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Certificate III in Timber Systems Design
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FWP31220
Your technical precision in truss and frame design is a foundational asset to the timber manufacturing industry. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for your years of design and estimating expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for formal assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of people who work as timber systems designers or estimators in the timber truss and frame industry. In these roles they are required to create drawings and produce estimates of material quantities and costs for timber frames or trusses from architectural plans and drawings and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
FWP31220
Training Package
FWP — Forest and Wood Products Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
13 (3 core + 10 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Truss and Frame Designer | Utilising specialised software to prepare structural plans for timber roof trusses, floor systems, and wall frames. |
| Timber Systems Estimator | Analysing architectural drawings to produce accurate material quantities and cost estimates for timber construction projects. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Comprehensive resume detailing truss and frame experience
- ✓Position descriptions from timber manufacturing plants
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from industry employers
Design & Drafting
- ✓CAD files or software layouts for roof trusses and floor systems
- ✓Technical drawings for wall frame configurations
- ✓Annotated architectural plans used for system design
Estimating Records
- ✓Material quantity take-offs produced from building plans
- ✓Cost estimates and project budget documentation
- ✓Supplier specifications and material selection records
Professional Communication
- ✓Client correspondence regarding design modifications
- ✓Site measurement reports and verification logs
- ✓Internal project briefs for production teams
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Forest and Wood Products Training Package.
Certificate II
Certificate II in Forest Operations
FWP20122
Certificate II
Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations
FWP20322
Certificate III
Certificate III in Forest Operations
FWP30122
Certificate III
Certificate III in Saw Technology
FWP31021
Certificate III
Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply
FWP30622
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