Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for construction
- Review prototype or sample purpose, work order and construction plans and where required clarify requirements with appropriate personnel.
- Obtain type and quantity of material to be assembled and hardware in line with prototype construction plan and specifications.
- Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
- Plan and document stages of the construction process.
- Set up components
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures throughout production activities.
- Select and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.
- Select timber components, check for compatibility with specifications and cut in line with the prototype or sample plans.
- Position and clamp components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.
- Identify defective components, incorrect timber cuts and off-cuts; dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
- Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly.
- Construct and review prototypes and samples
- Follow construction plan throughout assembly and conduct checks at designated points.
- Position and install hardware on joints to prototype specifications.
- Nail or staple temporary bracing to product in line with construction standards.
- Identify required modifications to designs and plans; document and follow recommended changes.
- Correct construction faults in line with recommendations.
- Review prototype or sample for effectiveness of purpose and efficiency of construction methods.
- Record prototype or sample construction processes, problems and recommendations for change and report to appropriate personnel.
- Store temporary bracing, prototypes and samples; dispose of when not required in line with environmental protection practices.