Assessor Resource

FWPCOT2230
Assemble products

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and assemble construction-ready products; and to stack, strap and despatch them in readiness for transport to a construction site. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.

The unit applies to workers that assemble products for despatch in a forest products factory setting.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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 plans and work order and where required clarify with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of material to be assembled and hardware.

1.3 Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.4 Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.

2. Set up components

2.1 Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list.

2.2 Reject material with defects and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

2.3 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.

2.4 Position and clamp components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.

2.5 Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly.

3. Install assembly hardware

3.1 Position and install hardware on joints in line with and construction plan.

3.2 Nail or staple temporary bracing to product in line with construction standards.

3.3 Correct assembly faults.

3.4 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

4. Prepare products for despatch and report

4.1 Check finished product for quality and label in line with work order.

4.2 Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location.

4.3 Strap, pack and label finished products 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:

construct products in line with an individual work order and construction plan for each. Products for construction will be one or more of the following:

pallets

crates

trellises

stairs

doors

windows

beams

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

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

typical component defects and how these affect ability to produce a quality finished product:

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

assembly sequences

componentry and construction standards

typical assembly faults triggering correction to ensure product quality including:

incorrectly positioned joints

timber splits from nailing

incorrectly positioned hardware

storage layout and categories for stacking finished materials

types of tools and equipment used for assembling products; their purpose, features and operation:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

organisational procedures specific to assembling products:

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 assemble products:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

assembly hardware:

nailing plates

gang nails

nail gun nails

staples

personal protective equipment suitable for assembling products

pre-cut sections of timber

manufacturers’ instructions for equipment use

work order and construction plan with specifications for assembling products

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for assembling products.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 plans and work order and where required clarify with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of material to be assembled and hardware.

1.3 Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.4 Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.

2. Set up components

2.1 Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list.

2.2 Reject material with defects and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

2.3 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.

2.4 Position and clamp components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.

2.5 Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly.

3. Install assembly hardware

3.1 Position and install hardware on joints in line with and construction plan.

3.2 Nail or staple temporary bracing to product in line with construction standards.

3.3 Correct assembly faults.

3.4 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

4. Prepare products for despatch and report

4.1 Check finished product for quality and label in line with work order.

4.2 Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location.

4.3 Strap, pack and label finished products 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.

Not Applicable

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:

construct products in line with an individual work order and construction plan for each. Products for construction will be one or more of the following:

pallets

crates

trellises

stairs

doors

windows

beams

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

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

typical component defects and how these affect ability to produce a quality finished product:

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

assembly sequences

componentry and construction standards

typical assembly faults triggering correction to ensure product quality including:

incorrectly positioned joints

timber splits from nailing

incorrectly positioned hardware

storage layout and categories for stacking finished materials

types of tools and equipment used for assembling products; their purpose, features and operation:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

organisational procedures specific to assembling products:

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 assemble products:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

assembly hardware:

nailing plates

gang nails

nail gun nails

staples

personal protective equipment suitable for assembling products

pre-cut sections of timber

manufacturers’ instructions for equipment use

work order and construction plan with specifications for assembling products

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for assembling products.

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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review construction plans and work order and where required clarify with appropriate personnel. 
Identify and obtain type and quantity of material to be assembled and hardware. 
Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for construction. 
Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list. 
Reject material with defects and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices. 
Position and clamp components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules. 
Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly. 
Position and install hardware on joints in line with and construction plan. 
Nail or staple temporary bracing to product in line with construction standards. 
Correct assembly faults. 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Check finished product for quality and label in line with work order. 
Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location. 
Strap, pack and label finished products ready for transportation. 
Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials. 
Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures. 

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