Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Timber Processing
Certificate IV in Timber Processing
FWP40216
BAL9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 12/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 04/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 18/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber processing and production sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has eight employment pathways for typical forest operations environments. These are:
Customer Service Manager (Wholesale)
Sawmill Supervisor
Production Supervisor
Treatment Plant Supervisor
Timber Advisor Supervisor
Timber Manufacturing Supervisor
Timber Supervisor (Wholesale)
Optimisation Manager
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states and 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:- Fourteen (14) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- eleven (11) 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:
- three (3) units from Group A
- eight (8) units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to two (2) 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 processing and production sectors of the industry, including sawmilling and processing, wood panel products, timber manufactured products and timber merchandising.
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code on TGA indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
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. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to eight (8) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J475 | FPI40211 | Certificate IV in Timber Processing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC0 | FWP40222 | Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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