Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design
Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design
FPI40411
J477
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 01/05/2015 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 27/08/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe entry requirement for this qualification is the successful achievement of the following units contained in FPI30910 Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture:
FPICOT3204B, FPICOT3214B, FPICOT3218B, FPICOT3220B and FPICOT3239B
Plus at least one of the following units:
PITMM3204A, FPITMM3205A and/or FPITMM3206A
Note: The design unit selected will be determined by the industry sector and type of product being manufactured
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
- three (3) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) unit from Group A
- five (5) units from Group A and/or Group B
- up to eight (8) units from Group A, B or C
- up to three (3) units recommended for packaging at Certificate III, IV or 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 truss and frame industry.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0797 | BSBLED401A | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5878 | FPICOR4203B | Monitor quality and product care procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D5876 | FPICOR4201B | Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3811 | FPITMM4206A | Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system details using computers | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D3810 | FPITMM4205A | Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D3812 | FPITMM4207A | Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers | 120 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to thirteen (13) units may be chosen from Group B.
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 |
| D7740 | MSS015011A | Conduct a sustainability energy audit | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6095 | FPITMM4201B | Construct prototypes and samples | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3815 | FPICOT4202B | Design timber structures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0798 | BSBLED501A | Develop a workplace learning environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WD574 | MSS405070A | Develop and manage sustainable energy practices | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W9770 | CPCSUS4001A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8303 | MSAPMSUP390A | Use structured problem solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to thirteen (13) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S673 | FPI40410 | Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK7 | FWP40416 | Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
EntryRequirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is the successful achievement of the following units contained in FPI30911 Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture:
FPICOT3204B
Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings
FPICOT3214B
Take off material quantities
FPICOT3218B
Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans
FPICOT3220B
Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans
FPICOT3239B
Create drawings using computer aided design systems
Plus at least one of the following units:
PITMM3204A
Interpret designs to prepare timber roof truss drawings and documents using computers
FPITMM3205A
Interpret designs to prepare timber floor system drawings and documents using computers
FPITMM3206A
Interpret designs to prepare timber wall frame drawings and documents using computers
or demonstration of equivalent competence
Note: The design unit selected will be determined by the industry sector and type of product being manufactured
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