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

• Gather, receive and respond to verbal and written instructions
• Record and report quality and product care procedures according to workplace procedures
• Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Teamwork

• Contribute to team outcomes
• Communicate and work safely with others in the work area
• Encourage and support team members to take responsibility for their own work and 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 according to workplace procedures
• Visually evaluate material characteristics for defects and quality

Initiative and enterprise

• Efficiently and safely follow quality and product care procedures
• Monitor quality of output and follow product care procedures
• Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials according to site requirements

Planning and organising

• Record and report workplace information and maintain documentation
• Follow quality and product care procedures according to 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 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 according to organisational procedures
• Practise and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency
• Record and report information regarding learning and competency development according to organisational requirements
• Support the team to identify and resolve problems impeding its performance

Technology

• Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer’s recommendations, which may include moisture meters and lifting equipment for the movement of materials

Field 

Unit Code 

Unit Title 

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 Title 

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

FPICOT3264

Build and maintain timber stacks

Grading and 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

Plan and 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 and 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 and Treatment 

FPICOT3231B

Operate steam boiler

FPICOT3232B

Operate heat plant

FPICOT3248A

Dry timber in solar assisted kilns

FPIWPP3212B

Dry material

FPIWPP3228B

Dry wood flakes

Timber Products 

FPICOT2241

Apply wood and timber product knowledge

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 

Field 

Unit Code 

Unit Title 

Machinery and Equipment 

FPICOT2240

Cut material with a pole saw

FPICOT3224B

Plan and monitor equipment maintenance

FPICOT3233B

Sharpen and align blades and knives

MEM18011C

Shut down and isolate machines/equipment

Warehousing & Distribution 

FPICOT3230B

Operate automated stacking equipment

FPICOT3236B

Coordinate stock control procedures

TLIA3018A

Organise despatch operations

Load Handling 

RIIMPO323A

Conduct civil construction dozer operations

TLID3011A

Conduct specialised forklift operations

TLID2012A

Operate specialised load shifting equipment

TLID3014A

Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads

TLID3043A

Shift loads using gantry equipment

Safety and 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

FPICOT3263

Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

HLTAID006

Provide advanced first aid

AHCCHM303A

Prepare and apply chemicals

TLID3035A

Operate a boom type elevating work platform

TLIF1002B

Conduct housekeeping activities

Administration and Business 

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

Communication and Relationships 

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

Competitive Manufacturing 

MSS402001A

Apply competitive systems and practices

MSS402060A

Use planning software systems in operations 

MSS404060A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team

Planning and Analysis 

BSBFLM305C

Support operational plan