This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge of people who work as production supervisors and technicians in a timber or wood products production facility.
Individuals with this qualification apply a broad range of advanced technical and supervisory skills. These include knowledge of timber or wood products production processes and the skills required to manage technical operations, address production issues, maintain individual and team performance, maintain equipment for stable and continuous operations, monitor health and safety, quality and environmental protection requirements in timber or wood products production facilities.
At this level, individuals are expected to work autonomously, exercise judgement in making workplace decisions, take responsibility for their own outputs at the workplace and supervise the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:
*To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through traineeship:
3 years - Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply 5S procedures | Elective |
| Apply business risk management processes | Elective |
| Apply communication strategies in the workplace | Elective |
| Apply principles of pneumatics and hydraulics to analyse potential equipment failures | Elective |
| Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations | Elective |
| Apply project procurement procedures | Elective |
| Apply statistics to operational processes | Elective |
| Assess and advise on waste avoidance options | Elective |
| Assess and maintain cutter performance | Elective |
| Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance | Elective |
| Assess requirements of chain of custody certification scheme for forest and wood products | Elective |
| Calculate production costs | Elective |
| Conduct internal audit of chain of custody certification for forest and wood products | Elective |
| Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials | Elective |
| Contribute to improvements in competitive systems and practices | Elective |
| Coordinate business operational plans | Elective |
| Design and develop plans for vocational training | Elective |
| Determine prefabricated timber building systems designs for compliance, manufacture and installation | Elective |
| Facilitate a Just in Time system | Elective |
| Facilitate change in a competitive systems and practices environment | Elective |
| Facilitate vocational training | Elective |
| Facilitate workplace-based learning | Elective |
| Identify glues and gluing systems used in production of wood products | Elective |
| Implement continuous improvement | Elective |
| Implement waste management plans | Elective |
| Improve visual management in the workplace | Elective |
| Lead a process to determine and solve root cause for a complex problem | Elective |
| Lead and facilitate a team | Elective |
| Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents | Elective |
| Manage application of Six Sigma for process control and improvement | Elective |
| Manage first aid services and resources | Elective |
| Mentor in the workplace | Elective |
| Monitor and manage product and service quality in the forest and wood products industry | Elective |
| Monitor output timber for optimum volume and value recovery | Elective |
| Monitor safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations | Elective |
| Monitor stock control procedures | Elective |
| Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | Elective |
| Optimise timber production for volume and value recovery | Elective |
| Organise personal work priorities | Elective |
| Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations | Elective |
| Plan for and coordinate timber product assembly | Elective |
| Plan for and supervise engineered wood product operations | Elective |
| Plan for and supervise log processing operations | Elective |
| Plan for and supervise log yard operations | Elective |
| Plan for and supervise timber dry mill operations | Elective |
| Plan for and supervise timber treatment plant operations | Elective |
| Prepare a simple production schedule | Elective |
| Provide work skill instruction | Elective |
| Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | Elective |
| Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment | Elective |
| Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Test finger jointed timber | Elective |
| Test laminated wood product | Elective |
| Verify compliance and conformance of prefabricated timber building systems during manufacture | Elective |
| Write and present reports | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Manufacturing Production Manager
ANZSCO 133512
Manufacturing Production Managers manage the manufacturing activities of organisations.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Retail Manager (General)
ANZSCO 142111
Retail Managers (General) manage retail trading establishments.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Furniture Finisher
ANZSCO 394211
Furniture Finishers apply finishes, such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish, to furniture, and polish and wax finished furniture surfaces.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Picture Framer
ANZSCO 394212
Picture Framers cut out and assemble mouldings to make picture frames, and frame paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Wood Machinist
ANZSCO 394213
Wood Machinists cut, plane, turn, shape and sand wood stock to specifications.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Wood Turner
ANZSCO 394214
Wood Turners operate wood turning lathes to turn and shape wood stock.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Wood Machinist and Wood Trades Worker
ANZSCO 394299
Other Wood Machinists and Wood Trades Workers includes jobs like Cane Furniture Maker, Cooper, and Wood Model Maker.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Sawmilling Operator
ANZSCO 711313
Sawmilling Operators set up and operate machines to cut logs into planks of standard sizes.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Other Wood Processing Machine Operator
ANZSCO 711314
Other Wood Processing Machine Operators operate machines that strip and prepare logs, remove bark, cut logs and timber, create wood chips, and cut, glue, press, trim, sand, splice, mould and repair wooden boards of various grades, forms and combinations.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker
ANZSCO 839413
Wood and Wood Products Factory Workers perform routine tasks in wood processing and timber product factories, such as placing logs on equipment and conveyors, assisting with measuring and cutting of materials, and setting up and operating plant equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Timber Training Creswick Ltd (RTO code 4168)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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How to enrol in this course
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When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
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You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.