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Qualification details

FWP40116 - Certificate IV in Forest Operations (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FPI40111 - Certificate IV in Forest Operations 12/May/2016
Is superseded by FWP40121 - Certificate IV in Forest OperationsRevised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes. Total number of units reduced by 2 units. Core units revised and decreased by 3 units. Revised the structure (groups) of the elective units. Added new units and revised existing units 27/Jan/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 04/Dec/2020
(View details for release 1) 13/May/2016


Units of competency

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TLIR4002 - Source goods/services and evaluate contractorsSource goods/services and evaluate contractorsCurrentElective
TLIF0012 - Implement and coordinate accident-emergency proceduresImplement and coordinate accident-emergency proceduresCurrentElective
TAEDES402 - Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needsUse training packages and accredited courses to meet client needsSupersededElective
TAEDES401 - Design and develop learning programsDesign and develop learning programsSupersededElective
TAEDEL401 - Plan, organise and deliver group-based learningPlan, organise and deliver group-based learningSupersededElective
TAEDEL301 - Provide work skill instructionProvide work skill instructionSupersededElective
TAEASS403 - Participate in assessment validationParticipate in assessment validationSupersededElective
TAEASS402 - Assess competenceAssess competenceSupersededElective
TAEASS401 - Plan assessment activities and processesPlan assessment activities and processesDeletedElective
SITTPPD002 - Develop interpretive activitiesDevelop interpretive activitiesSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 234113 Forester 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0505 Forestry Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Forest Growing, Management and Harvesting 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Forestry Supervisor,Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor,Arboriculture Supervisor,Harvesting Team Leader (Forest and Harvesting) 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 234113 Forester 14/Oct/2016 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0505 Forestry Studies 14/Oct/2016 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 13/May/2016 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 2

This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.0.

Release 1

This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 2.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest operations sector of the forest and forest products industry.

Job roles

This qualification has eight employment pathways for typical forest operations environments. These are:

  • Arboriculture Supervisor
  • Farm Forestry Supervisor
  • Forestry Supervisor
  • Forestry Operations Supervisor
  • Harvesting Supervisor
  • Harvesting Team Leader
  • Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor
  • Tree Farm Supervisor

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.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 14 units of competency:
  • 5 core units plus
  • 9 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 units from Group A
  • 7 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate III, IV or Diploma 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 operations sector of the industry.

Core Units

BSBLED401

Develop teams and individuals

FWPCOR3203

Evaluate fire potential and prevention

FWPCOR4201

Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures

FWPCOR4202

Monitor and review forestry operations

FWPCOR4203

Monitor quality and product care procedures

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 

PUAFIR506*

Conduct complex prescribed burns

PUAFIR515*

Develop complex prescribed burn plans

Breeding & Propagation

AHCNSY402

Plan a propagation program

Site Establishment & Maintenance 

AHCNAR402

Plan the implementation of revegetation works

AHCILM401

Protect places of cultural significance02

FWPFGM4201

Implement a forest establishment plan

FWPFGM4207

Conduct a forest site assessment

FWPFGM4208

Plan a quarry

FWPFGM4209

Interpret and use aerial photographs for forest management

PSPGEN062

Collect statistical data

Tree Growing & Maintenance 

AHCCHM405

Plan and implement a chemical use program

AHCPMG507

Develop a regional pest management plan

FWPFGM4202

Manage stand health

FWPFGM4203

Design plantations

FWPFGM4204

Conduct a pests and diseases assessment

FWPFGM4205

Monitor regeneration rates

FWPFGM4206

Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment

Harvesting Operations

FWPHAR4201

Apply tree jacking techniques

FWPHAR4202

Coordinate log recovery (hook tender)

FWPHAR4203

Design log landings and snig tracks

FWPHAR4204

Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations

FWPHAR4205

Implement harvesting plans

Machinery & Equipment

AHCMOM402

Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment

Group B

Safety & Quality Processes

BSBOPS403

Apply business risk management processes

BSBSTR402

Implement continuous improvement

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

HLTAID014

Provide advanced First Aid

HLTAID016

Manage first aid services and resources

MSS015011

Conduct a sustainability energy audit

MSS405088

Plan, implement and monitor energy management

PUALAW002

Conduct initial investigation at incident scene

TLIF0012

Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures

Administration & Business

BSBINS402

Coordinate workplace information systems

BSBPMG427

Apply project procurement procedures

BSBTEC403

Apply digital solutions to work processes

BSBWRT411

Write complex documents

FWPFGM4210

Prepare a tender

TLIR4002

Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Communication & Relationships

BSBLDR413

Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBLDR414

Lead team effectiveness

BSBOPS404

Implement customer service strategies

PUACOM012

Liaise with media at a local level

SITTPPD002

Develop interpretive activities

Training & Assessment

BSBCMM411

Make presentations

TAEASS401

Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402

Assess competence

TAEASS403

Participate in assessment validation

TAEDEL301

Provide work skill instruction

TAEDEL401

Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

TAEDES401

Design and develop learning programs

TAEDES402

Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

Planning & Analysis

BSBESB401

Research and develop business plans

BSBINS401

Analyse and present research information

BSBOPS402

Coordinate business operational plans

BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

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

PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire

PUAFIR210 Prevent injury

PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire

PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire*

PUAFIR506 Conduct complex prescribed burns

PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire*

PUAFIR515 Develop complex prescribed burn plans

PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire*

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Release 2

FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Release 1

Updated to include revised units and amend 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