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Qualification details

FWP30322 - Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
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Mapping:
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Supersedes FWP30316 - Certificate III in Sawmilling and ProcessingQualification merged with FWP30516 Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products. Title changed. Revised packaging rules and created specialisations to better reflect outcomes. Reduced the number of core units. Revised the structure (groups) of the elective units. Imported elective units from other training packages. Added new units and revised existing units 24/Jan/2023
Supersedes FWP30516 - Certificate III in Timber Manufactured ProductsQualification merged with FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing. Title changed. Revised packaging rules and created specialisations to better reflect outcomes. Reduced the number of core units. Revised the structure (groups) of the elective units. Imported elective units from other training packages. Added new units and revised existing units 24/Jan/2023

Release Status:
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1 1 (this release) 25/Jan/2023


Units of competency

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FWPCOT3320 - Build and maintain timber stacksBuild and maintain timber stacksCurrentElective
FWPSAW3242 - Treat timberTreat timberCurrentElective
FWPCOT3333 - Conduct heat plant operationsConduct heat plant operationsCurrentElective
MSMSUP390 - Use structured problem-solving toolsUse structured problem-solving toolsCurrentElective
TLID2022 - Conduct weighbridge operationsConduct weighbridge operationsCurrentElective
FWPCOT3327 - Contribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industryContribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industryCurrentElective
FWPCOT3326 - Recover four wheel drive vehicleRecover four wheel drive vehicleCurrentElective
FWPTMM3218 - Develop knowledge of veneer preparation in plywood or laminated veneer lumber productionDevelop knowledge of veneer preparation in plywood or laminated veneer lumber productionCurrentElective
FWPSAW3254 - Control and monitor automated green mill saw lineControl and monitor automated green mill saw lineCurrentElective
FWPCOT3325 - Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roadsOperate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roadsCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 711314 Other Wood Processing Machine Operator 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0301 Manufacturing Engineering And Technology 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Timber and Wood Products Manufacturing 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Timber Kiln Operator,Timber Treatment Plant Operator,Process Operator (Timber) 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 711314 Other Wood Processing Machine Operator 30/Mar/2023 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0301 Manufacturing Engineering And Technology 30/Mar/2023 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 25/Jan/2023 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 8.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required by people who work in production level jobs in timber or wood product production facilities.

Individuals with this qualification apply specialised skills and knowledge to perform a variety of production roles. These include generic workplace skills in areas such as maintaining personal and team performance, problem solving and complying with health and safety, quality and chain of custody and environmental protection standards. In addition, people working at this level also hold specialised technical skills in areas such as equipment operation and maintenance, process monitoring, product testing and grading. These individuals also understand the production process and workflow in timber or wood products production environments.

At this level, workers complete tasks under limited supervision and collaborate with others to meet productivity requirements.

This qualification includes specialisations in:

  • Timber Production
  • Glue Laminated Timber or Cross Laminated Timber Production
  • Plywood or Laminated Veneer Lumber Production
  • Reconstituted Wood Panel Production.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 13 units of competency:
  • 2 core units
  • 11 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.

For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations choose:

  • at least 5 units from the electives in Group A
  • at least 4 units from the electives in Groups B to H
  • remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Timber Production) choose:

  • at least 5 units from the electives in Group A
  • at least 4 units from the electives in Groups B and/or G
  • remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Glue Laminated Timber or Cross Laminated Timber Production) choose:

  • at least 5 units from the electives in Group A
  • 1 unit from the electives in Group C
  • at least 3 units from the electives in Groups G
  • remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Plywood or Laminated Veneer Lumber Production) choose:

  • at least 5 units from the electives in Group A
  • 2 units from the electives in Groups D
  • at least 2 units from the electives in Group G
  • remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (Reconstituted Wood Panel Production) choose:

  • at least 5 units from the electives in Group A
  • 1 unit from the electives in Group E
  • at least 3 units from the electives in Group G
  • remaining units can be selected from Groups A to H and can include up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units

FWPCOR3205

Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations

FWPCOT3322

Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations

Elective Units

Group A: Quality processes

Production effectiveness

BSBXTW301

Work in a team

FWPCOR2208

Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry

MSMOPS212

Use organisation computers or data systems

MSMSUP200

Achieve work outcomes

Competitive systems and practices

MSMSUP291

Participate in continuous improvement

MSMSUP390

Use structured problem-solving tools

MSS402042

Apply 5S procedures

Process monitoring

FWPCOT3323

Assess wood materials visually

MSMSUP230

Monitor process operations

Equipment maintenance

FWPCOT3335

Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry

MSMSUP240

Undertake minor maintenance

MSMSUP303

Identify equipment faults

Chain of custody

FWPCOT3345

Develop knowledge of chain of custody certification requirements for forest and wood products

