To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
27 units of competency:
8 core units plus
19 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:
a minimum of 8 units must be selected from Group A
a minimum of 4 units must be selected from Group B
remaining units can be selected from Group A, B, C and/or D and can include up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the sawmilling and processing sector of the industry.
Core Units
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BSBTWK201
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Work effectively with others
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FWPCOR2206
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Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
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FWPCOR2208
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Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
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FWPCOR3205
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Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations
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FWPCOT2257
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Use hand-held tools
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FWPCOT3290
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Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment
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FWPCOT3322
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Apply qulity and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations
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MSFDN4003
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Produce patterns and templates
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Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A – Operating timber processing machines
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FWPCOT2244
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Operate and maintain a thicknesser
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FWPCOT2245
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Operate and maintain a table saw
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FWPCOT3235
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Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres
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FWPCOT3272
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Set up and run multi-head moulder/planer to produce simple profiles
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FWPCOT3273
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Set up and run multi-head moulder to produce complex profiles
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FWPCOT3274
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Cut timber products using high-speed optimiser
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FWPCOT3275
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Set up, operate and maintain end matching machines
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FWPCOT3288
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Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing machines
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FWPCOT3289
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Load and prove operating program for CNC machine
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FWPSAW3241
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Set up and operate production saws used in sawmill operations
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MSFFM3012
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Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
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MSFFM3017
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Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines
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Group B – Grinding and maintaining cutting tools
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FWPCOT3271
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Hand sharpen knives and blades for commercial and domestic cutting services
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FWPCOT3276
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Sharpen cutters using a straight knife grinder
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FWPCOT3277
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Sharpen cutters in head using a profile knife grinder
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FWPCOT3278
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Sharpen cutters in head using a straight knife grinder
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FWPCOT3280
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Replace saw blades, knives and guides
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FWPCOT3281
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Manufacture profile cutters
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FWPCOT3283
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Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducer
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FWPCOT3286
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Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw blades
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FWPCOT3295
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Assess and maintain cutter performance
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FWPCOT3298
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Produce templates
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FWPSAW3233
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Sharpen circular saw blades
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FWPSAW3237
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Level and tension circular saw blades
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FWPSAW3247
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Replace tungsten tips
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FWPSAW3251
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Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures
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Group C – Grading and testing timber
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FWPCOT2246
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Appearance grade hardwood sawn and milled products
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FWPCOT2249
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Visually stress grade hardwood
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FWPCOT2250
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Visually stress grade softwood
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FWPCOT2251
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Visually stress grade cypress
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FWPCOT3285
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Apply knowledge of wood technology principles to end use applications
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FWPCOT3292
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Calibrate and maintain scanning equipment used in sawmilling operations
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FWPCOT3293
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Use scanning equipment for timber grading
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Group D – General electives
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FWPCOT2243
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Tail out timber product and waste material
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FWPCOT3291
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Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations
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FWPCOT3304
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Take off material quantities
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FWPCOT3307
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Create drawings using computer aided design software
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FWPCOT3327
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Contribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industry
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FWPTMM4204
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Sample and test products to specifications
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MSMSUP390
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Use structured problem-solving tools
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MSS402040
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Apply 5S procedures
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MSS404054
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Apply statistics to operational processes
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