Subjects
To be awarded the 
FWP20616 Certificate II in Timber Merchandising, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.
six (6) core units of competency
seven (7) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
3 units from Group A
4 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 timber merchandising 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 | ||
Interact with customers | ||
Follow point-of-sale procedures | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Sawing Operations | Tail out materials | |
Resaw boards and timber | ||
Cross cut materials with a fixed saw | ||
Dock material to length | ||
Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw | ||
Cut material to length and angles | ||
Machine material | ||
Cut panels | ||
Grading & Testing | Maintain quality and product care | |
Grade hardwood sawn and milled products | ||
Grade softwood sawn and milled products | ||
Grade cypress sawn and milled products | ||
Visually stress grade hardwood | ||
Visually stress grade softwood | ||
Visually stress grade cypress | ||
Warehousing & Distribution | Store materials | |
Build and maintain timber stacks | ||
Perform stock control procedures | ||
Pick and process orders | ||
Operate a forklift | ||
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | ||
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment | ||
Licence to operate a forklift truck | ||
Retail | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | |
Apply wood and timber product knowledge | ||
Apply point-of-sale handling procedures | ||
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal | ||
Operate retail technology | ||
Merchandise products | ||
Identify and respond to security risks | ||
Sell products and services | ||
Timber Products | Dress boards and timber | |
Use hand-held tools | ||
Assemble products | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Machinery & Equipment | Maintain chainsaws | |
Drive light rigid vehicle | ||
Drive medium rigid vehicle | ||
Load Handling | Load and unload goods/cargo | |
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings | ||
Safety & Quality Processes | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | |
Provide first aid | ||
Administration & Business | Process and maintain workplace information | |
Produce simple word processed documents | ||
Use business technology | ||
Apply retail office procedures | ||
Perform retail finance duties | ||