Unit of competency Outline

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Read and interpret timber truss or wall frame fabrication plans

Read and interpret timber truss or wall frame fabrication plans

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM3213
State Code
OCR80
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret timber floor truss or timber wall frame or timber roof truss fabrication plans. It includes identifying assembly components and fabrication details.The unit applies to timber manufactured products technicians, timber frame and truss fabricators and machine operators 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Read fabrication plans
  • 1.1 Identify drawing views and specifications in timber truss or wall frame fabrication plans
  • 1.2 Identify timber and hardware component details
  • 1.3 Identify fabricating requirements and any restrictions or limitations
  • 1.4 Clarify design and job requirements from fabrication plans
2. Interpret and confirm fabrication plan information
  • 2.1 Confirm component cutting list and layout and joint details from fabrication plan
  • 2.2 Identify sequencing for assembly and fabrication work
  • 2.3 Establish layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members
  • 2.4 Determine quantities of and position of bracing and ancillaries for trusses or frames
  • 2.5 Seek additional information and data as required, and confirm details with appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ73 FWPTMM2203 Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans Unit of competency