Diploma of Timber Truss and Frame Design
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 19
5Core Units plus
5Elective units from Group A plus
6Elective units from Group B plus
3Elective units from Group A or B or up to 3 relevant units may be selected from units recommended for packaging at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course
CORE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name |
Business | Manage quality customer service | |
Manage people performance | ||
Facilitate continuous improvement | ||
Apply principles of OHS risk management | ||
Manage personal work priorities and professional development | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name |
Forest | Assess product feasibility of designs | |
Develop, trial and evaluate prototypes | ||
Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications | ||
Manage product design | ||
Construction | Apply building codes and standards to residential buildings | |
Assess timber-framed designs for one and two storey buildings | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name |
Forest | Manage installation and commissioning of equipment | |
Organise enterprise maintenance programs | ||
Diagnose and calculate production costs | ||
Optimise CNC operations | ||
Plan production | ||
Business | Initiate a quality audit | |
Manage an information or knowledge management system | ||
Develop a workplace learning environment | ||
Manage operational plan | ||
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities | ||
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | ||
Construction | Assess structural requirements for domestic scale buildings | |
Manufacturing | Develop a competitive manufacturing system | |
Develop manufacturing related business plans | ||
Apply cost factors to work practices | ||
Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing | ||
Optimise cost of product | ||
Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements | ||
Develop a documentation control strategy for a manufacturing enterprise | ||
Develop and manage sustainable energy practices | ||
Facilitate the development of a new product | ||
Use structured problem solving tools |
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this qualification is the successful achievement of the following units contained in FPI40410 Certificate IV Timber Truss and Frame Design:
FPICOT4202B Design timber structures
FPITMM4201B Construct prototypes and samples
MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools
CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
CPCSUS4001A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Plus at least one of the following units:
FPITMM4205A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers
FPITMM4206A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system details using computers
FPITMM4207A Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers
or demonstration of equivalent competence
Note: The design unit selected will be determined by the industry sector and type of product being manufactured
Not Applicable
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 | Document performance Articulate expected standards of performance Adjust and communicate strategies to stakeholders Communicate opportunities for improvement |
Teamwork | Manage team performance Counsel individuals who continue to perform below expectations Involve stakeholders and operational staff in risk management processes |
Problem-solving | Make decisions to overcome problems Deal with complex and non-routine difficulties Identify potential factors impacting on the effectiveness of controls |
Initiative and enterprise | Develop strategies to manage organisational systems Develop, procure and use resources effectively Identify factors contributing to risk |
Planning and organising | Develop work plans Consider areas identified for further improvement when undertaking planning Ensure plans achieve agreed specifications |
Self-management | Manage own performance and development Measure and maintain personal performance in varying work conditions Maintain appropriate work-life balance |
Learning | Provide on the job coaching to improve performance Monitor and coach individuals with poor performance Lead and manage continuous improvement systems Conduct formal and informal research |
Technology | Source tools to assist in analysing potential hazards Use technology efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments |