Certificate III in Wood Machining FPI30805

The Certificate III in Wood Machining (FPI30805) is offered by Workspace Training as a workplace-based training program for people who work in a wood machining environment and wish to undertake the formal trade qualification. Participants must be working under the direct supervision of an A Grade wood machinist, and the supervisor must be available to assist with on-the-job training.

Set out below is a sample qualification, showing the 9 core units (all compulsory) plus 13 elective units chosen from the Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). Other electives are also available under the packaging rules for this qualification, and may be substituted for some of the electives shown, following negotiation with Workspace Training. For more information, please follow the links below.

Assessment tasks will involve extensive practical demonstrations, written assignments and third party reports from the participant’s supervisor. Participants who can demonstrate existing skills to the level required will receive ‘recognition of prior learning’ (RPL) for those units.

Government funding is available for eligible participants undertaking an apprenticeship, and employers may also be eligible for an additional incentive payment. The duration of the program under an apprenticeship arrangement is 3 years.

Sample qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
BSBFLM312C FPICOR2201B FPICOR2202B FPICOR3201B FPICOR3202B FPICOT3201B FPICOT3204B FPICOT3247B FPISAW3228B	Contribute to team effectiveness Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace Implement SHE policies and procedures Conduct quality and product care procedures Hand sharpen knives and blades Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings Select timber for forestry operations Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures
Elective Units
FPICOT2207B FPICOT2208B FPICOT2212B FPICOT2215B FPICOT2219B FPICOT3205B FPICOT3206B FPICOT3209B FPICOT3210B FPICOT3212B FPICOT3213B FPICOT3214B FPICOT3216B FPICOT3217B FPICOT3237B FPICOT3235B FPISAW3208B FPICOT2205B	Dress boards and timber Resaw boards and timber Grade hardwood sawn and milled products Visually stress grade hardwood Use hand-held tools Dress boards using multi-headed machines Cut material using high speed optimiser Set up, operate and maintain end matching operations Sharpen cutting tools Replace saws, blades and guides Manufacture cutting tools Take off material quantities Assess and maintain saw performance Assess and maintain cutter performance Produce templates Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres Sharpen circular saws Tail out materials

Packaging rules and full list of units available for this qualification 

FPI05 Training Package (National Training Information Service website)

Certificate III in Timber Merchandising FPI30605

The Certificate III in Timber Merchandising (FPI30605) is designed for people involved in retail or wholesale merchandising of timber products. Participants will typically be supervisors, section managers and sales representatives.

Set out below is a sample qualification, showing the six core units (all compulsory) plus seven elective units chosen from the Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). Other electives are also available under the packaging rules for this qualification, and may be substituted for some of the electives shown, following negotiation with Workspace Training. For more information, please follow the links below.

Assessment tasks will involve practical workplace demonstrations, written assignments and third party reports from the participant’s supervisor. Participants who can demonstrate existing skills to the level required will receive ‘recognition of prior learning’ (RPL) for those units.

Government funding is available for eligible participants undertaking a traineeship, and employers may also be eligible for an additional incentive payment. The duration of the program under a traineeship arrangement is two years.

Sample qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
BSBFLM312C FPICOR2201B FPICOR3201B FPICOR3202B SIRRRPK014A SIRXSLS004A	Contribute to team effectiveness Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry Implement safety, health and environmental policies and procedures Conduct quality and product care procedures Recommend specialised products and services Build relationships with customers
Elective Units
BSBINM301A FPITMM3203B FPICOT3204B FPICOT3236B SIRXSLS003A TLIA1807C FPICOT3247B	Organise workplace information Estimate and cost job Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings Coordinate stock control procedures Coordinate sales performance Organise despatch operations Select timber for forestry operations

Packaging rules and full list of units available for this qualification 

FPI05 Training Package (National Training Information Service website)

Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products FPI30505

The Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products (FPI30505) offered by Workspace Training is designed for production workers in timber manufacturing workplaces. It is particularly applicable to wall frame and roof truss manufacturers.

Set out below is a sample qualification, showing the six core units (all compulsory) plus seven elective units chosen from the Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). Other electives are also available under the packaging rules for this qualification, and may be substituted for some of the electives shown, following negotiation with Workspace Training. For more information, please follow the links below.

Assessment activities will involve practical demonstrations on a range of machines and types of equipment, as well as written assignments and third party reports from the participant’s supervisor. Participants who can demonstrate existing skills to the level required will receive ‘recognition of prior learning’ (RPL) for those units.

Government funding is available for eligible participants undertaking a traineeship, and employers may also be eligible for an additional incentive payment. The duration of the program under a traineeship arrangement is two years.

