Assessor Resource

FWPTMM2203
Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to read and interpret truss, floor and frame fabrication plans showing construction details and component specifications. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factory setting.

The unit applies to Timber Manufactured Products Technician, Timber Fabricator, Machine 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. Review and clarify fabrication plans

1.1 Review and clarify fabrication plans and work order where required with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Interpret drawing views and notes and identify design requirements and restrictions.

1.3 Obtain additional information and data from appropriate personnel and sources.

2. Interpret fabrication plans

2.1 Interpret plan, work requirements and sequencing for application to assembly work.

2.2 Confirm layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members.

2.3 Allow for quantities of bracing and ancillaries for trusses or frames.

2.4 Interpret timber and hardware component details.

2.5 Identify, locate and label bracing points.

2.6 Establish a need for camber.

3. Confirm work order and fabrication plan

3.1 Follow workplace health and safety procedures throughout production activities.

3.2 Select and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.

3.3 Identify truss, floor or frame types and select timber type and species in line with plan.

3.4 Locate and select assembly hardware in line with fabrication plans and standards.

3.5 Visually assess characteristics and design details of material against plan.

3.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials in line with environmental protection practices.

3.7 Discuss common site problems and suggest solutions for better meeting design requirements.

4. Confirm products to fabrication plan

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

4.2 Position and install hardware on joints in line with plan specifications.

4.3 Correct assembly faults in line with site procedures.

4.4 Assess finished product for quality against assembly drawing and label in line with work order.

4.5 Record and report assessment outcomes 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:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to reading and interpreting timber truss, floor and/or frame plans

develop a logical construction sequence for products from the fabrication plans.

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

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

characteristics of timber and timber defects

key features of timber trusses, floors and frames and their components

abbreviations, symbols and industry terminology used in fabrication plans

units of measurement and component tolerances in use at the work site

industry standard cross sections and lengths

types of timber truss, floor and frame assembly tools and equipment; their purpose, features, and operation:

measuring equipment

electric circular saws

docking saws

drills

assembly jigs

assembly table

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

organisational policies and procedures specific to assembling timber trusses, floors and frames:

workplace health and safety specific to assembling timber trusses, floors and frames and use of equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting assessment of quality of finished product.

The following resources must be made available:

timber truss, floor and frame assembly tools and equipment:

measuring equipment

electric circular saws

docking saws

drills

assembly jigs

assembly table

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

assembly hardware:

nailing plates

floor truss plates

bracing

supplementary fittings and fixings

nail gun nails and staples

personal protective equipment suitable for assembling timber trusses, floors and frames

pre-cut sections of timber

work order and fabrication plan with specifications for assembling timber trusses, floors and frames

template reports for recording assessment of quality of finished product

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational policies and procedures for assembling timber trusses, floors and frames

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

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. Review and clarify fabrication plans

1.1 Review and clarify fabrication plans and work order where required with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Interpret drawing views and notes and identify design requirements and restrictions.

1.3 Obtain additional information and data from appropriate personnel and sources.

2. Interpret fabrication plans

2.1 Interpret plan, work requirements and sequencing for application to assembly work.

2.2 Confirm layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members.

2.3 Allow for quantities of bracing and ancillaries for trusses or frames.

2.4 Interpret timber and hardware component details.

2.5 Identify, locate and label bracing points.

2.6 Establish a need for camber.

3. Confirm work order and fabrication plan

3.1 Follow workplace health and safety procedures throughout production activities.

3.2 Select and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.

3.3 Identify truss, floor or frame types and select timber type and species in line with plan.

3.4 Locate and select assembly hardware in line with fabrication plans and standards.

3.5 Visually assess characteristics and design details of material against plan.

3.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials in line with environmental protection practices.

3.7 Discuss common site problems and suggest solutions for better meeting design requirements.

4. Confirm products to fabrication plan

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

4.2 Position and install hardware on joints in line with plan specifications.

4.3 Correct assembly faults in line with site procedures.

4.4 Assess finished product for quality against assembly drawing and label in line with work order.

4.5 Record and report assessment outcomes 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:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to reading and interpreting timber truss, floor and/or frame plans

develop a logical construction sequence for products from the fabrication plans.

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

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

characteristics of timber and timber defects

key features of timber trusses, floors and frames and their components

abbreviations, symbols and industry terminology used in fabrication plans

units of measurement and component tolerances in use at the work site

industry standard cross sections and lengths

types of timber truss, floor and frame assembly tools and equipment; their purpose, features, and operation:

measuring equipment

electric circular saws

docking saws

drills

assembly jigs

assembly table

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

organisational policies and procedures specific to assembling timber trusses, floors and frames:

workplace health and safety specific to assembling timber trusses, floors and frames and use of equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting assessment of quality of finished product.

The following resources must be made available:

timber truss, floor and frame assembly tools and equipment:

measuring equipment

electric circular saws

docking saws

drills

assembly jigs

assembly table

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

assembly hardware:

nailing plates

floor truss plates

bracing

supplementary fittings and fixings

nail gun nails and staples

personal protective equipment suitable for assembling timber trusses, floors and frames

pre-cut sections of timber

work order and fabrication plan with specifications for assembling timber trusses, floors and frames

template reports for recording assessment of quality of finished product

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational policies and procedures for assembling timber trusses, floors and frames

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 and clarify fabrication plans and work order where required with appropriate personnel. 
Interpret drawing views and notes and identify design requirements and restrictions. 
Obtain additional information and data from appropriate personnel and sources. 
Interpret plan, work requirements and sequencing for application to assembly work. 
Confirm layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members. 
Allow for quantities of bracing and ancillaries for trusses or frames. 
Interpret timber and hardware component details. 
Identify, locate and label bracing points. 
Establish a need for camber. 
Follow workplace health and safety procedures throughout production activities. 
Select and prepare set-up jigs required for construction. 
Identify truss, floor or frame types and select timber type and species in line with plan. 
Locate and select assembly hardware in line with fabrication plans and standards. 
Visually assess characteristics and design details of material against plan. 
Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials in line with environmental protection practices. 
Discuss common site problems and suggest solutions for better meeting design requirements. 
Set components to include camber adjustments, overhang and other design requirements. 
Position and install hardware on joints in line with plan specifications. 
Correct assembly faults in line with site procedures. 
Assess finished product for quality against assembly drawing and label in line with work order. 
Record and report assessment outcomes to appropriate personnel. 

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