Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Timber Merchandising
Certificate III in Timber Merchandising
FWP30616
BAM1
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber merchandising sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has five employment pathways for typical operational environments of timber merchandising. These are:
Customer Service / Sales Assistant (Retail or Wholesale)
Customer Service Officer
Sales and Merchandising Team Leader
Sales and Merchandising Team Leader (Timber Products)
Timber Advisor
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 be awarded the FWP30616 Certificate III in Timber Merchandising, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.- five (5) core units of competency
- eight (8) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
- three (3) units from Group A
- five (5) units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to two units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, III or IV 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 merchandising sector of the industry.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXL62 | FWPCOT2241 | Apply wood and timber product knowledge | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD984 | SIRXSLS303 | Build relationships with customers | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AXM05 | FWPCOR3202 | Conduct quality and product care procedures | 40 | 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
At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1368 | CPPSEC1002A | Apply retail security procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AUK66 | BSBFIA301 | Maintain financial records | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUM28 | BSBCUE306 | Process complex accounts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK30 | BSBCUE305 | Process credit applications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S6127 | SIRXFIN003A | Produce financial reports | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUU37 | ICTICT308 | Use advanced features of computer applications | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUL27 | BSBCUE301 | Use multiple information systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J470 | FPI30611 | Certificate III in Timber Merchandising | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGF1 | FWP30620 | Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships