systems
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