Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Wood Machining
Certificate III in Wood Machining
FWP31119
BFA1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 12/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 04/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the job role of Wood Machinists who work in a sawmill or other timber processing environment and set up, operate and maintain machines such as large automated planers/moulders and saws to cut, plane and profile timber to specifications. This involves interpreting work orders to establish job requirements, selecting and setting up knives and cutters to machinery, aligning knives, operating machines to cut, plane and profile timber, and cleaning and maintaining machines and equipment.
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:-Twenty seven (27) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units plus
- nineteen (19) 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:
- A minimum of eight (8) units from Group A
- A minimum of four (4) units from Group B
- Remaining seven (7) units from Group A, B, C and/or D
- Up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the sawmilling and processing sector of the industry.
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code on TGA indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM39 | FWPCOT3290 | Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| 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 |
| AXL58 | FWPCOT3204 | Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXL82 | FWPCOT2219 | Use hand-held tools | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM09 | FWPCOR2201 | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units – Operating Timber Processing Machines
At least eight (8) units must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units – Grinding and Maintaining Cutting Tools
At least four (4) units must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units – Grading and Testing Timber
Up to seven (7) units may be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM65 | FWPCOT2246 | Appearance grade hardwood sawn and milled products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBM43 | FWPCOT3285 | Apply knowledge of wood technology principles to end use applications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBM37 | FWPCOT3292 | Calibrate and maintain scanning equipment used in sawmilling operations | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OBM36 | FWPCOT3293 | Use scanning equipment for timber grading | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBM60 | FWPCOT2251 | Visually stress grade cypress | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBM61 | FWPCOT2249 | Visually stress grade hardwood | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBM64 | FWPCOT2250 | Visually stress grade softwood | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM2 | FWP30816 | Certificate III in Woodmachining | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL7 | FWP31121 | Certificate III in Wood Machining | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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