Short courses for timber workers
The following courses are available in both non-accredited and accredited formats. Non-accredited versions of the course are tailored to the training needs of the client, and participants receive a ‘statement of completion’. Accredited versions are aligned to the relevant unit of competency, and participants who successfully complete all requirements receive a nationally recognised ‘statement of attainment’.
These courses are run in conjunction with the Timber Trade Industrial Association. All enquiries should be directed to the TTIA Training Unit on (02)9264 0011.
Timber product knowledge
For timber workers, sales staff and other personnel who need a good understanding of wood technology, the characteristics of different species and the features of particular timber products.
Duration: 1 day
Topics covered:
How trees grow, and how timber characteristics are formed
Structure of hardwood and softwood
Natural durability, life expectancy and treatment methods
Density, strength and structural timber
Organisms that destroy wood, including fungi, borers and termites
Seasoning, including shrinkage, movement and changes in properties
Different timber products and their features and benefits
Certification:
Participants who complete the non-accredited course will receive a statement of completion in ‘Timber product knowledge’.
Participants who completed the accredited version of the course will undertake a formal assessment of competency, comprising knowledge questions, practical demonstration and a post-course workplace assignment. On successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment in the unit: FWPCOT3285 Apply knowledge of wood technology principles to end use applications.
Group size:
Minimum number for on-site delivery of course – 6 participants.
Multiple clients may work together to combine their participants and choose a central location for the delivery of the course.
Workplace communication and teams
For timber industry personnel who need to communicate with other workers and company staff on-site, and/or work as part of a team.
Duration: 1 day
Topics covered:
Speaking and listening skills
Giving and receiving instructions
Completing forms and other basic documents
Signs and hand signals
Working cooperatively with others
Certification:
Participants who complete the non-accredited course will receive a statement of completion in ‘Workplace communication and teams’.
Participants who completed the accredited version of the course will undertake a formal assessment of competency, comprising knowledge questions and a workplace assignment.
On successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment in the unit: FWPCOR2202 Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace.
Group size:
Minimum number for on-site delivery of course – 6 participants.
Multiple clients may work together to combine their participants and choose a central location for the delivery of the course.