Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FWPCOT3218, 'Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans'.
Google Links
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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. Interpret plans and loading conditions

1.1 Interpret and assess plans, drawing views and notes; identify loading information and design requirements and restrictions.

1.2 Obtain additional information and data from appropriate personnel and other sources.

1.3 Create functional and pictorial images of structure, simple trusses, frames or floors based on design requirements.

2. Complete manual quote for roof and floor trusses

2.1 Select roof truss types to meet order requirements and define structure using common industry spacing’s for trusses and components.

2.2 Determine layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members progressively, in line with order requirements.

2.3 Calculate and document quantities for bracing and roof truss ancillaries.

2.4 Select appropriate floor trusses from range of certified standard designs.

2.5 Prepare, check and record quotation for roof and floor trusses in line with organisational procedures.

3. Complete manual quote for wall frames

3.1 Measure and calculate wall frame lengths from plans and dimensions appropriate to timber sizes.

3.2 Prepare, check and record quotation for wall frames including costing per unit length in line with organisational procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPCOT3218 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP30516 - Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products
  • FWP30616 - Certificate III in Timber Merchandising
  • FWP30916 - Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture