Subjects
To be awarded the 
FWP20416 Certificate II in Wood Panel Products, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.
five (5) core units of competency
eight (8) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
3 units from Group A
5 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate I, II or III 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 | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | ||
Follow environmental care procedures | ||
Follow WHS policies and procedures | ||
Maintain quality and product care | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Logyard and/or Material Preparation | Cross cut materials with a fixed saw | |
Debark logs mechanically | ||
Veneer/Board Production | Rack material | |
Tail out materials | ||
Dress boards and timber | ||
Cut material to shape using a saw | ||
Cut panels | ||
Surface treat raw board | ||
Repair veneer and ply | ||
Repair veneer mechanically | ||
Prepare veneer for ply | ||
Scarf edges of veneer | ||
Cut veneer | ||
Saw products from continuous ply | ||
Cut panels to profile | ||
Lamination and Finishing | Finish and pack products | |
Produce laminated beams | ||
Band edges of panels | ||
Assemble products | ||
Grading and Testing | Grade softwood sawn and milled products | |
Chip or flake wood | ||
Woodchipping | Prepare chip or fibre blends | |
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Warehousing and Distribution | Stack and bind material | |
Tally material | ||
Process orders and despatch products | ||
Store materials | ||
Pack products | ||
Build and maintain timber stacks | ||
Conduct housekeeping activities | ||
Load Handling | Move material by transfer equipment | |
Load and unload goods/cargo | ||
Operate a forklift | ||
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment | ||
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings | ||
Licence to operate a forklift truck | ||
Machinery and Equipment | Use hand-held tools | |
Maintain chainsaws | ||
Cut material with a pole saw | ||
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment | ||
Safety and Quality Processes | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | |
Provide first aid | ||
Administration and Business | Process and maintain workplace information | |
Produce simple word processed documents | ||
Use business technology | ||
Competitive Manufacturing | Apply competitive systems and practices | |
Communication and Relationships | Apply wood and timber product knowledge | |
Interact with customers | ||