SAWMILL TRAINING

FPI20305

CERTIFICATE II IN SAWMILLING AND PROCESSING

Duration: 400 hours approximately over an 18 month period

Group Size: offered on individual basis

Description:

This traineeship is an entry level training program designed for persons recently employed or seeking employment in the Sawmilling Industry. It has been developed under the Australian Traineeship System and is aligned with the National Industry Competency Standards for the Sawmilling and Processing Sector of the Forest Industries.

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.

Course Content

The course is structured into two major sections -

1. Compulsory Core Units

2. Sawmilling and Processing Units

FPI20305 Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing - Qualification Requirements

A total of 13 units of competency must be completed:

· complete the 5 compulsory units in Group A below

· select an additional 3 units from Group B below

· select an additional 3 units from Groups B and/or C below

· select an additional 2 units from Groups B, C and/or D below.

Assessment must be conducted in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines.

GROUP A (Core Units)
Field	Unit Code		Unit Name
Core	FPICOR2201A		Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
	FPICOR2202A		Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace
	FPICOR2203A		Follow environmental care procedures
	FPICOR2205A		Follow OHS policies and procedures
	FPICOR2207A		Maintain quality and product care
GROUP B (Sector Elective Units)
Field	Unit Code		Unit Name
Logyard &/or Material Preparation	FPICOT2226A		Debark logs mechanically
	FPICOT3203A		Weigh loads
Sawing Operations	FPICOT2202A		Rack material
	FPICOT2205A		Tail out materials
	FPICOT2206A		Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
	FPICOT2208A		Resaw boards and timber
	FPICOT2218A		Cross cut materials with a fixed saw
	FPICOT2229A		Dock material to length
	FPISAW2202A		Sort boards manually
	FPISAW2203A		Sort boards mechanically
	FPISAW2204A		Dock boards with mechanical feed
	FPISAW2207A		Round softwood logs
	FPISAW2208A		Split wood products
	FPISAW2209A		Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill
Grading & Testing	FPICOT2212A		Grade hardwood sawn and milled products
	FPICOT2213A		Grade softwood sawn and milled products
	FPICOT2214A		Grade cypress sawn and milled products
	FPICOT2215A		Visually stress grade hardwood
	FPICOT2216A		Visually stress grade softwood
	FPICOT2217A		Visually stress grade cypress
	FPISAW2201A		Grade round poles and debarked logs
Timber Products	FPICOT2203A		Finish products
	FPICOT2207A		Dress boards and timber
	FPICOT2209A		Produce finger jointed timber
	FPICOT2211A		Produce pointed timber products
	FPICOT2222A		Produce laminated beams
	FPICOT2230A		Assemble products
	FPISAW2205A		Assemble materials using nail plates
	FPISAW2206A		De-stack seasoning racks
GROUP B (Sector Elective Units) continued
Field		Unit Code	Unit Name
Timber Drying & Treatment	FPISAW2210A		Prepare for timber treatment operations
	RTC2706A		Apply chemicals under supervision
Woodchipping	FPICOT2225A		Chip or flake wood
GROUP C (Common Elective Units)
Field	Unit Code		Unit Name
Warehousing & Distribution	FPICOT2201A		Stack and bind material
	FPICOT2210A		Tally material
	FPICOT2227A		Process orders and despatch products
	FPICOT2228A		Store materials
	FPICOT2231A		Pack products
Machinery & Equipment	FPICOT2204A		Maintain chainsaws
	FPICOT2219A		Use hand-held tools
	FPICOT2234A		Operate 4x4 vehicle
	TDTC297B		Drive light rigid vehicle
	TDTC397B		Drive medium rigid vehicle
Load Handling	TDTD497B		Load and unload goods and cargo
	TDTD797B		Prepare cargo for transfer with slings
	TDTD1097B		Operate a forklift
	TDTD1297B		Operate specialist loadshifting equipment
	TDTD1397B		Move materials mechanically using automated equipment
Safety & Quality Processes	FPICOR2206A		Apply basic first aid
	FPICOT2233A		Navigate in forest areas
	RTD2703A		Operate in isolated and remote situations
Administration & Business	BSBCMN205A		Use business technology
	BSBCMN206A		Process and maintain workplace information
	BSBCMN213A		Produce simple word processed documents
Competitive Manufacturing	MCMS200A		Apply competitive manufacturing practices
Communication & Relationships	WRRCS3B		Interact with customers
GROUP D (Elective Units)
This group includes other units of competency from FPI05and/or other nationally endorsed Training Packages. Units selected must be aligned to Certificate II or III outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the Sawmilling and Processing sector of the industry.

Cost : 2012 Funded based on 400 student contact hours @ $1.62/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 $648.00 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

Materials Fee $200.00

Total Cost $848.00 (Approximate fee for service value $4,000).

Updated 04/02/2012