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Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans

Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM2203
State Code
AXJ73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to read and interpret truss, floor and frame fabrication plans showing construction details and component specifications. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factory setting.The unit applies to Timber Manufactured Products Technician, Timber Fabricator, Machine Operator.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review and clarify fabrication plans
  • 1.1 Review and clarify fabrication plans and work order where required with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Interpret drawing views and notes and identify design requirements and restrictions.
  • 1.3 Obtain additional information and data from appropriate personnel and sources.
2. Interpret fabrication plans
  • 2.1 Interpret plan, work requirements and sequencing for application to assembly work.
  • 2.2 Confirm layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members.
  • 2.3 Allow for quantities of bracing and ancillaries for trusses or frames.
  • 2.4 Interpret timber and hardware component details.
  • 2.5 Identify, locate and label bracing points.
  • 2.6 Establish a need for camber.
3. Confirm work order and fabrication plan
  • 3.1 Follow workplace health and safety procedures throughout production activities.
  • 3.2 Select and prepare set-up jigs required for construction.
  • 3.3 Identify truss, floor or frame types and select timber type and species in line with plan.
  • 3.4 Locate and select assembly hardware in line with fabrication plans and standards.
  • 3.5 Visually assess characteristics and design details of material against plan.
  • 3.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.7 Discuss common site problems and suggest solutions for better meeting design requirements.
4. Confirm products to fabrication plan
  • 4.1 Set components to include camber adjustments, overhang and other design requirements.
  • 4.2 Position and install hardware on joints in line with plan specifications.
  • 4.3 Correct assembly faults in line with site procedures.
  • 4.4 Assess finished product for quality against assembly drawing and label in line with work order.
  • 4.5 Record and report assessment outcomes to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3805 FPITMM2203A Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR80 FWPTMM3213 Read and interpret timber truss or wall frame fabrication plans Unit of competency