Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design
Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design
FPI50410
S675
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/05/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Not Applicable
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe entry requirement for this qualification is the successful achievement of the following units contained in FPI40410 Certificate IV Timber Truss and Frame Design:
o FPICOT4202B Design timber structures
o FPITMM4201B Construct prototypes and samples
o MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools
o CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
o CPCSUS4001A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Plus at least one of the following units:
o FPITMM4205A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers
o FPITMM4206A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system details using computers
o FPITMM4207A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers
or demonstration of equivalent competence
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = 19
o 5 Core Units plus
o 5 units from Group A plus
o 6 units from Group B
1. Core Units
Five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0906 | BSBOHS504B | Apply principles of OHS risk management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB913 | BSBMGT516B | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0846 | BSBMGT502B | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB920 | BSBWOR501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB896 | BSBCUS501B | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9580 | CPCCSV5011A | Apply building codes and standards to residential buildings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6099 | FPITMM5201B | Assess product feasibility of designs | 100 | Unit of competency |
| W9581 | CPCCSV5012A | Assess timber-framed designs for one and two storey buildings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6101 | FPITMM5203B | Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications | 150 | Unit of competency |
| D6102 | FPITMM5204B | Manage product design | 180 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Nine (9) units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9006 | MSACMT452A | Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9584 | CPCCSV5015A | Assess structural requirements for domestic scale buildings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9027 | MSACMT662A | Develop a documentation control strategy for a manufacturing enterprise | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1023 | BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9030 | MSACMT675A | Facilitate the development of a new product | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0866 | BSBMKG501B | Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0755 | BSBINM501A | Manage an information or knowledge management system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9017 | MSACMT630A | Optimise cost of product | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W9018 | MSACMT631A | Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J480 | FPI50411 | Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Training Curriculum Services on 2/6/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is the successful achievement of the following units contained in FPI40410 Certificate IV Timber Truss and Frame Design:
FPICOT4202B Design timber structures
FPITMM4201B 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:
FPITMM4205A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers
FPITMM4206A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system details using computers
FPITMM4207A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers
or demonstration of equivalent competence
Note: The design unit selected will be determined by the industry sector and type of product being manufactured
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