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 Worker
- Farm Forestry Worker
- Forestry Worker
- Nursery Worker
- Plantation Establishment Worker
- Plantation Forest Officer
- 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Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units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:
- 7 core units plus
- 6 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:
- 2 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 I, II or III level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Core Units
FWPCOR2201 |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry |
FWPCOR2202 |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace |
FWPCOR2203 |
Follow environmental care procedures |
FWPCOR2204 |
Follow fire prevention procedures |
FWPCOR2205 |
Follow WHS policies and procedures |
FWPCOR2207 |
Maintain quality and product care |
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
AHCWRK201 |
Observe and report on weather |
PUAEQU001* |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUAFIR204* |
Respond to wildfire |
PUAFIR210 |
Prevent injury |
PUALAW001 |
Protect and preserve incident scene |
PUAOPE013 |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
PUATEA001 |
Work in a team |
Harvesting Operations
AHCARB212 |
Operate and maintain stump grinding machines |
AHCARB322 |
Access trees for inspection |
FWPCOT2220 |
Select trees for tending operations |
FWPCOT2253 |
Fell trees manually (basic) |
FWPHAR2201 |
Hook up felled trees (choker) |
FWPHAR2202 |
Perform landing duties (chaser) |
FWPHAR2205 |
Conduct mobile splitting operations |
FWPHAR2208 |
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher |
FWPHAR2209 |
Trim and cut harvested trees |
Grading & Testing
FWPCOT2242 |
Segregate and sort logs |
Group B
Warehousing and Distribution
FWPCOT2255 |
Store materials |
TLID3033 |
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane |
Machinery and Equipment
FWPCOT2254 |
Maintain chainsaws |
TLIC2002 |
Drive light rigid vehicle |
TLIC3003 |
Drive medium rigid vehicle |
Load Handling
TLID2004 |
Load and unload goods/cargo |
TLID2010 |
Operate a forklift |
TLILIC0003 |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Safety and Quality Processes
AHCILM201 |
Maintain cultural places |
AHCWRK312 |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
FWPCOT2233 |
Navigate in forest areas |
FWPCOT3263 |
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
RIIWHS205E |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
Administration and Business
BSBINS201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
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 (*)
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire |
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FWP20216 Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage Release 3 |
FWP20216 Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage 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