FWPCOT4201 — Produce complex truss and frame plans and details using computers

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What an assessment for FWPCOT4201 must cover

45 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Interpret plans and loading conditions

1.1Interpret and assess plans, drawing views and notes; identify loading information, design requirements and restrictions.
1.2Obtain additional information and data from appropriate personnel or sources.
1.3Create functional and pictorial image of structure, trusses or frames based on design requirements.
1.4Refer design requirements outside software limitations to appropriate personnel for resolution.

2 Test and select design options

2.1Transfer fixed design details to layout data in line with software requirements.
2.2Specify frame or truss design types, and select timber type and species in line with material suitability and availability.
2.3Set common industry spacing of frames, trusses and their components to defined design structure in line with industry standards.
2.4Fix component sizes to clarify and firm design options.
2.5Select layouts, spacing and sizing of individual structural members progressively in line with software requirements.
2.6Select, review and revise design details in line with work order.

3 Produce layouts and cutting requirements

3.1Review design records for design integrity, completeness and consistency in line with certifying authority standards.
3.2Produce structure layout drawings and truss or frame assembly drawings using appropriate software.
3.3Produce component cutting detail in line with production requirements and schedules.
3.4Prepare and document production and installation advice in line with organisational procedures and industry standards.
3.5Complete and maintain design records and documentation in line with organisational procedures.

4 Provide advice on design and production issues

4.1Answer questions about designs and assembly requirements clearly and comprehensively.
4.2Use effective communication techniques to assist and develop production personnel.
4.3Provide alternative materials and sizes for components within design scope and production requirements.
4.4Discuss common site problems and select appropriate prevention strategies to ensure future practice meets design requirements.

Performance evidence

prepare and document computerised plans and details of manufactured timber products in line with an individual design and set of drawing views and notes using appropriate software, systems and techniques
produce component cutting details
prepare a package of production and installation advice documents to support interpretation of plans and drawings.

Knowledge evidence

computer software and hardware used to produce complex truss and frame plans and details including: system functions and capabilities
computer software and hardware used to produce complex truss and frame plans and details including: available drawings
computer software and hardware used to produce complex truss and frame plans and details including: design limitations
computer software and hardware used to produce complex truss and frame plans and details including: methods to input and amend design factors and other data
computer software and hardware used to produce complex truss and frame plans and details including: methods used to produce structural layout drawings, assembly drawings and component cutting detail
computer software and hardware used to produce complex truss and frame plans and details including: methods to store and retrieve drawings and other data
building and structural regulations for complex timber wall frames, roof and floor trusses
common industry terminology for all components of complex timber wall frames, roof and floor trusses
common industry standard layouts, spacing and sizing dimensions of individual members for complex timber wall frames, roof and floor trusses
relationship between component loads and supports and spans, including: details defining mass loads and externally applied loads (wind, surrounding structures, common or special building usage)
relationship between component loads and supports and spans, including: dimensions defining geometry and loading of individual structural members
timber species and types that are suitable for the manufacture of complex timber wall frames, roof and floor trusses
industry and specific organisational: processes for producing computerised plans and details for complex timber wall frames, roof and floor trusses
industry and specific organisational: formats for and inclusions of documents providing production and installation advice.

Foundation skills

Numeracy skills: interpret numerical data from designs involving height, length, angles, shape, and load
Numeracy skills: input complex numerical data into software systems for layout, spacing and dimensions of structural members.
Oral communication skills: ask detailed open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of designs, plans, drawings and notes
Oral communication skills: provide clear unambiguous information about designs and assembly requirements
Oral communication skills: negotiate solutions to site installation problems.
Reading skills: interpret detailed and unfamiliar designs and technical notes.
Writing skills: input clear written text into software systems
Writing skills: produce clear and detailed documents to support interpretation of drawings and assist with production and installation.
Planning and organising skills: plan and organise own work in logical sequence and manage own timing and productivity to complete plans, drawings and documents within deadlines.

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What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT4201 need to cover?

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