Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 4 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.1. |
Release 3 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 5.0. |
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 timber manufactured products sector of the forest and wood products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has six employment pathways for operational environments in the forest and forest products industry. These are:
- Grader
- Manufacturing Assistant (Timber Products)
- Saw Operator
- Timber Manufacturing Worker
- Timber Products Worker
- Timber Puller
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 units 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:
- 5 core units plus
- 8 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:
- 3 units from Group A
- 5 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate I, II or III level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the timber manufactured products sector of the industry.
Core Units
FWPCOR2201 |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry |
FWPCOR2202 |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace |
FWPCOR2203 |
Follow environmental care procedures |
FWPCOR2205 |
Follow WHS policies and procedures |
FWPCOR2207 |
Maintain quality and product care |
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
Sawing Operations
FWPCOT2234 |
Dock material to length |
FWPCOT2243 |
Tail out timber product and waste material |
FWPCOT2245 |
Operate and maintain a table saw |
FWPCOT2262 |
Cut material to shape using a saw |
FWPTMM2204 |
Machine material |
FWPTMM2205 |
Cut material to length and angles |
Timber Grading & Testing
FWPCOT2246 |
Appearance grade hardwood sawn and milled products |
FWPCOT2249 |
Visually stress grade hardwood |
FWPCOT2250 |
Visually stress grade softwood |
FWPCOT2251 |
Visually stress grade cypress |
Timber Products
FWPCOT2209 |
Produce finger jointed timber |
FWPCOT2258 |
Assemble products |
FWPCOT3302 |
Access and provide timber and wood product information |
FWPCOT2244 |
Operate and maintain a thicknesser |
FWPSAW2212 |
Assemble materials using nail plates |
MSFGG2011 |
Glaze and reglaze residential windows and doors |
Group B
Machinery & Equipment
FWPCOT2257 |
Use hand-held tools |
FWPCOT2240 |
Cut material with a pole saw |
FWPCOT3259 |
Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads |
TLIC2002 |
Drive light rigid vehicle |
TLIC3003 |
Drive medium rigid vehicle |
Warehousing & Distribution
FWPCOT2260 |
Tally material |
FWPCOT2261 |
Process orders and prepare for despatch |
FWPCOT2255 |
Store materials |
FWPCOT2231 |
Pack products |
FWPCOT3320 |
Build and maintain timber stacks |
Load Handling
AHCMOM207 |
Conduct front-end loader operations |
TLID0007 |
Operate specialised load shifting equipment |
TLID2004 |
Load and unload goods/cargo |
TLID2010 |
Operate a forklift |
TLILIC0003 |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Safety & Quality Processes
FWPCOT3263 |
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
Competitive Manufacturing
MSS402001 |
Apply competitive systems and practices |
Administration & Business
BSBINS201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
BSBTEC201 |
Use business software applications |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FWP20516 Certificate II in Timber Manufactured Products Release 4 |
FWP20516 Certificate II in Timber Manufactured Products Release 3 |
Qualification updated to remove eight 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 Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47