Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design
Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design
FWP40416
BAK7
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber timber truss and frame sector sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has one employment pathway for typical truss and frame manufacturing environments. This is:
Designer (Timber truss and frame)
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.
The outcome of this qualification can satisfy the entry requirement into FWP50316 Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design. For those seeking a pathway into that qualification, the entry requirement is the successful achievement of the following units, or demonstration of equivalent competence:
FWPCOT4202 Design timber structures
FWPTMM4201 Construct prototypes and samples
MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools
CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
CPCSUS4001A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices.
Plus at least one of the following units:
FWPTMM4205 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers
FWPTMM4206 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system
FWPTMM4207 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- seventeen (17) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least one (1) unit from Group A
- at least five (5) units from Group A and /or Group B
the remaining units from Group A, B or C, the total of which may also include up to three (3) units recommended for packaging at Certificate III, IV or Diploma level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the truss and frame industry.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUL82 | BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXL98 | FWPCOR4203 | Monitor quality and product care procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXM01 | FWPCOR4201 | Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ59 | FWPTMM4206 | Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system details using computers | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AXJ60 | FWPTMM4205 | Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AXJ58 | FWPTMM4207 | Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers | 120 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be selected from Group A and/or Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9238 | CPCCBC4001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAL12 | MSS015011 | Conduct a sustainability energy audit | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAN49 | FWPTMM4208 | Construct prototypes and samples for timber structures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXK96 | FWPCOT4202 | Design timber structures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUL89 | BSBLED501 | Develop a workplace learning environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAF52 | MSS405086 | Develop sustainable energy practices | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W9770 | CPCSUS4001A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC19 | MSMSUP390 | Use structured problem-solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to eight (8) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J477 | FPI40411 | Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGE8 | FWP40420 | Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is the successful achievement of the following units contained in FWP30916 Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture or demonstration of equivalent competence:
FWPCOT3204 Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings
FWPCOT3214 Take off material quantities
FWPCOT3218 Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans
FWPCOT3220 Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans
FWPCOT3239 Create drawings using computer aided design systems.
Plus at least one of the following units:
FWPTMM3204 Interpret designs to prepare timber roof truss drawings and documents using computers
FWPTMM3205 Interpret designs to prepare timber floor system drawings and documents using computers
FWPTMM3206 Interpret designs to prepare timber wall frame drawings and documents using computers.
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