Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
FWP30316
BAM5
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 12/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 04/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 18/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has twelve employment pathways for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. These are:
Benchman
Chipper Operator
Head Rig Operator
Kiln Operator
Machine Operator (e.g. Finger Jointing, Moulding, Planing)
Production Technician
Sawmilling Technician
Optimisation Technician
Sawyer
Timber Grader
Timber Products Technician
Treatment Plant Operator
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states and 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Thirteen (13) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- seven (7) 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:
- two (2) units from Group A
- five (5) units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to three (3) units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the sawmilling and processing sector of the industry.
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code on TGA indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
1. Core
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 |
| AXM05 | FWPCOR3202 | Conduct quality and product care procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI54 | BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXM04 | FWPCOR3201 | Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXM02 | FWPCOR3204 | Visually assess materials | 17 | 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 two (2) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J467 | FPI30311 | Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC1 | FWP30322 | Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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