Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for assembly
- 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.
- Identify and prepare setup jigs required for construction.
- Set up components
- Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list.
- Reject material with defects and dipose of these in line with environmental protection practices.
- Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and 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.
- Nail components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly.
- Install assembly hardware
- Prepare products for despatch and report
- Check finished product for quality and label in line with work order.
- Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location.
- Strap, pack, label and pre-sling 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.