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

Qualification
National Code:
FWP30916
State Code:
BAK6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
13/05/2016
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
517
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUH55 BSBCUS402 Address customer needs 30 Unit of competency
BAK26 MSS403032 Analyse manual handling processes 50 Unit of competency
BAK55 MSS402001 Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
OAN99 FWPTMM3208 Apply critical workplace processes in the manufacture of prefabricated timber building systems 45 Unit of competency
AXL22 FWPCOT3241 Assemble timber wall frames 40 Unit of competency
AXL68 FWPCOT2235 Assess timber for manufacturing potential 20 Unit of competency
AXK98 FWPCOT3264 Build and maintain timber stacks 20 Unit of competency
D7350 CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
AXL27 FWPCOT3236 Coordinate stock control procedures 50 Unit of competency
AXL30 FWPCOT3234 Cut material using CNC sizing machines 32 Unit of competency
AUM29 BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OAL82 FWPTMM3209 Install prefabricated timber building systems on-site 70 Unit of competency
AXL23 FWPCOT3242 Lay up timber roof trusses 40 Unit of competency
AXL28 FWPCOT3235 Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres 32 Unit of competency
AXK99 FWPCOT3263 Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency 30 Unit of competency
OAF26 MSS403087 Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
AXL20 FWPCOT3243 Operate a truss press 20 Unit of competency
AWN46 TLIA3018 Organise despatch operations 40 Unit of competency
AUH34 BSBINM301 Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AXK95 FWPCOT4203 Plan and coordinate product assembly 20 Unit of competency
W9251 CPCCBC4014A Prepare simple building sketches and drawings 60 Unit of competency
WG735 HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid 20 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AXJ73 FWPTMM2203 Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans 30 Unit of competency
AXK94 FWPCOT4204 Schedule and coordinate load shifting 30 Unit of competency
AXJ64 FWPTMM3207 Set up timber floor trusses 30 Unit of competency
AUL72 BSBFLM305 Support operational plan 40 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
AXM02 FWPCOR3204 Visually assess materials 17 Unit of competency
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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