Qualification details

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• Accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation
• Gather, receive and respond to verbal and written instructions with correct actions
• Record and report quality and product care procedures in accordance with workplace procedures
• Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Teamwork

• Contribute to team outcomes
• Effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area
• Encourage and support team members to take responsibility for their own work and to assist each other in undertaking required roles and responsibilities
• Support team members in meeting expected outcomes

Problem-solving

• Address issues, concerns and problems identified by team members or refer to relevant persons as required
• Identify and resolve problems
• Record and report assessment outcomes and distribution problems in accordance with workplace procedures
• Visually evaluate material characteristics for defects and quality

Initiative and enterprise

• Efficiently and safely conduct quality and product care procedures
• Monitor quality of output and follow product care procedures
• Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward team members' efforts and contributions
• Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials in accordance with site requirements

Planning and organising

• Efficiently conduct quality and product care procedures in accordance with environmental legislation and workplace procedures
• Identify team purpose, roles, responsibilities, goals, plans and objectives in consultation with team members
• Monitor on-site movement of material to ensure intended flow is achieved
• Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel

Self-management

• Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation's image within the work team, the organisation and with clients/customers
• Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents, and emergencies within scope of responsibilities
• Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities

Learning

• Establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational procedures
• Practise and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency
• Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in accordance with organisational requirements
• Support the team to identify and resolve problems which impede its performance

Technology

• Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations - equipment may include moisture meters and lifting equipment for the movement of materials

CORE UNITS 

Field 

Unit Code 

Unit Name 

Core

BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

FPICOR2201B

Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

FPICOR2202B

Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

FPICOR3201B

Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures

FPICOR3202B

Conduct quality and product care procedures

FPICOR3204B

Visually assess materials

GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS 

Field 

Unit Code 

Unit Name 

Logyard and/or Material Preparation

FPICOT2225B

Chip or flake wood

FPICOT3203B

Weigh loads

FPICOT3227B

Receive and measure logs

FPICOT3253A

Convert timber residue into products for further use

Grading & Testing

FPICOT3229B

Mechanically stress grade panels

FPICOT3245B

Grade, sort and mark material

FPICOT3250A

Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements

FPIWPP3229B

Classify flake

Board/Veneer Production

FPICOT3206B

Cut material using high speed optimiser

FPICOT3234B

Cut material using CNC sizing machines

FPICOT3235B

Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres

FPICOT3249A

Select timber preservation techniques

FPISAW3226B

Saw logs using CNC optimising systems

FPIWPP2201B

Cut panels

FPIWPP3201B

Produce veneer from debarked logs

FPIWPP3204B

Form board

FPIWPP3205B

Match and join veneer

FPIWPP3207B

Clip veneer

FPIWPP3211B

Maintain caul plates and screens

FPIWPP3213B

Heat treat material

FPIWPP3216B

Press material using the daylight process

FPIWPP3217B

Process production effluent

FPIWPP3218B

Coordinate machining of panels

FPIWPP3219B

Blend and test binding mixes

FPIWPP3221B

Trim new panels to size

FPIWPP3223B

Immunise veneer

FPIWPP3226B

Operate a continuous press

FPIWPP3230B

Produce decorative veneers

FPIWPP3231B

Produce veneer from prepared flitches

Lamination & Finishing

FPICOT3228B

Plane/sand panels

FPIWPP3202B

Paint panels

FPIWPP3206B

Laminate and veneer board surfaces

FPIWPP3208B

Punch peg holes in panels

FPIWPP3209B

Prepare resin and additives

FPIWPP3210B

Laminate board

FPIWPP3214B

Treat paper

FPIWPP3215B

Cut paper

FPIWPP3220B

Plan and coordinate panel painting

FPIWPP3222B

Press laminated ply

FPIWPP3224B

Profile sand products

FPIWPP3225B

Produce profile sanding shoes and wheels

FPIWPP3227B

Vacuum paint

Timber Drying & Treatment

FPICOT3231B

Operate steam boiler

FPICOT3232B

Operate heat plant

FPICOT3248A

Dry timber in solar assisted kilns

FPIWPP3212B

Dry material

FPIWPP3228B

Dry wood flakes

Woodchipping

FPIWPP3203B

Produce fibre from chips

Sawdoctoring

FPICOT3212B

Replace saws, blades and guides

FPICOT3216B

Assess and maintain saw performance

FPICOT3217B

Assess and maintain cutter performance

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS 

Unit Code 

Unit Name 

Field 

Machinery & Equipment

FPICOT3224B

Plan and monitor equipment maintenance

FPICOT3233B

Sharpen and align blades and knives

Warehousing & Distribution

FPICOT3230B

Operate automated stacking equipment

FPICOT3236B

Coordinate stock control procedures

TLIA1807C

Organise despatch operations

Load Handling

RIIMPO323A

Conduct civil construction dozer operations

TLID1107C

Conduct specialised forklifting operations

TLID1207C

Operate specialised load shifting equipment

TLID1407C

Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads

TLID4307B

Shift loads using gantry equipment

Safety & Quality Processes

CPPSEC3007A

Maintain security of environment

FPICOR3203B

Evaluate fire potential and prevention

FPICOT3254A

Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site

HLTFA402B

Apply advanced first aid (unit has HLTFA301B Apply first aid as a pre -requisite )

RTC3704A

Prepare and apply chemicals

TLID3507C

Operate a boom type elevating work platform

Administration & Business

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

Communication & Relationships

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

Competitive Manufacturing

MSACMS200A

Apply competitive manufacturing practices

MSACMT460A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing (unit has MSACMT260A Use planning software systems in manufacturing as a pre -requisite )

Planning & Analysis

BSBFLM305C

Support operational plan