Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Woodmachining
Certificate III in Woodmachining
FWP30816
BAM2
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/12/2018 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has one employment pathway for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. This is:
Wood Machinist
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:- twenty seven (27) units of competency:
- nine (9) core units plus
- eighteen (18) 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:
- thirteen (13) units from Group A
- five (5) units from Group B, the total of which can include up to two (2) 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 sawmilling and processing sector of the industry.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ79 | FWPSAW3228 | Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures | 30 | 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 |
| AXL61 | FWPCOT3201 | Hand sharpen knives and blades | 20 | 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 |
| AXL16 | FWPCOT3247 | Select timber for forestry operations | 20 | 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 thirteen (13) 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.
Note: A maximum of two (2) only may be selected from the following Timber Grading & Testing and Administration & Business units:
- FWPCOT2212
- FWPCOT2213
- FWPCOT2214
- FWPCOT2215
- FWPCOT2216
- FWPCOT2217
- BSBWOR204
- FWPTMM3203
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J472 | FPI30811 | Certificate III in Woodmachining | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFA1 | FWP31119 | Certificate III in Wood Machining | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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