Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to design, detail and prepare a quotation for the fabrication of trusses and/or frames and/or floors using a computerised system 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 FPICOT3220A Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves quoting and interpreting from computerised timber manufactured product plans in a timber and wood products production 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
Not Applicable
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. Select software |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS ), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to drawing and detailing trusses and/or frames and/or floors using computerised systems are identified and followed |
1.2. Software options are reviewed and evaluated against specified work requirements |
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1.3. Appropriate software program is selected appropriate to work requirements |
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2. Interpret plans and loading conditions |
2.1. Plans and work order documentation are obtained and interpreted |
2.2. Plans are interpreted and work requirements specified, assessed and referred to engineers for calculations |
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2.3. Additional information and data required to estimate assemblies is obtained from appropriate personnel or other sources |
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2.4. Functional and pictorial images of structures, trusses and/or frames and/or floors are created |
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2.5. Design requirements outside software limitations are identified and referred to appropriate personnel |
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2.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements |
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3. Use computer programs to estimate trusses and/or frames and/or floors |
3.1. Fixed design details are transferred to layout data in line with software requirements |
3.2. Truss and/or frame and/or floor types are identified and timber type and species selected in line with material suitability and availability |
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3.3. Design structure is defined by common industry spacing of trusses or frames or floors and their components in line with industry standards |
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3.4. Component sizes are fixed to clarify and firm design options |
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3.5. Layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members are progressively selected in line with software requirements |
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3.6. Design details are produced in line with software and work order requirements |
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3.7. Design options are selected on the basis of feasibility, ease of erection, cost, material availability, customer preference and site standards |
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3.8. Design details are reviewed and revised in line with site and customer standards without compromising truss, frame or structure strength |
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4. Prepare quotation |
4.1. Estimations are calculated and quotation is produced in the designated format using recommended software and computer program |
4.2. Quotation is reviewed and checked for completeness and accuracy in line with organisational requirements |
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4.3. Modifications are made to computer design to meet work order requirements, if required |
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4.4. Computer records are completed and quotation is prepared for presentation in line with workplace procedures |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section 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 select and use computerised systems to accurately interpret trusses and/or frames and/or floors and prepare a quotation in line with industry and organisational guidelines |
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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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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Software |
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Work requirements may include: |
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Assessment may include |
assessment of:
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Assemblies may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Other sources may include: |
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Images may include: |
details of:
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Communication may include: |
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Industry standards may include: |
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Calculations may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |