Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture : Timber Training Creswick

Course name	Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
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Duration	500 hours approximately over a 12-18 month period

This traineeship is an entry level training program designed for persons recently employed or seeking employment in Timber Truss and Frame. Two streams are available- Manufacturing and Design. The Design stream incorporates the prerequisite units for entry into Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design. The traineeship incorporates both on and off-the-job training and provides for recognition of any relevant prior learning whether obtained through previous formal training, work experience or life experience.

Field	Unit Code	Unit Title
Core	FWPCOR2201	Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
	FWPCOR2202	Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace
	FWPCOR3201	Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures
	FWPCOR3202	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)	FWPTMM3204	Interpret designs to prepare timber roof truss drawings and documents using computers
	FWPTMM3205	Interpret designs to prepare timber floor system drawings and documents using computers
	FWPTMM3206A	Interpret designs to prepare timber wall frame drawings and documents using computers
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS
Field	Unit Code	Unit Title
Forest	FWPCOT3204B	Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings
	FWPCOT3214B	Take off material quantities
	FWPCOT3218B	Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans
	FWPCOT3220B	Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans
	FWPCOT3239B	Create drawings using computer aided design systems
	FWPCOT4202B	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	FWPCOR3204	Visually assess materials
	FWPCOT2235A	Assess timber for manufacturing potential
	FWPCOT3234B	Cut material using CNC sizing machines
	FWPCOT3235B	Machine material using CNC machining and processing centres
	FWPCOT3236B	Coordinate stock control procedures
	FWPCOT3241B	Assemble timber wall frames
	FWPCOT3242B	Lay up timber roof trusses
	FWPCOT3243B	Operate a truss press
	FWPCOT3264	Build and maintain timber stacks
	FWPCOT4203B	Plan and coordinate product assembly
	FWPCOT4204B	Schedule and coordinate load shifting
	FWPTMM2203A	Read and interpret timber truss, floor and/or frame fabrication plans
	FWPTMM3207A	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
Construction	CPCCCM1015A	Carry out measurements and calculations
Health and Safety	HLTFA311A	Apply first aid
Health and Safety	HLTFA412C	Apply advanced first aid (unit has HLTFA311A Apply first aid as a prerequisite)
Manufacturing	FWPCOT3263	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

Packaging Rules Total number of units = 13 5 Core units plus 8 Elective units, with at least 6 from the list. 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

FWP11 Pathways Chart 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:

FWPCOT3204B	Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings
FWPCOT3214B	Take off material quantities
FWPCOT3218B	Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans
FWPCOT3220B	Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans
FWPCOT3239B	Create drawings using computer aided design systems

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 $1250.00 (State Government of Victoria Subsidised) Materials Fee $200.00 Total Cost $1450.00 (Approximate fee for service value $5,000 based on 350hours @ $10.00/hr).