Subjects
To be awarded the 
FWP40416 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design, competency must be achieved in seventeen (17) units of competency.
three (3) core units of competency
fourteen (14) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
at least 1 unit from Group A
at least 5 units from Group A and /or Group B
the remaining units from Group A, B or C, the total of which may also include 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 truss and frame industry.
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 |
Forest | 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 | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Forest | Design timber structures | |
Construct prototypes and samples | ||
Business | Develop a workplace learning environment | |
Manufacturing | Use structured problem solving tools | |
Conduct a sustainability energy audit | ||
Develop sustainable energy practices | ||
Construction | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | ||
GROUP C ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Forest | Plan and coordinate product assembly | |
Diagnose and calculate production costs | ||
Install and commission CNC software | ||
Business | Make a presentation | |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | ||
Implement workplace information system | ||
Maintain business technology | ||
Implement operational plan | ||
Apply project risk-management techniques | ||
Undertake project work | ||
Construction | 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 | ||
Visual Arts, Crafts and Design | Research and apply techniques in spatial design | |
Health and Safety | Manage first aid services and resources | |
Provide advanced first aid | ||
Manufacturing | Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices | |
Review competitive systems and practices | ||
Monitor process capability | ||
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 | ||
Co-ordinate maintenance | ||
Training | Plan assessment activities and processes | |
Assess competence | ||
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | ||
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | ||