Unit of competency Outline

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Install prefabricated timber building systems on-site

Install prefabricated timber building systems on-site

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM3209
State Code
OAL82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2019
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/05/2019
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to position and connect panelised or modular prefabricated timber building systems safely and correctly during on-site installation. The unit applies to individuals who work in the occupational area of installing prefabricated timber building structures. These include construction workers, carpenters or joiners and site supervisors. They generally work under broad or limited direction to complete routine activities related to their own work, and take responsibility for their work.In order to undertake this unit, individuals must have a relevant trade qualification or equivalent. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply workplace health and safety during on-site installation
  • 1.1 Obtain all workplace health and safety information to ensure that activities are performed safely
  • 1.2 Identify workplace and task-specific hazards and report accidents, incidents or near misses during on-site installation according to workplace health and safety requirements to maintain a safe workplace
  • 1.3 Identify and use required risk-control and safety measures and equipment according to workplace health and safety requirements
2. Plan and prepare for installation work
  • 2.1 Obtain and review relevant workplace information, including task instructions, drawings, design specifications, schedules and manufacturer information, and seek clarification if necessary
  • 2.2 Confirm installation timeframe and sequence with relevant stakeholders or personnel to meet design specifications and on-site work schedules
  • 2.3 Review drawings and design specifications to identify the type, location and quantity requirements for fixings, connections and bracing
  • 2.4 Check building structure, slab or floor area and report non-conformance as per workplace processes
  • 2.5 Select tools, auxiliary materials and equipment for the installation of prefabricated timber building systems as required, and set up equipment to meet safe work requirements
  • 2.6 Obtain information needed to ensure that the inspection, use, maintenance and storage of equipment comply with manufacturer directions
  • 2.7 Maintain appropriate ongoing communications and briefings with key stakeholders, including feedback and timeline reviews, for the duration of the installation
3. Check prefabricated timber building systems logistics and storage on-site
  • 3.1 Ensure prefabricated timber building systems are delivered on-site in-line with the phase of the construction project and installation
  • 3.2 Ensure there is no risk of damage by weather (moisture), traffic or general construction to prefabricated timber building systems and that they are stored as close as practically possible to the construction site when storage is required
  • 3.3 Check prefabricated timber building systems, connections and support points for quantity, quality, tolerance compliance and conformance and damage upon delivery, and report issues to the appropriate personnel or according to operational requirements
4. Install prefabricated timber building systems
  • 4.1 Use tools and equipment safely and correctly according to operational requirements and manufacturer specifications to measure, mark out, level, finish and secure prefabricated timber building systems according to specifications
  • 4.2 Assist crane or dogger operators to lift prefabricated timber building systems in the sequential order and apply accurate placement and connection techniques to the required tolerances and specifications
  • 4.3 Check corners and walls to ensure they are accurately levelled, plumbed and squared according to specifications and operational requirements
  • 4.4 Check prefabricated timber building systems after installation against critical performance metrics and apply sealants as required to ensure compliance with fire, waterproofing and acoustic requirements and with design specifications
  • 4.5 Protect prefabricated timber building systems from damage and adverse weather conditions during the installation work and other worksite activities
5. Complete installation
  • 5.1 Complete installation within the required timeframe and according to on-site work schedules
  • 5.2 Maintain and store hand and power tools, equipment and machinery according to operational requirements
  • 5.3 Keep work area and access areas free of debris and waste material according to operational requirements
  • 5.4 Record any quality checks and changes or variations applied to a prefabricated timber system during the on-site installation work, according to operational requirements and communicate the process
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