^

 
 

Qualification details

FWP50116 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products (Release 4)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to FPI50111 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products 12/May/2016
Is superseded by FWP50121 - Diploma of Forest OperationsTitle changed. Revised packaging rules and created specialisations to better reflect outcomes. Total number of units reduced by 3 units. Removed core unit requirements. Revised the structure (groups) of the elective units. Revised the structure (groups) of the elective units. Added new units and revised existing units 27/Jan/2022

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
4 (this release) 12/Feb/2021
(View details for release 3) 18/Dec/2018
(View details for release 2) 21/Feb/2018
(View details for release 1) 13/May/2016


Units of competency

CodeSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Code columnTitleSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Title columnUsage RecommendationSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Usage Recommendation columnEssentialSort Table listing Units of Competency by the Essential column
FWPFGM5216 - Manage coupe planningManage coupe planningSupersededElective
FWPCOT4205 - Coordinate log debarking operationsCoordinate log debarking operationsSupersededElective
BSBINN502 - Build and sustain an innovative work environmentBuild and sustain an innovative work environmentSupersededElective
FWPSAW4202 - Plan and monitor saw log operationsPlan and monitor saw log operationsSupersededElective
FWPCOT5202 - Manage forestry information and interpretations programsManage forestry information and interpretations programsSupersededElective
Items per page 10 | 20 | 50 | 100
Displaying items 71 - 75 of 75

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 234113 Forester 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0505 Forestry Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Forests and Forest Products 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Timber Manufacturing Manager,Production Manager (Timber),Production Nursery Manager,Forestry Manager,Harvesting Manager (Forest and Harvesting),Arboriculture Manager 

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 421 Diploma 13/May/2016 
The content being displayed has been produced by a third party, while all attempts have been made to make this content as accessible as possible it cannot be guaranteed. If you are encountering issues following the content on this page please consider downloading the content in its original form

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 4

This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.1.

Release 3

This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 4.0.

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 Version 2.0.

Qualification Description

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

Job roles 

This qualification has twelve employment pathway for typical management environments of forest and forest products industries. These are:

  • Arboriculture Manager
  • Forest Manager
  • Forestry Manager
  • Harvesting Manager
  • Nursery Manager
  • Plantation Establishment Manager
  • Plantation Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Sawmill Manager
  • Timber Advisory Manager
  • Timber Manufacturing Manager
  • Tree Farm Manager

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:

  • 15 units of competency:
  • 6 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:

  • 5 units from Group A
  • 4 units from Group A and /or Group B, the total of which may also include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced 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 and wood products industry.

Core Units 

BSBCUS501

Manage quality customer service

BSBMGT502

Manage people performance

BSBMGT516

Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBWHS503

Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BSBWOR502

Lead and manage team effectiveness

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 

PUALAW001B

Protect and preserve incident scene

PUAOPE016A*

Manage a multi-team sector

PUAFIR501B*

Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities

PUAFIR509B

Implement prevention strategies

PUAOPE007B*

Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response

Breeding & Propagation 

AHCPHT503

Manage a controlled growing environment

FWPFGM5212

Manage genetic resources

FWPFGM5215

Breed Trees

Site Establishment & Maintenance 

AHCIRG503

Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems

AHCWAT502

Manage water systems

FWPFGM5201

Plan and manage an inventory program

FWPCOT5206

Implement forestry chain of custody certification system

FWPFGM5208

Manage road construction and maintenance

FWPFGM5214

Develop a native forest regeneration plan

FWPFGM5217

Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use

LGAPLEM404A

Prepare and present geographic information systems data

LGAPLEM612B

Protect heritage and cultural assets

Tree Growing & Maintenance 

AHCPGD402

Plan a plant establishment program

AHCPMG507

Develop a regional pest management plan

AHCNSY401

Plan a growing-on program

AHCNSY402

Plan a propagation program

AHCWRK505

Manage trial and research material

FWPCOT5205

Develop biohazard contingency plans

FWPFGM5210

Manage tending operations in a native forest

FWPFGM5211

Coordinate stand nutrition

FWPFGM5213

Coordinate plantation tending operations

FWPFGM5216

Manage coupe planning

Harvesting 

FWPCOT5209

Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact

FWPHAR5201

Design harvesting plans

Timber Products & Processes 

FWPCOT4201

Produce complex truss and frame plans and details using computers

FWPCOT4202

Design timber structures

FWPCOT4205

Coordinate log debarking operations

FWPCOT4206

Plan and coordinate boiler operations

FWPCOT4207

Plan and coordinate heat plant operations

FWPCOT5207

Implement sustainability in the workplace

FWPFGM5219

Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations

FWPSAW4201

Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations

FWPSAW4202

Plan and monitor saw log operations

FWPSAW4203

Coordinate timber drying operations

FWPSAW4205

Plan and monitor timber conversion

FWPTMM4202

Diagnose and calculate production costs

FWPTMM4203

Install and commission CNC software

FWPTMM4204

Sample and test products to specifications

FWPTMM5202

Develop, trial and evaluate prototypes

Competitive Manufacturing 

MSS405001

Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation

MSS405004

Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

Group B 

Machinery & Equipment 

FWPCOT5203

Manage installation and commissioning of equipment

FWPCOT5204

Organise enterprise maintenance programs

Safety & Quality Processes 

AHCCHM401

Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

BSBRSK501

Manage risk

BSBSUS501

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

FWPCOT5201

Implement sustainable forestry practices

PUAOPE016A*

Manage a multi-team sector

MSS015011

Conduct a sustainability energy audit

MSS405086

Develop sustainable energy practices

Administration & Business 

BSBAUD501

Initiate a quality audit

BSBFIM501

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBINM501

Manage an information or knowledge management system

LGACOM401A

Administer contracts

LGACOM409A

Prepare tender documentation

Planning & Analysis 

BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBMGT517

Manage operational plan

BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

FWPCOT6209

Manage forest and wood products industry research

PSPGEN062

Collect statistical data

Training & Assessment 

BSBLED501

Develop a workplace learning environment

Communication & Relationships 

AHCBUS502

Market products and services

FWPCOT5202

Manage forestry information and interpretations programs

FWPCOT5208

Build and maintain community relationships

LGACOM502B

Devise and conduct community consultations

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 

PUAFIR501B* Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities

PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene

PUAOPE007B Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response

PUAOPE012A Control a Level 1 incident

PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings

PUAOPE016A Manage a multi-team sector

PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire

OR

PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Release 4

FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Release 3

Qualification updated to remove eight elective units that have been deleted as part of meeting Skills Ministers’ priority of removing training products with low or no enrolments, as agreed by the AISC

Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47