Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Forest Operations
Diploma of Forest Operations
FWP50121
BHL6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 28/01/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the job of early-careerforesters and forestry field officers with specialist roles in forest operations management and forest resource management.
Individuals with this qualification apply a broad range of advanced technical and management skills and forest knowledge to inform and contribute to forest management plans and manage forestry operations. This includes using industry-specific software, modelling and analysing forestry data and optimising forest management practice to improve production processes and wood flow outcomes.
At this level, individuals are expected to apply autonomy and judgement. They take responsibility for their own outputs at the workplace.
This qualification enables specialisations in:
Forest Operations Management or
Forest Resource Management.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Twelve (12) units of competency consisting of twelve (12) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and Australian Qualification 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 theFWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations choose:
- at least nine (9) units from the electives in Groups A to D
- up to two (2) units from Group E
- up to one (1) unit from the remaining electives in Groups A to D or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of theFWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations (Forest Operations Management) choose:
- at least six (6) units from Group A
- up to two (2) units from Group E
- remaining units from Groups A to D and can include up to one (1) unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of theFWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations (Forest Resource Management) choose:
- at least six (6) units from Group C
- up to two (2) units from Group E
- remaining units from Groups A to D and can include up to one (1) unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Where two specialisations are completed, the award of the qualification would read (for example),Diploma of Forest Operations (Forest Operations Management, Forest Resource Management).
1. Group A Forest Operations Management
Up to twelve (12) units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
2. Group B Fire Management
Up to twelve (12) units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAY58 | PUAFIR501 | Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OAY47 | PUAFIR515 | Develop complex prescribed burn plans | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAY65 | PUAFIR406 | Develop simple prescribed burn plans | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAY48 | PUAFIR509 | Implement prevention strategies | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OAY64 | PUAFIR407 | Interpret and analyse fire weather information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAY00 | PUAOPE016 | Manage a multi-team sector | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAY94 | PUAFIR210 | Prevent injury | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OAY31 | PUALAW001 | Protect and preserve incident scene | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ01 | PUAFIR204 | Respond to wildfire | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAY60 | PUAFIR417 | Supervise machinery use in wildfire operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAY87 | PUAFIR303 | Suppress wildfire | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group C Forest Resource Management
Up to twelve (12) units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
4. Group D Stakeholder Engagement and Innovation
Up to twelve (12) units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODS73 | FWPCOT5215 | Apply innovative thinking to support forestry best practice | 90 | Unit of competency |
| ODS74 | FWPCOT5214 | Communicate forestry and forest science with stakeholders and the community | 110 | Unit of competency |
| ODS03 | FWPCOT5213 | Contribute to and implement a community engagement plan | 90 | Unit of competency |
5. Group E Leadership and Personal Effectiveness
Up to twelve (12) units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE19 | BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF03 | BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE36 | BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL4 | FWP50116 | Diploma of Forest and Forest Products | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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