Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design
Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design
FPI50411
J480
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 27/08/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber truss and frame 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 FPI40410 Certificate IV Timber Truss and Frame Design:
FPICOT4202B, FPITMM4201B, MSAPMSUP390A, CPCCBC4001A and CPCSUS4001A
Plus at least one of the following units:
FPITMM4205A. FPITMM4206A and/or FPITMM4207A or demonstration of equivalent competence
Note: The design unit selected will be determined by the industry sector and type of product being manufactured
PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = nineteen (19)
- five (5) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, consisting of:
- five (5) units from Group A
- six (6) units from Group B
- up to three (3) units from Group A and/or Group B
- up to three (3) units recommended for packaging at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced 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 five (5) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE735 | BSBWHS503A | Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4868 | BSBMGT516C | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0846 | BSBMGT502B | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB920 | BSBWOR501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S8076 | BSBCUS501C | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9580 | CPCCSV5011A | Apply building codes and standards to residential buildings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6099 | FPITMM5201B | Assess product feasibility of designs | 100 | Unit of competency |
| W9581 | CPCCSV5012A | Assess timber-framed designs for one and two storey buildings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6100 | FPITMM5202B | Develop, trial and evaluate prototypes | 150 | Unit of competency |
| D6101 | FPITMM5203B | Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications | 150 | Unit of competency |
| D6102 | FPITMM5204B | Manage product design | 180 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S675 | FPI50410 | Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL6 | FWP50316 | Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is the successful achievement of the following units contained in FPI40411 Certificate IV Timber Truss and Frame Design:
FPICOT4202B
Design timber structures
FPITMM4201B
Construct prototypes and samples
MSAPMSUP390A
Use structured problem solving tools
CPCCBC4001A
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects
CPCSUS4001A
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Plus at least one of the following units:
FPITMM4205A
Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers
FPITMM4206A
Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system
FPITMM4207A
Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details 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
Traineeships and Apprenticeships