Certificate II in Forest Operations
FWP20122
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
13Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
5Training providers
Apr 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (FWP20122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Forestry WorkerNursery Assistant (Forestry)
Industries
Forest Growing, Management and Harvesting
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for FWP20122 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 13 units: 5 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCARB212Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
AHCBIO204Follow site biosecurity procedures
AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCINF206Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCOCM201Maintain cultural sites
AHCPMG201Treat weeds
AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSAW203Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AVIY0028Operate remotely piloted aircraft in excluded category sub-2 kg operations
BSBCRT201Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills
BSBPEF202Plan and apply time management
BSBWHS211Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
FBPOPR2074Carry out manual handling tasks
FSKOCM007Interact effectively with others at work
FSKRDG007Read and respond to simple workplace information
FSKWTG006Write simple workplace information
FWPCOR2206Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOR2208Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOR2209Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOR2210Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOR2211Develop knowledge of the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOT2242Segregate and sort logs
FWPCOT2254Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2264Follow quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOT2265Navigate in forest areas
FWPCOT2266Operate brush cutter
FWPCOT2267Operate mobile hydraulic log splitter
FWPCOT2273Trim and cut felled trees
FWPCOT2275Fell trees manually (basic)
FWPCOT3270Grade and mark logs
FWPCOT3301Trim trees using a pole saw
FWPCOT3302Access and provide timber and wood product information
FWPCOT3314Comply with soil and water protection
FWPCOT3317Use chainsaw within a tree
FWPCOT3318Access, capture and communicate forestry field data using mobile devices
FWPCOT3319Read and interpret digital maps and forest operation plans
FWPCOT3324Apply cultural heritage protection requirements in forest operations
FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
FWPCOT3326Recover four wheel drive vehicle
FWPFIR2001Follow fire prevention procedures
FWPFIR2002Detect fire in a native forest or plantation
FWPFIR3002Apply communication protocols during post-bushfire vegetation clearing and clean-up operations
FWPHAR2201Hook up felled trees (choker)
FWPHAR2202Perform landing duties (chaser)
FWPHAR2208Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
FWPHAR2209Trim and cut harvested trees
FWPHAR2210Operate a forest machine simulator in a virtual environment
FWPNSY2001Collect tree seeds
FWPNSY2002Cut, sort and set cuttings
FWPNSY2003Follow quality procedures in forest nursery production
FWPNSY2004Prick out and transplant tree seedlings
FWPNSY2005Apply tree seed treatment
FWPSIL2001Select and mark trees for tending operations
FWPSIL2002Plant trees by hand
FWPSIL2003Prune trees
FWPSIL2004Collect forest data or samples for assessment and analysis
FWPSIL2005Measure trees
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
MSS402003Apply competitive systems and practices
MSS402004Sustain process improvements
PUAEQU001Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUAFIR017Work safely around aircraft
PUAFIR201Assist with prescribed burning
PUAFIR204Respond to wildfire
PUAFIR210Prevent injury
PUALAW001Protect and preserve incident scene
PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
PUATEA001Work in a team
TLID0007Operate specialised load shifting equipment
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the FWP20122 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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