Subjects
To be awarded the FWP40216 Certificate IV in Timber Processing, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency.
three (3) core units of competency
eleven (11) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
3 units from Group A
8 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 2 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 | Develop teams and individuals | |
Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures | ||
Monitor quality and product care procedures | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Logyard and/or Material Preparation | Coordinate log debarking operations | |
Sawing Operations | Plan and monitor saw log operations | |
Plan and monitor board conversion | ||
Sawdoctoring | Assess and maintain saw performance | |
Assess and maintain cutter performance | ||
Timber Treatment & Drying | Plan and coordinate boiler operations | |
Plan and coordinate heat plant operations | ||
Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations | ||
Coordinate timber drying operations | ||
Grading & Testing | Sample and test products to specifications | |
Perform laboratory testing | ||
Collect statistical data | ||
Board & Veneer Production | Plan and coordinate panel production | |
Trusses & Frames | Produce complex truss and frame plans and details using computers | |
Design timber structures | ||
Timber Products | Plan and coordinate product assembly | |
Construct prototypes and samples | ||
Diagnose and calculate production costs | ||
Install and commission CNC software | ||
Retail | Buy merchandise | |
Manage merchandise and store presentation | ||
Manage sales and service delivery | ||
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | ||
Machinery & Equipment | Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment | |
Drive multi-combination vehicle | ||
Competitive Manufacturing | Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices | |
Review competitive systems and practices | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Load Handling | Schedule and coordinate load shifting | |
Plan and conduct specialised lift | ||
Safety & Quality Processes | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | |
Implement continuous improvement | ||
Provide advanced first aid | ||
Manage first aid services and resources | ||
Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures | ||
Conduct a sustainability energy audit | ||
Develop sustainable energy practices | ||
Administration & Business | Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
Implement workplace information system | ||
Maintain business technology | ||
Apply project procurement procedures | ||
Manage small business finances | ||
Lead effective workplace relationships | ||
Lead team effectiveness | ||
Write complex documents | ||
Prepare tender documentation | ||
Training & Assessment | Make a presentation | |
Plan assessment activities and processes | ||
Assess competence | ||
Participate in assessment validation | ||
Provide work skill instruction | ||
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | ||
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | ||
Design and develop learning programs | ||
Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs | ||
Planning & Analysis | Implement operational plan | |
Analyse and present research information | ||
Undertake small business planning | ||
Organise personal work priorities and development |