Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to operate a truss press in order to finalise the joining of prepared truss components in readiness for strapping, stacking and despatching 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 FPICOT3243A Operate a truss press |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves operating a truss press 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. Prepare for pressing |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a truss press are identified and followed 1.2. Work order and construction plans are reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of material and assembly hardware to be pressed are collected 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 1.5. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Set up components |
2.1. Timber components are selected from pre-cut material in line with the cutting list 2.2. Components are positioned and clamped in the press ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules 2.3. Components are set to include camber adjustments, overhang and other design requirements 2.4. Defective components are rejected and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.5. Components are temporarily fastened to maintain alignment during setup procedure 2.6. Assembly hardware is located and selected in line with the construction plans and standards 2.7. Hardware is positioned on joints and installed ready for pressing |
3. Press trusses |
3.1. Pre -startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 3.2. Press cycle times and pressures are set and adjusted for production requirements 3.3. Pressed trusses are checked for abnormalities and assembly faults are corrected in line with site procedures 3.4. Unload and reload cycles are performed 3.5. Pressed and finished trusses are regularly assessed and necessary changes to assembly and pressing processes are actioned 3.6. Pressed trusses with abnormalities are dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements 3.7. Pressing process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
4. Prepare products for despatch and report |
4.1. Finished product is checked and labelled in line with the 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 product is removed from press and safely strapped and stacked ready for transportation 4.4. Strapping waste is minimised and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements 4.5. Equipment faults are recognised and reported in line with site procedures 4.6. 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 and efficiently press trusses in line with 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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Trusses may include: |
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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Material may include: |
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Assembly hardware may include: |
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Equipment 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: |
components with an unacceptable level of:
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Disposing of may include: |
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Pre-startup checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Cycle |
is the process of:
and includes:
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Assembly faults may include: |
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Dealing with may include: |
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Stacking 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)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |