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

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 

Sawdoctoring 

FPICOT3210B

Sharpen cutting tools

FPICOT3211B

Maintain sawdoctoring tools

FPICOT3212B

Replace saws, blades and guides

FPICOT3216B

Assess and maintain saw performance

FPICOT3217B

Assess and maintain cutter performance

FPICOT3244B

Cut material to profile

Timber Grading & Testing 

FPICOT3208B

Test strength of joints

FPICOT3240B

Grade heavy structural/engineered products

FPICOT3246B

Test heavy structural/engineered products

FPICOT3250A

Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements

Trusses & Frames 

FPICOT3204B

Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings

FPICOT3214B

Take off material quantities

FPICOT3218B

Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

FPICOT3219B

Produce standard truss or frame plans and details using computers

FPICOT3220B

Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans

FPICOT3239B

Create drawings using computer aided design systems

FPICOT3241B

Assemble timber wall frames

FPICOT3242B

Lay up timber roof trusses

FPICOT3243B

Operate a truss press

Timber Products 

FPICOT3205B

Dress boards using multi-headed machines

FPICOT3206B

Cut material using high speed optimiser

FPICOT3207B

Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations

FPICOT3209B

Set up, operate and maintain end matching operations

FPICOT3228B

Plane/sand panels

FPICOT3230B

Operate automated stacking equipment

FPICOT3234B

Cut material using CNC sizing machines

FPICOT3235B

Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres

FPICOT3253A

Convert timber residue into products for further use

FPISAW3226B

Saw logs using CNC optimising systems

FPITMM3201B

Convert timber

FPITMM3202B

Manufacture using joinery machines

FPIWPP3203B

Produce fibre from chips

FPIWPP3209B

Prepare resin and additives

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS 

Field 

Unit Code 

Unit Title 

Machinery & Equipment 

TLIC3004A

Drive heavy rigid vehicle

TLIC3005A

Drive heavy combination vehicle

Warehousing & Distribution 

FPICOT3236B

Coordinate stock control procedures

TLIA3018A

Organise despatch operations

Load Handling 

FPICOT3264

Build and maintain timber stacks

TLIC3063A

Operate vehicle carrying special loads

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 & Quality Processes 

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

TLID3035A

Operate a boom type elevating work platform

Administration & Business 

BSBADM311A

Maintain business resources

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

FPICOT2241

Apply wood and timber product knowledge

FPITMM3203B

Estimate and cost job

SIRXSLS201

Sell products and services

Communication & 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 & Analysis 

BSBFLM305C

Support operational plan