Course name | Certificate III Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture |
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Duration |
Release | Comments |
Release 3 | This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 8.0. |
Release 2 | This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 7.0. |
Release 1 | This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.0. |
This qualification reflects the role of fabricators or manufacturers of timber wall frames or roof and or floor trusses in the timber truss and frame industry. In these roles they are required to communicate and work in teams within the fabrication workplace and safely use specialist equipment to cut timber and assemble wall frames and/or floor or roof trusses.
These individuals apply a broad range of skills and knowledge in varied contexts that involve operating equipment and following established manufacturing processes, finding solutions to routine problems as they arise. They are expected to take responsibility for their own outputs at the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
Core Units
FWPCOT2257 | Use hand-held tools |
FWPCOT3226 | Assess timber for manufacturing potential |
FWPTMM3213 | Read and interpret timber truss or wall frame fabrication plans |
Elective Units
Group A
BSBXTW301 | Work in a team |
FWPCOR2208 | Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry |
FWPCOR2210 | Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations |
FWPCOT3322 | Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations |
TLID0020 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
Group B
FWPCOT3308 | Assemble timber wall frames |
FWPCOT3309 | Assemble timber roof trusses |
FWPTMM3214 | Assemble timber floor trusses |
Group C
BSBINS201 | Process and maintain workplace information |
CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
FWPCOT2206 | Stack and bind material |
FWPCOT2255 | Store materials |
FWPCOT2268 | Cut timber or engineered wood product to length or dimensions |
FWPCOT3331 | Cut material using CNC sizing machines |
FWPTMM2205 | Cut material to length and angles |
MSMPCI102 | Apply effective work practices |
MSMSUP390 | Use structured problem-solving tools |
TLID0016 | Operate a forklift |
Code and title current version | Code and title previous version | Comments | Equivalence status |
FWP30920 Certificate III in Timber Truss or Frame Manufacture Release 3 | FWP30920 Certificate III in Timber Truss or Frame Manufacture Release 2 | Updated native unit code and title in the elective list | Equivalent |
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: – https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47