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Interpret and quote from manufactured timber product plans

Interpret and quote from manufactured timber product plans

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3305
State Code
OCR32
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to process and prepare manual or electronic quotations from timber wall frame and timber floor and/or roof trusses product plans. It includes interpreting plan layouts and specifications to determine design, material types and material quantities to estimate costs.The unit applies to timber truss or frame fabricators and timber systems designers who interpret plans and quote on timber and wood products and who take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret plans and specifications
  • 1.1 Identify type of structure and specified design requirements from product plans and specifications
  • 1.2 Review design options for feasibility, ease of erection, material availability and site requirements, and confirm customer design preference
  • 1.3 Identify any limitations or restrictions to specified design, and refer to engineer for clarification
  • 1.4 Obtain additional information and data as required from appropriate person or other sources
  • 1.5 Create functional and simple pictorial images of the project, including bracing and any additional structural support, based on design and specification requirements
2. Estimate components manually or electronically
  • 2.1 Identify project layout, dimensions for heights, spans and spacing
  • 2.2 Identify location of load-bearing members and clarify any specific structural or construction/erection requirements
  • 2.3 Determine type of materials, sectional sizes and lengths to be used for the project
  • 2.4 Select timber type and species according to suitability and availability
  • 2.5 Determine type of ancillaries for the project, and calculate quantities according to design specifications
3. Prepare quotation
  • 3.1 Tally figures and ensure project design, production costs and any additional fees or costs are included
  • 3.2 Calculate total cost and review quotation for completeness and accuracy according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Prepare quotation and associated documentation for presentation
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