Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 7.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of people who work as timber systems designers, estimators or detailers in the timber truss and frame industry. In these roles they are required to read architectural plans to calculate material quantities and costs, and produce building code compliant timber system wall and/or truss fabrication plans and documents.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 9 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:
- at least five units must be selected from Group A
- remaining elective units may be selected from Group A or Group B and up to two units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
BSBXTW301 |
Work in a team |
CPPCMN4008 |
Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings |
FWPCOT3303 |
Prepare sketches and drawings |
FWPCOT3304 |
Take off material quantities |
FWPCOT3305 |
Interpret and quote from manufactured timber product plans |
FWPTMM3215 |
Work effectively in the timber systems design industry |
Elective Units
Group A
CPCCBC4001 |
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
FWPCOT3219 |
Produce standard truss or frame plans and details using computers |
FWPCOT4201 |
Produce complex truss and frame plans and details using computers |
FWPCOT4209 |
Design timber structures |
FWPTMM4209 |
Interpret details of timber roof trusses to inform design of plans and production documents |
FWPTMM4210 |
Interpret details of timber floor systems to inform design of plans and production documents |
FWPTMM4211 |
Interpret details of timber wall frames to inform design of plans and production documents |
Group B
AHCWRK509 |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
BSBOPS404 |
Implement customer service strategies |
CPCCBC4024 |
Resolve business disputes |
CPCCOM1015 |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
FWPCOR2210 |
Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations |
FWPCOT3307 |
Create drawings using computer aided design software |
MSMSUP390 |
Use structured problem-solving tools |
TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
TLIJ0003 |
Apply quality systems |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FWP40420 Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design Release 2 |
FWP40420 Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design Release 1 |
Updated unit codes |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47