Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame 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 = 17
3 core units plus
14 elective units, consisting of:
up to 14 units from the elective units listed below
up to 3 units recommended for packaging at Certificate III, IV or Diploma 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 processing and production sectors of the industry, including sawmilling and processing, wood panel products, timber manufactured products and timber merchandising
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Core | Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures | |
Monitor quality and product care procedures | ||
Develop teams and individuals | ||
ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Forest | Create drawings using computer aided design systems | |
Design timber structures | ||
Plan and coordinate product assembly | ||
Construct prototypes and samples | ||
Diagnose and calculate production costs | ||
Install and commission CNC software | ||
Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers | ||
Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system details using computers | ||
Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers | ||
Business | Make a presentation | |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | ||
Manage quality customer service | ||
Implement workplace information system | ||
Maintain business technology | ||
Develop a workplace learning environment | ||
Implement operational plan | ||
Apply project risk-management techniques | ||
Undertake project work | ||
Construction | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects | |
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | ||
Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | ||
Resolve business disputes | ||
Erect roof trusses | ||
Interact with clients in a regulated environment | ||
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | ||
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | ||
Visual Arts, Crafts and Design | Research and apply techniques in spatial design | |
Health and Safety | HLTAID006 | Provide advanced first aid |
HLTAID008 | Manage first aid services and resources | |
Manufacturing | Co-ordinate maintenance | |
Use structured problem solving tools | ||
Conduct a sustainability energy audit | ||
Monitor process capability | ||
Implement competitive systems and practices | ||
Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices | ||
Undertake process capability improvements (*Prerequisite: | ||
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team | ||
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy | ||
Develop and manage sustainable energy practices | ||
Training | Plan assessment activities and processes | |
Assess competence | ||
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | ||
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | ||
Pathways...
This qualification has one employment pathway for typical operational environments of timber truss and frame. This is:
Production Supervisor (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 | Record and report quality and product care procedures Interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace Use culturally appropriate communication skills |
Teamwork | Facilitate the development of the workgroup Determine team development needs |
Problem-solving | Identify problems, environmental issues and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures Assess and rectify problems to avoid loss of product Identify and implement improvements in learning arrangements |
Initiative and enterprise | Identify resources and timelines required for learning activities Conduct progress reviews Monitor material grading for best end use |
Planning and organising | Monitor and record organisational environmental goals Plan product recovery to optimise resource value and minimise waste Coordinate and monitor quality of output |
Self-management | Monitor tasks in accordance with legislative requirements Organise duties, equipment and materials in accordance with SHE requirements |
Learning | Identify and implement learning and development needs Provide workplace learning opportunities Provide coaching and mentoring assistance |
Technology | Monitor machinery and equipment maintenance |