Qualification Outline

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21/07/2026 11:11 PM AWST

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Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing

Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing

Qualification
National Code:
FPI30311
State Code:
J467
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
27/08/2013
Approved Date
15/02/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
441
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
01/05/2015
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 01/05/2015 Current Approved
3.00 27/08/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- six (6) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) units from Group A
- up to (5) units from Group A and/or Group B
- 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.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5867 FPICOR2202B Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
D5873 FPICOR3202B Conduct quality and product care procedures 40 Unit of competency
WB897 BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
D5872 FPICOR3201B Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures 60 Unit of competency
D5875 FPICOR3204B Visually assess materials 17 Unit of competency
D5866 FPICOR2201B 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 completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6065 FPISAW3209B Align sawing production systems 40 Unit of competency
WG887 FPICOT2241 Apply wood and timber product knowledge 20 Unit of competency
D5928 FPICOT3217B Assess and maintain cutter performance 20 Unit of competency
D5927 FPICOT3216B Assess and maintain saw performance 30 Unit of competency
D6079 FPISAW3223B Assess wood chips 40 Unit of competency
D6059 FPISAW3203B Break down logs 40 Unit of competency
WG891 FPICOT3264 Build and maintain timber stacks 20 Unit of competency
D5962 FPICOT3253A Convert timber residue into products for further use 30 Unit of competency
D6080 FPISAW3224B Coordinate and monitor the wood chip stockpile 40 Unit of competency
D5943 FPICOT3234B Cut material using CNC sizing machines 32 Unit of competency
D5917 FPICOT3206B Cut material using high speed optimiser 35 Unit of competency
D5916 FPICOT3205B Dress boards using multi-headed machines 35 Unit of competency
D6061 FPISAW3205B Dry hardwood 40 Unit of competency
D6062 FPISAW3206B Dry softwood 40 Unit of competency
D5957 FPICOT3248A Dry timber in solar assisted kilns 40 Unit of competency
D6066 FPISAW3210B File and set saws 40 Unit of competency
D5949 FPICOT3240B Grade heavy structural/engineered products 20 Unit of competency
D5954 FPICOT3245B Grade, sort and mark material 17 Unit of competency
D5912 FPICOT3201B Hand sharpen knives and blades 20 Unit of competency
D6073 FPISAW3217B Hard face saw teeth 30 Unit of competency
D6070 FPISAW3214B Join band saw blades 40 Unit of competency
D6069 FPISAW3213B Level and tension circular saws 50 Unit of competency
D5944 FPICOT3235B Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres 32 Unit of competency
D5922 FPICOT3211B Maintain sawdoctoring tools 25 Unit of competency
WG901 FPISAW3220C Maintain wide band saw blades 40 Unit of competency
D5924 FPICOT3213B Manufacture cutting tools 36 Unit of competency
D5938 FPICOT3229B Mechanically stress grade panels 30 Unit of competency
D5934 FPICOT3225B Mechanically stress grade timber 30 Unit of competency
D6085 FPISAW3229B Operate a portable sawmill 60 Unit of competency
D5939 FPICOT3230B Operate automated stacking equipment 20 Unit of competency
D5941 FPICOT3232B Operate heat plant 37 Unit of competency
D5940 FPICOT3231B Operate steam boiler 32 Unit of competency
D6759 AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals 35 Unit of competency
D5959 FPICOT3250A Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements 60 Unit of competency
D6058 FPISAW3202B Produce sawn green boards 40 Unit of competency
D5946 FPICOT3237B Produce templates 30 Unit of competency
D6077 FPISAW3221B Profile saw blanks 40 Unit of competency
D5936 FPICOT3227B Receive and measure logs 15 Unit of competency
D6078 FPISAW3222B Recondition band mill wheels 40 Unit of competency
D6067 FPISAW3211B Recondition guides 40 Unit of competency
D5923 FPICOT3212B Replace saws, blades and guides 40 Unit of competency
D6075 FPISAW3219B Replace stellite tips 30 Unit of competency
D6074 FPISAW3218B Replace tungsten tips 30 Unit of competency
D6060 FPISAW3204B Saw flitches and cants 20 Unit of competency
D6082 FPISAW3226B Saw logs using CNC optimising systems 40 Unit of competency
D6071 FPISAW3215B Screen wood chips 40 Unit of competency
D6083 FPISAW3227B Select and saw logs in multi-species operations 40 Unit of competency
D5958 FPICOT3249A Select timber preservation techniques 60 Unit of competency
D5920 FPICOT3209B Set up, operate and maintain end matching operations 30 Unit of competency
D5918 FPICOT3207B Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations 30 Unit of competency
D5942 FPICOT3233B Sharpen and align blades and knives 20 Unit of competency
D6063 FPISAW3207B Sharpen band saws 30 Unit of competency
D6064 FPISAW3208B Sharpen circular saws 30 Unit of competency
D6068 FPISAW3212B Sharpen tipped circular saws 30 Unit of competency
D5926 FPICOT3215B Swage and shape saw blades 40 Unit of competency
D5955 FPICOT3246B Test heavy structural/engineered products 40 Unit of competency
D5919 FPICOT3208B Test strength of joints 25 Unit of competency
D6072 FPISAW3216B Transfer wood chips 40 Unit of competency
D6057 FPISAW3201B Treat timber 30 Unit of competency
D5914 FPICOT3203B Weigh loads 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WB339 RIIMPO323A Conduct civil construction dozer operations 192 Unit of competency
D9352 RIIMPO321B Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations 128 Unit of competency
S8292 TLIF1002B Conduct housekeeping activities 20 Unit of competency
D5076 TLID3011A Conduct specialised forklift operations 40 Unit of competency
D0712 BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
D5945 FPICOT3236B Coordinate stock control procedures 50 Unit of competency
WF817 FPICOT2240 Cut material with a pole saw 20 Unit of competency
D0789 BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
D5874 FPICOR3203B Evaluate fire potential and prevention 30 Unit of competency
WD540 MSS404060A Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
D5963 FPICOT3254A Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site 60 Unit of competency
D5077 TLID3014A Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads 20 Unit of competency
WG890 FPICOT3263 Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency 30 Unit of competency
D5913 FPICOT3202B Navigate in remote or trackless areas 25 Unit of competency
D5085 TLID3035A Operate a boom type elevating work platform 30 Unit of competency
WF826 FPIFGM3214 Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation 30 Unit of competency
WF822 FPICOT3259 Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads 40 Unit of competency
D4909 TLIA3018A Organise despatch operations 40 Unit of competency
D0751 BSBINM301A Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
D5933 FPICOT3224B Plan and monitor equipment maintenance 40 Unit of competency
WG735 HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid 20 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WF823 FPICOT3260 Recover four wheel drive vehicles 20 Unit of competency
D5089 TLID3043A Shift loads using gantry equipment 60 Unit of competency
W5554 MEM18011C Shut down and isolate machines/equipment 18 Unit of competency
D0713 BSBFLM305C Support operational plan 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S479 FPI30305 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM5 FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.

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