Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Forest and Forest Products

Diploma of Forest and Forest Products

Qualification
National Code:
FPI50111
State Code:
J478
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
20/02/2013
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1545
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
27/08/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 27/08/2013 Current Approved
Description

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
- six (6) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units, consisting of:
- five (5) units from Group A
- up to four (4) units from Group A and/or Group B
- 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 forest products industry
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE735 BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk 50 Unit of competency
WB921 BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
D4868 BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D0846 BSBMGT502B Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
WB920 BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least five (5) 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
D6099 FPITMM5201B Assess product feasibility of designs 100 Unit of competency
D3825 FPIFGM5215A Breed trees 90 Unit of competency
D3780 PUAOPE007B Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response 80 Unit of competency
D3771 PUAFIR501B Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities 120 Unit of competency
D5967 FPICOT4205B Coordinate log debarking operations 40 Unit of competency
D3823 FPIFGM5213A Coordinate plantation tending operations 120 Unit of competency
D3821 FPIFGM5211A Coordinate stand nutrition 120 Unit of competency
D6088 FPISAW4203B Coordinate timber drying operations 50 Unit of competency
D6046 FPIHAR5201B Design harvesting plans 200 Unit of competency
D6890 AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems 55 Unit of competency
D3815 FPICOT4202B Design timber structures 60 Unit of competency
D3824 FPIFGM5214A Develop a native forest regeneration plan 90 Unit of competency
D7138 AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests 40 Unit of competency
D5974 FPICOT5205A Develop biohazard contingency plans 80 Unit of competency
WD548 MSS405004A Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 60 Unit of competency
WD545 MSS405001A Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation 60 Unit of competency
D6100 FPITMM5202B Develop, trial and evaluate prototypes 150 Unit of competency
D6096 FPITMM4202B Diagnose and calculate production costs 80 Unit of competency
D6101 FPITMM5203B Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications 150 Unit of competency
WG892 FPICOT5206B Implement forestry chain of custody certification system 80 Unit of competency
D3773 PUAFIR509B Implement prevention strategies 120 Unit of competency
D5977 FPICOT5207A Implement sustainability in the workplace 80 Unit of competency
D6097 FPITMM4203B Install and commission CNC software 120 Unit of competency
D7201 AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment 30 Unit of competency
D3826 FPIFGM5216A Manage coupe planning 200 Unit of competency
D3822 FPIFGM5212A Manage genetic resources 135 Unit of competency
D6102 FPITMM5204B Manage product design 180 Unit of competency
D6019 FPIFGM5208B Manage road construction and maintenance 150 Unit of competency
D3820 FPIFGM5210A Manage tending operations in a native forest 90 Unit of competency
WG894 FPICOT5209B Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact 80 Unit of competency
D7327 AHCWRK505A Manage trial and/or research material 45 Unit of competency
D7275 AHCWAT502A Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
D6103 FPITMM5205B Optimise CNC operations 180 Unit of competency
D6147 FPIWPP4202B Perform laboratory testing 40 Unit of competency
D7090 AHCNSY401A Plan a growing-on program 25 Unit of competency
D7116 AHCPGD402A Plan a plant establishment program 25 Unit of competency
D7091 AHCNSY402A Plan a propagation program 30 Unit of competency
D5968 FPICOT4206B Plan and coordinate boiler operations 60 Unit of competency
D5969 FPICOT4207B Plan and coordinate heat plant operations 60 Unit of competency
D6146 FPIWPP4201B Plan and coordinate panel production 15 Unit of competency
D6018 FPIFGM5201B Plan and manage an inventory program 90 Unit of competency
D6089 FPISAW4204B Plan and monitor board conversion 50 Unit of competency
D6087 FPISAW4202B Plan and monitor saw log operations 50 Unit of competency
D6086 FPISAW4201B Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations 30 Unit of competency
D6104 FPITMM5206B Plan production 200 Unit of competency
C1976 LGAPLEM404A Prepare and present geographic information systems data 20 Unit of competency
D5964 FPICOT4201B Produce complex truss and frame plans and details using computers 60 Unit of competency
D6020 FPIFGM5217A Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use 80 Unit of competency
D3774 PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene 30 Unit of competency
C3701 LGAPLEM612B Protect heritage and cultural assets 40 Unit of competency
D6098 FPITMM4204B Sample and test products to specifications 40 Unit of competency
D5966 FPICOT4204B Schedule and coordinate load shifting 30 Unit of competency
D3778 PUAOPE001B Supervise response 60 Unit of competency
WG898 FPIFGM5219 Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to four (4) 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
C3820 LGACOM401A Administer contracts 60 Unit of competency
WG893 FPICOT5208B Build and maintain community relationships 50 Unit of competency
D0760 BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment 50 Unit of competency
C8051 PSPGOV521A Collect statistical data 40 Unit of competency
D7740 MSS015011A Conduct a sustainability energy audit 40 Unit of competency
D1051 BSBWRK506A Coordinate research and analysis 50 Unit of competency
D0798 BSBLED501A Develop a workplace learning environment 50 Unit of competency
WD574 MSS405070A Develop and manage sustainable energy practices 60 Unit of competency
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
C1907 LGACOM502B Devise and conduct community consultations 30 Unit of competency
D2847 LGAEHRR504C Implement public environmental health education programs 60 Unit of competency
D5970 FPICOT5201B Implement sustainable forestry practices 120 Unit of competency
D3779 PUAOPE005B Manage a multi team response 50 Unit of competency
D0755 BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system 40 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
D5971 FPICOT5202B Manage forestry information and interpretations programs 40 Unit of competency
D5972 FPICOT5203B Manage installation and commissioning of equipment 250 Unit of competency
D0847 BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
S8081 BSBRSK501B Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
D6740 AHCBUS502A Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
D6762 AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals 20 Unit of competency
D5973 FPICOT5204B Organise enterprise maintenance programs 100 Unit of competency
C1968 LGACOM409A Prepare tender documentation 40 Unit of competency
WG182 BSBPMG522A Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S487 FPI50105 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification
Replaced By
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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