Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
MSF30313
J749
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 03/06/2022 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 4.00 | 03/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 12/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 04/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 10/12/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform timber and composites machining for the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, windows and doors, and other components utilising a range of specialist machinery, and includes preparing and working from drawings and cutting lists. The skills include static and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine set up, operation maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
There are three possible specialist streams embedded in this qualification:
Stream 1 -- Flat Panel Machining
Stream 2 - Solid Timber Machining
Stream 3 - Machining Technician
Units may be chosen from the specialist stream elective groups to achieve any of the three specialisations or a broad combination of competencies can be selected from all electives with no identified specialisation.
Where specialisation is achieved, RTOs should identify this as follows:
MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
(Flat Panel Machining)
or
MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
(Solid Timber Machining)
or
MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
(Machining Technician)
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining, competency must be achieved in twenty-seven (27) units of competency.- eleven (11) core units of competency
- sixteen (16) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- Select sixteen (16) units from Groups A, B, C, D or E as specified below.
- Select a minimum of seven (7) units from Group A for a specialisation in Stream 1 - Flat Panel Machining
- Select a minimum of seven (7) units from Group B for a specialisation in Stream 2 - Solid Timber Machining
- Select a minimum of seven (7) units from Group C for a specialisation in Stream 3 -Machining Technician
- Select up to five (5) units from Group D.
- Group D: Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A, B C, or D or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum one (1) unit), Certificate III level (maximum five (5) units) or Certificate IV level (maximum one (1) unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group E must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| WI515 | MSFGN3002 | Estimate and cost job | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI512 | MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI431 | MSFFM3010 | Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI430 | MSFFM3009 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | 52 | Unit of competency |
| WI514 | MSFGN3001 | Read and interpret work documents | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WI419 | MSFFM2010 | Set up and operate basic static machines | 56 | Unit of competency |
| WI410 | MSFFM2001 | Use furniture making sector hand and power tools | 38 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Stream 1 - Flat Panel Machining
A minimum of seven (7) units to be chosen from Group A for a specialisation in Stream 1 - Flat Panel Machining.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI420 | MSFFM2011 | Apply manufactured board conversion techniques | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI413 | MSFFM2004 | Apply sheet laminates by hand | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WI411 | MSFFM2002 | Assemble furnishing components | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WI441 | MSFFM3020 | Fabricate synthetic solid surface products | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WI416 | MSFFM2007 | Follow plans to assemble production furniture | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI316 | MSFFF2004 | Prepare surfaces for finishing | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI440 | MSFFM3019 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines | 58 | Unit of competency |
| WI434 | MSFFM3013 | Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI433 | MSFFM3012 | Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Stream 2 - Solid Timber Machining
A minimum of seven (7) units to be chosen from Group B for a specialisation in Stream 1 - Solid Timber Machining.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI445 | MSFFM3024 | Construct jigs and fixtures | 34 | Unit of competency |
| WI414 | MSFFM2005 | Join solid timber | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WI429 | MSFFM3008 | Select timbers for furniture production | 10 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ54 | MSFFDM4023 | Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WI435 | MSFFM3014 | Set up, operate and maintain joining machines | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WI439 | MSFFM3018 | Set up, operate and maintain mechanical wood-turning lathes | 52 | Unit of competency |
| WI437 | MSFFM3016 | Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines | 48 | Unit of competency |
| WI436 | MSFFM3015 | Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WI438 | MSFFM3017 | Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines | 46 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Stream 3 - Machining Technician
A minimum of seven (7) units to be chosen from Group C for a specialisation in Stream 1 - Machining Technician.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK51 | MSS402021 | Apply Just in Time procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAK53 | MSS402010 | Manage the impact of change on own work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI432 | MSFFM3011 | Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WE078 | MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI428 | MSFFM3007 | Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furniture | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ55 | MSFFDM4015 | Produce patterns and templates | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ48 | MSFFDM4018 | Research and organise product inspection and testing | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI421 | MSFFM2012 | Set up, operate and maintain pressure and clamping machines | 16 | Unit of competency |
| ODP93 | TLID0021 | Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances | 20 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units
Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A, B C, or D or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum one (1) unit), Certificate III level (maximum five (5) units) or Certificate IV level (maximum one (1) unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group E must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W033 | LMF30502 | Certificate III in Furniture Making (Wood Machining) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIK0 | MSF30322 | Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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