Certificate III 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
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 wood panel products 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 | Chip or flake wood | |
Weigh loads | ||
Receive and measure logs | ||
Convert timber residue into products for further use | ||
FPICOT3264 | Build and maintain timber stacks | |
Grading and Testing | Mechanically stress grade panels | |
Grade, sort and mark material | ||
Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements | ||
Classify flake | ||
Board/Veneer Production | Cut material using high speed optimiser | |
Cut material using CNC sizing machines | ||
Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres | ||
Select timber preservation techniques | ||
Saw logs using CNC optimising systems | ||
Cut panels | ||
Produce veneer from debarked logs | ||
Form board | ||
Match and join veneer | ||
Clip veneer | ||
Maintain caul plates and screens | ||
Heat treat material | ||
Press material using the daylight process | ||
Process production effluent | ||
Plan and coordinate machining of panels | ||
Blend and test binding mixes | ||
Trim new panels to size | ||
Immunise veneer | ||
Operate a continuous press | ||
Produce decorative veneers | ||
Produce veneer from prepared flitches | ||
Lamination and Finishing | Plane/sand panels | |
Paint panels | ||
Laminate and veneer board surfaces | ||
Punch peg holes in panels | ||
Prepare resin and additives | ||
Laminate board | ||
Treat paper | ||
Cut paper | ||
Plan and coordinate panel painting | ||
Press laminated ply | ||
Profile sand products | ||
Produce profile sanding shoes and wheels | ||
Vacuum paint | ||
Timber Drying and Treatment | Operate steam boiler | |
Operate heat plant | ||
Dry timber in solar assisted kilns | ||
Dry material | ||
Dry wood flakes | ||
Timber Products | FPICOT2241 | Apply wood and timber product knowledge |
Woodchipping | Produce fibre from chips | |
Sawdoctoring | Replace saws, blades and guides | |
Assess and maintain saw performance | ||
Assess and maintain cutter performance | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Machinery and Equipment | FPICOT2240 | Cut material with a pole saw |
Plan and monitor equipment maintenance | ||
Sharpen and align blades and knives | ||
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment | ||
Warehousing & Distribution | Operate automated stacking equipment | |
Coordinate stock control procedures | ||
Organise despatch operations | ||
Load Handling | Conduct civil construction dozer operations | |
Conduct specialised forklift operations | ||
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | ||
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | ||
Shift loads using gantry equipment | ||
Safety and Quality Processes | Maintain security of environment | |
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 | |
Prepare and apply chemicals | ||
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 | |
Use planning software systems in operations | ||
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team | ||
Planning and Analysis | Support operational plan | |
Pathways...
This qualification has seven employment pathways for typical operational environments of wood panel products. These are:
Engineered Timber Products Technician / Operator
Kiln Operator
Production Technician / Operator (Laminates)
Production Technician / Operator (Panel and Board)
Production Technician / Operator (Veneer)
Timber Fabricator
Timber Fabricator (Laminates)
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 | 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 Encourage and support team members to take responsibility for their own work and assist each other in undertaking required roles and responsibilities Support team members in meeting expected outcomes |
Problem-solving | Address issues, concerns and problems identified by team members or refer 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 Identify team purpose, roles, responsibilities, goals, plans and objectives in consultation with team members 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 Practise 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’s recommendations, which may include moisture meters and lifting equipment for the movement of materials |