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FPICOT3218B
Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The unit involves quoting and interpreting from manufactured timber 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

This unit describes the outcomes required to manually prepare quotations, interpret plans and layouts and detail tasks and materials for simple trusses and/or frames and/or floors

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 FPICOT3218A Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can accurately interpret plans to accurately quote and detail trusses and/or frames and/or floors using manual methods in line with industry and 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:

following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to relevant to quoting and interpreting from manufactured timber product plans

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to quoting and interpreting from manufactured timber product plans

applying effective communication techniques and safe work practices in the work area

interpreting plans, specifications and loading conditions

quoting and detailing trusses and/or frames and/or floors

producing realistic estimates and practical designs suitable for manufacture

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to quoting and interpreting from timber manufactured product plans

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

The ability to comply with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for quoting and interpreting from manufactured timber product plans

Technical skills sufficient to locate, interpret and apply relevant information and specifications in written, diagrammatic and/or verbal form; to produce realistic quotes and practical designs suitable for manufacture, and to safely quote and detail trusses and frames using manual methods

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others; to accurately record and report workplace information and maintain documentation

Literacy skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology and convey information in written, sketch and/or verbal form

Numeracy skills sufficient to select appropriate mathematical processes to calculate dimensions and measure lengths and spans

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for quoting and interpreting from manufactured timber product plans

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for quoting and interpreting from manufactured timber product plans

Applications of building and structural regulations and site policies and procedures

Procedures for preparing design, detailing and quotations for trusses and/or frames and/or floors

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment relevant to quoting and interpreting from manufactured timber product plans, and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for the use of scientific calculators, scale rules and tables; and for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

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.

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:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements including waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

Trusses may include

roof trusses

floor trusses

Work requirements may include:

loading requirements

applicable codes

common industry practices

specific customer preferences

transport regulations

fabricating limitations

Assessment may include

assessment of:

concentrated loads and externally applied loads (wind, surround structures, common or special building usage)

requirements for columns, beams and lintels

dimensions defining geometry and loading of individual trusses and frames

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

clients

colleagues

line management

software support engineers

Other sources may include:

suppliers

manufacturers

architect

builder

local council

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice and body language

Layouts

of roof trusses are carried out manually (tables and scientific calculator)

Calculations may include:

quantities of timber for trusses and/or frames and/or floors

quantities of ancillaries and bracing

costing of materials and labour

Floor truss information may include:

span

spacing

cantilever

floor loading

end support

Design details may include:

timber component species

type

cross-section

grade

length and cutting angles

nail plate and other joining hardware sizes

marking requirements

Assemblies

quoted and detailed may be:

wooden roof and floor trusses and wall frames and beams for solid brick, brick veneer and timber frame domestic houses and light commercial structures, structural and non structural

Assembly drawing

details for truss and frame may include design assumptions regarding supporting and tying components

Installation packages may include:

roof and floor truss assembly drawings, design information, site and certifying authority standards

wall frame assembly drawings, design information, installation information guides

Industry standards may include:

Australian standards

international standards

nail plate provider standards

Material may include:

timber of available species and solid or laminated types

• may include timber of available species and solid or laminated types

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the manual preparation of quotes for simple trusses and/or frames and/or floors are identified and followed 
Plans and work requirements are identified, interpreted and assessed 
Drawing views and notes are interpreted and other design requirements and restrictions are identified and followed 
Additional information and data is obtained from appropriate personnel and other sources 
Functional and pictorial images of structure, simple trusses and/or frames and/or floors are created based on work requirements 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements 
Roof truss types are selected to meet work requirements and common industry spacings of trusses and their components are imposed on the plan to define structure 
Layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members are progressively determined in line with work requirements 
Quantities for bracing and ancillaries for roof trusses are calculated and documented 
Floor truss information and details are interpreted from plan documentation 
Appropriate floor trusses are selected from the range of certified standard designs 
Quotation for roof and floor trusses is prepared, checked and recorded in line with workplace procedures 
Design details are reviewed and revised without compromising truss or structure strength 
Structure layout drawings and truss assembly drawings are produced in line with work requirements and manufacturing requirements 
Component cutting detail is produced in line with manufacturing requirements and schedules 
Design records are reviewed for design integrity, completeness and consistency in line with workplace and applicable certifying authority standards 
Roof and floor truss installation package is assembled in line with workplace procedures and industry standards 
Lengths of wall frames are measured from plans and dimensions calculated appropriate to timber sizes 
Quotation for wall frames including costing per unit length is prepared, checked and recorded in line with workplace procedures 
Timber type and species for wall frames is selected appropriate to material availability and work requirements 
Design of wall frames for fabrication is calculated from plans and specifications, and assembly drawings are produced in line with work order and manufacturing requirements 
Component cutting detail is produced in line with manufacturing requirements and schedules 
Design records are reviewed for design integrity, completeness and consistency in line with workplace and applicable certifying authority standards 
Wall frames installation package is assembled in line with workplace procedures and industry standards 

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