Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Sawdoctoring
Certificate III in Sawdoctoring
FWP30716
BAK8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
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 three employment pathways for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. These are:
Saw Maker
Saw Repairer
Sawdoctor
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the FWP30716 Certificate III in Sawdoctoring, competency must be achieved in twenty six (26) units of competency.- ten (10) core units of competency
- sixteen (16) units of competency from the elective group, the total of which can include up to two (2) 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.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ79 | FWPSAW3228 | Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXM11 | FWPCOR2202 | Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | 20 | 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 |
| AXL51 | FWPCOT3211 | Maintain sawdoctoring tools | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S7596 | MEM05006C | Perform brazing and or silver soldering | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AXL58 | FWPCOT3204 | Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXL16 | FWPCOT3247 | Select timber for forestry operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXL29 | FWPCOT3233 | Sharpen and align blades and knives | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM09 | FWPCOR2201 | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Sixteen (16) electives must be completed, with at least fourteen (14) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J471 | FPI30711 | Certificate III in Sawdoctoring | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFA0 | FWP31019 | Certificate III in Saw Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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