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Entry into a Wood Machinist Role Skill Set

Entry into a Wood Machinist Role Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00069
State Code
AF219
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2023
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
155
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/01/2023 Current Approved
Description
This skill set is designed to equip individuals with the technical skills and knowledge required to begin work as a Wood Machinist. It covers how to assess timber supplied for machining operations against quality requirements and specifications, how to cut timber or engineered wood product with a table saw, and how to clear timber products and waste material from a sawing or machining operation. It includes how to operate a thicknesser to dress timber and how to diagnose and correct cutter performance. The skills and knowledge required for shutting down, maintaining and conducting routine fault repairs on wood machining equipment are also covered.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards FWP31122 Certificate III in Wood Machining from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals, production personnel and various tradespeople interested in beginning a Wood Machinist career in the forest and wood products industry.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package meet the industry requirements for beginning a Wood Machinist career in the forest and wood products industry.
General notes
No information