Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FWPSAW2205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assemble materials using nail plates

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW2205 - Assemble materials using nail plates
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and assemble materials with nail plates; and to stack, strap and despatch them in readiness for transport to a construction site. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Production Worker, Sawmill Worker, Manufacturing Assistant. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

tools and equipment used to assemble products:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

assembly hardware:

nail plates

nail gun nails

staples

pre-cut sections of timber

personal protective equipment suitable for assembling materials

manufacturers’ instructions for equipment use

work order and construction plan with specifications for assembling materials

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for assembling materials using nail plates.

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.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for assembly
  • Review construction plans and work order and where required clarify with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify and obtain type and quantity of material and nail plates to be assembled.
  • Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.
       
Element: Assemble materials
  • Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list.
  • Reject material with defects and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.
  • Identify allowable number and position of joins from construction plan.
  • Position and clamp components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.
  • Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly.
       
Element: Install nail plates
  • Position material and nail plate press over joints.
  • Position nail plates on joints and install in line with construction plan.
  • Repair or dispose of substandard and damaged nail plates in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Correct assembly faults in line with organisational procedures
  • Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Prepare material for despatch and report outcomes
  • Check finished material for quality and label in line with work order.
  • Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location.
  • Strap, pack and label finished material ready for transportation.
  • Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials.
  • Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures.
       


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 assembly

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

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of material and nail plates to be assembled.

1.3 Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.4 Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.

2. Assemble materials

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

2.2 Reject material with defects and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

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

2.4 Identify allowable number and position of joins from construction plan.

2.5 Position and clamp components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.

2.6 Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly.

3. Install nail plates

3.1 Position material and nail plate press over joints.

3.2 Position nail plates on joints and install in line with construction plan.

3.3 Repair or dispose of substandard and damaged nail plates in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Correct assembly faults in line with organisational procedures

3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

4. Prepare material for despatch and report outcomes

4.1 Check finished material 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 material ready for transportation.

4.4 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials.

4.5 Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures.

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 assembling materials using nail plates

assemble materials using nail plates in line with a work order and construction plans

strap, pack and label bundles of completed products

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

types of tools and equipment used for assembling products; their purpose, features and operation:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

characteristics of timber

types of materials for assembling with nail plates and their purpose

assembly sequences

compliantly and construction standards

typical assembly faults triggering correction to ensure product quality:

incorrectly positioned joints

timber splits from nailing

incorrectly positioned nail plates

industry standard cross-sections, lengths and tolerances

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

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

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

storage layout and categories for stacking finished materials

organisational procedures specific to assembling materials using nail plates:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out

use of equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults.


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 assembly

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

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of material and nail plates to be assembled.

1.3 Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.4 Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.

2. Assemble materials

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

2.2 Reject material with defects and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

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

2.4 Identify allowable number and position of joins from construction plan.

2.5 Position and clamp components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.

2.6 Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly.

3. Install nail plates

3.1 Position material and nail plate press over joints.

3.2 Position nail plates on joints and install in line with construction plan.

3.3 Repair or dispose of substandard and damaged nail plates in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Correct assembly faults in line with organisational procedures

3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

4. Prepare material for despatch and report outcomes

4.1 Check finished material 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 material ready for transportation.

4.4 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials.

4.5 Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures.

Not Applicable

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 construction plans and work order and where required clarify with appropriate personnel. 
Identify and obtain type and quantity of material and nail plates to be assembled. 
Select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Identify and prepare set-up jigs required for construction. 
Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list. 
Reject material with defects and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices. 
Identify allowable number and position of joins from construction plan. 
Position and clamp components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules. 
Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly. 
Position material and nail plate press over joints. 
Position nail plates on joints and install in line with construction plan. 
Repair or dispose of substandard and damaged nail plates in line with environmental protection practices. 
Correct assembly faults in line with organisational procedures 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Check finished material for quality and label in line with work order. 
Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location. 
Strap, pack and label finished material ready for transportation. 
Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials. 
Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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