Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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 wood panel products sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has seven employment pathways for typical operational environments of wood panel products. These are:
- Engineered Timber Products Technician / Operator
- Kiln Operator
- Production Technician / Operator (Laminates)
- Production Technician / Operator (Panel and Board)
- Production Technician / Operator (Veneer)
- Timber Fabricator
- Timber Fabricator (Laminates)
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 wood panel products 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. All prerequisite units are included in the qualification.
Group A
Logyard and/or Material Preparation
FWPCOT2225 |
Chip or flake wood |
FWPCOT3203 |
Weigh loads |
FWPCOT3227 |
Receive and measure logs |
FWPCOT3253 |
Convert timber residue into products for further use |
FWPCOT3320 |
Build and maintain timber stacks |
Grading and Testing
FWPCOT3267 |
Mechanically stress-grade engineered wood panels |
FWPCOT3284 |
Grade, sort and mark timber materials |
FWPCOT3310 |
Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements |
FWPWPP3229 |
Classify flake |
Board /Veneer Production
FWPCOT3234 |
Cut material using CNC sizing machines |
FWPCOT3235 |
Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres |
FWPCOT3249 |
Select timber preservation techniques |
FWPCOT3274 |
Cut timber products using high-speed optimiser |
FWPSAW3249 |
Saw logs using CNC optimising systems |
FWPWPP2213 |
Cut panels |
FWPWPP3201 |
Produce veneer from debarked logs |
FWPWPP3204 |
Form board |
FWPWPP3205 |
Match and join veneer |
FWPWPP3207 |
Clip veneer |
FWPWPP3211 |
Maintain caul plates and screens |
FWPWPP3213 |
Heat treat material |
FWPWPP3216 |
Press material using the daylight process |
FWPWPP3217 |
Process production effluent |
FWPWPP3218 |
Plan and coordinate machining of panels |
FWPWPP3219 |
Blend and test binding mixes |
FWPWPP3223 |
Immunise veneer |
FWPWPP3230 |
Produce decorative veneers |
FWPWPP3231 |
Produce veneer from prepared flitches |
FWPWPP3234 |
Operate a continuous press for the production of engineered wood panels |
FWPWPP3235 |
Trim new engineered wood panels to size |
Lamination and Finishing
FWPCOT3268 |
Plane and sand engineered wood products |
FWPWPP3202 |
Paint panels |
FWPWPP3208 |
Punch peg holes in panels |
FWPWPP3209 |
Prepare resin and additives |
FWPWPP3214 |
Treat paper |
FWPWPP3215 |
Cut paper |
FWPWPP3220 |
Plan and coordinate panel painting |
FWPWPP3222 |
Press laminated ply |
FWPWPP3224 |
Profile sand products |
FWPWPP3225 |
Produce profile sanding shoes and wheels |
FWPWPP3227 |
Vacuum paint |
FWPWPP3232 |
Operate a heat roll bonding machine to laminate or veneer engineered wood panel surfaces |
FWPWPP3233 |
Operate a laminating press for engineered wood panels |
Timber Drying and Treatment
FWPCOT3231 |
Operate steam boiler |
FWPCOT3232 |
Operate heat plant |
FWPCOT3248 |
Dry timber in solar assisted kilns |
FWPWPP3212 |
Dry material |
FWPWPP3228 |
Dry Wood Flakes |
Timber Products
FWPCOT3302 |
Access and provide timber and wood product information |
Woodchipping
FWPWPP3203 |
Produce fibre from chips |
Sawdoctoring
FWPCOT3280 |
Replace saw blades, knives and guides |
FWPCOT3282 |
Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance |
FWPCOT3295 |
Assess and maintain cutter performance |
Group B
Machinery and Equipment
FWPCOT2240 |
Cut material with a pole saw |
FWPCOT3224 |
Plan and monitor equipment maintenance |
FWPCOT3283 |
Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducer |
MEM11011* |
Undertake manual handling |
MEM18011* |
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment |
Warehousing and Distribution
FWPCOT3297 |
Operate automated stacking equipment |
FWPCOT4211 |
Monitor stock control procedures |
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 |
TLID0007 |
Operate specialised load shifting equipment |
TLID0008 |
Shift loads using bridge or gantry crane |
TLID3011 |
Conduct specialised forklift operations |
Safety and Quality Processes
AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
CPPSEC3102 |
Maintain operational safety and security of work environment |
FWPCOR3203 |
Evaluate fire potential and prevention |
FWPCOT3263 |
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
FWPCOT3312 |
Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site |
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 and Business
BSBINS302 |
Organise workplace information |
BSBTEC301 |
Design and produce business documents |
Communication and Relationships
BSBLDR301 |
Support effective workplace relationships |
MEM16006* |
Organise and communicate information |
Competitive Manufacturing
MSS402001 |
Apply competitive systems and practices |
MSS402083 |
Use planning software systems in operations |
MSS404060 |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team |
Planning and Analysis
BSBOPS402 |
Coordinate business operational plans |
Prerequisite requirements
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* |
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with Forest and Wood Products Training Package Training Package Version 1.0. |
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[SI Text For equivalent or no equivalent units include detail of the work undertaken. For newly created add the following statement: The unit has been created to address a skill or task required by industry that is not covered by an existing unit For a deleted unit add the following statement: The unit is deleted as the skill or task is no longer required by industry] |
[Equivalent OR Not equivalent OR Newly created OR Deleted] |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products Release 4 |
FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products Release 3 |
Updated to include revised units and superseded imported units |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47