FPI60113 Advanced Diploma of Forest Industry Sustainability

Release 1

FPI60113 Advanced Diploma of Forest Industry Sustainability

Modification History

Release 2

Qualification code updated to FPI60113 in FPI11 Version 2.

Revised qualification packaging rules to further increase flexibility of the qualification.

Total number of units required to complete the qualification reduced from 14 to 10, with core unit requirement reduced from 3 to 2 and elective unit requirement reduced from 11 to 8; with the number of units required under each elective group also modified

Renaming of qualification fields and reallocation of units to those fields

Updates to native and imported elective units of competency, while maintaining equivalence:

FPICOT5206A updated to FPICOT5206B

FPICOT5208A updated to FPICOT5208B

FPICOT5209A updated to FPICOT5209B

FPICOT6202A updated to FPICOT6202B

FPIFGM5219 replaces FPIFGM5218A

FPIFGM6203 replaces FPIFGM6202A

FPIFGM6201A updated to FPIFGM6201B

Addition of imported elective units into leadership field of elective bank:

BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans

BSBPMG414A Apply project information management and communications techniques

Imported units removed as already covered by existing units:

PSPGOV521A and BSBPMG510A replaced by BSBPMG414A

PSPGOV602B replaced by BSBREL701A

PSPMNGT604B and PSPMNGT703A replaced by BSBMGT608C and BSBINN601B

The following units no longer relevant to job roles and so removed from qualification:

BSBADM502B

BSBWOR501B

SIRXFIN005A

SIRXMER004A

SIRXMGT005A

Imported units updated to current release:

PSPPOL603A

PSPREG603A

SIRXFIN004A

Release 1.1

FPICOT5208A and FPICOT6201A returned to Group A, Forestry field as per Case for Endorsement November 2011.

Description

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

Pathways Information

This qualification has various employment pathways for typical supervisor and management roles within the forest and forest products industry. These are:

Community Liaison Officer

Designer (Manufacturing and Engineered Wood Products)

Environmental Manager

Environmental Planner

Forest / Timber Harvester

Forest Auditor (e.g. certification provider)

Forest Planner

Forest Sustainability Manager

Forestry Manager

General Manager

Plantation Manager

Sustainability Manager

Technical Forester

Technical Services Officer

Technical Services Manager

Value Recovery Officer

Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.

This qualification provides a pathway from VET into higher education and from higher education into VET. An example of a pathway from higher education to VET would be a technical forester, holding a university qualification, gaining leadership and sustainability skills through this Advanced Diploma qualification.

This qualification may be suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Native FPI units may be subject to state or territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to state or territory codes, regulations, licences and/or permits. 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.

Employability Skills Summary

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	Communicate production schedule for the value maximisation plan Document recommendations based on research outcomes and provide feedback to appropriate personnel and stakeholders Interact appropriately with stakeholders, colleagues and others
Teamwork	Consult with stakeholders Establish timelines and budget for implementation with appropriate personnel Use consultative processes to obtain input into work in line with site requirements
Problem-solving	Analyse data on enterprise resource consumption Develop and implement appropriate response procedures Identify and review work requirements
Initiative and enterprise	Evaluate changing trends and opportunities for improved workplace sustainability and consider for ongoing improvements Identify market demand
Planning and organising	Coordinate the acquisition of required resources, including obtaining required authorisations and approvals Develop and implement systems and procedures to assist in the achievement of sustainability in the workplace Plan the policy design process, including organising meetings with stakeholders
Self-management	Maintain appropriate work-life balance, and ensure stress is effectively managed and health is attended to Measure and maintain personal performance in varying work conditions, contexts and contingencies Set and meet own work priorities
Learning	Assess personal knowledge and skills against competency standards to determine development needs, priorities and plans Identify and develop new skills to achieve and maintain a competitive edge Identify, evaluate, select and use development opportunities suitable to personal learning style/s to develop competence
Technology	Use software and communication systems to research, analyse, create and present documents and reports Use technology to manage work priorities and commitments

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 10

2 core units plus

8 elective units, of which:

4 units must be from Group A, and

up to 4 further units may be from Group A and/or Group B

up to 2 units may be chosen from outside this qualification, from this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units chosen from outside this qualification must be relevant to work undertaken in supervisory and leadership roles in the forest and forest products industry.

CORE UNITS

Field	Unit Code	Unit Title
Core	FPICOR6201A	Manage sustainability in the workplace
FPICOR6202A	Implement practices to maximise value from wood residues
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS
Field	Unit Code	Unit Title
Sustainable Industry Practices	FPICOT5201B	Implement sustainable forestry practices
FPICOT5202B	Manage forestry information and interpretations programs
FPICOT5205A	Develop biohazard contingency plans
FPICOT5206B	Implement forestry chain of custody certification system
FPICOT5207A	Implement sustainability in the workplace
FPICOT5209B	Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact
FPICOT6202B	Develop and manage a forestry chain of custody certification process for the workplace
FPICOT6203A	Develop engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building
FPICOT6204A	Use carbon accounting to estimate emissions in the workplace
FPICOT6205A	Prepare an enterprise carbon management report
FPICOT6207A	Develop forest management systems and processes
FPIFGM5219	Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations
FPIFGM6201B	Plan a biochar storage system for carbon capture and storage
FPIFGM6203	Manage sustainable tree inventory
MSS015003A	Analyse product lifecycle for sustainability
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS
Field	Unit Code	Unit Title
Leadership	BSBINN601B	Manage organisational change
BSBINN801A	Lead innovative thinking and practice
BSBMGT608C	Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBMGT616A	Develop and implement strategic plans
BSBPMG414A	Apply project information management and communications techniques
BSBREL701A	Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
FPICOT5208B	Build and maintain community relationships
FPICOT6201B	Manage community engagement
FPIFGM5217A	Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use
Administration and Business	BSBAUD501B	Initiate a quality audit
BSBFIM501A	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBSUS501A	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBWRK506A	Coordinate research and analysis
ICTSUS7235A	Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes
MSACMT671A	Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices
PSPPOL603A	Manage policy implementation
PSPREG603A	Manage and lead inspection and monitoring programs
SIRXFIN004A	Manage financial resources

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