Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations

Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations

Qualification
National Code:
FWP40222
State Code:
BJC0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2023
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
505
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/02/2023
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 22/02/2023 Current Approved
1.00 25/01/2023 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge of people who work as production supervisors and technicians in a timber or wood products production facility.
Individuals with this qualification apply a broad range of advanced technical and supervisory skills. These include knowledge of timber or wood products production processes and the skills required to manage technical operations, address production issues, maintain individual and team performance, maintain equipment for stable and continuous operations, monitor health and safety, quality and environmental protection requirements in timber or wood products production facilities.
At this level, individuals are expected to work autonomously, exercise judgement in making workplace decisions, take responsibility for their own outputs at the workplace and supervise the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- twelve (12) units of competency consisting of twelve (12) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least one (1) unit from the electives in Group A
- at least three (3) units from the electives in Group B
- at least three (3) units from the electives in Group C
- up to two (2) units from the electives in Group E
- remaining units can be selected from Groups A to F and can include up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Group A: Safety

At least one (1) unit from the electives in Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBA94 BSBWHS515 Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents 60 Unit of competency
OCD27 HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources 15 Unit of competency
ODS49 FWPCOR4204 Monitor safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations 60 Unit of competency
OBR35 TLIF0014 Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) 35 Unit of competency
2. Group B: Quality Systems

At least three (3) units from the electives in Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEQ26 MSS402042 Apply 5S procedures 35 Unit of competency
OFD02 FWPCOT4225 Apply principles of pneumatics and hydraulics to analyse potential equipment failures 65 Unit of competency
OEQ76 MSS404056 Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
OBM34 FWPCOT3295 Assess and maintain cutter performance 20 Unit of competency
OBM47 FWPCOT3282 Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance 30 Unit of competency
OFC99 FWPCOT4223 Assess requirements of chain of custody certification scheme for forest and wood products 45 Unit of competency
OFC98 FWPCOT4224 Conduct internal audit of chain of custody certification for forest and wood products 45 Unit of competency
OAC92 MSL973022 Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials 45 Unit of competency
OEQ88 MSS403003 Contribute to improvements in competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
OET43 MSS403022 Facilitate a Just in Time system 45 Unit of competency
OER31 MSS403012 Facilitate change in a competitive systems and practices environment 55 Unit of competency
OCE26 BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OEQ69 MSS407029 Improve visual management in the workplace 70 Unit of competency
OEQ58 MSS407026 Lead a process to determine and solve root cause for a complex problem 70 Unit of competency
OER33 MSS405055 Manage application of Six Sigma for process control and improvement 55 Unit of competency
ODS26 FWPCOT4213 Monitor and manage product and service quality in the forest and wood products industry 60 Unit of competency
BAM11 AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
OFC78 FWPTMM4213 Test finger jointed timber 25 Unit of competency
OFC77 FWPTMM4214 Test laminated wood product 35 Unit of competency
3. Group C: Operations Management

At least three (3) units from the electives in Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF09 BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
OBM38 FWPCOT3291 Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations 25 Unit of competency
OCE66 BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures 40 Unit of competency
OBO64 CPPWMT4010 Assess and advise on waste avoidance options 60 Unit of competency
OCR33 FWPTMM4212 Calculate production costs 80 Unit of competency
OCF10 BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans 35 Unit of competency
OFD15 FWPCOT3338 Identify glues and gluing systems used in production of wood products 15 Unit of competency
AXH21 CPPWMT4003 Implement waste management plans 25 Unit of competency
OBM05 FWPSAW4206 Monitor output timber for optimum volume and value recovery 45 Unit of competency
OCR58 FWPCOT4211 Monitor stock control procedures 50 Unit of competency
OBM04 FWPSAW4207 Optimise timber production for volume and value recovery 55 Unit of competency
OFC83 FWPSAW4208 Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations 45 Unit of competency
OFC91 FWPTMM4215 Plan for and coordinate timber product assembly 20 Unit of competency
OFC95 FWPTMM4216 Plan for and supervise engineered wood product operations 70 Unit of competency
OFC97 FWPSAW4209 Plan for and supervise log processing operations 45 Unit of competency
OFD00 FWPCOT4221 Plan for and supervise log yard operations 35 Unit of competency
OFC94 FWPSAW4210 Plan for and supervise timber dry mill operations 45 Unit of competency
OFD01 FWPCOT4222 Plan for and supervise timber treatment plant operations 45 Unit of competency
OEW88 MEM30021 Prepare a simple production schedule 40 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
OCT06 AHCWRK513 Write and present reports 35 Unit of competency
4. Group D: Prefabricated Timber Building Systems

The remaining units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAM69 FWPTMM5209 Determine prefabricated timber building systems designs for compliance, manufacture and installation 145 Unit of competency
OAL79 FWPTMM5210 Verify compliance and conformance of prefabricated timber building systems during manufacture 70 Unit of competency
5. Group E: Leadership and Personal Effectiveness

Up to two (2) units from the electives in Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAQ34 BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
OAQ29 BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team 45 Unit of competency
OCE19 BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
OCF03 BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30 Unit of competency
OCE36 BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals 35 Unit of competency
6. Group F: Training and Assessment

The remaining units may be chosen from Group F.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEL42 TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training 55 Unit of competency
OEM40 TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training 40 Unit of competency
OEM32 TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning 25 Unit of competency
OEM16 TAEDEL414 Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
OEM01 TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL9 FWP40216 Certificate IV in Timber Processing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07240) PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (TIMBER) (LEVEL 4) Traineeship