Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design - FWP40420

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $11250

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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:

54.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

15.7%

Managers

8.6%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

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

72.4%

Construction

5.1%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

3.2%

Manufacturing

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

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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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. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Forest and Wood Products Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design is in the Architecture and Building Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Forest and Wood Products.

Stream

Timber Manufacturing and Merchandising

Certificate II

Manufacturing Assistant (Timber Products)

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Timber Systems Detailer and Estimator

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Forest Operations

Harvesting & Haulage

Sawmilling & Processing

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

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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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

15 units of competency:

6 core units plus

9 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:

at least five units must be selected from Group A

remaining elective units may be selected from Group A or Group B and up to two units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units

BSBXTW301	Work in a team
CPPCMN4008	Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings
FWPCOT3303	Prepare sketches and drawings
FWPCOT3304	Take off material quantities
FWPCOT3305	Interpret and quote from manufactured timber product plans
FWPTMM3215	Work effectively in the timber systems design industry

Elective Units

Group A

CPCCBC4001	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
FWPCOT3219	Produce standard truss or frame plans and details using computers
FWPCOT4201	Produce complex truss and frame plans and details using computers
FWPCOT4209	Design timber structures
FWPTMM4209	Interpret details of timber roof trusses to inform design of plans and production documents
FWPTMM4210	Interpret details of timber floor systems to inform design of plans and production documents
FWPTMM4211	Interpret details of timber wall frames to inform design of plans and production documents

Group B

AHCWRK509	Provide specialist advice to clients
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service strategies
CPCCBC4024	Resolve business disputes
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations
FWPCOR2210	Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOT3307	Create drawings using computer aided design software
MSMSUP390	Use structured problem-solving tools
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction
TLIJ0003	Apply quality systems

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