Qualification Outline
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22/07/2026 6:40 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
Qualification
National Code:
FPI30305
FPI30305
State Code:
S479
S479
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
20/05/2011
Approved Date
04/07/2007
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
441
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/05/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Not Applicable
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13- 6 Core units plus
- 2 Elective units from Group A plus
- 5 Elective units from Group A and/or Group B, which can include up to 2 units from a relevant Certificate II, III or IV from an endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course
These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the Sawmilling and Processing sector of the industry
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5867 | FPICOR2202B | Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5873 | FPICOR3202B | Conduct quality and product care procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB897 | BSBFLM312C | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S4548 | FPICOR3201A | Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D5875 | FPICOR3204B | Visually assess materials | 17 | Unit of competency |
| D5866 | FPICOR2201B | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Seven (7) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5943 | FPICOT3234B | Cut material using CNC sizing machines | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D6061 | FPISAW3205B | Dry hardwood | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6062 | FPISAW3206B | Dry softwood | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5944 | FPICOT3235B | Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres | 32 | Unit of competency |
| D5934 | FPICOT3225B | Mechanically stress grade timber | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5923 | FPICOT3212B | Replace saws, blades and guides | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6083 | FPISAW3227B | Select and saw logs in multi-species operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S196 | FPI30699 | Certificate III in Forest & Forest Products (Sawmilling & Processing) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J467 | FPI30311 | Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06430) SAWMILLING AND PROCESSING (LEVEL 3)
Traineeship