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Assemble materials using nail plates

Assemble materials using nail plates

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW2212
State Code
OCR87
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
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and assemble materials using nail plates. It includes stacking, strapping and despatching products in readiness for transport to a construction site. The unit applies to production workers, sawmill workers and manufacturing assistants who undertake specified activities under the direction of more experienced workers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assembly
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from production plan or work order and seek clarification from appropriate person where required
  • 1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of material and nail plates in preparation for assembling
  • 1.3 Confirm safety requirements for assembling materials using nail plates according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.5 Select appropriate tools and equipment, and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
2. Assemble materials
  • 2.1 Select pre-cut timber components from material cutting list
  • 2.2 Reject material with defects and dispose of according to environmental requirements
  • 2.3 Use equipment following workplace safety and environmental requirements and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Identify allowable number and position of joins from production plan
  • 2.5 Position and clamp components ready for joining with allowable faults, joins and grain according to construction standards and grading rules
  • 2.6 Staple components to maintain temporary alignment during assembly
3. Install nail plates
  • 3.1 Locate nail plates, position nail plate press over joints and install nail plates according to production plan
  • 3.2 Repair or dispose of substandard and damaged nail plates according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Correct assembly faults according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Identify and resolve routine processing and equipment faults, and report to appropriate person
4. Prepare material for despatch and report outcomes
  • 4.1 Check finished material for quality, and label according to work order
  • 4.2 Remove components from machinery and safely stack in designated location
  • 4.3 Strap, pack and label finished material ready for transportation
  • 4.4 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials
  • 4.5 Clean work area and recycle, reuse or dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 4.6 Complete production and quality records and report according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK13 FWPSAW2205 Assemble materials using nail plates Unit of competency