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Produce laminated beams

Produce laminated beams

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2222
State Code
AXL81
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut boards for beam production. The unit applies to production workers who produce laminated beams in a forest products factory setting and involves laying up and clamping beams, and joining timber components.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assembly
  • 1.1 Review construction plan and work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify type and quantity of timber and glue required and obtain materials.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 1.4 Select and prepare required assembly jigs.
2. Cut boards for beams
  • 2.1 Visually assess condition of boards and check moisture content.
  • 2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.
  • 2.3 Straight or scarf cut boards; optimise quantity and eliminate faults.
  • 2.4 Sort cut boards according to length and mark in line with organisational procedures.
  • 2.5 Reject defective components and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 2.6 Store assembly jigs for further use or dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
3. Assemble beams
  • 3.1 Select timber components from pre-cut material in line with cutting list and beam design.
  • 3.2 Mix glue in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • 3.3 Set glue spreader to apply even coating and apply glue line to ensure minimal wastage.
  • 3.4 Lay components in jigs ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain in line with construction standards and grading rules.
  • 3.5 Start press and check controls and operation in line with organisational procedures.
  • 3.6 Set press with jigs and position beam to correct orientation.
  • 3.7 Apply load and heat to beam.
  • 3.8 Check and remove beam from press.
  • 3.9 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
4. Prepare beams for despatch and report
  • 4.1 Check and label finished beams in line with work order.
  • 4.2 Remove components from jigs and safely stack in designated location.
  • 4.3 Strap, pack and label finished beams 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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5899 FPICOT2222B Produce laminated beams Unit of competency