FWP30116 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management

Release 2

FWP30116 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management

Modification History

Release	Comments
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 Technician

Farm Forestry Technician

Forestry Technician

Nursery Technician

Supervisor (Forestry Operations)

Tree Planter

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.

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:

3 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 II, III or IV level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.

Core Units

Unit code	Unit title
BSBFLM312	Contribute to team effectiveness
FWPCOR2201	Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
FWPCOR2202	Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace
FWPCOR3201	Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures
FWPCOR3203	Evaluate fire potential and prevention
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

Elective Units

Group A

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.

Field	Unit code	Unit title
Fire Control	AHCWRK302	Monitor weather conditions
PUAFIR303B*	Suppress wildfire
PUAFIR309B*	Operate pumps
PUAFIR412*	Conduct simple prescribed burns
PUAFIR413*	Develop simple prescribed burn plans
PUALAW002B	Conduct initial investigation at incident scene
PUAOHS002B	Maintain safety at an incident scene
PUATEA002B	Work autonomously
Breeding and Propagation	AHCNSY301	Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY306	Implement a propagation plan
FWPFGM3201	Manage seed collection
FWPFGM3202	Extract seed
Site Establishment and Maintenance	AHCINF303	Plan and construct conventional fencing
AHCIRG306	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCLSC302	Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC304	Erect timber structures and features
AHCSAW302	Implement erosion and sediment control measures
FWPCOT3221	Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings
FWPFGM3209	Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks
FWPFGM3210	Patrol forest
Grading and Testing	FWPCOR3204	Visually assess materials
FWPCOT3270	Grade and mark logs
FWPCOT3250	Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements
Tree Growing & Maintenance	FWPCOR3202	Conduct quality and product care procedures
FWPCOT3252	Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations
FWPFGM3212	Fall trees manually (intermediate)
FWPFGM3213	Fall trees manually (advanced)
FWPFGM3206	Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations
FWPFGM3207	Coordinate stem improvement
FWPFGM3211	Manage coppice stems
AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCARB307	Use advanced climbing techniques

Group B

Field	Unit code	Unit title
Machinery and Equipment	AHCMOM301	Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
FWPCOT3259	Operate a four-wheel drive on unsealed roads
FWPCOT3260	Recover four-wheel drive vehicles
FWPFGM3214	Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation
FWPFGM3215	Perform complex 4x4 operations
Specialist Machinery and Equipment	A maximum of 2 units may be selected from this field
FWPCOT3238	Operate a pole saw
RIIHAN308E	Load and unload plant
RIIMPO315D	Conduct tractor operations
RIIMPO317E	Conduct roller operations
RIIMPO318E	Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO319D	Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO320E	Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO321E	Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
RIIMPO322D	Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations
RIIMPO324E	Conduct civil construction grader operations
RIIVEH304D	Conduct tip truck operations
TLID3036	Lift and move load using a mobile crane
Load Handling	AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
TLID3011	Conduct specialised forklift operations
TLID3014	Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads
Safety and Quality Processes	AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals
FWPCOT3202	Navigate in remote or trackless areas
FWPCOT3254	Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site
FWPCOT3255	Apply silvicultural principles
FWPCOT3256	Apply biodiversity protection principles
FWPCOT3257	Follow cultural heritage requirements
FWPCOT3258	Comply with soil and water protection
FWPCOT3263	Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency
HLTAID006	Provide advanced first aid
TLID3035	Operate a boom type elevating work platform
Administration and Business	BSBINM301	Organise workplace information
BSBITU306	Design and produce business documents
Communication and Relationships	BSBFLM303	Contribute to effective workplace relationships
FWPCOT3222	Present forestry information and interpretations programs
Planning and Analysis	BSBFLM305	Support operational plan

Prerequisite requirements

Unit of competency	Prerequisite requirement
PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire	PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire
PUAFIR309B Operate pumps	PUAEQU001B Prepare, maintain and test response equipment And one of the following four units: PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire OR PUAFIR218 Respond to isolated structure fire OR PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire OR PUAFIR205B Respond to aviation incident (specialist)
PUAFIR412 Conduct simple prescribed burns	PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire
PUAFIR413 Develop simple prescribed burn plans	PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
FWP30116 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management Release 2	FWP30116 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management Release 1	Updated to include revised units and superseded and deleted imported units	Equivalent qualification

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47