Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Forest and Forest Products
Diploma of Forest and Forest Products
FWP50116
BAL4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 12/02/2021 | Current | Replaced |
| 3.00 | 18/12/2018 | 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 forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has twelve employment pathway for typical management environments of forest and forest products industries. These are:
Arboriculture Manager
Forest Manager
Forestry Manager
Harvesting Manager
Nursery Manager
Plantation Establishment Manager
Plantation Manager
Production Manager
Sawmill Manager
Timber Advisory Manager
Timber Manufacturing Manager
Tree Farm Manager
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Fifteen (15) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- nine (9) 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:
- five (5) units from Group A
- four (4) units from Group A and /or Group B, the total of which may also include up to two (2) units recommended for packaging at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced 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 and wood products industry.
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 six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM38 | BSBWHS503 | Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL24 | BSBMGT516 | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH47 | BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI44 | BSBMGT502 | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK69 | BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUM47 | BSBCUS501 | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) 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.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J478 | FPI50111 | Diploma of Forest and Forest Products | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL6 | FWP50121 | Diploma of Forest Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships