Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture

Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture

Qualification
National Code:
FWP40316
State Code:
BAM3
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
13/05/2016
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
550
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 18/12/2018 Current Approved
1.00 13/05/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber truss and frame sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has one employment pathway for typical truss and frame manufacturing environments. This is:
Production Supervisor (Timber truss and frame)
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- seventeen (17) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- fourteen (14) 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:
- fourteen (14) units of competency from the elective group, the total of which can include up to three (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 timber truss and frame sector of the industry, including sawmilling and processing, wood panel products, timber manufactured products and timber merchandising.
1. Core Units

All three (3) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL82 BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
AXL98 FWPCOR4203 Monitor quality and product care procedures 60 Unit of competency
AXM01 FWPCOR4201 Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures 60 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Fourteen (14) electives must be completed, with at least eleven (11) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9238 CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects 40 Unit of competency
W9435 CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
AUH27 BSBPMG415 Apply project risk management techniques 40 Unit of competency
AWY91 TAEASS402 Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
BAK08 MSS404082 Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
BAL12 MSS015011 Conduct a sustainability energy audit 40 Unit of competency
OAN49 FWPTMM4208 Construct prototypes and samples for timber structures 40 Unit of competency
AUK67 BSBCUS401 Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
AXO02 MSMSUP404 Coordinate maintenance 26 Unit of competency
AXL24 FWPCOT3239 Create drawings using computer aided design systems 30 Unit of competency
AXK96 FWPCOT4202 Design timber structures 60 Unit of competency
AUL89 BSBLED501 Develop a workplace learning environment 50 Unit of competency
OAF52 MSS405086 Develop sustainable energy practices 60 Unit of competency
AXJ62 FWPTMM4202 Diagnose and calculate production costs 80 Unit of competency
WE977 CPCCCA3006B Erect roof trusses 40 Unit of competency
BAK32 MSS403010 Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
BAK11 MSS404060 Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
W9241 CPCCBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects 60 Unit of competency
W9770 CPCSUS4001A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AUI61 BSBMGT402 Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AUI60 BSBINM401 Implement workplace information system 40 Unit of competency
AXJ63 FWPTMM4203 Install and commission CNC software 120 Unit of competency
W9579 CPCCSV5010A Interact with clients in a regulated environment 30 Unit of competency
OAE70 BSBITS411 Maintain and implement digital technology 30 Unit of competency
AUI59 BSBCMM401 Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
WG737 HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources 15 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
BAK46 MSS402050 Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
AXK95 FWPCOT4203 Plan and coordinate product assembly 20 Unit of competency
AWY90 TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes 35 Unit of competency
AWY85 TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning 30 Unit of competency
AWY84 TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
AXJ59 FWPTMM4206 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber floor system details using computers 120 Unit of competency
AXJ60 FWPTMM4205 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber roof truss details using computers 120 Unit of competency
AXJ58 FWPTMM4207 Prepare and advise on a broad range of timber wall frame details using computers 120 Unit of competency
W9242 CPCCBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering 40 Unit of competency
WG735 HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid 20 Unit of competency
AWJ42 CUADES403 Research and apply techniques in spatial design 80 Unit of competency
W9261 CPCCBC4024A Resolve business disputes 20 Unit of competency
BAK38 MSS403001 Review competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
OAF64 MSS404084 Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
AUI91 BSBPMG522 Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J476 FPI40311 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10170) TIMBER FABRICATION PRODUCTION SPECIALIST OR LEADING HAND Traineeship