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Wood Machining

Wood Machining

Pathway
National Code
State Code
AE49
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
National Code
MSF30322
State Code
BIK0
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2022
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
5 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
Current Release Date
21/12/2022
Nominal Hours
901
Description
Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills, in the job role of Wood Machinists who work in a sawmill or other timber processing environment and set up, operate and maintain machines such as large automated planers/moulders and saws to cut, plane and profile timber to specifications. This involves interpreting work orders to establish job requirements, selecting and setting up knives and cutters to machinery, aligning knives, operating machines to cut, plane and profile timber, and cleaning and maintaining machines and equipment. 
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty-five (25)
- eight (8) core units
- seventeen (17) elective units, consisting of:
- eight (8) to thirteen (13) units from Groups A to F
- three (3) to eight (8) units from Group G
- one (1) or two (2) units from Group H
- up to five (5) units not listed below from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These units:
- must be relevant to the work outcome as outlined in the qualification description above
- must not duplicate the outcome of other units used to achieve this qualification
- must not include any unit coded MSFFP
- must not include more than one (1) unit aligned at a level lower than Australian Qualifications Framework Level 3.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Electives from Groups A to F can be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Furniture): five (5) units from Group A

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms): five (5) units from Group B

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry): five (5) units from Group C

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Wood Machining): seven (7) units from Group D

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Coopering): four (4) units from Group E

Certificate III Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Drafting): four (4) units from Group F

Where units are included to meet more than one specialisation, a multiple specialisation can be achieved, with each specialisation bracketed separately, e.g., Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry) (Drafting). Multiple specialisations must meet industry-recognised occupational needs.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC20 MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace 26 Unit of competency
WI512 MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations 20 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
OEJ82 MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation 16 Unit of competency
OEJ87 MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings 52 Unit of competency
OEK83 MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents 24 Unit of competency
OEL27 MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools 38 Unit of competency
AWC31 MSMSUP106 Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Furniture
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Furniture): complete five (5) units from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEK60 MSFFM3025 Construct furniture using leg and rail method 40 Unit of competency
OEL35 MSFFM2017 Hand make timber joints 36 Unit of competency
OEL22 MSFFM2016 Join solid timber 12 Unit of competency
OEL21 MSFFM2018 Operate basic static machines safely 50 Unit of competency
OEK63 MSFFM3028 Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products 20 Unit of competency
OEL91 MSFFF2012 Prepare surfaces for finishing 16 Unit of competency
OEK59 MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board 64 Unit of competency
OEJ56 MSFFM3027 Produce angled and curved components using solid timber 64 Unit of competency
OEK58 MSFFM3029 Select timbers for furniture production 16 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Kitchens and Bathrooms
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms): complete five (5) units from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEJ97 MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation 45 Unit of competency
OEJ98 MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry 70 Unit of competency
OEJ94 MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry 45 Unit of competency
OEK76 MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects 70 Unit of competency
OEM24 MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation 10 Unit of competency
OEK50 MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines 45 Unit of competency
OEJ92 MSFFM3045 Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres 70 Unit of competency
4. Group C: Marine Cabinetry
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry): complete five (5) units from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCM25 CPCSHP3005 Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfittings and components 40 Unit of competency
OCR07 CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads 40 Unit of competency
OCN16 CPCCPB3004 Fix wet area sheets 40 Unit of competency
OAJ85 MSFFL2038 Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings 60 Unit of competency
BBA82 CPCCWC3004 Install suspended ceilings 80 Unit of competency
OCI88 AURVTT121 Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work 15 Unit of competency
5. Group D: Wood Machining
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Wood Machining): complete seven (7) units from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEJ92 MSFFM3045 Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres 70 Unit of competency
OEL60 MSFFM3044 Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines 46 Unit of competency
OEK20 MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines 16 Unit of competency
OEK51 MSFFM3034 Set up, operate and maintain joining machines 36 Unit of competency
OEK55 MSFFM3036 Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines 48 Unit of competency
OEK57 MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines 30 Unit of competency
OEK48 MSFFM3037 Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines 46 Unit of competency
OEK53 MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines 20 Unit of competency
6. Group E: Coopering
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Coopering): complete four (4) units from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEK07 MSFCP3003 Maintain and repair barrels 20 Unit of competency
OEL93 MSFCP3002 Produce barrels using fired processes 90 Unit of competency
OEL87 MSFCP3001 Produce barrels using non-fired processes 90 Unit of competency
OEK37 MSFCP2005 Use coopering sector hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
7. Group F: Drafting
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Drafting): complete (4) units from Group F.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODZ64 MSFFDM4002 Collect and interpret information to support production processes 70 Unit of competency
ODD24 CUAACD312 Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
ODZ82 MSFFDM4012 Produce computer-aided line and component production drawings 64 Unit of competency
ODZ65 MSFFDM4014 Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts 60 Unit of competency
8. Group G: General Electives
Three (3) to eight (8) units to be chosen from Group G.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEQ97 MSS402056 Apply and improve standardised work practices 40 Unit of competency
OEQ34 MSS402003 Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
OEO88 MSFFF3016 Apply graining and decorative finishes 40 Unit of competency
OEL81 MSFFF3012 Apply plural component coatings 56 Unit of competency
OEL23 MSFFM2015 Apply sheet laminates by hand 8 Unit of competency
OEK67 MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun 60 Unit of competency
OEL19 MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products 40 Unit of competency
OEM41 MSFFT4013 Coordinate onsite installation of cabinetry 40 Unit of competency
OCF16 BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 50 Unit of competency
ODZ58 MSFFDM4005 Design, construct and test jigs 80 Unit of competency
OEL17 MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job 16 Unit of competency
OEK52 MSFFM3039 Fabricate synthetic solid surface products 36 Unit of competency
OEJ94 MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry 45 Unit of competency
OEL67 MSFFF2013 Maintain spray equipment and booth 24 Unit of competency
OCQ78 CPCCJN3003 Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames 22 Unit of competency
OEL28 MSFFF3010 Match and make up colours 56 Unit of competency
ODZ43 MSFFDM4009 Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements 24 Unit of competency
AXO33 MSMOPS363 Organise on-site work 30 Unit of competency
OEL91 MSFFF2012 Prepare surfaces for finishing 16 Unit of competency
OEK32 MSFFM3040 Produce and maintain cutting tools 36 Unit of competency
ODZ48 MSFFDM4018 Research and organise product inspection and testing 35 Unit of competency
OEL25 MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware 16 Unit of competency
OEK50 MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines 45 Unit of competency
ODP93 TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
OEL61 MSFFF2009 Use furniture finishing hand and power tools 48 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
AWC65 MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit 20 Unit of competency
9. Group H: Safe Work
One (1) or two (2) units to be chosen from Group H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
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