2010 Course Program


 

Below are dates with courses scheduled for 2010 at the Timber Training Centre. 
Gaps have been left in the program so that the company can respond to industry demand for courses on site.

 

Certificate IV Forest Operations and Timber Processing:
FPI40105 Forest Operations program timetable commencing 2009-2010
FPI40205 Timber Processing program timetable commencing 2009-2010
Year 2, (3 blocks) – April 12-16, August 30-September 3, Oct 25-29. -  Final assignments due November 26, 2010.

FPI50105 Diploma of Forest & Forest Products program timetable commencing 2010
Year 1, (3 blocks) – May 3-14, August 2-13, 2010.

FPI50105 Diploma of Forest & Forest Products program timetable commencing 2009
Year 2, (3 blocks) – April 19-23, July 26-30, October 11-15.
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  Final assignments due November 12, 2010.

Occupational Health and Safety for Forest Workers:  March 31, June 10, October 1, December 2, 2010.

Environmental Care for Forest Operations:  April 1, June 11, September 30, December 3, 2010.

Chainsaw Trim and Cross Cut/ Maintenance:  April 6-9, June 15-18, September 6-9, October 4-7, (November 15-18 Course Full), 2010.

Harvest Trees Manually (Falling) – Basic:  June 21-July 2, 2010.

Pole Saw Operation:  On Demand

4 Wheel Drive Operations:  On Demand

Forest and Farm Chemical Handlers Course:  June 7-8, August 23-24, 2010.

Small Scale (Portable) Sawmilling:  June 21-25, November 22-26, 2010.

Saw Logs (Line Bar Carriage):  On request.

Saw Logs (Sizing Carriage):  On request.

Resaw Boards (Grey Bench):  On request.

Visual Stress Grade Softwood:  March 9 & 10, June 15 & 16, (November 15 & 16, Course Full), 2010.

Visual Stress Grade Hardwood:  March 11 & 12, June 17 & 18, (November 17 & 18 Course Full), 2010.

Appearance Grade Hardwood:  (November 19 Course Full), 2010.

Timber Drying (Hardwood):  March 9-12, June 28-July 1, September 13-16, 2010.

Timber Drying (Softwood):  On Demand

Advanced Timber Drying (Hardwood):  On Demand

Advanced Timber Drying (Softwood):  On Demand

 

Wood Machinist Blocks:  These blocks are available to both existing workers and Wood Machinist Trainees/Apprentices. 
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1.              Moulder Setup and Production Principles:  February 1-12; May 3-14; August 9-20, November 1-12, 2010.

2.              OHS, Communication and Teamwork:  July 5-16, 2010.

3.              Tool and Cutter Manufacture:  February 22-March 5; May 31-June 11; August 30-September 10, 2010.

4.      Profile Production Principles:  April 12-23; July 19-30; October 4-15, 2010.

5.      Timber Grading - Monitor and Improve PPM Processes:  March 9-19; June 15-25; November 15-26, 2010.

Key benefits of block release are:

·        Improved communication skills

·        Greater confidence in knowledge, skills and abilities

·        Development of peer networks

·        Improved appreciation of the value of the work role

Workplace Trainer/Assessor:  On Demand.

Timber Preservation:  On Demand.

Fingerjointing/Glue-laminating:  On Demand.

Occupational Health and Safety Reps Course:  On Demand.

Environmental Management Systems:  On Demand.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Updated 13/10/2010

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