Sample qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
BSBFLM312C FPICOR2201B FPICOR2202B FPICOR3201B FPICOR3202B FPICOR3204B	Contribute to team effectiveness Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace Implement safety, health and environmental policies and procedures Conduct quality and product care procedures Visually assess materials
Elective Units
FPICOT3241B FPICOT3242B FPICOT3243B FPICOT3206B FPICOT2219B FPID4307B FPICOT3247B	Assemble timber wall frames Lay up timber roof trusses Operate a truss press Cut materials using high speed optimiser Use hand-held tools Shift loads using gantry equipment Select timber for forestry operations

Packaging rules and full list of units available for this qualification 

FPI05 Training Package (National Training Information Service website)

Certificate III in Sawmilling and processing (for timber graders) FPI30305

The Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing (FPI30305) is offered by Workspace Training as a specialist timber grading program to personnel responsible for grading in a sawmilling or timber processing operation. The course is particularly suited to supervisors, production managers, quality control officers and leading-hand graders.

Set out below is a sample qualification, showing the six core units (all compulsory) plus seven elective units chosen from the Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). Other electives are also available under the packaging rules for this qualification, and may be substituted for some of the electives shown, following negotiation with Workspace Training. For more information, please follow the links below.

Assessment tasks will include grading different species of timber to a variety of specifications, including Australian Standards and enterprise standards, as well as a range of written assignments and third party reports from the participant’s supervisor. Participants who can demonstrate existing skills to the level required will receive ‘recognition of prior learning’ (RPL) for those units.

Government funding is available for eligible participants undertaking a traineeship, and employers may also be eligible for an additional incentive payment. The duration of the program under a traineeship arrangement is two years.

Sample qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
BSBFLM312C FPICOR2201B FPICOR2202B FPICOR3201B FPICOR3202B FPICOR3204B	Contribute to team effectiveness Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace Implement safety, health and environmental policies and procedures Conduct quality and product care procedures Visually assess materials
Elective Units
FPICOT3225B FPICOT3240B FPICOT3245B FPICOT2212B FPICOT2215B FPICOT3230B FPICOT3236B	Mechanically stress grade timber Grade heavy structural/engineered products Grade, sort and mark material Grade hardwood sawn and milled products Visually stress grade hardwood Operate automated stacking equipment Coordinate stock control procedures

Packaging rules and full list of units available for this qualification 

FPI05 Training Package (National Training Information Service website)

Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage (for chainsaw operators) FPI30205

The Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage (FPI30205) has been tailored to suit the needs of professional chainsaw operators working in commercial production environments. Participants will typically be employees of forestry companies, sawmillers and government agencies. The competencies cover the practical skills involved in chainsaw operation and other harvesting and haulage competencies.

Set out below is a sample qualification, showing the seven core units (all compulsory) plus six elective units chosen from the Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). Other electives are also available under the packaging rules for this qualification, and may be substituted for some of the electives shown, following negotiation with Workspace Training. For more information, please follow the links below.

Assessment tasks will involve extensive forest-based work with a chainsaw, plus a range of other practical demonstrations, written assignments and third party reports from the participant’s supervisor. Participants who can demonstrate existing skills to the level required will receive ‘recognition of prior learning’ (RPL) for those units.

Government funding is available for eligible participants undertaking a traineeship, and employers may also be eligible for an additional incentive payment. The duration of the program under a traineeship arrangement is two years.

Sample qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
BSBFLM312C FPICOR2201B FPICOR2202B FPICOR3201B FPICOR3202B FPICOR3203B HLTFA301B	Contribute to team effectiveness Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace Implement safety, health and environmental policies and procedures Conduct quality and product care procedures Evaluate fire potential and prevention Apply first aid
Elective Units
FPICOT2237A FPICOT2239A FPICOT3254A FPICOR3204B FPICOT3247B FPIHAR3202A	Maintain chainsaws Trim and cut felled trees Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area / work site Visually assess materials Fall trees manually (basic) Fall trees manually (intermediate)

Packaging rules and full list of units available for this qualification 

FPI05 Training Package (National Training Information Service website)

Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management (for chainsaw operators) FPI30105

The Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management (FPI30105) has been tailored to suit the needs of professional chainsaw operators. Participants will typically be employees of forestry companies and government agencies. The competencies cover the practical skills involved in chainsaw operation and general tree and plant management.

Set out below is a sample qualification, showing the six core units (all compulsory) plus seven elective units chosen from the Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). Other electives are also available under the packaging rules for this qualification, and may be substituted for some of the electives shown, following negotiation with Workspace Training. For more information, please follow the links below.

Assessment tasks will involve extensive forest-based work with a chainsaw, plus a range of other practical demonstrations, written assignments and third party reports from the participant’s supervisor. Participants who can demonstrate existing skills to the level required will receive 'recognition of prior learning' (RPL) for those units.

