Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to develop, from design concepts, detailed prototype construction plans, specifications and work orders for use during trial construction phase; to coordinate the construction of prototypes and to complete evaluation and reporting requirements. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.
The unit applies to Designer (Manufacturing and Engineered Wood Products), Production Manager (Timber Truss & Frame), Designer (Timber Truss & Frame)
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. Develop prototype specifications | 1.1 Access and interpret design concepts or specifications. 1.2 Prepare and document detailed prototype construction plans, specifications and work order for use during trial construction phase. 1.3 Specify prototype purpose and outline requirements from design concepts or customer requirements. 1.4 Complete a detailed analysis of options for materials and construction in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices. 1.5 Specify construction materials, requirements and methods based on option selected. |
2. Plan and prepare prototype for construction | 2.1 Source materials and hardware and other resources in line with site procedures and budgetary limits. 2.2 Assess and select suitable resources in line with options for materials detailed in prototype construction plan and specifications. 2.3 Source and select appropriate tools and equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 2.4 Plan and document stages of the construction process. 2.5 Source, construct or prepare set-up jigs required for construction. |
3. Produce the prototype | 3.1 Monitor construction process to ensure construction plan is followed. 3.2 Ensure problems, issues, modifications and improvements are documented. 3.3 Analyse information in reports completed by construction personnel on prototype construction processes, problems, effectiveness of purpose and efficiency of construction methods. 3.4 Identify modifications or improvements to design and construction plan arising from construction of the prototype. 3.5 Evaluate results of construction process and make recommendations for future construction. |
4. Trial and evaluate the prototype | 4.1 Develop and document specific trial objectives and processes. 4.2 Inform personnel involved in the trial and evaluation of their responsibilities and functions. 4.3 Work with construction personnel to prepare and certify trial equipment, tools and materials prior to use. 4.4 Complete prototype trials in consultation with construction personnel. 4.5 Evaluate trial results, determine and document recommendations for future production. 4.6 Maintain accurate records of trial and evaluation 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.
coordinate the construction and trialing of at least two prototypes/samples from the following sample list:
roof, wall and floor frames/trusses
staircases
door and window frames
structural beams
specialised pallets or crates
develop, for each, an individual construction plan and work order to include details of:
construction methods and sequence
materials to be used and quantities
tools and equipment to be used
labor requirements
evaluate trial results, for each prototype, and complete a detailed and accurate report for each, covering:
strength
durability
operational effectiveness against purpose
efficiency of construction methods
impact of the production process on the environment
recommendations for future production processes.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
prototype trialing and evaluation processes
features, at an in-depth level of understanding, of timber products subject to trial and evaluation:
product purpose
options for materials
construction componentry and standards
construction methods and sequence
types of tools and equipment used for construction
impacts of production process on the environment and environmental protection practices for:
reducing water and energy use
cleaning of plant, tools and equipment
disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste
certification requirements for trial equipment, tools and materials used during construction phase
format, content and use of:
construction plans and specifications
work orders
reports evaluating trial outcomes
organisational standards, policies and procedures for trialing and evaluating prototypes:
communication reporting lines for team involved in trials
certifying trial equipment, tools and materials
documenting plans and reports.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
computers, keyboards and industry current software programs used to produce construction plans, work orders and reports evaluating trial outcomes
comprehensive information about the design concept
templates for:
construction plans and specifications
work orders
reports evaluating trial outcomes
certification documents
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
organisational standards, policies and procedures for trialing and evaluating prototypes
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. | |
Learning skills to: | experiment with prototypes and evaluate trial outcomes to inform new production possibilities. |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate detailed dimension specifications for prototypes and clearly represent in construction plans. |
Oral communication skills to: | provide clear and unambiguous production instructions to others consult with and seek feedback from other personnel involved in trials. |
Reading skills to: | interpret detailed and unfamiliar design concepts and reports on construction processes and problems. |
Writing skills to: | produce unambiguous construction plans, specifications and work orders in a style and format easily understood by construction team clearly and accurately report on evaluations of trial results clearly represent rationale for recommended changes to future production requirements. |
Planning and organising skills to: | efficiently and logically manage operational logistics for production trials. |
Problem-solving skills to: | analyse construction problems, consider various solutions and determine recommended changes. |
Teamwork skills to: | take a lead role in managing a team of construction personnel. |
Technology skills to: | use a computer, keyboard and software to prepare construction plans, specifications, work orders and trial reports. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Timber Manufactured Products
Timber Merchandising