Grading and testing

FWPCOT2249

Visually stress grade hardwood

FWPCOT2250

Visually stress grade softwood

FWPCOT2251

Visually stress grade cypress

FWPCOT3270

Grade and mark logs 

FWPCOT3339

Grade wood product visually

FWPTMM4213

Test finger jointed timber

FWPTMM4214

Test laminated wood product

MSL973022

Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials

MSMSUP292

Sample and test materials and product

Group B: Timber production

Product and process optimisation

FWPCOT3290

Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment

FWPCOT3291

Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations

FWPCOT3292

Calibrate and maintain scanning equipment used in sawmilling operations

FWPCOT3293

Use scanning equipment for timber grading

Log sawing

FWPSAW3254

Control and monitor automated green mill saw line

FWPSAW3255

Operate conventional log breakdown saw line

FWPSAW3256

Select and saw logs in multi-species operations

Timber stacking

FWPCOT3297

Operate automated stacking equipment

FWPCOT3320

Build and maintain timber stacks

Timber drying

FWPSAW3257

Operate timber drying kiln

Saw knives and blades maintenance

FWPCOT3271

Hand sharpen knives and blades for commercial and domestic cutting services

FWPCOT3276

Sharpen cutters using a straight knife grinder

FWPCOT3280

Replace saw blades, knives and guides

FWPCOT3282

Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance

FWPCOT3283

Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducer

FWPCOT3295

Assess and maintain cutter performance

FWPSAW3233

Sharpen circular saw blades

FWPSAW3234

File and set saw blades for hand saws and circular saws

Group C: Glue laminated timber or cross laminated timber production 

FWPTMM3220

Develop knowledge of glue laminated timber or cross laminated timber production

Group D: Plywood or laminated veneer lumber production 

FWPTMM3217

Develop knowledge of plywood or laminated veneer lumber production

FWPTMM3218

Develop knowledge of veneer preparation in plywood or laminated veneer lumber production

Group E: Reconstituted wood panel production 

FWPTMM3219

Develop knowledge of reconstituted wood panel production

Group F: Other wood products operations

Wood chips

FWPCOT3341

Coordinate and monitor wood chip stockpile

FWPCOT3342

Screen wood chips

FWPCOT3343

Test wood chips quality

FWPCOT3344

Transfer wood chips

Wood pallets

FWPCOT2257

Use hand-held tools

FWPCOT2258

Assemble products

Prefabricated timber building systems

FWPTMM3208

Apply critical workplace processes in the manufacture of prefabricated timber building systems

FWPTMM3209

Install prefabricated timber building systems on-site

Group G: Common electives

Log yard

AHCMOM207

Conduct front-end loader operations

FWPCOT3340

Develop knowledge of log yard operations

TLID2022

Conduct weighbridge operations

Timber preservation

FWPSAW3242

Treat timber

Finger jointing

FWPCOT3336

Coordinate set up and operation of timber finger jointing line

FWPCOT3337

Operate timber finger jointing line

Gluing

FWPCOT3338

Identify glues and gluing systems used in production of wood products

Dressing

FWPCOT2244

Operate and maintain a thicknesser

FWPCOT3272

Set up and run multi-head moulder/planer to produce simple profiles

FWPCOT3273

Set up and run multi-head moulder to produce complex profiles

FWPTMM2204

Machine material

FWPTMM3216

Plane and sand engineered wood product

Cutting to dimensions

FWPCOT2263

Cross cut materials with a fixed saw

FWPCOT2268

Cut timber or engineered wood product to length or dimensions

FWPCOT2269

Operate and maintain a table saw

FWPCOT3274

Cut timber products using high-speed optimiser

FWPSAW3253

Re-saw green timber

FWPTMM2205

Cut material to length and angles

Machining

FWPCOT2262

Cut material to shape using a saw

FWPCOT3275

Set up, operate and maintain end matching machines

FWPCOT3299

Cut timber or engineered wood product to profile

FWPTMM3211

Manufacture using joinery machines

CNC machining

FWPCOT3289

Load and prove operating program for CNC machine

FWPCOT3331

Cut material using CNC sizing machines

FWPCOT3332

Machine timber or engineered wood products using CNC machining and processing centres

Load handling

AHCMOM207

Conduct front-end loader operations

AHCMOM208

Conduct excavator operations 

AHCMOM209

Conduct dozer operations

TLID0015

Load and unload goods/cargo

TLID0020

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLID3011

Conduct specialised forklift operations

TLILIC0003

Licence to operate a forklift truck

Energy generation

FWPCOT3333

Conduct heat plant operations

FWPCOT3334

Conduct steam boiler operations

Storage and despatch 

FWPCOT3310

Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements 

FWPCOT4211

Monitor stock control procedures

TLIA0015

Organise receival and despatch operations

Waste management

CPPWMT3002

Conduct waste resource recovery

Group H: Other electives

FWPCOT3302

Access and provide timber and wood product information

FWPCOT3312

Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site

FWPCOT3325

Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads

FWPCOT3326

Recover four wheel drive vehicle

FWPCOT3327

Contribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industry

FWPCOT3328

Operate four wheel drive vehicle in a towing situation

FWPCOT3346

Communicate effectively with general public or stakeholders concerned about forest practices

FWPSAW3252

Assemble, operate and dismantle a portable sawmill

TLIF0009

Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations

FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing

Qualification merged with FWP30516 Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products

Title changed

Revised packaging rules and created specialisations to better reflect outcomes

Reduced the number of core units

Revised the structure (groups) of the elective units

Imported elective units from other training packages

Added new units and revised existing units

Not equivalent

FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations

FWP30516 Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products

Qualification merged with FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing

Title changed

Revised packaging rules and created specialisations to better reflect outcomes

Reduced the number of core units

Revised the structure (groups) of the elective units

Imported elective units from other training packages

Added new units and revised existing units

Not equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47