Government funding is available for eligible participants undertaking a traineeship, and employers may also be eligible for an additional incentive payment. The duration of the program under a traineeship arrangement is two years.

Sample qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
BSBFLM312C FPICOR2201B FPICOR2202B FPICOR3201B FPICOR3203B HLTFA301B	Contribute to team effectiveness Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace Implement safety, health and environmental policies and procedures Evaluate fire potential and prevention Apply first aid
Elective Units
FPICOT2237A FPICOT2239A RTC3404A RTE3506A RIIVEH305A FPICOT3247B FPIFGM3204A	Maintain chainsaws Trim and cut felled trees Control plants, pests, diseases and disorders Monitor weather conditions Operate and maintain a four wheel drive Fall trees manually (basic) Fall trees manually (intermediate)

Packaging rules and full list of units available for this qualification 

FPI05 Training Package (National Training Information Service website)

Certificate II in Timber Merchandising FPI20605

The Certificate II in Timber Merchandising (FPI20605) is designed for people involved in selling timber products. Participants will typically be entry ¬level employees in timber yards, building materials merchants and timber wholesalers. The competencies cover the practical skills involved in selling timber products as well as the background knowledge needed to provide advice to customers and deal with ordering, handling and storage issues.

Set out below is a sample qualification, showing the six core units (all compulsory) plus seven elective units chosen from the Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). Other electives are also available under the packaging rules for this qualification, and may be substituted for some of the electives shown, following negotiation with Workspace Training. For more information, please follow the links below.

Assessment tasks will involve practical workplace demonstrations, written assignments and third party reports from the participant’s supervisor. Participants who can demonstrate existing skills to the level required will receive ‘recognition of prior learning’ (RPL) for those units.

Government funding is available for eligible participants undertaking a traineeship, and employers may also be eligible for an additional incentive payment. The duration of the program under a traineeship arrangement is one year.

Sample qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
FPICOR2201B FPICOR2202B FPICOR2203B FPICOR2205B SIRXCCS002A SIRXSLS002A	Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace Follow environmental care procedures Follow OHS policies and procedures Interact with customers Advise on products and services
Elective Units
FPICOT2229B SIRXICT001A SIRXFIN001A SIRXMER001A FPICOT2212B FPICOT2216B FPICOT3247B	Dock material to length Operate retail technology Balance point-of-sale terminal Merchandise products Grade hardwood sawn and milled products Visually stress grade softwood Select timber for forestry operations

Packaging rules and full list of units available for this qualification 

FPI05 Training Package (National Training Information Service website)

Certificate II in Timber Manufactured Products

The Certificate II in Timber Manufactured Products (FPI20505) is designed for production workers in timber manufacturing workplaces. Participants will typically be entry ¬level workers in frame and truss plants, furniture manufacturing businesses, pallet manufacturing businesses and other organisations using timber in their manufacturing processes.

Set out below is a sample qualification, showing the five core units (all compulsory) plus eight elective units chosen from the Forest Products Industry Training Package (FPI05). Other electives are also available under the packaging rules for this qualification, and may be substituted for some of the electives shown, following negotiation with Workspace Training. For more information, please follow the links below.

Assessment activities will involve practical demonstrations on a range of machines and types of equipment, as well as written assignments and third party reports from the participant’s supervisor. Participants who can demonstrate existing skills to the level required will receive ‘recognition of prior learning’ (RPL) for those units.

Government funding is available for eligible participants undertaking a traineeship, and employers may also be eligible for an additional incentive payment. The duration of the program under a traineeship arrangement is one year.

Sample qualification

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
FPICOR2201B FPICOR2202B FPICOR2203B FPICOR2205B FPICOR2207B	Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace Follow environmental care procedures Follow OHS policies and procedures Maintain quality and product care
Elective Units
FPICOT2205B FPICOT2229B FPITMM2202B FPICOT2230B FPICOT2219B FPICOT2228B FPICOT2210B FPICOT3247B	Tail out materials Dock material to length Machine material Assemble products Use hand-held tools Store materials Tally material Select timber for forestry operations

Packaging rules and full list of units available for this qualification 

FPI05 Training Package (National Training Information Service website)

Trim and Cut Felled Trees (Level 1 chainsaw operation)

Duration and objectives

This course is delivered over three days, comprising one day of theory and two days of hands-on operation.

It provides detailed instruction on how to trim and crosscut felled trees, and deal with typical hazards encountered in a forest or bushland setting. The course also covers basic chainsaw maintenance and sharpening. The second and third day of training are carried out in the forest, where participants are given extensive practical experience in cutting and boring techniques.

 

Topics covered

Competency accreditations