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Interpret details of timber wall frames to inform design of plans and production documents

Interpret details of timber wall frames to inform design of plans and production documents

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM4211
State Code
OCR36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply a broad range of information into the design of timber wall frames. It includes applying detailed information for the preparation of timber wall frame drawings, production documents and installation instructions using custom software for timber systems design.This unit applies to timber systems designer and fabricators who use their own judgment to deal with predictable and unpredictable problems and decide on solutions to a range of complex problems during the documentation preparation process.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for design of layout plans
  • 1.1 Read and interpret building plans and specifications to determine and verify applied loads and other design factors
  • 1.2 Interpret and apply relevant building codes, regulations and standards for timber wall frame design
  • 1.3 Confirm workplace quality requirements for the design of timber wall frames
  • 1.4 Consult with stakeholders/clients to clarify design requirements
  • 1.5 Identify and resolve design, production and/or installation issues outside software limitations, and seek appropriate advice
  • 1.6 Check custom computer software for currency
2. Design and review design options
  • 2.1 Design and draft a timber wall layout plan
  • 2.2 Review design to confirm it meets client requirements and complies with appropriate building regulations, codes and standards
  • 2.3 Review layout to confirm it optimises efficiency of material use and production procedures
  • 2.4 Amend design options if necessary
3. Design production and installation documentation
  • 3.1 Confirm dimensions, opening measurements and timber wall frames heights from building plans and specifications
  • 3.2 Input applied spans, loads and data into software and create a wall frame layout
  • 3.3 Prepare and produce production and client installation documentation according to workplace quality requirements
  • 3.4 Certify wall frame design complies with relevant building regulations, codes and practices, according to regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Store drawings and documentation according to workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGE8 FWP40420 Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design Qualification