Qualification details

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

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.

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• Convey information in simple language, and acknowledge and check message
• Establish and maintain communication with others in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• Identify and comply with safety signs and symbols
• Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Teamwork

• Check key legal and procedural principles relating to work order with appropriate personnel, in accordance with organisational requirements
• Make constructive contributions to the group
• Provide assistance to and seek assistance from co-workers to achieve work tasks
• Share relevant workplace information with co-workers to achieve designated individual and team goals and objectives

Problem-solving

• Follow safe workplace procedures and safe work instructions for controlling risks
• Identify and report occupational health and safety issues and risks in the work area to appropriate personnel
• Identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures
• Immediately identify and promptly report problems to appropriate personnel to avoid repetition of de-valued product

Initiative and enterprise

• Apply safe work practices, including effective response procedures, to workplace risk and emergencies, according to applicable occupational health and safety and organisational requirements
• Actively seek feedback on performance from appropriate personnel to confirm quality of performance and identify areas for improvement
• Identify and report existing and potential hazards in the work area to appropriate personnel
• Promptly review factors affecting the achievement of work tasks and report to appropriate personnel

Planning and organising

• Accurately locate, record and report workplace information
• Conduct ethically and to required standards, procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legislative and procedural requirements
• Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies within scope of responsibilities
• Identify and comply with legal and procedural requirements

Self-management

• Apply, follow and adhere to quality system procedures to personal work
• Maintain work relationships
• Safely and efficiently follow environmental care procedures according to organisational requirements
• Seek appropriate support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives

Learning

• Establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational procedures
• Identify opportunities for professional development
• Practise and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency
• Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in accordance with organisational requirements

Technology

• Regularly maintain machinery and adjust equipment to minimise product damage and waste
• Safely and efficiently use relevant equipment to complete work tasks within designated timeframes - equipment may include equipment necessary to complete work tasks, and may include telephones or communications equipment, tools, machinery, vehicles, navigational aids, instruments, computers and computer software, printers, facsimile machines and photocopiers

CORE UNITS 

Field 

Unit Code 

Unit Name 

Core

FPICOR2201B

Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

FPICOR2202B

Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

FPICOR2203B

Follow environmental care procedures

FPICOR2205B

Follow OHS policies and procedures

FPICOR2207B

Maintain quality and product care

GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS 

Field 

Unit Code 

Unit Name 

Logyard and/or Material Preparation

FPICOT2226B

Debark logs mechanically

FPICOT3203B

Weigh loads

Sawing Operations

FPICOT2202B

Rack material

FPICOT2205B

Tail out materials

FPICOT2208B

Resaw boards and timber

FPICOT2218B

Cross cut materials with a fixed saw

FPICOT2229B

Dock material to length

FPICOT2238A

Cut material with a hand-held chainsaw

FPISAW2202B

Sort boards manually

FPISAW2203B

Sort boards mechanically

FPISAW2204B

Dock boards with mechanical feed

FPISAW2207B

Round softwood logs

FPISAW2208B

Split wood products

FPISAW2209B

Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill

Grading & Testing

FPICOT2212B

Grade hardwood sawn and milled products

FPICOT2213B

Grade softwood sawn and milled products

FPICOT2214B

Grade cypress sawn and milled products

FPICOT2215B

Visually stress grade hardwood

FPICOT2216B

Visually stress grade softwood

FPICOT2217B

Visually stress grade cypress

FPISAW2201B

Grade round poles and debarked logs

Timber Products

FPICOT2203B

Finish products

FPICOT2207B

Dress boards and timber

FPICOT2209B

Produce finger jointed timber

FPICOT2211B

Produce pointed timber products

FPICOT2222B

Produce laminated beams

FPICOT2230B

Assemble products

FPISAW2205B

Assemble materials using nail plates

FPISAW2206B

De-stack seasoning racks

Timber Drying & Treatment

FPISAW2210B

Prepare for timber treatment operations

RTC2706A

Apply chemicals under supervision

Woodchipping

FPICOT2225B

Chip or flake wood

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS 

Field 

Unit Code 

Unit Name 

Warehousing & Distribution

FPICOT2201B

Stack and bind material

FPICOT2210B

Tally material

FPICOT2227B

Process orders and despatch products

FPICOT2228B

Store materials

FPICOT2231B

Pack products

Machinery & Equipment

FPICOT2219B

Use hand-held tools

FPICOT2234B

Operate 4x4 vehicle

FPICOT2237A

Maintain chainsaws

Load Handling

TLIC207C

Drive light rigid vehicle

TLIC307C

Drive medium rigid vehicle

TLID407C

Load and unload goods/cargo

TLID707C

Prepare cargo for transfer with slings

TLID1007C

Operate a forklift

TLID1207C

Operate specialised load shifting equipment

TLID1307C

Move materials mechanically using automated equipment

TLILIC108A

Licence to operate a forklift truck

Safety & Quality Processes

FPICOT2233B

Navigate in forest areas

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

RTD2703A

Operate in isolated and remote situations

Administration & Business

BSBINM201A

Process and maintain workplace information

BSBITU201A

Produce simple word processed documents

BSBWOR204A

Use business technology

Competitive Manufacturing

MSACMS200A

Apply competitive manufacturing practices

Communication & Relationships

SIRXCCS002A

Interact with customers