Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Release 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest growing and management sector of the forest and forest products industry.
This qualification has seven employment pathways for typical operational environments of forest growing and management. These are:
- Arboriculture Technician
- Farm Forestry Technician
- Forestry Technician
- Nursery Technician
- Supervisor (Forestry Operations)
- Tree Planter
- Silviculturalist
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 13 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 7 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 3 from Group A electives listed below
- 4 from Group A and/or Group B electives listed below, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Core Units
BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
FWPCOR2201 |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry |
FWPCOR2202 |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace |
FWPCOR3201 |
Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures |
FWPCOR3203 |
Evaluate fire potential and prevention |
HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A
Fire Control
AHCWRK302 |
Monitor weather conditions |
PUAFIR303* |
Suppress wildfire |
PUAFIR309* |
Operate pumps |
PUAFIR402* |
Conduct simple prescribed burns |
PUAFIR406* |
Develop simple prescribed burn plans |
PUALAW002 |
Conduct initial investigation at incident scene |
PUATEA001 |
Work in a team |
PUATEA002* |
Work autonomously |
PUAWHS002* |
Maintain safety at an incident scene |
Breeding & Propagation
AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
FWPFGM3201 |
Manage seed collection |
FWPFGM3202 |
Extract seed |
Site Establishment & Maintenance
AHCINF303 |
Plan and construct conventional fencing |
AHCIRG338 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
AHCLSC302 |
Construct landscape features using concrete |
AHCLSC304 |
Erect timber structures and features |
AHCSAW302 |
Implement erosion and sediment control measures |
FWPCOT3306 |
Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings |
FWPFGM3208 |
Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks |
FWPFGM3210 |
Patrol forest |
Grading and Testing
FWPCOR3204 |
Visually assess materials |
FWPCOT3270 |
Grade and mark logs |
FWPCOT3310 |
Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements |
Tree Growing & Maintenance
AHCARB319 |
Use arborist climbing techniques |
AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
FWPCOR3202 |
Conduct quality and product care procedures |
FWPCOT3311 |
Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations |
FWPCOT3317 |
Use chainsaw within a tree |
FWPFGM3206 |
Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations |
FWPFGM3207 |
Coordinate stem improvement |
FWPFGM3211 |
Manage coppice stems |
FWPFGM3216 |
Fell trees manually (intermediate) |
FWPFGM3217 |
Fell trees manually (advanced) |
Group B
Machinery & Equipment
AHCMOM301 |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
FWPCOT3259 |
Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads |
FWPCOT3260 |
Recover four wheel drive vehicles |
FWPFGM3214 |
Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation |
FWPFGM3215 |
Perform complex 4x4 operations |
Specialist Machinery and Equipment
A maximum of 2 units may be selected from this field
FWPCOT3301 |
Trim trees using a pole saw |
RIIHAN308F |
Load and unload plant |
RIIMPO315E |
Conduct tractor operations |
RIIMPO317F |
Conduct roller operations |
RIIMPO318F |
Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations |
RIIMPO319E |
Conduct backhoe/loader operations |
RIIMPO320F |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations |
RIIMPO321F |
Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations |
RIIMPO322E |
Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations |
RIIMPO324F |
Conduct civil construction grader operations |
RIIVEH304E |
Conduct tip truck operations |
TLID3036 |
Lift and move load using a mobile crane |
Load Handling
AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
TLID0001 |
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads |
TLID3011 |
Conduct specialised forklift operations |
Safety and Quality Processes
AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
FWPCOT3202 |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
FWPCOT3312 |
Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site |
FWPCOT3255 |
Apply silvicultural principles |
FWPCOT3313 |
Apply biodiversity protection principles |
FWPCOT3257 |
Follow cultural heritage requirements |
FWPCOT3314 |
Comply with soil and water protection |
FWPCOT3263 |
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
HLTAID014 |
Provide Advanced First Aid |
TLID3035 |
Operate a boom type elevating work platform |
Administration and Business
BSBINS302 |
Organise workplace information |
BSBTEC301 |
Design and produce business documents |
Communication & Relationships
BSBLDR301 |
Support effective workplace relationships |
FWPCOT3222 |
Present forestry information and interpretations programs |
Planning and Analysis
BSBOPS402 |
Coordinate business operational plans |
Forestry Digital Technology
FWPCOT3318 |
Access, capture and communicate forestry field data using mobile devices |
FWPCOT3319 |
Read and interpret digital maps and forest operation plans |
Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire |
PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit |
PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR205 Respond to aviation incident |
PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire |
PUAFIR220 Respond to isolated structure fire |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire |
PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire* |
PUAFIR309 Operate pumps |
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment* And one of the following four units: PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire* OR PUAFIR220 Respond to isolated structure fire* OR PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire* OR PUAFIR205 Respond to aviation incident* |
PUAFIR402 Conduct simple prescribed burns |
PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire* |
PUAFIR406 Develop simple prescribed burn plans |
PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire* |
PUATEA002 Work autonomously |
PUATEA001 Work in a team |
PUAWHS002 Maintain safety at an incident scene |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FWP30116 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management Release 3 |
FWP30116 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management Release 2 |
Updated to include revised units and superseded imported units |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47