Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design

FWP40420
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Description

This qualification reflects the role of people who work as timber systems designers, estimators or detailers in the timber truss and frame industry. In these roles they are required to read architectural plans to calculate material quantities and costs, and produce building code compliant timber system wall and/or truss fabrication plans and documents.

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

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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

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 IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

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

Technicians and Trades Workers

58.8%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Managers

13.7%

Managers
Professionals

6.4%

Professionals

Industries

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

Construction

75.4%

Construction
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

4.4%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Manufacturing

3.3%

Manufacturing

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

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

 


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USI

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Labour Market

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First released in: FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package

Supersedes: FWP40416 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design

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