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.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Prepare for assembly | 1.1 Review construction plan and work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Identify type and quantity of timber and glue required and obtain materials. 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 1.4 Select and prepare required assembly jigs. |
2. Cut boards for beams | 2.1 Visually assess condition of boards and check moisture content. 2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices. 2.3 Straight or scarf cut boards; optimise quantity and eliminate faults. 2.4 Sort cut boards according to length and mark in line with organisational procedures. 2.5 Reject defective components and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 2.6 Store assembly jigs for further use or dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. |
3. Assemble beams | 3.1 Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list and beam design. 3.2 Mix glue in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 3.3 Set glue spreader to apply even coating and apply glue line to ensure minimal wastage. 3.4 Lay components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules. 3.5 Start press and check controls and operation in line with organisational procedures. 3.6 Set press with jigs and position beam to correct orientation. 3.7 Apply load and heat to beam. 3.8 Check and remove beam from press. 3.9 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. |
4. Prepare beams for despatch and report | 4.1 Check and label finished beams in line with work order. 4.2 Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location. 4.3 Strap, pack and label finished beams ready for transportation. 4.4 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials. 4.5 Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:
prepare and cut boards for beam production in line with individual work orders
across the above jobs, complete these processes:
straight cut timber to length with a vertical cut
scarf cut timber at a level, providing a larger end grain surface for bonding
strap, pack and label bundles of completed products ready for transportation
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:
reducing water and energy use
cleaning plant, tools and equipment
safely disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste
types of glue used for producing laminated beams; procedures and standards for mixing, curing and applying it
range of industry standard cross sections, their strength, tolerances and applicable terminology
assembly sequences
componentry and construction standards
typical component defects and how these affect ability to produce a quality finished product:
warp
wane
cupping
shakes
insect defects
knots
resin pockets
storage layout and categories for stacking finished materials
types of tools and equipment used for producing laminated beams; their purpose, features and operation:
measuring equipment
assembly jigs
docking and trimming saws
presses
marking equipment
glue spreader
strapping equipment
organisational procedures specific to producing laminated beams:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out
use of equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults.
The following resources must be made available:
tools and equipment used to produce laminated beams including:
measuring equipment
assembly jigs
docking and trimming saws
presses
marking equipment
glue spreader
strapping equipment
glue
personal protective equipment suitable for producing laminated beams
commercial product range of timber
manufacturers’ instructions for:
equipment use
mixing and curing glue
work order and construction plan with specifications for assembling laminated beams
template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults
organisational procedures for producing laminated beams.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.