Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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 sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has one employment pathway for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. This is:
- Wood Machinist
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states & 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:
- 27 units of competency:
- 9 core units plus
- 18 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:
- 13 units from Group A
- 5 units from Group B, the total of which can include up to 2 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 sawmilling and processing 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 |
FWPCOT3201 |
Hand sharpen knives and blades |
FWPCOT3204 |
Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings |
FWPCOT3247 |
Select timber for forestry operations |
FWPSAW3228 |
Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures |
Elective Units
Group A
Sawing Operations
FWPCOT2207 |
Dress boards and timber |
FWPCOT2208 |
Resaw boards and timber |
FWPCOT3206 |
Cut material using high speed optimiser |
FWPCOT3207 |
Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations |
FWPCOT3209 |
Set up, operate and maintain end matching operations |
FWPCOT3214 |
Take off material quantities |
FWPCOT3239 |
Create drawings using computer aided design systems |
FWPCOT3265 |
Cut timber or engineered wood product to profile |
FWPCOT3266 |
Dress timber using multi-headed machines |
FWPTMM2202 |
Machine material |
FWPTMM3202 |
Manufacture using joinery machines |
Sawdoctoring
FWPCOT3210 |
Sharpen cutting tools |
FWPCOT3212 |
Replace saws, blades and guides |
FWPCOT3213 |
Manufacture cutting tools |
FWPCOT3216 |
Assess and maintain saw performance |
FWPCOT3217 |
Assess and maintain cutter performance |
FWPCOT3233 |
Sharpen and align blades and knives |
FWPCOT3237 |
Produce templates |
FWPSAW3208 |
Sharpen circular saws |
FWPSAW3210 |
File and set saws |
FWPSAW3213 |
Level and tension circular saws |
FWPSAW3218 |
Replace tungsten tips |
Group B
Sawing Operations
FWPCOT2205 |
Tail out materials |
FWPCOT2219 |
Use hand-held tools |
FWPCOT2232 |
Cut material to shape using a saw |
FWPCOT3234 |
Cut material using CNC sizing machines |
FWPCOT3235 |
Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres |
FWPSAW3226 |
Saw logs using CNC optimising systems |
FWPTMM3201 |
Convert timber |
FWPWPP2210 |
Cut panels to profile |
Timber Products
FWPCOT2224 |
Band edges of panels |
FWPTMM4203 |
Install and commission CNC software |
Safety and Quality Processes
FWPCOT3263 |
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
Timber Grading and Testing
Select a maximum of 2 of the following
FWPCOT2212 |
Grade hardwood sawn and milled products |
FWPCOT2213 |
Grade softwood sawn and milled products |
FWPCOT2214 |
Grade cypress sawn and milled products |
FWPCOT2215 |
Visually stress grade hardwood |
FWPCOT2216 |
Visually stress grade softwood |
FWPCOT2217 |
Visually stress grade cypress |
Administration and Business
BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
FWPTMM3203 |
Estimate and cost job |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FWP30816 Certificate III in Woodmachining Release 2 |
FWP30816 Certificate III in Woodmachining Release 1 |
Updated to include revised units and superseded and deleted imported units |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47