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Certificate II in Forest Operations

This qualification covers entry-level work supporting forest operations, such as forest nursery work, silviculture or timber harvesting. It includes working safely, following environmental protection steps, communicating with others and learning how the forest and wood products industry works. People already working in forestry may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
FWP Forest and Wood Products
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
FWP20121 Certificate II in Forest Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People in entry-level forestry jobs, such as nursery, planting or harvesting work, who want a first qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Forestry worker
  • Forestry nursery assistant
  • Silviculture worker
  • Forest operations hand

Qualification structure

13 units in total. 5 core units; 8 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of the Certificate II in Forest Operations choose: At least 6 units from the electives in Groups A to H. Up to 2 units from the remaining electives in Groups A to H, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate II in Forest Operations (Forest Nursery Production) choose: At least 4 units from the electives in Groups B and/or F. At least 2 units from the electives in Groups A to H, excluding specialisation electives already selected. Up to 2 units from the remaining electives in Groups A to H, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate II in Forest Operations (Silviculture) choose: At least 4 units from the electives in Groups C and/or F. At least 2 units from the electives in Groups A to H, excluding specialisation electives already selected. Up to 2 units from the remaining electives in Groups A to H, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate II in Forest Operations (Timber Harvesting) choose: At least 4 units from the electives in Groups D and/or E. At least 2 units from the electives in Groups A to H, excluding specialisation electives already selected. Up to 2 units from the remaining electives in Groups A to H, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

5 units
  1. FWPCOR2206Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
  2. FWPCOR2208Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
  3. FWPCOR2209Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations
  4. FWPCOR2210Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
  5. FWPCOR2211Develop knowledge of the forest and wood products industry

Elective units

70 units

Group A: Safety, Environment, Quality and Cultural Heritage

  1. AHCOCM201Maintain cultural sites
  2. BSBWHS211Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
  3. FBPOPR2074Carry out manual handling tasks
  4. FWPCOT2264Follow quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations
  5. FWPCOT3314Comply with soil and water protection
  6. FWPCOT3324Apply cultural heritage protection requirements in forest operations
  7. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  8. TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Group B: Forest Nursery Production Operations

  1. FWPNSY2001Collect tree seeds
  2. FWPNSY2002Cut, sort and set cuttings
  3. FWPNSY2004Prick out and transplant tree seedlings
  4. FWPNSY2005Apply tree seed treatment
  5. AHCBIO204Follow site biosecurity procedures
  6. FWPNSY2003Follow quality procedures in forest nursery production
  7. AHCMOM202Operate tractors
  8. AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
  9. TLID0007Operate specialised load shifting equipment
  10. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck

Group C: Silviculture Operations

  1. FWPSIL2002Plant trees by hand
  2. FWPCOT3301Trim trees using a pole saw
  3. FWPCOT3317Use chainsaw within a tree
  4. FWPSIL2001Select and mark trees for tending operations
  5. FWPSIL2003Prune trees
  6. AHCPMG201Treat weeds
  7. AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
  8. FWPCOT2266Operate brush cutter
  9. FWPSIL2004Collect forest data or samples for assessment and analysis
  10. FWPSIL2005Measure trees
  11. FWPCOT2254Maintain chainsaws
  12. FWPCOT2273Trim and cut felled trees
  13. FWPCOT2275Fell trees manually (basic)
  14. FWPCOT2265Navigate in forest areas
  15. FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
  16. FWPCOT3326Recover four wheel drive vehicle

Group D: Timber Harvesting Operations

  1. FWPHAR2209Trim and cut harvested trees
  2. FWPHAR2210Operate a forest machine simulator in a virtual environment
  3. FWPHAR2201Hook up felled trees (choker)
  4. FWPHAR2202Perform landing duties (chaser)
  5. FWPCOT2242Segregate and sort logs
  6. FWPCOT3270Grade and mark logs

Group E: Fire Control

  1. FWPFIR2001Follow fire prevention procedures
  2. FWPFIR2002Detect fire in a native forest or plantation
  3. FWPFIR3002Apply communication protocols during post-bushfire vegetation clearing and clean-up operations
  4. PUAEQU001 (has a prerequisite)Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
  5. PUAFIR017Work safely around aircraft
  6. PUAFIR204 (has a prerequisite)Respond to wildfire
  7. PUAFIR210Prevent injury
  8. PUALAW001Protect and preserve incident scene
  9. PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
  10. PUATEA001Work in a team
  11. PUAFIR201 (has a prerequisite)Assist with prescribed burning

Group F: Chemical Application

  1. AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
  2. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  3. AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

Group G: Other Operations

  1. AHCINF206Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
  2. AHCSAW203Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
  3. AHCARB212Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
  4. FWPCOT2267Operate mobile hydraulic log splitter
  5. FWPHAR2208Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
  6. AVIY0028Operate remotely piloted aircraft in excluded category sub-2 kg operations

Group H: Personal Effectiveness

  1. BSBCRT201Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills
  2. BSBPEF202Plan and apply time management
  3. FSKOCM007Interact effectively with others at work
  4. FSKRDG007Read and respond to simple workplace information
  5. FSKWTG006Write simple workplace information
  6. FWPCOT3302Access and provide timber and wood product information
  7. FWPCOT3318Access, capture and communicate forestry field data using mobile devices
  8. FWPCOT3319Read and interpret digital maps and forest operation plans
  9. MSS402003Apply competitive systems and practices
  10. MSS402004Sustain process improvements

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment — prerequisite: PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
  • PUAFIR201 Assist with prescribed burning — prerequisite: PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
  • PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire Pre-requisite Requirements — prerequisite: PUAFIR210 Prevent injury

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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