Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products
This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber manufactured products sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Subjects
Total number of units = 13
6 core units plus
7 elective units, consisting of:
3 units from Group A
up to 4 units from Group A and/or Group B
up to 2 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 timber manufactured 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 |
Sawdoctoring | Sharpen cutting tools | |
Maintain sawdoctoring tools | ||
Replace saws, blades and guides | ||
Assess and maintain saw performance | ||
Assess and maintain cutter performance | ||
Cut material to profile | ||
Timber Grading & Testing | Test strength of joints | |
Grade heavy structural/engineered products | ||
Test heavy structural/engineered products | ||
Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements | ||
Trusses & Frames | Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings | |
Take off material quantities | ||
Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans | ||
Produce standard truss or frame plans and details using computers | ||
Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans | ||
Create drawings using computer aided design systems | ||
Assemble timber wall frames | ||
Lay up timber roof trusses | ||
Operate a truss press | ||
Timber Products | 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 | ||
Plane/sand panels | ||
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 | ||
Convert timber | ||
Manufacture using joinery machines | ||
Produce fibre from chips | ||
Prepare resin and additives | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Machinery & Equipment | Drive heavy rigid vehicle | |
Drive heavy combination vehicle | ||
Warehousing & Distribution | Coordinate stock control procedures | |
Organise despatch operations | ||
Load Handling | FPICOT3264 | Build and maintain timber stacks |
Operate vehicle carrying special loads | ||
Conduct specialised forklift operations | ||
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | ||
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | ||
Shift loads using gantry equipment | ||
Safety & Quality Processes | 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 | ||
Administration & Business | Maintain business resources | |
Organise workplace information | ||
Design and produce business documents | ||
FPICOT2241 | Apply wood and timber product knowledge | |
Estimate and cost job | ||
SIRXSLS201 | Sell products and services | |
Communication & 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 & Analysis | Support operational plan | |
Pathways...
This qualification has five employment pathways for typical operational environments of timber manufactured products. These are:
Press Operator
Jig Setter
Machine Operator (e.g. Finger Jointing, Moulding, Planing)
Saw Operator
Timber Manufactured Products Technician
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 | Accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation Gather, receive and respond to verbal and written instructions with correct actions Record and report quality and product care procedures in accordance with workplace procedures Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others |
Teamwork | Contribute to team outcomes Effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area Encourage and support team members to take responsibility for their own work and to 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 in accordance with workplace procedures Visually evaluate material characteristics for defects and quality |
Initiative and enterprise | Efficiently and safely conduct quality and product care procedures Monitor quality of output and follow product care procedures Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward team members' efforts and contributions Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials in accordance with site requirements |
Planning and organising | Efficiently conduct quality and product care procedures in accordance with 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 clients/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 in accordance with organisational procedures Practise and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in accordance with organisational requirements Support the team to identify and resolve problems which impede its performance |
Technology | Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations - equipment may include moisture meters and lifting equipment for the movement of materials |