Certificate III in Woodmachining
This qualification is designed for job roles in the sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
This qualification is designed for job roles in the sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Total number of units = 27
9 core units plus
18 elective units, consisting of:
13 units from Group A
up to 5 units from Group B
up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the woodmachining sector of the industry
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name | |
Core | Contribute to team effectiveness | ||
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | |||
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | |||
Implement safety, health and environment 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 | |||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | |||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name | |
Sawing Operations | Dress boards and timber | ||
Resaw boards and timber | |||
Dress boards using multi-headed machines | |||
Cut material using high speed optimiser | |||
Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations | |||
Set up, operate and maintain end matching operations | |||
Take off material quantities | |||
Create drawings using computer aided design systems | |||
Cut material to profile | |||
Machine material | |||
Manufacture using joinery machines | |||
Sawdoctoring | Sharpen cutting tools | ||
Replace saws, blades and guides | |||
Manufacture cutting tools | |||
Assess and maintain saw performance | |||
Assess and maintain cutter performance | |||
Sharpen and align blades and knives | |||
Produce templates | |||
Sharpen circular saws | |||
File and set saws | |||
Level and tension circular saws | |||
Replace tungsten tips | |||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | |||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name | |
Sawing Operations | Tail out materials | ||
Use hand-held tools | |||
Cut material to shape using a saw | |||
Cut material using CNC sizing machines | |||
Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres | |||
Saw logs using CNC optimising systems | |||
Convert timber | |||
Cut panels to profile | |||
Timber Products | Band edges of panels | ||
Install and commission CNC software | |||
Select a maximum of 2 of the following: | |||
Timber Grading & Testing | Grade hardwood sawn and milled products | ||
Grade softwood sawn and milled products | |||
Grade cypress sawn and milled products | |||
Visually stress grade hardwood | |||
Visually stress grade softwood | |||
Visually stress grade cypress | |||
Use business technology | |||
Administration & Business | Estimate and cost job | ||
This qualification has one employment pathway for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. These are:
Wood Machinist
Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.
This qualification may be suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
There are no entry requirements.
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.
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 information from line manager/management to the team Establish and maintain communication with others in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements Record and report quality and product care procedures in accordance with workplace procedures Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others |
Teamwork | Actively encourage and support team members to participate in team activities and communication processes and to take responsibility for their actions Contribute to team outcomes Make constructive contributions to the group Support team members in meeting expected outcomes |
Problem-solving | Address issues, concerns and problems identified by team members or refer to relevant persons as required Effectively carry out pre start-up checks Identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures Plan product recovery to optimise the resource value and minimise waste |
Initiative and enterprise | Encourage team members to participate in the planning, decision making and operational aspects of the work team to their level of responsibility Identify problems, environmental issues and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures Locate, assess and report safety, health and environment issues and risks in the work area to appropriate personnel Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward team members' efforts and contributions |
Planning and organising | Accurately locate, record and report information Check and conform with product specifications Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for selecting blades for sawing procedures Identify and assess organisational environmental goals |
Self-management | Apply, follow and adhere to quality system procedures to personal work Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation's image within the work team, the organisation and with clients/customers Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents, and emergencies within scope of responsibilities Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities |
Learning | Implement training and operational controls in accordance with workplace procedures - training may include in-house or external training programs or one-on-one supervision, programs that maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes at the local, State and federal level Practise and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in accordance with organisational requirements Support the team to identify and resolve problems which impede its performance |
Technology | Record and report safety, health and environmental procedures in accordance with workplace procedures - may be manual, using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system Safely and efficiently use relevant equipment to complete work tasks within designated timeframes |