• Course name Certificate III Timber Merchandising
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    Duration 500 hours approximately over a 24 month period
    This traineeship is designed for persons recently employed or seeking employment in timber sales. Units can be selected to give sales advisors extensive knowledge of wood properties and applications, in addition to customer service and merchandising skills.
  • CORE UNITS
    Field Unit Code Unit Name
    Core BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
    FWPCOR2201 Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
    FWPCOR3201 Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures
    FWPCOR3202 Conduct quality and product care procedures
    SIRRRPK214 Recommend specialised products and services
    SIRXSLS303 Build relationships with customers
    GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS
    Field Unit Code Unit Name
    Logyard FWPCOT3203 Weigh loads
    and/or Material Preparation FWPCOT3264 Build and maintain timber stacks
    Retail FWPCOT2241 Apply wood and timber product knowledge
    FWPCOT3251A Promote the carbon benefits of wood products
    FWPTMM3203 Estimate and cost job
    SIRRRPK010A Recommend home and home improvement products and services
    SIRXFIN003A Produce financial reports
    SIRXICT303 Operate retail information technology systems
    SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock
    SIRXMER303 Coordinate merchandise presentation
    SIRXMER406 Monitor in-store visual merchandising display
    SIRXMER202 Plan, create and maintain displays
    SIRXWHS302 Maintain store safety
    SIRXRSK002A Maintain store security
    SIRXRSK003A Apply store security systems and procedures
    SIRXSLS304 Coordinate sales performance
    Grading & Testing FWPCOR3204 Visually assess materials
    FWPCOT3240B Grade heavy structural/engineered products
    FWPCOT3246B Test heavy structural/engineered products
    FWPCOT3250A Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements
    Timber Products FWPCOT3204B Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings
    FWPCOT3218B Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans
    Warehousing & Distribution FWPCOT3236B Coordinate stock control procedures
    TLIA3018A Organise despatch operations
    GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS
    Field Unit Code Unit Name
    Machinery & Equipment TLIC3004A Drive heavy rigid vehicle
    TLIC3005A Drive heavy combination vehicle
    TLID3011A Conduct specialised forklift operations
    TLID3014A Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads
    Safety & Quality Processes FWPCOT3254A Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site
    FWPCOT3263 Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency
    HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace
    TLID3035A Operate a boom type elevating work platform
    HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (unit has (unit has HLTFA311A Apply first aid as a prerequisite)
    Administration & Business BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
    BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
    BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
    ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications
    Communication & Relationships BSBCMM301B Process customer complaints
    BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
    Planning & Analysis BSBFLM305C Support operational plan
    BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation
  • The course is structured into two major sections: 1. Compulsory Core Units 2. Elective units
  • FWP11 Pathways Chart
  • Cost : 2015 Subsidised based on 500 student contact hours @ $2.50/sch. Total number of hours chosen may vary. The student fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. Indicative Tuition Fee $1,250 (State Government of Victoria Subsidised) Materials Fee $200.00 Total Cost $1,450 ( Fee for Service value $5000 based on 500hrs @ $10/hr )