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FPI30911 – Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture

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FPI30911 Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture

Release 4

FPI30911 Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture

Modification History

Release 4

Two imported units of competency updated:

  • Elective unit HLTAID003 replaces HLTFA311A
  • Elective unit HLTAID006 replaces HLTFA412A

Release 2

Two new units added to elective bank:

  • FPICOT3263
  • FPICOT3264

Imported non-equivalent units updated:

  • CPCCCM1015A replaces CPCCCM1005A – Not equivalent
  • HLTFA311A replaces HLTFA301C – Not equivalent
  • HLTFA412A replaces HLTFA402C – Not equivalent

Release 1.1

Five imported units of competency updated:

  • BSBCUS301B replaces BSBCUS301A – Equivalent
  • BSBCUS402B replaces BSBCUS402A – Equivalent
  • MSS402001A replaces MSACMS200A – Equivalent
  • MSS403032A replaces MSACMT432A – Equivalent
  • MSS403051A replaces MSACMT451A – Equivalent

Description

Qualification Notes

Specialised Job Roles

RTO please note: Insert specialisation (job role) on certificate only if the industry recommended electives listed below are achieved

Industry strongly recommends the selection of particular electives to meet different job roles

Designer

Recommended electives for those working in design are:

1

5

2

unit from Group A plus

units from Group A or B plus

units from Group A, B or C or up to 2 relevant units may be selected from units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV in any endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course

Production fabricator

Recommended electives for those working in production are:

6

2

units from Group A, B or C plus

units from Group A, B or C or up to 2 relevant units may be selected from units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV in any endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course

Pathways Information

This qualification has two employment pathways for typical operational environments of timber truss and frame design. These are:

  • Designer (Timber Truss & Frame)
  • Production Fabricator (Timber Truss & Frame)

Pathways advice

There is an entry requirement into FPI40411 Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design. For those seeking a pathway to this qualification, recommended elective units are:

FPICOT3204B

Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings

FPICOT3214B

Take off material quantities

FPICOT3218B

Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

FPICOT3220B

Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans

FPICOT3239B

Create drawings using computer aided design systems

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Native FPI units may be subject to state or territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to state or territory codes, regulations, licences and/or permits. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

  • Communicate with management
  • Gather, convey and receive information
  • Convey instructions accurately
  • Establish and maintain communication with others

Teamwork

  • Contribute to the effectiveness of the work team
  • Participate in and facilitate the work team
  • Make constructive contributions to the work team

Problem-solving

  • Solve routine problems
  • Detect, assess and report hazards in the work area
  • Review and report factors affecting the achievement of work tasks to appropriate personnel

Initiative and enterprise

  • Select equipment appropriate to work task
  • Grade materials to best `end use`
  • Identify and assess organisational environmental goals

Planning and organising

  • Plan potential of materials to provide the highest value added return
  • Plan product recovery to optimise resource value and minimise waste
  • Prepare products for despatch

Self-management

  • Utilise own contribution to the work team
  • Check own role and responsibilities with appropriate personnel
  • Identify and prioritise work tasks within designated timeframes

Learning

  • Identify opportunities for professional development
  • Actively seek feedback on performance
  • Seek appropriate support to assist and improve own performance

Technology

  • Use relevant equipment
  • Maintain and adjust machinery and equipment

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 13

  • 5 core units plus
  • 8 Elective units, with at least 6 from the list below. Up to 2 relevant units may be selected from 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 design sector of the industry

CORE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Title

Core

FPICOR2201B

Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

FPICOR2202B

Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

FPICOR3201B

Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures

FPICOR3202B

Conduct quality and product care procedures

BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Title

Specialist Design units. (one unit from this group must be selected to persue a design pathway at Cert IV)

FPITMM3204A

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

FPITMM3205A

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

FPITMM3206A

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

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Title

Forest

FPICOT3204B

Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings

FPICOT3214B

Take off material quantities

FPICOT3218B

Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans

FPICOT3220B

Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans

FPICOT3239B

Create drawings using computer aided design systems

FPICOT4202B

Design timber structures

Construction

CPCCBC4001A

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

GROUP C ELECTIVE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Title

Forest

FPICOR3204B

Visually assess materials

FPICOT2235A

Assess timber for manufacturing potential

FPICOT3234B

Cut material using CNC sizing machines

FPICOT3235B

Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres

FPICOT3236B

Coordinate stock control procedures

FPICOT3241B

Assemble timber wall frames

FPICOT3242B

Lay up timber roof trusses

FPICOT3243B

Operate a truss press

FPICOT3264

Build and maintain timber stacks

FPICOT4203B

Plan and coordinate product assembly

FPICOT4204B

Schedule and coordinate load shifting

FPITMM2203A

Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans

FPITMM3207A

Set up timber floor trusses

Business

BSBCUS301B

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBCUS402B

Address customer needs

BSBFLM305C

Support operational plan

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

Construction

CPCCBC4014A

Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

Health and Safety

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

HLTAID006

Provide advanced first aid

Manufacturing

FPICOT3263

Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency

MSS402001A

Apply competitive systems and practices

MSS403032A

Analyse manual handling processes

MSS403051A

Mistake proof an operational process

MSAPMSUP390A

Use structured problem solving tools

Training

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction

Transport

TLIA3018A

Organise despatch operations

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