Qualification Outline

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23/07/2026 7:24 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing

Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing

Qualification
National Code:
FPI20311
State Code:
J460
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
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
440
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 sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- five (5) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units, consisting of:
- three (3) units from Group A
- up to five (5) units from Group A and/or Group B
- up to two (2) units recommended for packaging at Certificate I, II or III 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 five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5867 FPICOR2202B Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
D5868 FPICOR2203B Follow environmental care procedures 20 Unit of competency
D5870 FPICOR2205B Follow OHS policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
D5871 FPICOR2207B Maintain quality and product care 20 Unit of competency
D5866 FPICOR2201B Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Three (3) 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
D6756 AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision 30 Unit of competency
WG887 FPICOT2241 Apply wood and timber product knowledge 20 Unit of competency
D6051 FPISAW2205B Assemble materials using nail plates 20 Unit of competency
D5907 FPICOT2230B Assemble products 17 Unit of competency
D5902 FPICOT2225B Chip or flake wood 18 Unit of competency
D5896 FPICOT2218B Cross cut materials with a fixed saw 15 Unit of competency
D3818 FPICOT2238A Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw 40 Unit of competency
D5903 FPICOT2226B Debark logs mechanically 20 Unit of competency
D6052 FPISAW2206B De-stack seasoning racks 20 Unit of competency
D6055 FPISAW2209B Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill 60 Unit of competency
D6050 FPISAW2204B Dock boards with mechanical feed 20 Unit of competency
D5906 FPICOT2229B Dock material to length 17 Unit of competency
D5885 FPICOT2207B Dress boards and timber 40 Unit of competency
D5883 FPICOT2203B Finish products 15 Unit of competency
D5892 FPICOT2214B Grade cypress sawn and milled products 20 Unit of competency
D5890 FPICOT2212B Grade hardwood sawn and milled products 20 Unit of competency
D6047 FPISAW2201B Grade round poles and debarked logs 20 Unit of competency
D5891 FPICOT2213B Grade softwood sawn and milled products 20 Unit of competency
D6056 FPISAW2210B Prepare for timber treatment operations 30 Unit of competency
D5887 FPICOT2209B Produce finger jointed timber 20 Unit of competency
D5899 FPICOT2222B Produce laminated beams 20 Unit of competency
D5889 FPICOT2211B Produce pointed timber products 20 Unit of competency
D5882 FPICOT2202B Rack material 15 Unit of competency
D5886 FPICOT2208B Resaw boards and timber 20 Unit of competency
D6053 FPISAW2207B Round softwood logs 20 Unit of competency
D6048 FPISAW2202B Sort boards manually 20 Unit of competency
D6049 FPISAW2203B Sort boards mechanically 20 Unit of competency
D6054 FPISAW2208B Split wood products 20 Unit of competency
D5884 FPICOT2205B Tail out materials 15 Unit of competency
D5895 FPICOT2217B Visually stress grade cypress 20 Unit of competency
D5893 FPICOT2215B Visually stress grade hardwood 20 Unit of competency
D5894 FPICOT2216B Visually stress grade softwood 20 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 Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WG891 FPICOT3264 Build and maintain timber stacks 20 Unit of competency
S8292 TLIF1002B Conduct housekeeping activities 20 Unit of competency
WF817 FPICOT2240 Cut material with a pole saw 20 Unit of competency
D5015 TLIC2002A Drive light rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
D5025 TLIC3003A Drive medium rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
WD948 SIRXCCS202 Interact with customers 35 Unit of competency
D5241 TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
D5064 TLID2004A Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
WG890 FPICOT3263 Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency 30 Unit of competency
D3816 FPICOT2237A Maintain chainsaws 20 Unit of competency
D5068 TLID2013A Move materials mechanically using automated equipment 40 Unit of competency
D5910 FPICOT2233B Navigate in forest areas 40 Unit of competency
D5066 TLID2010A Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
WF822 FPICOT3259 Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads 40 Unit of competency
D7301 AHCWRK203A Operate in isolated and remote situations 50 Unit of competency
D5067 TLID2012A Operate specialised load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
D5908 FPICOT2231B Pack products 15 Unit of competency
S8340 TLID2047A Prepare cargo for transfer with slings 30 Unit of competency
D0749 BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
D5904 FPICOT2227B Process orders and despatch products 20 Unit of competency
D0781 BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents 40 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
W5554 MEM18011C Shut down and isolate machines/equipment 18 Unit of competency
D5881 FPICOT2201B Stack and bind material 15 Unit of competency
D5905 FPICOT2228B Store materials 20 Unit of competency
D5888 FPICOT2210B Tally material 10 Unit of competency
D1027 BSBWOR204A Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
D5897 FPICOT2219B Use hand-held tools 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S473 FPI20305 Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL2 FWP20316 Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.

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