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Skill set for a finger jointing plant operator

Skill set for a finger jointing plant operator

Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00028
State Code
AD570
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
13/05/2016
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
136
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 31/01/2020 Current Approved
1.00 13/05/2016 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set reflects the role of a finger jointing plant operator.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a number of qualifications, including:
FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
FWP30516 Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products
FWP31119 Certificate III in Wood Machining
Licensing / Regulatory Information
General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to the units in this skill set; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for people who set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations in a forest and wood products factory setting. Their job role will involve planning production parameters, maintaining and replacing equipment, resolving problems, shutting down and isolating equipment as required to produce finger jointed timber to required specifications.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products and MEM Metal and Engineering Training Packages meet the industry requirements for setting up, operating and maintaining finger jointing operations to produce finger jointed timber according to established production parameters.
General notes
No information