Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 3 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.0. |
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Release 2 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 3.0. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Release 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification has seven employment pathways for typical operational environments of forest growing and management. These are:
- Arboriculture Worker
- Farm Forestry Worker
- Forestry Worker
- Nursery Worker
- Plantation Establishment Worker
- Plantation Forest Officer
- Silviculturalist
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
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Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units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:
- at least three units must be selected from Group A
- 4 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate I, II or III level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the forest growing and management sector of the industry.
Core Units
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FWPCOR2201 |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry |
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FWPCOR2202 |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace |
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FWPCOR2203 |
Follow environmental care procedures |
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FWPCOR2204 |
Follow fire prevention procedures |
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FWPCOR2205 |
Follow WHS policies and procedures |
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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
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AHCFIR201 |
Assist with prescribed burning |
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AHCWRK201 |
Observe and report on weather |
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FWPFGM2211 |
Detect fires |
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PUAEQU001* |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
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PUAFIR204* |
Respond to wildfire |
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PUAFIR209 |
Work safely around aircraft |
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PUALAW001 |
Protect and preserve incident scene |
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PUAOPE013 |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
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PUATEA001 |
Work in a team |
Site Establishment and Maintenance
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AHCILM201 |
Maintain cultural places |
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AHCINF202 |
Install, maintain and repair farm fencing |
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AHCINF203 |
Maintain properties and structures |
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AHCIRG345 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCIRG347 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
|
AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
|
AHCPMG309 |
Apply pest animal control techniques |
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AHCSAW201 |
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities |
|
FWPFGM2207 |
Undertake brushcutting operations |
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FWPFGM2214 |
Maintain visitor sites |
|
LGAWORK212A |
Perform field support duties in a roadwork environment |
Breeding and Propagation
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AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
|
AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
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FWPFGM2201 |
Collect seed |
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FWPFGM2202 |
Prepare seedbed |
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FWPFGM2209 |
Cut, sort and set cuttings |
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FWPFGM2212 |
Graft cuttings |
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FWPFGM2213 |
Process seed |
Tree Growing & Maintenance
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AHCARB212 |
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines |
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AHCARB322 |
Access trees for inspection |
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AHCNSY202 |
Care for nursery plants |
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AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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FWPCOR2207 |
Maintain quality and product care |
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FWPCOT2220 |
Select trees for tending operations |
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FWPCOT2253 |
Fell trees manually (basic) |
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FWPCOT2256 |
Trim and cut felled trees |
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FWPFGM2203 |
Plant trees by hand |
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FWPFGM2204 |
Plant trees mechanically |
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FWPFGM2205 |
Prune trees |
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FWPFGM2206 |
Collect data or samples for assessment |
Grading and Testing
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FWPFGM2215 |
Measure trees |
Group B
Warehousing and Distribution
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AHCNSY302 |
Receive and dispatch nursery products |
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FWPCOT2255 |
Store materials |
Machinery and Equipment
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FWPCOT2254 |
Maintain chainsaws |
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FWPCOT3259 |
Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads |
|
TLIC2002 |
Drive light rigid vehicle |
|
TLIC3003 |
Drive medium rigid vehicle |
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TLID3033 |
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane |
Load Handling
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
|
TLID0007 |
Operate a specialised load shifting equipment |
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TLID2004 |
Load and unload goods/cargo |
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TLID2010 |
Operate a forklift |
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TLILIC0003 |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Safety and Quality Processes
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AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
|
AHCWRK312 |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
|
FWPCOT2233 |
Navigate in forest areas |
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FWPCOT3263 |
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
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RIIWHS205E |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
Administration and Business
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BSBINS201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
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BSBTEC201 |
Use business software applications |
Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
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PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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FWP20116 Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management Release 3 |
FWP20116 Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management Release 2 |
Updated to include revised units and superseded and deleted 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
