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Assemble timber floor trusses

Assemble timber floor trusses

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM3214
State Code
OCR53
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
040311 - Carpentry And Joinery
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and assemble timber floor trusses using a purpose-built jig or computer-operated truss table. It includes the operation and control of a truss press.The unit applies to machine operators and product technicians in a timber and wood products production environment at either a truss/frame fabrication facility or timber merchant’s facility who take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assembly
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or fabrication plan, and where required, confirm with appropriate person
  • 1.2 Confirm safety requirements for timber floor truss assembly according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify type and determine quantity of material required for assembly of floor trusses according to fabrication plan
  • 1.4 Determine type of nail plates and components required from specifications
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.6 Select appropriate tools and equipment, check for serviceability according to manufacturer recommendations and report faults or damage
  • 1.7 Determine job priorities and sequence job tasks according to fabrication plan
2. Set up for floor timber truss assembly
  • 2.1 Prepare, set up and adjust assembly table or jigs to specified floor truss pattern configuration
  • 2.2 Select and position pre-cut material to include webs, overhang and other design requirements
  • 2.3 Discard defective or unsuitable components according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Clamp components in jigs and check for fit and allowable tolerances
  • 2.5 Select and position steel nail plates accurately over joints according to fabrication plan
3. Control pressing operations
  • 3.1 Conduct a pre-operation check on truss press equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Carry out inspection of initial truss to ensure all nail plates are fixed according to fabrication plan
  • 3.3 Coordinate and operate truss-pressing operations and confirm finished product complies with fabrication plan and work order
4. Prepare products for despatch and report
  • 4.1 Remove components from assembly table or jigs, and safely stack in designated location according to workplace safety requirements
  • 4.2 Strap, pack and label finished product ready for despatch
  • 4.3 Report equipment faults or production problems according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Complete and maintain accurate records and reports of assembly outcomes according to workplace procedures
5. Clean up
  • 5.1 Clean work area and recycle, reuse or dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 5.2 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery, and report any faults or damage according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Return and safely store tools and equipment to designated areas
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL20 FWPCOT3243 Operate a truss press Unit of competency
AXJ64 FWPTMM3207 Set up timber floor trusses Unit of competency