Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations
FWP40222
BJC0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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.
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 |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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