NZQA registered unit standard
26883 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of and use computer-controlled wall frame
and roof truss component cutting machinery
Level
3
Credits
6
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe
computer use in wall frame and roof truss manufacture; explain
the set-up process and operational requirements of computercontrolled wall frame and roof truss component cutting
machinery; prepare for and set up computer-controlled
machinery for wall frame and roof truss cutting operations;
select and check material for cutting; cut wall frame and roof
truss components; and monitor and functionally maintain
computer-controlled wall frame and roof truss component
cutting machinery.
Classification
Construction Trades > Carpentry
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Computer-controlled machinery refers to automated machinery controlled by a
computer for wall frame and roof truss production.
Functional maintenance refers to company or manufacturer-specified, general, dayto-day tasks performed by a machine or tool operator to keep the machine or tool in
working order.
Workplace practice refers to the documented procedures specific to a workplace
which set out the standard and required practices of that workplace.
2
Credit for this unit standard indicates compliance with industry practice. Industry
practice refers to the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills that reflect the
productivity, uniformity, finish quality, and material economies currently accepted
within industry.
3
Legislation and publications relevant to this unit standard include:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and Health and Safety in Employment
Regulations 1995;
Building Act 2004;
New Zealand Building Code.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
26883 version 1
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe computer use in wall frame and roof truss manufacture.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Description identifies how computers are used in wall frame and roof truss
manufacture.
1.2
Description identifies basic computer operation as it applies to wall frame and
roof truss manufacture.
Range
starting up, methods of opening and closing files, help desk
assistance, data input, use of accessories, application
programmes.
Outcome 2
Explain the set-up process and operational requirements of computer-controlled wall frame
and roof truss component cutting machinery.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The process for setting up computer-controlled machinery is explained in terms
of ensuring compliance with workplace practice and the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2.2
Workplace practice for selecting cutting schedules is explained in terms of
enabling company production requirements to be met.
2.3
The process for selecting cutting schedules is explained in terms of facilitating
the cost-effective use of materials.
2.4
Input of cutting data is explained in accordance with workplace practice.
Outcome 3
Prepare for and set up computer-controlled machinery for wall frame and roof truss cutting
operations.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Cutting data is loaded in accordance with workplace practice.
Range
3.2
manual override, automated.
Selection of computer-based cutting schedule is in accordance with workplace
practice.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Cutting machinery is physically set up and calibrated in accordance with
workplace practice and the manufacturers’ instructions.
Outcome 4
Select and check material for cutting.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Material is selected to minimise waste.
4.2
Material is selected to meet job requirements and workplace practice for
dimensions, straightness, and appearance.
4.3
Material is checked to ensure compliance with cutting data in accordance with
workplace practice.
Outcome 5
Cut wall frame and roof truss components.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Material is fed to the machinery in accordance with selected cutting sequence.
5.2
Out-feed components are stacked and marked in accordance with workplace
practice.
5.3
Production rate is maintained in accordance with workplace practice.
5.4
Components are checked to ensure they meet job requirements in accordance
with workplace practice.
Range
5.5
cuts – mitre, angle, square, combination, offset;
lengths.
Cut components are stacked and distributed in accordance with workplace
practice.
Outcome 6
Monitor and functionally maintain computer-controlled wall frame and roof truss
component cutting machinery.
Evidence requirements
6.1
Monitoring and functional maintenance is in accordance with workplace practice
and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
26883 version 1
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Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 21009 and unit
standard 21013.
Planned review date
31 December 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
9 December 2010
N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0048
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
national.office@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016