Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design
Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design
FWP50316
BAL6
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber truss and frame sector of the forest and wood products industry
Job roles
This qualification has one employment pathway for typical management environments of forest and wood products industries. This is:
Designer (Timber truss and frame)
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- nineteen (19) units of competency:
- five (5) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least five (5) units from Group A
- at least six (6) units from Group B
- the remaining units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which may include up to three (3) units recommended for packaging at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the timber truss and frame industry.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM38 | BSBWHS503 | Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL24 | BSBMGT516 | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI44 | BSBMGT502 | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK69 | BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUM47 | BSBCUS501 | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules 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 |
| OAN68 | FWPTMM5207 | Assess timber product designs for feasibility | 100 | Unit of competency |
| W9581 | CPCCSV5012A | Assess timber-framed designs for one and two storey buildings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAM69 | FWPTMM5209 | Determine prefabricated timber building systems designs for compliance, manufacture and installation | 145 | Unit of competency |
| AXJ56 | FWPTMM5202 | Develop, trial and evaluate prototypes | 150 | Unit of competency |
| AXJ55 | FWPTMM5203 | Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications | 150 | Unit of competency |
| OAM70 | FWPTMM5208 | Manage timber product design | 180 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J480 | FPI50411 | Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is the successful achievement of the following units contained in FWP40416 Certificate IV Timber Truss and Frame Design, or demonstration of equivalent competence:
FWPCOT4202 Design timber structures
FWPTMM4201 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:
FWPTMM4205 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers
FWPTMM4206 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system
FWPTMM4207 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships