• Course name Certificate II in Forest Operations
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  • Release Comments
    Release 1 This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 8.0.

  • This qualification reflects the job of people who provide support to forest operations in a variety of forestry contexts. It is also suitable for learners involved in school-based VET traineeships and other VET in school programs.

    Individuals with this qualification apply specialised skills and knowledge relevant to entry-level roles in forest operations. This includes a basic understanding of the industry and the risks involved in forest operations. They are also expected to conduct basic forest operations.

    At this level, workers complete tasks under close supervision involving known routines and procedures but variable work tasks in collaboration with others.

    This qualification enables specialisations in:

    • Forest Nursery Production,
    • Silviculture, or
    • Timber Harvesting.

    No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

  • To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

    • 13 units of competency:
    • 5 core units
    • 8 elective units.

    Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.

    For the award of the FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations choose:

    • at least 6 units from the electives in Groups A to H
    • up to 2 units from the remaining electives in Groups A to H, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

    For the award of the FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations (Forest Nursery Production) choose:

    • at least 4 units from the electives in Groups B and/or F
    • at least 2 units from the electives in Groups A to H, excluding specialisation electives already selected
    • up to 2 units from the remaining electives in Groups A to H, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

    For the award of the FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations (Silviculture) choose:

    • at least 4 units from the electives in Groups C and/or F
    • at least 2 units from the electives in Groups A to H, excluding specialisation electives already selected
    • up to 2 units from the remaining electives in Groups A to H, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

    For the award of the FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations (Timber Harvesting) choose:

    • at least 4 units from the electives in Groups D and/or E
    • at least 2 units from the electives in Groups A to H, excluding specialisation electives already selected
    • up to 2 units from the remaining electives in Groups A to H, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

     

    Core Units

    FWPCOR2206 Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
    FWPCOR2208 Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
    FWPCOR2209 Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations
    FWPCOR2210 Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
    FWPCOR2211 Develop knowledge of the forest and wood products industry

     

    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: Safety, Environment, Quality and Cultural Heritage

    AHCOCM201 Maintain cultural places
    BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
    FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks
    FWPCOT2264 Follow quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations
    FWPCOT3314 Comply with soil and water protection
    FWPCOT3324 Apply cultural heritage protection requirements in forest operations
    HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
    TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

     

    Group B: Forest Nursery Production Operations

    Seed Orchard

    FWPNSY2001 Collect tree seeds

    Tree Propagation

    FWPNSY2002 Cut, sort and set cuttings
    FWPNSY2004 Prick out and transplant tree seedlings
    FWPNSY2005 Apply tree seed treatment

    Tree Stock Quality

    AHCBIO204 Follow site biosecurity procedures
    FWPNSY2003 Follow quality procedures in forest nursery production

    Nursery Equipment

    AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
    AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles
    TLID0007 Operate specialised load shifting equipment
    TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

     

    Group C: Silviculture Operations

    Tree Planting

    FWPSIL2002 Plant trees by hand

    Tree Pruning

    FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
    FWPCOT3317 Use chainsaw within a tree
    FWPSIL2001 Select and mark trees for tending operations
    FWPSIL2003 Prune trees

    Forest Health

    AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
    AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
    FWPCOT2266 Operate brush cutter

    Forest Inventory

    FWPSIL2004 Collect forest data or samples for assessment and analysis
    FWPSIL2005 Measure trees

    Hand Tree Felling

    FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws
    FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees
    FWPCOT2274 Fell trees manually (basic)

    UTV/ATV Vehicles

    FWPCOT2265 Navigate in forest areas
    FWPCOT3325 Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
    FWPCOT3326 Recover four wheel drive vehicle

     

    Group D: Timber Harvesting Operations

    Commercial Manual Tree Felling

    FWPHAR2209 Trim and cut harvested trees

    Mechanical Tree Felling

    FWPHAR2210 Operate a forest machine simulator in a virtual environment

    Log Extraction, Landing and Loading

    FWPHAR2201 Hook up felled trees (choker)
    FWPHAR2202 Perform landing duties (chaser)

    Log Sorting, Grading and Marking

    FWPCOT2242 Segregate and sort logs
    FWPCOT3270 Grade and mark logs

     

    Group E: Fire Control

    Bushfire Awareness and Prevention

    FWPFIR2001 Follow fire prevention procedures
    FWPFIR2002 Detect fire in a native forest or plantation
    FWPFIR3002 Apply communication protocols during post-bushfire vegetation clearing and clean-up operations

    Bushfire Suppression

    PUAEQU001 * Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
    PUAFIR017 Work safely around aircraft
    PUAFIR204 * Respond to wildfire
    PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
    PUALAW001 Protect and preserve incident scene
    PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
    PUATEA001 Work in a team

    Prescribed Burning

    PUAFIR201 * Assist with prescribed burning

     

    Group F: Chemical Application

    AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
    AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
    AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

     

    Group G: Other Operations

    Fencing

    AHCINF206 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing

    Site Access and Roading

    AHCSAW203 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

    In-field Processing

    AHCARB212 Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
    FWPCOT2267 Operate mobile hydraulic log splitter
    FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

    Drone Technology

    AVIY0028 Operate remotely piloted aircraft in excluded category sub-2 kg operations

     

    Group H: Personal Effectiveness

    BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management
    FSKOCM007 Interact effectively with others at work
    FSKRDG007 Read and respond to simple workplace information
    FSKWTG006 Write simple workplace information

    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
    PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
    PUAFIR201 Assist with prescribed burning PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
    PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
  • Code and title current version Code and title previous version Comments Equivalence status
    FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations FWP20121 Certificate II in Forest Operations Added a unit and updated native unit codes that form part of specialisations

    New qualification code

    		 Equivalent

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