Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Forest Operations

Certificate IV in Forest Operations

Qualification
National Code:
FPI40105
State Code:
S485
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0505 - Forestry Studies
Original TGA Release Date
20/05/2011
Approved Date
27/10/2008
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
870
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/05/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 20/05/2011 Current Approved
Description

Not Applicable

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14
- 5 Core units plus
- 2 Elective units from Group A plus
- 7 Elective units from Group A and/or Group B, which can include up to 2 units from a relevant Certificate III, IV or Diploma from an endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course.

One unit only may be selected from any AQF level.These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the Forest Operations sectors of the industry (including Forest Growing and Management and Harvesting and Haulage)
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
D5874 FPICOR3203B Evaluate fire potential and prevention 30 Unit of competency
D5877 FPICOR4202B Monitor and review forestry operations 20 Unit of competency
D5878 FPICOR4203B Monitor quality and product care procedures 60 Unit of competency
D5876 FPICOR4201B Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures 60 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Eight (8) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6014 FPIFGM4207B Conduct a forest site assessment 50 Unit of competency
D6011 FPIFGM4204B Conduct a pests and diseases assessment 50 Unit of competency
D3770 PUAFIR407B Conduct prescribed burning 40 Unit of competency
S2644 RTD4403A Develop a pest management action plan within a local area 40 Unit of competency
D3772 PUAFIR406B Develop prescribed burning plans 40 Unit of competency
D6008 FPIFGM4201B Implement a forest establishment plan 120 Unit of competency
D6009 FPIFGM4202B Manage stand health 120 Unit of competency
S2761 RTC4306A Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

One (1) unit to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6017 FPIFGM4210B Prepare a tender 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S155 FPI40199 Certificate IV in Forest & Forest Products (Forest Growing & Management) Qualification
S185 FPI40399 Certificate IV in Forest & Forest Products (Harvesting) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J474 FPI40111 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code FPI05 taken from the Forest and Forest Products Training Package FPI05 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science and Training.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education and Training on 8 December 2006.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07230) FORESTER (OPERATIONS) (LEVEL 4) Traineeship