FWPCOT3241
Assemble timber wall frames


Application

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assemble construction-ready timber wall frame sections and to strap and pack them in readiness for transport to a construction site. Work is completed in a timber and wood products production setting.

The unit applies to Press operator, Timber manufactured products technician, Jig setter, Machine operator, saw operator.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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 work order and construction plans and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of assembly material and hardware.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Identify and prepare setup jigs required for construction.

2. Set up components

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

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

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

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

2.5 Nail components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly.

3. Install assembly hardware

3.1 Position and install hardware on joints in line with construction plan.

3.2 Nail or staple temporary bracing to product in line with construction standards.

3.3 Correct assembly faults in line with organisational procedures.

4. Prepare products for despatch and report

4.1 Check finished product 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, label and pre-sling finished products ready for transportation.

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

4.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

Evidence of Performance

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:

assemble timber wall frames in line with a work order, construction plans, construction standards and engineering specifications including

studs

top and bottom plates

lintels

trimmers

nogging

bracing

strap, pack, label and pre-sling completed products ready for transportation.


Evidence of Knowledge

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

quality requirements, at a basic level of understanding, of national building codes and standards

environmental protection practices for assembling timber wall frames:

reducing water and energy use

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

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

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

typical flow of material supply in and out of the wall frame assembly area

typical assembly sequences and range of techniques used to assemble timber wall frames

key components of wall frames and their purpose:

studs

top and bottom plates

lintels

trimmers

nogging

bracing

range of industry standard lengths, cross sections and tolerances and applicable terminology

typical assembly faults triggering correction to ensure product quality:

incorrectly positioned joints

timber splits from nailing

incorrectly positioned hardware

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to assemble timber wall frames:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

circular saws

docking saws

drills

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

purpose, features and use of assembly componentry

organisational procedures specific to assembling timber wall frames:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

maintaining construction standards

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults

labelling products for identification and transportation.


Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

tools and equipment used to assemble timber wall frames:

measuring equipment

assembly jigs

circular saws

docking saws

drills

nail plate presses

staple guns

nail guns

compressor or compressed air supply

marking equipment

strapping equipment

assembly hardware:

nailing plates

gang nails

nail gun nails

staples

slinging devices

personal protective equipment suitable for assembling timber wall frames

pre-cut sections of timber

consumable strapping, packaging and labelling materials

manufacturers’ instructions for equipment use

work order and construction plan with specifications for assembling timber wall frames

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for assembling timber wall 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.


Foundation Skills

This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Numeracy skills to:

interpret production data from construction plans and work orders to:

count quantities of materials and hardware components and select appropriate sizes

complete routine calculations for component layouts

measure lengths and angles to construction plan specifications.

Oral communication skills to:

ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of construction plans and work orders.

Reading skills to:

interpret detailed:

workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures

construction plans and work orders

manufacturers’ instructions.

Writing skills to:

produce basic clear labels for product identification and transportation

complete accurate basic records for production outcomes and equipment faults.

Planning and organising skills to:

efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and production using work order and construction plan to guide activities.


Range Statement

Not Applicable


Sectors

Common Technical