FWPSAW2205
Assemble materials using nail plates


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.


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 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.

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:

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


Evidence of Knowledge

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.


Assessment Conditions

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.


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 nail plates and select appropriate sizes

complete routine calculations for component layouts

accurately measure lengths and angles.

Oral communication skills to:

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

make accurate verbal reports on processing and equipment faults.

Reading skills to:

interpret:

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, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.

Planning and organising skills to:

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

Problem-solving skills to:

identify and dispose of defective materials

recognise faulty equipment and resolve by reporting or rectifying.

Technology skills to:

select and use appropriate machinery, tools and personal protective equipment used for assembling materials.


Range Statement

Not Applicable


Sectors

Sawmilling and Processing