Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:28 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
FWP20116
BAL7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 04/12/2020 | Current | Replaced |
| 2.00 | 21/02/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification has seven employment pathways for typical operational environments of forest growing and management. These are:
Arboriculture Worker
Farm Forestry Worker
Forestry Worker
Nursery Worker
Plantation Establishment Worker
Plantation Forest Officer
Silviculturalist
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
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Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units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 FWP20116 Certificate II 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 two (2) units recommended for packaging at Certificate I, II or III 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 |
| AXM10 | FWPCOR2203 | Follow environmental care procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM08 | FWPCOR2204 | Follow fire prevention procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM07 | FWPCOR2205 | Follow WHS policies and procedures | 20 | 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.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J609 | FPI20113 | Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management | Qualification |
| J458 | FPI20111 | Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL8 | FWP20121 | Certificate II in Forest Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships