Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture

Qualification Notes

Specialised Job Roles

RTO please note: Insert specialisation (job role) on certificate only if the industry recommended electives listed below are achieved

Industry strongly recommends the selection of particular electives to meet different job roles

Designer

Recommended electives for those working in design are:

1

5

2

unit from Group A plus

units from Group A or B plus

units from Group A, B or C or up to 2 relevant units may be selected from units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV in any endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course

Production fabricator

Recommended electives for those working in production are:

6

2

units from Group A, B or C plus

units from Group A, B or C or up to 2 relevant units may be selected from units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV in any endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course


Subjects

Total number of units = 13

5 core units plus

8 Elective units, with at least 6 from the list below. Up to 2 relevant units may be selected from units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV in any 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

add topic FPICOR2201B

Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

add topic FPICOR2202B

Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

add topic FPICOR3201B

Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures

add topic FPICOR3202B

Conduct quality and product care procedures

add topic BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Title

Specialist Design units. (one unit from this group must be selected to persue a design pathway at Cert IV)

add topic FPITMM3204A

Interpret designs to prepare timber roof truss drawings and documents using computers

add topic FPITMM3205A

Interpret designs to prepare timber floor system drawings and documents using computers

add topic FPITMM3206A

Interpret designs to prepare timber wall frame drawings and documents using computers

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Title

Forest

add topic FPICOT3204B

Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings

add topic FPICOT3214B

Take off material quantities

add topic FPICOT3218B

Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

add topic FPICOT3220B

Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans

add topic FPICOT3239B

Create drawings using computer aided design systems

add topic FPICOT4202B

Design timber structures

Construction

add topic CPCCBC4001A

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects

GROUP C ELECTIVE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Title

Forest

add topic FPICOR3204B

Visually assess materials

add topic FPICOT2235A

Assess timber for manufacturing potential

add topic FPICOT3234B

Cut material using CNC sizing machines

add topic FPICOT3235B

Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres

add topic FPICOT3236B

Coordinate stock control procedures

add topic FPICOT3241B

Assemble timber wall frames

add topic FPICOT3242B

Lay up timber roof trusses

add topic FPICOT3243B

Operate a truss press

FPICOT3264

Build and maintain timber stacks

add topic FPICOT4203B

Plan and coordinate product assembly

add topic FPICOT4204B

Schedule and coordinate load shifting

add topic FPITMM2203A

Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans

add topic FPITMM3207A

Set up timber floor trusses

Business

add topic BSBCUS301B

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

add topic BSBCUS402B

Address customer needs

add topic BSBFLM305C

Support operational plan

add topic BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

Construction

add topic CPCCBC4014A

Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

add topic CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

Health and Safety

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

HLTAID006

Provide advanced first aid

Manufacturing

FPICOT3263

Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency

add topic MSS402001A

Apply competitive systems and practices

add topic MSS403032A

Analyse manual handling processes

add topic MSS403051A

Mistake proof an operational process

add topic MSAPMSUP390A

Use structured problem solving tools

Training

add topic TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction

Transport

add topic TLIA3018A

Organise despatch operations


Pathways...

    This qualification has two employment pathways for typical operational environments of timber truss and frame design. These are:

    Designer (Timber Truss & Frame)

    Production Fabricator (Timber Truss & Frame)

    Pathways advice

    There is an entry requirement into FPI40411 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design. For those seeking a pathway to this qualification, recommended elective units are:

    FPICOT3204B

    Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings

    FPICOT3214B

    Take off material quantities

    FPICOT3218B

    Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

    FPICOT3220B

    Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans

    FPICOT3239B

    Create drawings using computer aided design systems


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

Communicate with management

Gather, convey and receive information

Convey instructions accurately

Establish and maintain communication with others

Teamwork

Contribute to the effectiveness of the work team

Participate in and facilitate the work team

Make constructive contributions to the work team

Problem-solving

Solve routine problems

Detect, assess and report hazards in the work area

Review and report factors affecting the achievement of work tasks to appropriate personnel

Initiative and enterprise

Select equipment appropriate to work task

Grade materials to best 'end use'

Identify and assess organisational environmental goals

Planning and organising

Plan potential of materials to provide the highest value added return

Plan product recovery to optimise resource value and minimise waste

Prepare products for despatch

Self-management

Utilise own contribution to the work team

Check own role and responsibilities with appropriate personnel

Identify and prioritise work tasks within designated timeframes

Learning

Identify opportunities for professional development

Actively seek feedback on performance

Seek appropriate support to assist and improve own performance

Technology

Use relevant equipment

Maintain and adjust machinery and equipment