Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
FWP30916
BAK6
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
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 forest products industry.
The outcome of this qualification can satisfy entry requirements into FWP40416 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design by completing the following elective units:
FWPCOT3204 Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings
FWPCOT3214 Take off material quantities
FWPCOT3218 Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans
FWPCOT3220 Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans
FWPCOT3239 Create drawings using computer aided design systems
Plus at least one of the following specialist design units:
FWPTMM3204 Interpret designs to prepare timber roof truss drawings and documents using computers
FWPTMM3205 Interpret designs to prepare timber floor system drawings and documents using computers
FWPTMM3206 Interpret designs to prepare timber wall frame drawings and documents using computers
Job roles
This qualification satisfies employment pathways for typical operational environments of timber truss and frame design, including:
Designer (Timber truss and frame)
Production fabricator (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:- thirteen (13) units of competency:
- five (5) core units plus
- eight (8) 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:
- eight (8) units of competency from the elective groups A, B or C, the total of which can include up to two (2) units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV in any endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the timber truss and frame sector of the industry.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXM11 | FWPCOR2202 | Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM05 | FWPCOR3202 | Conduct quality and product care procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI54 | BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXM04 | FWPCOR3201 | Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXM09 | FWPCOR2201 | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Eight (8) electives must be completed, with at least six (6) selected from Groups A, B or C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ67 | FWPTMM3205 | Interpret designs to prepare timber floor system drawings and documents using computers | 75 | Unit of competency |
| AXJ66 | FWPTMM3204 | Interpret designs to prepare timber roof truss drawings and documents using computers | 75 | Unit of competency |
| AXJ68 | FWPTMM3206 | Interpret designs to prepare timber wall frame drawings and documents using computers | 75 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Eight (8) electives must be completed, with at least six (6) selected from Groups A, B or C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9238 | CPCCBC4001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXL24 | FWPCOT3239 | Create drawings using computer aided design systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXK96 | FWPCOT4202 | Design timber structures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXL58 | FWPCOT3204 | Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXL41 | FWPCOT3220 | Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXL44 | FWPCOT3218 | Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXL49 | FWPCOT3214 | Take off material quantities | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Eight (8) electives must be completed, with at least six (6) selected from Groups A, B or C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J473 | FPI30911 | Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGF0 | FWP30920 | Certificate III in Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture | Qualification |
| BGE9 | FWP31220 | Certificate III in Timber Systems Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.