Certificate II in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber truss and frame sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Subjects
Total number of units = 13
7 core units plus
6 elective units, consisting of:
up to 6 units from Group A
up to 2 units from Group B
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 truss and frame design 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 | ||
Use hand-held tools | ||
Assess timber for manufacturing potential | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Forest | Stack and bind material | |
Tally material | ||
Process orders and despatch products | ||
Store materials | ||
Dock material to length | ||
Assemble products | ||
Cut material to shape using a saw | ||
FPICOT3264 | Build and maintain timber stacks | |
Assemble materials using nail plates | ||
Cut material to length and angles | ||
Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans | ||
Business | Process and maintain workplace information | |
Use business technology | ||
Health and Safety | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
Manufacturing | FPICOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
Apply competitive systems and practices | ||
Apply quality standards | ||
Transport | Operate a forklift | |
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | ||
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings | ||
Construction | Licence to perform dogging | |
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Forest | Visually assess materials | |
Take off material quantities | ||
Assemble timber wall frames | ||
Lay up timber roof trusses | ||
Operate a truss press | ||
Set up timber floor trusses | ||
Pathways...
This qualification has one employment pathway for typical operational environments of timber truss and frame design. This is:
Production Assistant (Timber Truss & Frame)
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 | Interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace Gather, convey and receive information Accurately convey instructions |
Teamwork | Participate in work relationships Seek and provide responses from/to others Make constructive contributions to team meetings |
Problem-solving | Identify problems and form resolution strategies Use common fault finding techniques Identify potential hazards in the work area and demonstrate appropriate response procedures |
Initiative and enterprise | Select equipment appropriate to work task Identify, monitor and maintain positive work practices Report improvements to workplace practices and resource efficiency to relevant personnel |
Planning and organising | Review and identify work requirements Monitor on-site movement of material Plan visual assessment processes |
Self-management | Check own role and responsibilities with appropriate personnel Identify and prioritise work tasks within designated timeframes Select resources to be used in own work role Maintain and monitor quality of personal output |
Learning | Identify opportunities for professional development Actively seek feedback on performance Seek appropriate support to assist and improve own performance |
Technology | Use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task Apply the recognition of timber technology Use hand-held tools Regularly maintain machinery and equipment |