Certificate II in Wood Panel Products
This qualification is designed for job roles in the wood panel products sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Subjects
Total number of units = 13
5 core units plus
8 elective units, consisting of:
2 units from Group A
up to 6 units from Group A and/or Group B
up to 3 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 wood panel products sector of the industry.
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Core | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | ||
Follow environmental care procedures | ||
Follow OHS policies and procedures | ||
Maintain quality and product care | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Logyard and/or Material Preparation | Cross cut materials with a fixed saw | |
Debark logs mechanically | ||
Veneer/Board Production | Rack material | |
Tail out materials | ||
Dress boards and timber | ||
Cut material to shape using a saw | ||
Cut panels | ||
Surface treat raw board | ||
Repair veneer and ply | ||
Repair veneer mechanically | ||
Prepare veneer for ply | ||
Scarf edges of veneer | ||
Cut veneer | ||
Saw products from continuous ply | ||
Cut panels to profile | ||
Lamination and Finishing | Finish products | |
Produce laminated beams | ||
Band edges of panels | ||
Assemble products | ||
Grading and Testing | Grade softwood sawn and milled products | |
Chip or flake wood | ||
Woodchipping | Prepare chip or fibre blends | |
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Warehousing and Distribution | Stack and bind material | |
Tally material | ||
Process orders and despatch products | ||
Store materials | ||
Pack products | ||
FPICOT3264 | Build and maintain timber stacks | |
Conduct housekeeping activities | ||
Load Handling | Move material by transfer equipment | |
Load and unload goods/cargo | ||
Operate a forklift | ||
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment | ||
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings | ||
Licence to operate a forklift truck | ||
Machinery and Equipment | Use hand-held tools | |
Maintain chainsaws | ||
FPICOT2240 | Cut material with a pole saw | |
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment | ||
Safety and Quality Processes | FPICOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | |
Administration and Business | Process and maintain workplace information | |
Produce simple word processed documents | ||
Use business technology | ||
Competitive Manufacturing | Apply competitive systems and practices | |
Communication and Relationships | FPICOT2241 | Apply wood and timber product knowledge |
SIRXCCS202 | Interact with customers | |
Pathways...
This qualification has three employment pathways for typical operational environments of wood panel products. These are:
Production Worker (Laminates)
Production Worker (Panel and Board)
Production Worker (Veneer)
Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.
This qualification may be suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Licensing Information
Native FPI units may be subject to state or territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to state or territory codes, regulations, licences and/or permits. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.
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 | Convey information in simple language, and acknowledge and check message Establish and maintain communication with others according to organisational policies and procedures Identify and comply with safety signs and symbols Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others |
Teamwork | Check key legal and procedural principles relating to work order with appropriate personnel, according to organisational requirements Make constructive contributions to the group Provide assistance to and seek assistance from co-workers to achieve work tasks Share relevant workplace information with co-workers to achieve designated individual and team goals and objectives |
Problem-solving | Follow safe workplace procedures and safe work instructions for controlling risks Identify and report occupational health and safety issues and risks in the work area to appropriate personnel Identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures Identify and promptly report problems to appropriate personnel to avoid repetition of de-valued product |
Initiative and enterprise | Apply safe work practices, including effective response procedures, to workplace risk and emergencies, according to applicable occupational health and safety and organisational requirements Actively seek feedback on performance from appropriate personnel to confirm quality of performance and identify areas for improvement Identify and report existing and potential hazards in the work area to appropriate personnel Review factors affecting the achievement of work tasks and report to appropriate personnel |
Planning and organising | Locate, record and report workplace information Identify and comply with applicable legislative and procedural requirements in an ethical manner consistent with workplace standards Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies within scope of responsibilities |
Self-management | Follow and apply quality system procedures in personal work Maintain work relationships Follow environmental care procedures according to organisational requirements Seek appropriate support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives |
Learning | Identify and establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel according to organisational procedures Practise and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency Record and report information regarding learning and competency development according to organisational requirements |
Technology | Maintain machinery and adjust equipment to minimise product damage and waste Use relevant equipment to complete work tasks within designated timeframes and according to workplace procedures, which may include telephones and other communications equipment, tools, machinery, vehicles, navigational aids, instruments, computers and computer software, printers, facsimile machines and photocopiers |