Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture

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Description

This qualification is designed for job roles in the timber truss and frame sector of the forest and forest products industry.

The outcome of this qualification can satisfy entry requirements into FWP40416 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design by completing the following elective units:

FWPCOT3204 Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings

FWPCOT3214 Take off material quantities

FWPCOT3218 Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

FWPCOT3220 Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans

FWPCOT3239 Create drawings using computer aided design systems

Plus at least one of the following specialist design units:

FWPTMM3204 Interpret designs to prepare timber roof truss drawings and documents using computers

FWPTMM3205 Interpret designs to prepare timber floor system drawings and documents using computers

FWPTMM3206 Interpret designs to prepare timber wall frame drawings and documents using computers

Job roles

This qualification satisfies employment pathways for typical operational environments of timber truss and frame design, including:

Designer (Timber truss and frame)

Production fabricator (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.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Architecture and Building field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

86.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

7.0%

Labourers

3.2%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

90.1%

Construction

2.4%

Manufacturing

2.1%

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

13 units of competency:

5 core units plus

8 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:

8 units of competency from the elective groups A, B or C, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV in any 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.

Core Units

BSBFLM312	Contribute to team effectiveness
FWPCOR2201	Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
FWPCOR2202	Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace
FWPCOR3201	Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures
FWPCOR3202	Conduct quality and product care procedures

Elective Units

Group A

Specialist Design

FWPTMM3204	Interpret designs to prepare timber roof truss drawings and documents using computers
FWPTMM3205	Interpret designs to prepare timber floor system drawings and documents using computers
FWPTMM3206	Interpret designs to prepare timber wall frame drawings and documents using computers

Group B

Forest

FWPCOT3204	Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings
FWPCOT3214	Take off material quantities
FWPCOT3218	Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans
FWPCOT3220	Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans
FWPCOT3239	Create drawings using computer aided design systems
FWPCOT4202	Design timber structures

Construction

CPCCBC4001A

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects

Group C

Forest

FWPCOR3204	Visually assess materials
FWPCOT2235	Assess timber for manufacturing potential
FWPCOT3234	Cut material using CNC sizing machines
FWPCOT3235	Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres
FWPCOT3236	Coordinate stock control procedures
FWPCOT3241	Assemble timber wall frames
FWPCOT3242	Lay up timber roof trusses
FWPCOT3243	Operate a truss press
FWPCOT3264	Build and maintain timber stacks
FWPCOT4203	Plan and coordinate product assembly
FWPCOT4204	Schedule and coordinate load shifting
FWPTMM2203	Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans
FWPTMM3207	Set up timber floor trusses

Business

BSBCUS301	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBCUS402	Address customer needs
BSBFLM305	Support operational plan
BSBINM301	Organise workplace information

Construction

CPCCBC4014A	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCCM1015A	Carry out measurements and calculations
FWPTMM3209	Install prefabricated timber building systems on-site

Health and Safety

HLTAID003	Provide first aid
HLTAID006	Provide advanced first aid

Manufacturing

FWPCOT3263	Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency
FWPTMM3208	Apply critical workplace processes in the manufacture of prefabricated timber building systems
MSMSUP390	Use structured problem-solving tools
MSS402001	Apply competitive systems and practices
MSS403032	Analyse manual handling processes
MSS403087	Mistake proof an operational process

Training

TAEDEL301

Provide work skill instruction

Transport

TLIA3018

Organise despatch operations

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

86.3%

7.0%

3.2%

Industries

90.1%

2.4%

2.1%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

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