Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 5 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.1. |
Release 4 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.0. |
Release 3 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 5.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 4.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 2.0. |
Qualification 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 twelve employment pathways for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. These are:
- Benchman
- Chipper Operator
- Head Rig Operator
- Kiln Operator
- Machine Operator (e.g. Finger Jointing, Moulding, Planing)
- Production Technician
- Sawmilling Technician
- Optimisation Technician
- Sawyer
- Timber Grader
- Timber Products Technician
- Treatment Plant Operator
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states and 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 13 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 7 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:
- 2 units from Group A
- 5 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 3 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.
Core Units
BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
FWPCOR2201 |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry |
FWPCOR2202 |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace |
FWPCOR3201 |
Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures |
FWPCOR3202 |
Conduct quality and product care procedures |
FWPCOR3204 |
Visually assess materials |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A
Logyard and/or Material Preparation
FWPCOT3203 |
Weigh loads |
FWPCOT3227 |
Receive and measure logs |
Sawing Operations
FWPSAW3229 |
Operate a portable sawmill |
FWPSAW3230 |
Perform primary log breakdown |
FWPSAW3231 |
Perform secondary log breakdown |
FWPSAW3241 |
Set up and operate production saws used in sawmill operations |
FWPSAW3243 |
Produce sawn green boards |
FWPSAW3250 |
Select and saw logs in multi-species operations |
Grading and Testing
FWPCOT3208 |
Test strength of joints |
FWPCOT3240 |
Grade heavy structural/engineered products |
FWPCOT3284 |
Grade, sort and mark timber materials |
FWPCOT3292 |
Calibrate and maintain scanning equipment used in sawmilling operations |
FWPCOT3293 |
Use scanning equipment for timber grading |
FWPCOT3310 |
Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements |
FWPSAW3223 |
Assess wood chips |
Timber Products
FWPCOT2245 |
Operate and maintain a table saw |
FWPCOT3234 |
Cut material using CNC sizing machines |
FWPCOT3235 |
Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres |
FWPCOT3272 |
Set up and run multi-head moulder/planer to produce simple profiles |
FWPCOT3273 |
Set up and run multi-head moulder to produce complex profiles |
FWPCOT3274 |
Cut timber products using high-speed optimiser |
FWPCOT3275 |
Set up, operate and maintain end matching machines |
FWPCOT3288 |
Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing machines |
FWPCOT3290 |
Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment |
FWPCOT3297 |
Operate automated stacking equipment |
FWPCOT3302 |
Access and provide timber and wood product information |
FWPCOT3320 |
Build and maintain timber stacks |
FWPSAW3249 |
Saw logs using CNC optimising systems |
Timber Drying and Treatment
AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
FWPCOT3231 |
Operate steam boiler |
FWPCOT3232 |
Operate heat plant |
FWPCOT3248 |
Dry timber in solar assisted kilns |
FWPSAW3205 |
Dry hardwood |
FWPSAW3206 |
Dry softwood |
FWPSAW3242 |
Treat timber |
Sawdoctoring
FWPCOT3271 |
Hand sharpen knives and blades for commercial and domestic cutting services |
FWPCOT3279 |
Assess and maintain saw technology tools |
FWPCOT3280 |
Replace saw blades, knives and guides |
FWPCOT3281 |
Manufacture profile cutters |
FWPCOT3282 |
Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance |
FWPCOT3283 |
Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducer |
FWPCOT3286 |
Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw blades |
FWPCOT3294 |
Swage and shape saw blades |
FWPCOT3295 |
Assess and maintain cutter performance |
FWPCOT3298 |
Produce templates |
FWPSAW3232 |
Sharpen band saw blades |
FWPSAW3233 |
Sharpen circular saw blades |
FWPSAW3234 |
File and set saw blades for hand saws and circular saws |
FWPSAW3235 |
Recondition saw guides |
FWPSAW3236 |
Sharpen tipped circular saw blades |
FWPSAW3237 |
Level and tension circular saw blades |
FWPSAW3238 |
Replace Stellite tips |
FWPSAW3239 |
Assess and maintain wide band saw blades |
FWPSAW3240 |
Assess and maintain band saw wheels |
FWPSAW3244 |
Align sawing production systems |
FWPSAW3245 |
Join band saw blades |
FWPSAW3247 |
Replace tungsten tips |
Woodchipping
FWPSAW3215 |
Screen wood chips |
FWPSAW3216 |
Transfer wood chips |
FWPSAW3223 |
Assess wood chips |
FWPSAW3224 |
Coordinate and monitor the wood chip stockpile |
Group B
Machinery and Equipment
FWPCOT2240 |
Cut material with a pole saw |
FWPCOT3224 |
Plan and monitor equipment maintenance |
FWPCOT3259 |
Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads |
FWPCOT3260 |
Recover four wheel drive vehicles |
FWPFGM3214 |
Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation |
MEM11011* |
Undertake manual handling |
MEM18011* |
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment |
Warehousing & Distribution
FWPCOT4211 |
Monitor stock control procedures |
RIIMPO321F |
Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations |
TLIA0015 |
Organise receival and despatch operations |
Load Handling
AHCMOM207 |
Conduct front-end loader operations |
RIIMPO323E |
Conduct civil construction dozer operations |
TLID0001 |
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads |
TLID0008 |
Shift loads using bridge or gantry crane |
TLID1001 |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
TLID3011 |
Conduct specialised forklift operations |
Safety & Quality Processes
FWPCOR3203 |
Evaluate fire potential and prevention |
FWPCOT3202 |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
FWPCOT3312 |
Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site |
FWPCOT3263 |
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
FWPCOT3291 |
Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
HLTAID014 |
Provide Advanced First Aid |
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
TLID3035 |
Operate a boom type elevating work platform |
TLIF1002 |
Conduct housekeeping activities |
Administration & Business
BSBINS302 |
Organise workplace information |
BSBTEC301 |
Design and produce business documents |
Competitive Manufacturing
MSS402001 |
Apply competitive systems and practices |
MSS404060 |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team |
Communication & Relationships
BSBLDR301 |
Support effective workplace relationships |
MEM16006* |
Organise and communicate information |
Planning and Analysis
BSBOPS402 |
Coordinate business operational plans |
Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling |
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM16006 Organise and communicate information* |
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information |
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM18011 Shut down and isolate machines/equipment |
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling* MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM16006 Organise and communicate information* |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Release 5 |
FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Release 4 |
Qualification updated to remove seven elective units that have been deleted as part of meeting Skills Ministers’ priority of removing training products with low or no enrolments, as agreed by the AISC |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47