Unit of competency Outline

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Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3218
State Code
AXL44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to interpret plans and layouts and manually prepare quotations for standard roof and floor trusses and wall frames. The unit applies to workers who plan and quote on timber and wood products in a facility that produces these products.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret plans and loading conditions
  • 1.1 Interpret and assess plans, drawing views and notes; identify loading information and design requirements and restrictions.
  • 1.2 Obtain additional information and data from appropriate personnel and other sources.
  • 1.3 Create functional and pictorial images of structure, simple trusses, frames or floors based on design requirements.
2. Complete manual quote for roof and floor trusses
  • 2.1 Select roof truss types to meet order requirements and define structure using common industry spacing’s for trusses and components.
  • 2.2 Determine layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members progressively, in line with order requirements.
  • 2.3 Calculate and document quantities for bracing and roof truss ancillaries.
  • 2.4 Select appropriate floor trusses from range of certified standard designs.
  • 2.5 Prepare, check and record quotation for roof and floor trusses in line with organisational procedures.
3. Complete manual quote for wall frames
  • 3.1 Measure and calculate wall frame lengths from plans and dimensions appropriate to timber sizes.
  • 3.2 Prepare, check and record quotation for wall frames including costing per unit length in line with organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3813 FPICOT3218B Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR32 FWPCOT3305 Interpret and quote from manufactured timber product plans Unit of competency