Course name | Certificate III Timber Truss and Frame Design |
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Release | Comments |
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 people who work as timber systems designers or estimators in the timber truss and frame industry. In these roles they are required to create drawings and produce estimates of material quantities and costs for timber frames or trusses from architectural plans and drawings and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
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 qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
Core Units
FWPCOT3303 | Prepare sketches and drawings |
FWPCOT3304 | Take off material quantities |
FWPTMM3215 | Work effectively in the timber systems design industry |
Elective Units
Group A
BSBXTW301 | Work in a team |
CPPCMN4008 | Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings |
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 |
FWPCOT3305 | Interpret and quote from manufactured timber product plans |
FWPCOT3307 | Create drawings using computer aided design software |
Group B
BSBINS302 | Organise workplace information |
BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
FSKLRG011 | Use routine strategies for work-related learning |
FWPCOT3302 | Access and provide timber and wood product information |
MSMSUP200 | Achieve work outcomes |
MSMSUP390 | Use structured problem-solving tools |
Code and title current version | Code and title previous version | Comments | Equivalence status |
FWP31220 Certificate III in Timber Systems Design Release 2 | FWP31220 Certificate III in Timber Systems Design Release 1 | Updated unit codes | Equivalent |
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: – https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47