Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
FWP30216
BAL0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 12/02/2021 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 3.00 | 04/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 21/02/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed for job roles in the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and forest products industry.
This qualification has eleven employment pathways for typical operational environments of harvesting and haulage. These are:
Bulldozer Operator
Excavator Operator
Feller Buncher Operator
Forest Harvester
Forwarder Operator
Harvesting Technician
In-field Chipper Operator
Loader Operator
Log truck driver
Mobile Equipment Operator
Skidder Operator
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Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units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 achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Thirteen (13) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units plus
- six (6) 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:
- two (2) from Group A electives listed below
- up to four (4) from Group A and/or Group B electives listed below
- up to two (2) from Group C electives listed below
- the total elective units can include up to two (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
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code on TGA indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXM11 | FWPCOR2202 | Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM05 | FWPCOR3202 | Conduct quality and product care procedures | 40 | 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 two (2) units must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen.
Note: A maximum of two only may be selected from the following Specialist Machinery and Equipment units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to two (2) units must be chosen.
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 |
| AWM97 | TLIC3005 | Drive heavy combination vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWM98 | TLIC3004 | Drive heavy rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWM80 | TLIC4006 | Drive multi-combination vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCR64 | FWPCOT3319 | Read and interpret digital maps and forest operation plans | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J612 | FPI30213 | Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage | Qualification |
| J466 | FPI30211 | Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL3 | FWP30121 | Certificate III in Forest Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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