Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations
FWP30322
BJC1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/01/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required by people who work in production level jobs in timber or wood product production facilities.
Individuals with this qualification apply specialised skills and knowledge to perform a variety of production roles. These include generic workplace skills in areas such as maintaining personal and team performance, problem solving and complying with health and safety, quality and chain of custody and environmental protection standards. In addition, people working at this level also hold specialised technical skills in areas such as equipment operation and maintenance, process monitoring, product testing and grading. These individuals also understand the production process and workflow in timber or wood products production environments.
At this level, workers complete tasks under limited supervision and collaborate with others to meet productivity requirements.
This qualification includes specialisations in:
Timber Production
Glue Laminated Timber or Cross Laminated Timber Production
Plywood or Laminated Veneer Lumber Production
Reconstituted Wood Panel Production.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Thirteen (13) units of competency:
- two (2) core units
- eleven (11) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.
For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations choose:
- at least five (5) units from the electives in Group A
- at least four (4) units from the electives in Groups B to H
- remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Timber Production) choose:
- at least five (5) units from the electives in Group A
- at least four(4) units from the electives in Groups B and/or G
- remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Glue Laminated Timber or Cross Laminated Timber Production) choose:
- at least five (5) units from the electives in Group A
- one (1) unit from the electives in Group C
- at least three (3) units from the electives in Groups G
- remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Plywood or Laminated Veneer Lumber Production) choose:
- at least five (5) units from the electives in Group A
- two (2) units from the electives in Groups D
- at least two (2) units from the electives in Group G
- remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Reconstituted Wood Panel Production) choose:
- at least five (5) units from the electives in Group A
- one (1) unit from the electives in Group E
- at least three (3) units from the electives in Group G
- remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODS85 | FWPCOT3322 | Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODS58 | FWPCOR3205 | Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Quality Processes
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for unit requirements for each of the available specialisations.
3. Group B: Timber Production
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for unit requirements for each of the available specialisations.
4. Group C: Glue Laminated Timber or Cross laminated Timber Production
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for unit requirements for each of the available specialisations.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC79 | FWPTMM3220 | Develop knowledge of glue laminated timber or cross laminated timber production | 55 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Plywood or Laminated Veneer Lumber Production
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for unit requirements for each of the available specialisations.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFD08 | FWPTMM3217 | Develop knowledge of plywood or laminated veneer lumber production | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFC81 | FWPTMM3218 | Develop knowledge of veneer preparation in plywood or laminated veneer lumber production | 25 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Reconstituted Wood Panel Production
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for unit requirements for each of the available specialisations.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC80 | FWPTMM3219 | Develop knowledge of reconstituted wood panel production | 55 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F: Other Wood Products Operations
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for unit requirements for each of the available specialisations.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAN99 | FWPTMM3208 | Apply critical workplace processes in the manufacture of prefabricated timber building systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCR78 | FWPCOT2258 | Assemble products | 17 | Unit of competency |
| OFD12 | FWPCOT3341 | Coordinate and monitor wood chip stockpile | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAL82 | FWPTMM3209 | Install prefabricated timber building systems on-site | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OFD11 | FWPCOT3342 | Screen wood chips | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFD09 | FWPCOT3343 | Test wood chips quality | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFD10 | FWPCOT3344 | Transfer wood chips | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCR84 | FWPCOT2257 | Use hand-held tools | 20 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G: Common Electives
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for unit requirements for each of the available specialisations.
9. Group H: Other Electives
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for unit requirements for each of the available specialisations.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM5 | FWP30316 | Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing | Qualification |
| BAM0 | FWP30516 | Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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