Qualification detail

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the solid wood manufacturing industry with people who have introductory skills and knowledge relevant to entry-level roles within this industry.

Each strand represents a process undertaken in solid wood manufacturing. Graduates will be capable of working safely in entry-level operational roles in one of these processes under general supervision.

Strand:

• Timber grading: 58 credits, 8-12 months
• Sawmilling: 53 credits, 8-12 months
• Timber drying: 45 credits, 8-12 months
• Laminating: 55 credits, 12 months
• Pole, post and pile: 74 credits, 14 months
• Timber machining: 53 credits, 8-12 months
• Finger jointing: 53 credits, 13 month
• Wood panel manufacture: 58 credits, 8-12 months