Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and assemble materials with the installation of nail plates in readiness for transport to a construction site General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPISAW2205A Assemble materials using nail plates |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves assembling materials using nail plates in a forest products factory setting The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for assembly |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assembling materials using nail plates are identified and followed 1.2. Work order and construction plans are reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of material and nail plates to be assembled are collected 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Set -up jigs required for construction are specified and prepared 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Assemble materials |
2.1. Timber components are selected from pre-cut material in line with the cutting list and design specifications 2.2. Allowable number and position of joins is interpreted from the construction plan 2.3. Components are positioned and clamped in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules 2.4. Defective components are rejected and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.5. Components are stapled to maintain temporary alignment during assembly |
3. Install nail plates |
3.1. Nail plates are located and selected in line with the construction plans and standards 3.2. Material and nail plate press are positioned over joints 3.3. Nail plates are positioned on joints and installed in line with the construction plan 3.4. Sub-standard nail plates and nail plates damaged during the process are dealt with in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 3.5. Assembly faults are corrected in line with site procedures |
4. Prepare material for despatch and report outcomes |
4.1. Finished material is checked and labelled in line with work order 4.2. Components are removed from jigs and safely stacked in a designated location in line with work order requirements 4.3. Finished material is strapped , packed and labelled ready for transportation 4.4. Equipment faults are recognised and reported in line with site procedures 4.5. Records and reports are accurately completed, processed and maintained in line with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely assemble materials using nail plates within organisational requirements |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements: |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Legislative requirements: |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
and may also include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Material may include: |
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Nail plates |
are (usually) galvanised plates of varying size with a multitude of protruding points (nails) which hold the components together |
Equipment may include: |
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Set-up jigs may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Timber components |
are the sections of timber or timber product which have been pre-cut in readiness for assembly and have been cut to follow the construction plans and cutting list |
Defective components may include: |
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Disposing of may include: |
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Dealing with may include: |
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Assembly faults may include: |
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Stacked may include: |
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Strapped may include: |
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Equipment faults may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
No sector assigned |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Sawmilling and Processing |