Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Forest Operations

Certificate IV in Forest Operations

Qualification
National Code:
FPI40111
State Code:
J474
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0505 - Forestry Studies
Original TGA Release Date
27/08/2013
Approved Date
15/02/2013
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
870
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
01/05/2015
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 01/05/2015 Current Approved
3.00 27/08/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest operations sector of the forest and forest products industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fouteen (14)
- five (5) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) units from Group A
- up to seven (7) units from Group A and/or Group B
- up to two (2) units recommended for packaging at Certificate III, IV or Diploma 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 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

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6041 FPIHAR4201B Apply tree jacking techniques 100 Unit of competency
C8051 PSPGOV521A Collect statistical data 40 Unit of competency
D6014 FPIFGM4207B Conduct a forest site assessment 50 Unit of competency
D6011 FPIFGM4204B Conduct a pests and diseases assessment 50 Unit of competency
D6013 FPIFGM4206B Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment 50 Unit of competency
WG129 PUAFIR511 Conduct complex prescribed burns 105 Unit of competency
D6042 FPIHAR4202B Coordinate log recovery (hook tender) 80 Unit of competency
D6043 FPIHAR4203B Design log landings and snig tracks 80 Unit of competency
WG897 FPIFGM4203C Design plantations 90 Unit of competency
D7129 AHCPMG402A Develop a pest management action plan within a local area 40 Unit of competency
WG131 PUAFIR513 Develop complex prescribed burn plans 55 Unit of competency
D6008 FPIFGM4201B Implement a forest establishment plan 120 Unit of competency
D6045 FPIHAR4205B Implement harvesting plans 60 Unit of competency
D6016 FPIFGM4209B Interpret and use aerial photographs for forest management 10 Unit of competency
D6009 FPIFGM4202B Manage stand health 120 Unit of competency
D6012 FPIFGM4205B Monitor regeneration rates 20 Unit of competency
D7091 AHCNSY402A Plan a propagation program 30 Unit of competency
D6015 FPIFGM4208B Plan a quarry 120 Unit of competency
D6044 FPIHAR4204B Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations 60 Unit of competency
D6763 AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
D6884 AHCIRG406A Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work 30 Unit of competency
D7064 AHCNAR402A Plan the implementation of revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
D6846 AHCILM401A Protect places of cultural significance 30 Unit of competency
D7030 AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
D3778 PUAOPE001B Supervise response 60 Unit of competency
D2989 PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire 35 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to seven (7) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
WG095 BSBPMG416A Apply project procurement procedures 40 Unit of competency
S7805 TAEASS402B Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
D7740 MSS015011A Conduct a sustainability energy audit 40 Unit of competency
D5582 PUALAW002B Conduct initial investigation at incident scene 30 Unit of competency
S8073 BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
WA907 TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs 40 Unit of competency
WD574 MSS405070A Develop and manage sustainable energy practices 60 Unit of competency
WF703 SITTPPD402 Develop interpretive activities 60 Unit of competency
D1030 BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
D0995 BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
D5145 TLIF4007A Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D0842 BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
D0754 BSBINM401A IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM 40 Unit of competency
D5562 PUACOM012B Liaise with media at a local level 20 Unit of competency
S8077 BSBITS401B Maintain business technology 30 Unit of competency
D0631 BSBCMM401A Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
WG737 HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources 15 Unit of competency
S8084 BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
S7788 TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation 20 Unit of competency
S7787 TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes 20 Unit of competency
WA871 TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning 30 Unit of competency
D6017 FPIFGM4210B Prepare a tender 30 Unit of competency
D1031 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
WG735 HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid 20 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
D1015 BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
WA908 TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs 20 Unit of competency
D1056 BSBWRT401A Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S485 FPI40105 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL1 FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.

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