Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Subjects
Total number of units = 13
6 core units plus
7 elective units, consisting of:
2 units from Group A
up to 5 units from Group A and/or Group B
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 sawmilling and processing sector of the industry.
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Core | Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | ||
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | ||
Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures | ||
Conduct quality and product care procedures | ||
Visually assess materials | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Logyard and/or Material Preparation | Weigh loads | |
Receive and measure logs | ||
Sawing Operations | Produce sawn green boards | |
Break down logs | ||
Saw flitches and cants | ||
Select and saw logs in multi-species operations | ||
Operate a portable sawmill | ||
Grading and Testing | Test strength of joints | |
Mechanically stress grade timber | ||
Mechanically stress grade panels | ||
Grade heavy structural/engineered products | ||
Grade, sort and mark material | ||
Test heavy structural/engineered products | ||
Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements | ||
Assess wood chips | ||
Timber Products | FPICOT2241 | Apply wood and timber product knowledge |
Dress boards using multi-headed machines | ||
Cut material using high speed optimiser | ||
Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations | ||
Set up, operate and maintain end matching operations | ||
Operate automated stacking equipment | ||
Cut material using CNC sizing machines | ||
Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres | ||
Convert timber residue into products for further use | ||
Saw logs using CNC optimising systems | ||
FPICOT3264 | Build and maintain timber stacks | |
Timber Drying and Treatment | Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Operate steam boiler | ||
Operate heat plant | ||
Dry timber in solar assisted kilns | ||
Select timber preservation techniques | ||
Treat timber | ||
Dry hardwood | ||
Dry softwood | ||
Sawdoctoring | Hand sharpen knives and blades | |
Maintain sawdoctoring tools | ||
Replace saws, blades and guides | ||
Manufacture cutting tools | ||
Swage and shape saw blades | ||
Assess and maintain saw performance | ||
Assess and maintain cutter performance | ||
Sharpen and align blades and knives | ||
Produce templates | ||
Sharpen band saws | ||
Sharpen circular saws | ||
Align sawing production systems | ||
File and set saws | ||
Recondition guides | ||
Sharpen tipped circular saws | ||
Level and tension circular saws | ||
Join band saw blades | ||
Hard face saw teeth | ||
Replace tungsten tips | ||
Replace stellite tips | ||
Maintain wide band saw blades | ||
Profile saw blanks | ||
Recondition band mill wheels | ||
Woodchipping | Screen wood chips | |
Transfer wood chips | ||
Assess wood chips | ||
Coordinate and monitor the wood chip stockpile | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Machinery and Equipment | FPICOT2240 | Cut material with a pole saw |
Plan and monitor equipment maintenance | ||
FPICOT3259 | Operate a four-wheel drive on unsealed roads | |
FPICOT3260 | Recover four wheel drive vehicles | |
FPIFGM3214 | Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation | |
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment | ||
Warehousing & Distribution | Coordinate stock control procedures | |
Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations | ||
Organise despatch operations | ||
Load Handling | Conduct civil construction dozer operations | |
Conduct specialised forklift operations | ||
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | ||
Shift loads using gantry equipment | ||
Safety and Quality Processes | ||
Navigate in remote or trackless areas | ||
Evaluate fire potential and prevention | ||
Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site | ||
FPICOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | |
HLTAID006 | Provide advanced first aid | |
Operate a boom type elevating work platform | ||
Conduct housekeeping activities | ||
Administration and Business | Organise workplace information | |
Design and produce business documents | ||
Communication and Relationships | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | |
Competitive Manufacturing | Apply competitive systems and practices | |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team | ||
Planning and Analysis | Support operational plan | |
Pathways...
This qualification has eleven employment pathways for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. These are:
Benchman
Chipper Operator
Head Rig Operator
Kiln Operator
Machine Operator (e.g. Finger Jointing, Moulding, Planing)
Production Technician
Sawmilling Technician
Sawyer
Timber Grader
Timber Products Technician
Treatment Plant Operator
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/Territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirement.
Some imported units contained within the elective bank may be subject to State/Territory codes, regulations, licence and/or permit. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements as 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 | Gather, receive and respond to verbal and written instructions Record and report quality and product care procedures according to workplace procedures Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others |
Teamwork | Contribute to team outcomes Communicate and work safely with others in the work area Support team members in meeting expected outcomes |
Problem-solving | Limited responsibility for addressing issues, concerns and problems identified by team members or referring them to relevant persons as required Identify and resolve problems Record and report assessment outcomes and distribution problems according to workplace procedures Visually evaluate material characteristics for defects and quality |
Initiative and enterprise | Efficiently and safely follow quality and product care procedures Monitor quality of output and follow product care procedures Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials according to site requirements |
Planning and organising | Record and report workplace information and maintain documentation Follow quality and product care procedures according to environmental legislation and workplace procedures Monitor on-site movement of material to ensure intended flow is achieved Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel |
Self-management | Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation’s image within the work team, the organisation and with customers Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents and emergencies within scope of responsibilities Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities |
Learning | Establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel according to organisational procedures Practice and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency Record and report information regarding learning and competency development according to organisational requirements Support the team to identify and resolve problems impeding its performance |
Technology | Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations, which may include moisture meters and lifting equipment for the movement of materials |