Modification History
The qualification packaging rules have been revised to increase flexibility of the qualification as follows:
- Three elective banks have been reduced to two: Elective Group A and Elective Group B
- The minimum number of units packaged at Advanced Diploma has changed
- Units of competency that were in Elective Group C in the previous version have been moved to either Elective Group A or B
- The number of units required under each elective group has been modified.
Release 1.1
FPICOT5208A and FPICOT6201A returned to Group A, Forestry field as per Case for Endorsement November 2011.
Description
This qualification is designed for supervisory and leadership roles in the forest and forest products industry.
Pathways Information
This qualification has various employment pathways for typical supervisor and management roles within the forest and forest products industry. These are:
- Community Liaison Officer
- Designer (Manufacturing and Engineered Wood Products)
- Environmental Manager
- Environmental Planner
- Forest / Timber Harvester
- Forest Auditor (e.g. certification provider)
- Forest Planner
- Forest Sustainability Manager
- Forestry Manager
- General Manager
- Plantation Manager
- Sustainability Manager
- Technical Forester
- Technical Services Officer
- Technical Services Manager
- Value Recovery Office
Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.
This qualification provides a pathway from VET into higher education and from higher education into VET. An example of a pathway from higher education to VET would be a technical forester, holding a university qualification, gaining leadership and sustainability skills through this Advanced Diploma qualification.
This qualification may be suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Native FPI units may be subject to state or territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to state or territory codes, regulations, licences and/or permits. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14
- 3 core units plus
- 11 elective units, consisting of:
- 6 units from Group A, at least 3 of which have a recommended packaging level of Advanced Diploma
- up to 5 units from Group A and/or Group B
- up to 3 units recommended for packaging at Diploma level or above from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in supervisory and leadership roles in the forest and forest products industry
CORE UNITS
Field |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Core |
BSBWOR501B |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
FPICOR6201A |
Manage sustainability in the workplace |
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FPICOR6202A |
Implement practices to maximise value from wood residues |
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GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS |
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Field |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Forest |
FPICOT5201B |
Implement sustainable forestry practices |
FPICOT5202B |
Manage forestry information and interpretations programs |
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FPICOT5205A |
Develop biohazard contingency plans |
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FPICOT5206A |
Implement Forestry Chain of Custody certification system |
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FPICOT5207A |
Implement sustainability in the workplace |
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FPICOT5208A |
Build and maintain community relationships |
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FPICOT5209A |
Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact |
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FPICOT6201A |
Manage a community engagement |
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FPICOT6202A |
Develop and manage a Forestry Chain of Custody certification process for the workplace |
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FPICOT6207A |
Develop forest management systems and processes |
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FPIFGM5217A |
Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use |
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FPIFGM5218A |
Undertake carbon storage sampling of forests and plantations |
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Timber Products and Processes |
FPICOT6203A |
Develop engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building |
Planning and Analysis |
FPICOT6204A |
Use carbon accounting to estimate emissions in the workplace |
FPICOT6205A |
Prepare an enterprise carbon management report |
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FPIFGM6201A |
Plan a biochar storage system for carbon capture and storage |
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FPIFGM6202A |
Manage tree inventory for sustainable tree management |
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PSPGOV521A |
Collect statistical data |
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BSBPMG510A |
Manage projects |
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GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS |
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Field |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Communication and Relationships |
PSPGOV602B |
Establish and maintain strategic networks |
PSPMNGT604B |
Manage change |
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PSPMNGT703A |
Lead and influence change |
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Safety and Quality Processes |
PSPREG603A |
Manage and lead inspection and monitoring programs |
BSBWRK506A |
Coordinate research and analysis |
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Administration and Business |
BSBAUD501B |
Initiate a quality audit |
BSBFIM501A |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
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BSBINN601B |
Manage organisational change |
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BSBINN801A |
Lead innovative thinking and practice |
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BSBMGT608C |
Manage innovation and continuous improvement |
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BSBREL701A |
Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships |
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BSBSUS501A |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
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MSACMT671A |
Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices |
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PSPPOL603A |
Manage policy implementation |
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BSBADM502B |
Manage meetings |
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SIRXFIN004A |
Manage financial resources |
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SIRXFIN005A |
Manage Operations to Budget |
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SIRXMER004A |
Manage merchandise and store presentation |
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Information Technology |
ICTSUS7235A |
Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes |
Planning and Analysis |
SIRXMGT005A |
Set strategic plans |