Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:21 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Timber Merchandising

Certificate II in Timber Merchandising

Qualification
National Code:
FWP20616
State Code:
BAL8
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
13/05/2016
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
440
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 13/05/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber merchandising sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has one employment pathway for timber merchandising. This is:
Customer Service / Sales Assistant (Retail or Wholesale)
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the FWP20616 Certificate II in Timber Merchandising, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.
- six (6) core units of competency
- seven (7) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
- three (3) units from Group A
- four (4) units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to two (2) units recommended for packaging at Certificate I, II or III level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the timber merchandising sector of the industry.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXM11 FWPCOR2202 Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXM10 FWPCOR2203 Follow environmental care procedures 20 Unit of competency
AWW96 SIRXSLS002 Follow point-of-sale procedures 10 Unit of competency
AXM07 FWPCOR2205 Follow WHS policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
WD948 SIRXCCS202 Interact with customers 35 Unit of competency
AXM09 FWPCOR2201 Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD947 SIRXCCS201 Apply point-of-sale handling procedures 20 Unit of competency
AXL62 FWPCOT2241 Apply wood and timber product knowledge 20 Unit of competency
AXL72 FWPCOT2230 Assemble products 17 Unit of competency
WD960 SIRXFIN201 Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal 20 Unit of competency
AXK98 FWPCOT3264 Build and maintain timber stacks 20 Unit of competency
AXL85 FWPCOT2218 Cross cut materials with a fixed saw 15 Unit of competency
AXJ74 FWPTMM2201 Cut material to length and angles 30 Unit of competency
AXL65 FWPCOT2238 Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw 40 Unit of competency
AXJ51 FWPWPP2201 Cut panels 20 Unit of competency
AUM29 BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
AXL74 FWPCOT2229 Dock material to length 17 Unit of competency
AXL95 FWPCOT2207 Dress boards and timber 40 Unit of competency
AXL88 FWPCOT2214 Grade cypress sawn and milled products 20 Unit of competency
AXL89 FWPCOT2212 Grade hardwood sawn and milled products 20 Unit of competency
AXL87 FWPCOT2213 Grade softwood sawn and milled products 20 Unit of competency
AWW99 SIRXRSK001 Identify and respond to security risks 25 Unit of competency
AWL73 TLILIC2001 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
AXJ71 FWPTMM2202 Machine material 20 Unit of competency
AXM06 FWPCOR2207 Maintain quality and product care 20 Unit of competency
WD969 SIRXMER201 Merchandise products 35 Unit of competency
AWM73 TLID2013 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment 40 Unit of competency
AVJ74 TLID2010 Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
S6136 SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology 20 Unit of competency
AWM74 TLID2012 Operate specialised load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
S6141 SIRXINV001A Perform stock control procedures 35 Unit of competency
AVL05 TLIA2012 Pick and process orders 20 Unit of competency
AXL94 FWPCOT2208 Resaw boards and timber 20 Unit of competency
WD983 SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services 20 Unit of competency
AXL75 FWPCOT2228 Store materials 20 Unit of competency
AXL96 FWPCOT2205 Tail out materials 15 Unit of competency
AXL82 FWPCOT2219 Use hand-held tools 20 Unit of competency
AXL84 FWPCOT2217 Visually stress grade cypress 20 Unit of competency
AXL86 FWPCOT2215 Visually stress grade hardwood 20 Unit of competency
AXL83 FWPCOT2216 Visually stress grade softwood 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S6110 SIRXADM001A Apply retail office procedures 15 Unit of competency
AWN05 TLIC2002 Drive light rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AVK05 TLIC3003 Drive medium rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWM75 TLID2004 Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
AXK99 FWPCOT3263 Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency 30 Unit of competency
AXL66 FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws 20 Unit of competency
S6126 SIRXFIN002A Perform retail finance duties 25 Unit of competency
AWM65 TLID2047 Prepare cargo for transfer with slings 30 Unit of competency
AUI81 BSBINM201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AUL70 BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents 40 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J463 FPI20611 Certificate II in Timber Merchandising Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06460) TIMBER MECHANDISING (LEVEL 2) Traineeship