The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can select and use computerised systems to accurately produce complex plans and details of trusses or frames; and provide advice on design and production issues

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to producing complex truss or frame plans and details

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to producing complex truss or frame plans and details

applying communication techniques and safe work practices in the work area

interpreting plans, loading conditions and technical information and conveying information in written, sketch and verbal form

using appropriate computer software, systems and techniques to accurately produce complex plans and details of trusses or frames

testing design options, selecting best option and producing timely and accurate designs for manufacture and construction

applying mathematical procedures, such as estimation and measurement

providing design and production advice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills include:

Technical skills sufficient to safely and accurately produce complex truss or frame plans and details using computerised systems and provided software; design and detail timber trusses or frames that use available material and meet the required standards; produce drawings and cutting lists suitable for manufacture

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others; complete, record and maintain information

Literacy skills sufficient to interpret and apply relevant information, common industry terminology and specifications in written, diagrammatic and verbal form

Numeracy skills sufficient to select appropriate mathematical and estimation processes

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge include:

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for producing complex truss or frame plans and details using computers

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for producing complex truss or frame plans and details using computers

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Procedures for recording, reporting and maintaining workplace records and information

Procedures for applying building and structural regulations and site policy

Range, types and uses of computer programs and software, including estimation software

Common industry terminology for all component types

Relationship between component loads, supports and spans and component loads, species, type, dimensions and grade

Industry standard cross section sizes and profiles, length and spacing dimensions

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

lifts and cranes, scaffolding, building codes and regulations

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Loading information may include:

details defining mass loads and externally applied loads (wind, surrounding structures, common or special building usage)

dimensions defining geometry and loading of individual structural members

Appropriate personnel may include:

clients

colleagues

line management

software support engineers

Image of structure may include:

load support

loading transfer mechanisms

tying positions

Software

is a commercial package running on suitable computer hardware and producing designs using specific truss or frame assembly hardware requirements

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Design detail may include:

timber component species, type, cross section, grade, length and cutting angles

nail plate and other joining hardware sizes and marking requirements

and may be selected from options on the basis of:

construction feasibility

cost

material availability

customer preference and site standards

material efficiency

energy efficiency

Material:

is selected with regard to exposure and weathering

and may include:

timber of available species

solid types

laminated types

Assembly drawings may include:

design assumptions regarding supporting and typing components

and may be designed as wooden roof and floor trusses and wall frames for solid brick, brick veneer and timber frame domestic houses

Questions may include:

certifying authority requirements

building code requirements