Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design
Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design
FWP40420
BGE8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 28/01/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of people who work as timber systems designers, estimators or detailers in the timber truss and frame industry. In these roles they are required to read architectural plans to calculate material quantities and costs, and produce building code compliant timber system wall and/or truss fabrication plans and documents.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in fifteen (15) units of competency:- Six (6) core units plus
- Nine (9) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least five (5) units must be selected from Group A
- remaining elective units may be selected from Group A or Group B and up to two (2) units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All six (6) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCR32 | FWPCOT3305 | Interpret and quote from manufactured timber product plans | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCR61 | FWPCOT3303 | Prepare sketches and drawings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXH54 | CPPCMN4008 | Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCR68 | FWPCOT3304 | Take off material quantities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCR88 | FWPTMM3215 | Work effectively in the timber systems design industry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ30 | BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ02 | CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCR62 | FWPCOT4209 | Design timber structures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCR37 | FWPTMM4210 | Interpret details of timber floor systems to inform design of plans and production documents | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OCR39 | FWPTMM4209 | Interpret details of timber roof trusses to inform design of plans and production documents | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OCR36 | FWPTMM4211 | Interpret details of timber wall frames to inform design of plans and production documents | 160 | Unit of competency |
| AXK97 | FWPCOT4201 | Produce complex truss and frame plans and details using computers | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXL43 | FWPCOT3219 | Produce standard truss or frame plans and details using computers | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODP88 | TLIJ0003 | Apply quality systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCP93 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCR73 | FWPCOT3307 | Create drawings using computer aided design software | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODS75 | FWPCOR2210 | Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCE82 | BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAM82 | AHCWRK509 | Provide specialist advice to clients | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCM55 | CPCCBC4024 | Resolve business disputes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC19 | MSMSUP390 | Use structured problem-solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK7 | FWP40416 | Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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