Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management

Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management

Qualification
National Code:
FWP30116
State Code:
BAK4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0505 - Forestry Studies
Original TGA Release Date
13/05/2016
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
453
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 04/12/2020 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 21/02/2018 Replaced Approved
1.00 13/05/2016 Replaced Approved
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.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the FWP30116 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.
- six (6) core units of competency
- seven (7) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
- three (3) units from Group A
- four (4) units from Group A and/or Group B, 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.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the forest growing and management sector of the industry.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXM11 FWPCOR2202 Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
AUI54 BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
AXM03 FWPCOR3203 Evaluate fire potential and prevention 30 Unit of competency
AXM04 FWPCOR3201 Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures 60 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
AXM09 FWPCOR2201 Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAY30 PUALAW002 Conduct initial investigation at incident scene 30 Unit of competency
AXM05 FWPCOR3202 Conduct quality and product care procedures 40 Unit of competency
OAY69 PUAFIR402 Conduct simple prescribed burns 25 Unit of competency
OCR57 FWPFGM3208 Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks 120 Unit of competency
BAN02 AHCLSC302 Construct landscape features using concrete 35 Unit of competency
BAL98 AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control weeds 30 Unit of competency
AXK69 FWPFGM3207 Coordinate stem improvement 120 Unit of competency
OAY65 PUAFIR406 Develop simple prescribed burn plans 55 Unit of competency
BAM22 AHCLSC304 Erect timber structures and features 50 Unit of competency
AXK72 FWPFGM3202 Extract seed 20 Unit of competency
OCR52 FWPFGM3217 Fell trees manually (advanced) 120 Unit of competency
OCR54 FWPFGM3216 Fell trees manually (intermediate) 100 Unit of competency
OAA12 FWPCOT3270 Grade and mark logs 45 Unit of competency
BAO62 AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan 30 Unit of competency
BAN92 AHCSAW302 Implement erosion and sediment control measures 50 Unit of competency
BAS24 AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants 30 Unit of competency
OAX42 PUAWHS002 Maintain safety at an incident scene 25 Unit of competency
AXK66 FWPFGM3211 Manage coppice stems 40 Unit of competency
AXK74 FWPFGM3201 Manage seed collection 90 Unit of competency
BAN36 AHCWRK302 Monitor weather conditions 24 Unit of competency
OAY81 PUAFIR309 Operate pumps 80 Unit of competency
AXK67 FWPFGM3210 Patrol forest 40 Unit of competency
BAO88 AHCINF303 Plan and construct conventional fencing 40 Unit of competency
AXK71 FWPFGM3206 Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations 40 Unit of competency
OCR44 FWPCOT3310 Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements 60 Unit of competency
OCR55 FWPCOT3306 Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings 65 Unit of competency
OAY87 PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire 35 Unit of competency
OBJ91 AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems 50 Unit of competency
OBV66 AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques 110 Unit of competency
OCR67 FWPCOT3317 Use chainsaw within a tree 60 Unit of competency
OCR66 FWPCOT3311 Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations 80 Unit of competency
AXM02 FWPCOR3204 Visually assess materials 17 Unit of competency
OAX50 PUATEA002 Work autonomously 30 Unit of competency
OAX60 PUATEA001 Work in a team 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCR49 FWPCOT3318 Access, capture and communicate forestry field data using mobile devices 35 Unit of competency
OCR72 FWPCOT3313 Apply biodiversity protection principles 40 Unit of competency
AXL08 FWPCOT3255 Apply silvicultural principles 40 Unit of competency
OCR70 FWPCOT3314 Comply with soil and water protection 40 Unit of competency
OAK56 RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations 50 Unit of competency
OAK55 RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations 160 Unit of competency
OAK51 RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations 192 Unit of competency
OAK57 RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations 68 Unit of competency
OAK53 RIIMPO322E Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations 68 Unit of competency
OAK54 RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations 40 Unit of competency
OAK58 RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations 20 Unit of competency
AWM63 TLID3011 Conduct specialised forklift operations 40 Unit of competency
OCD16 RIIVEH304E Conduct tip truck operations 52 Unit of competency
OAK60 RIIMPO315E Conduct tractor operations 52 Unit of competency
OCF10 BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans 35 Unit of competency
BAS83 AHCMOM301 Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair 20 Unit of competency
OCD56 BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 70 Unit of competency
AXL06 FWPCOT3257 Follow cultural heritage requirements 30 Unit of competency
OCR71 FWPCOT3312 Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site 60 Unit of competency
AWM55 TLID3036 Lift and move load using a mobile crane 40 Unit of competency
OAK80 RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant 16 Unit of competency
OAB53 TLID0001 Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads 20 Unit of competency
AXK99 FWPCOT3263 Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency 30 Unit of competency
AXL60 FWPCOT3202 Navigate in remote or trackless areas 25 Unit of competency
AWM56 TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform 30 Unit of competency
AXK61 FWPFGM3214 Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation 30 Unit of competency
AXL04 FWPCOT3259 Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads 40 Unit of competency
OCG19 BSBINS302 Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AXK63 FWPFGM3215 Perform complex 4x4 operations 40 Unit of competency
OAL84 AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases 70 Unit of competency
AXL40 FWPCOT3222 Present forestry information and interpretations programs 40 Unit of competency
OCD29 HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid 25 Unit of competency
OCR64 FWPCOT3319 Read and interpret digital maps and forest operation plans 25 Unit of competency
AXL03 FWPCOT3260 Recover four wheel drive vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCE33 BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships 35 Unit of competency
BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals 20 Unit of competency
OCR75 FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J611 FPI30113 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management Qualification
J465 FPI30111 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL3 FWP30121 Certificate III in Forest Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06390) FOREST GROWING AND MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 3) Traineeship