FWPSS00020 Skill set for a skidder operator

Release 1

FWPSS00020 Skill set for a skidder operator

Modification History

FWP Release 2.0

Skill set code and unit requirements updated to reflect Training Package update from FPI11 V2.3 to FWP Release 2.0.

FPI11 V2.3

Superseded unit updated:

HLTAID003 replaces HLTFA311A

FPI11 V2

Superseded unit updated:

HLTFA311A replaces HLTFA301C

Pathway qualification code updated to reflect changes made in FPI11 V2.

FPI11 V1

Skill set code updated to FPI11 to reflect Training Package update from FPI05 V3 to FPI11 V1.

Description

This skill set is for people wishing to work as a skidder operator in a commercial forest operation in the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and wood products industry.

Pathways Information

These units provide credit towards a number of qualifications including FWP30216 Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

In a number of jurisdictions some of these units are required for the issuing of a timber harvesting operator's licence as a skidder operator.

Skill Set Requirements

FWPCOR2203 Follow environmental care procedures

FWPCOR2205 Follow WHS policies and procedures

FWPHAR3217 Conduct skidder operations

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

Target Group

This skill set is for people wishing to work as a skidder operator in a commercial forest operation in the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and wood products industry.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package meet the industry requirements for operating a skidder and may meet some State and Territory regulatory requirements for gaining a licence as a skidder operator in some jurisdictions.