FWPTMM3209 — Install prefabricated timber building systems on-site

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What an assessment for FWPTMM3209 must cover

93 assessable components: 5 elements (22 performance criteria), 18 performance evidence and 50 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 Apply workplace health and safety during on-site installation

1.1Obtain all workplace health and safety information to ensure that activities are performed safely
1.2Identify workplace and task-specific hazards and report accidents, incidents or near misses during on-site installation according to workplace health and safety requirements to maintain a safe workplace
1.3Identify and use required risk-control and safety measures and equipment according to workplace health and safety requirements

2 Plan and prepare for installation work

2.1Obtain and review relevant workplace information, including task instructions, drawings, design specifications, schedules and manufacturer information, and seek clarification if necessary
2.2Confirm installation timeframe and sequence with relevant stakeholders or personnel to meet design specifications and on-site work schedules
2.3Review drawings and design specifications to identify the type, location and quantity requirements for fixings, connections and bracing
2.4Check building structure, slab or floor area and report non-conformance as per workplace processes
2.5Select tools, auxiliary materials and equipment for the installation of prefabricated timber building systems as required, and set up equipment to meet safe work requirements
2.6Obtain information needed to ensure that the inspection, use, maintenance and storage of equipment comply with manufacturer directions
2.7Maintain appropriate ongoing communications and briefings with key stakeholders, including feedback and timeline reviews, for the duration of the installation

3 Check prefabricated timber building systems logistics and storage on-site

3.1Ensure prefabricated timber building systems are delivered on-site in-line with the phase of the construction project and installation
3.2Ensure there is no risk of damage by weather (moisture), traffic or general construction to prefabricated timber building systems and that they are stored as close as practically possible to the construction site when storage is required
3.3Check prefabricated timber building systems, connections and support points for quantity, quality, tolerance compliance and conformance and damage upon delivery, and report issues to the appropriate personnel or according to operational requirements

4 Install prefabricated timber building systems

4.1Use tools and equipment safely and correctly according to operational requirements and manufacturer specifications to measure, mark out, level, finish and secure prefabricated timber building systems according to specifications
4.2Assist crane or dogger operators to lift prefabricated timber building systems in the sequential order and apply accurate placement and connection techniques to the required tolerances and specifications
4.3Check corners and walls to ensure they are accurately levelled, plumbed and squared according to specifications and operational requirements
4.4Check prefabricated timber building systems after installation against critical performance metrics and apply sealants as required to ensure compliance with fire, waterproofing and acoustic requirements and with design specifications
4.5Protect prefabricated timber building systems from damage and adverse weather conditions during the installation work and other worksite activities

5 Complete installation

5.1Complete installation within the required timeframe and according to on-site work schedules
5.2Maintain and store hand and power tools, equipment and machinery according to operational requirements
5.3Keep work area and access areas free of debris and waste material according to operational requirements
5.4Record any quality checks and changes or variations applied to a prefabricated timber system during the on-site installation work, according to operational requirements and communicate the process

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit. There must be evidence that, on at least three occasions, the individual has installed prefabricated timber building systems on-site, for two or more panelised or modular prefabricated timber building system types, including:
cross-laminated timber floor and wall systems
post and beam systems (Glulam, laminated veneer lumber)
panelised floor cassette systems
panelised wall systems (including cladding, insulation, windows or doors)
panelised and pre-finished wall systems (inclining above, electrical, mechanical, plumbing or lining)
pre-finished and fully finished timber-based modules.
In doing the above, the individual has:
complied with health and safety requirements and regulations applicable to workplace operations
identified design requirements and installation sequence of prefabricated timber building systems
identified and selected correct fittings, connections, tie-downs and braces for the installation of prefabricated timber building systems
checked suitability of building structure, slab or floor area for the installation of prefabricated timber building systems
applied workplace quality procedures and processes in the context of installing prefabricated timber building systems
selected and used processes, tools and equipment for measuring, marking out, levelling and securing prefabricated timber building systems into place
placed prefabricated timber building system safely, efficiently and to required tolerances and installed connectors to required specifications
checked that walls and corners are accurately levelled, plumbed and square
identified typical faults and problems and rectified faults
communicated efficiently with others, exchanging feedback and timeline reviews.

Knowledge evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
relevant current health and safety legislative obligations and workplace procedures as described in industry health and safety guides and site workplace health and safety plans
hazards associated with the construction work and as identified through safe work method statements (SWMS), risk assessments, manufacturer technical information, regulations and industry health and safety guides, including but not limited to:
building systems and components
methods of work
waste material
risk of fire
power lines
cabling and plumbing
drains covered correctly
access and egress
safety measures and equipment:
fire prevention and emergency procedures
evacuation procedure
signs and barricades
personal protective equipment (PPE)
fall prevention and fall arrest equipment
other methods for reducing the risk from fire and other hazards on a construction site as defined in the National Construction Code and site safety plan
types of task-specific documents, their source, information included and how they are read and interpreted with reference to:
drawings
design specifications
on-site workflow, schedules and targets
method statements
risk assessments
progress charts and timetables
manufacturer information
product certifications
building regulations
basic design and offsite manufacture processes for prefabricated timber building systems for recognising problems that arise from missing information, damaged or faulty prefabricated timber building systems and understanding methods to resolve them
installation design specifications for different prefabricated timber building systems with reference to:
installation sequence
lifting equipment, support connections and techniques
bracing techniques
technical properties and specific requirements of materials, elements, components, insulations and connections
mechanical fixings, tie-downs and braces, connection strengths and installation tolerances
building checks before prefabricated timber building system installation and the importance of checking
testing and checking of prefabricated timber building systems for quality assurance:
required tests for different prefabricated timber building system and methods to undertake them
test sampling and frequency of testing within a managed process
specialised tools and equipment for installation and fixing of different prefabricated timber building systems and methods of operation
methods for measuring and calculating the quantity, length, area, centre of gravity and mass of different prefabricated timber building systems for lifting and installation operations
techniques for accurate placement of prefabricated timber building systems before the full installation
problems or faults related to prefabricated timber systems, including materials, components, connections or insulations that arise from on-site installation and impact on structural, fire and acoustic performance of the system
critical performance metrics used in the on-site installation operations of prefabricated timber building systems regarding quality, cycle time, productivity and inventory
methods for reporting:
circumstances that affect the work cycle time
quality checks
product changes or variations during installation
maintenance and servicing requirements for tools and equipment as outlined in workplace procedures or manufacturer manual
waste management procedures regarding safe disposal and recycling.

Foundation skills

Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for decisions made to meet design specifications and installation, storage and worksite requirements
Interact with others: Understand what to communicate, with whom and how in routine work situations Provide relevant information to others as required
Get the work done: Take responsibility for planning and organising own workload Assess effectiveness regarding how well the work was achieved and how closely the process followed the original plan and timeframes Consider how to link with the work of others

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