Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Wood Machining
Certificate III in Wood Machining
FWP31121
BHL7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 25/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 28/01/2022 | 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 alignment between the qualification and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- a minimum of eight (8) units must be selected from Group A
- a minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group B
- remaining units can be selected from Group A, B, C and/or D and can include 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.
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 |
| ODS85 | FWPCOT3322 | Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODS58 | FWPCOR3205 | Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODS55 | FWPCOR2208 | Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI278 | MSFDN4003 | Produce patterns and templates | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCR84 | FWPCOT2257 | Use hand-held tools | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODS53 | FWPCOR2206 | Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD94 | BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others | 35 | 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
Remaining units can be selected from Groups A-D.
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 |
| OFD03 | FWPCOT3349 | Assess timber against quality requirements and specifications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBM37 | FWPCOT3292 | Calibrate and maintain scanning equipment used in sawmilling operations | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OAC92 | MSL973022 | Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AXO11 | MSMSUP292 | Sample and test materials and product | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OFC78 | FWPTMM4213 | Test finger jointed timber | 25 | 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 |
5. Group D – General Electives
Remaining units can be selected from Groups A-D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEQ26 | MSS402042 | Apply 5S procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBM38 | FWPCOT3291 | Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ76 | MSS404056 | Apply statistics to operational processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OFD18 | FWPCOT3335 | Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODS36 | FWPCOT3327 | Contribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCR73 | FWPCOT3307 | Create drawings using computer aided design software | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBM67 | FWPCOT2243 | Tail out timber product and waste material | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCR68 | FWPCOT3304 | Take off material quantities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OFC77 | FWPTMM4214 | Test laminated wood product | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWC19 | MSMSUP390 | Use structured problem-solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFA1 | FWP31119 | Certificate III in Wood Machining | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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