Assessor Resource

FWPCOT3243
Operate a truss press

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate a truss press to finalise the joining of prepared truss components and to strap and pack them in readiness for transport to a construction site.Work is completed in a timber and wood products production setting.

The unit applies to Press operator, Timber manufactured products technician, Jig setter, Machine operator, saw operator.

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

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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.

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 pressing

1.1 Review work order and construction plans and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of assembly material and hardware.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

2. Set up components

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

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

2.3 Position and clamp components in press, with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.

2.4 Set components to include camber adjustments, overhang and other design requirements.

2.5 Identify defective components, dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.

2.6 Fasten components to maintain temporary alignment during setup.

2.7 Position and install hardware on joints ready for pressing.

3. Press trusses

3.1 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

3.2 Set and adjust press cycle times and pressures to meet production requirements.

3.3 Check pressed trusses for abnormalities and assembly faults in line with organisational procedures.

3.4 Complete unload and reload cycles.

3.5 Assess pressed and finished trusses regularly; action changes to assembly and pressing processes as required.

3.6 Dispose of defective pressed trusses in line with environmental protection practices.

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 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

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:

set up components and press timber trusses, in line with an individual work order and construction plan for each job prescribing different dimensions and numbers of trusses

for each of the above jobs, strap, pack and label completed products ready for transportation.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

quality requirements, at a basic level of understanding, of national building codes and standards

environmental protection practices for assembling and pressing timber trusses:

reducing water and energy use

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

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

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

typical flow of material supply in and out of the truss pressing area

typical truss assembly sequences and range of techniques used to press trusses

range of industry standard lengths, cross sections and tolerances and applicable terminology

typical assembly and pressing faults triggering correction to ensure product quality:

incorrectly positioned joints

timber splits from nailing

incorrectly positioned hardware

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to assemble and press timber trusses:

truss presses:

roller press

platen press

C-clamp press

assembly equipment:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

drills

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

appropriate range of cycle times and pressures used to press trusses until structurally ready

purpose, features and use of assembly componentry

organisational procedures specific to operating press trusses:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

maintaining construction standards

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults

labelling products for identification and transportation.

The following resources must be made available:

a truss press which includes one or more of the following:

roller press

platen press

C-clamp press

computer-automated press

tools and equipment used to assemble timber trusses:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

drills

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 operating truss presses

pre-cut sections of timber

consumable strapping, packaging and labelling materials

manufacturers’ instructions for equipment use

work order and construction plan with specifications for assembling and pressing trusses

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for operating truss presses.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

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 pressing

1.1 Review work order and construction plans and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of assembly material and hardware.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

2. Set up components

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

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

2.3 Position and clamp components in press, with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.

2.4 Set components to include camber adjustments, overhang and other design requirements.

2.5 Identify defective components, dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.

2.6 Fasten components to maintain temporary alignment during setup.

2.7 Position and install hardware on joints ready for pressing.

3. Press trusses

3.1 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

3.2 Set and adjust press cycle times and pressures to meet production requirements.

3.3 Check pressed trusses for abnormalities and assembly faults in line with organisational procedures.

3.4 Complete unload and reload cycles.

3.5 Assess pressed and finished trusses regularly; action changes to assembly and pressing processes as required.

3.6 Dispose of defective pressed trusses in line with environmental protection practices.

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 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

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:

set up components and press timber trusses, in line with an individual work order and construction plan for each job prescribing different dimensions and numbers of trusses

for each of the above jobs, strap, pack and label completed products ready for transportation.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

quality requirements, at a basic level of understanding, of national building codes and standards

environmental protection practices for assembling and pressing timber trusses:

reducing water and energy use

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

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

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

typical flow of material supply in and out of the truss pressing area

typical truss assembly sequences and range of techniques used to press trusses

range of industry standard lengths, cross sections and tolerances and applicable terminology

typical assembly and pressing faults triggering correction to ensure product quality:

incorrectly positioned joints

timber splits from nailing

incorrectly positioned hardware

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to assemble and press timber trusses:

truss presses:

roller press

platen press

C-clamp press

assembly equipment:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

drills

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

appropriate range of cycle times and pressures used to press trusses until structurally ready

purpose, features and use of assembly componentry

organisational procedures specific to operating press trusses:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

maintaining construction standards

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults

labelling products for identification and transportation.

The following resources must be made available:

a truss press which includes one or more of the following:

roller press

platen press

C-clamp press

computer-automated press

tools and equipment used to assemble timber trusses:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

drills

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 operating truss presses

pre-cut sections of timber

consumable strapping, packaging and labelling materials

manufacturers’ instructions for equipment use

work order and construction plan with specifications for assembling and pressing trusses

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for operating truss presses.

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.

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
Review work order and construction plans and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Identify and obtain type and quantity of assembly material and hardware. 
Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list. 
Position and clamp components in press, with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules. 
Set components to include camber adjustments, overhang and other design requirements. 
Identify defective components, dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices. 
Fasten components to maintain temporary alignment during setup. 
Position and install hardware on joints ready for pressing. 
Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness. 
Set and adjust press cycle times and pressures to meet production requirements. 
Check pressed trusses for abnormalities and assembly faults in line with organisational procedures. 
Complete unload and reload cycles. 
Assess pressed and finished trusses regularly; action changes to assembly and pressing processes as required. 
Dispose of defective pressed trusses in line with environmental protection practices. 
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. 
Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT3243 - Operate a truss press
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