Certificate III in Forest Operations
FWP30122
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
13Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
11Training providers
Apr 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (FWP30122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; 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 WorkerLog Truck DriverForest Harvesting and Logging OperatorForestry Mobile Plant OperatorTree Feller (Chainsaw Operator)Nursery Operator (Forestry)
Industries
Forest Growing, Management and Harvesting
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for FWP30122 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: 2 core plus 11 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCARB318Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB319Use arborist climbing techniques
AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCINF307Plan and construct conventional fencing
AHCIRG328Operate irrigation controller and sensor technology
AHCIRG346Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC318Erect timber structures and features
AHCMOM301Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
AHCMOM306Ground spread fertiliser and soil ameliorant
AHCNSY207Undertake propagation activities
AHCNSY314Operate fertigation equipment
AHCOCM401Protect places of cultural significance
AHCPMG301Control weeds
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG304Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
AHCPMG309Apply pest animal control techniques
AHCSAW304Implement erosion and sediment control measures
AHCWRK215Collect and record production data
AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK404Implement quality assurance procedures
BSBLDR301Support effective workplace relationships
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
FBPVIT3004Monitor and maintain nursery plants
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
FWPCOR3205Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOT2265Navigate in forest areas
FWPCOT3270Grade and mark logs
FWPCOT3301Trim trees using a pole saw
FWPCOT3306Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings
FWPCOT3311Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations
FWPCOT3312Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site
FWPCOT3313Apply biodiversity protection principles
FWPCOT3314Comply with soil and water protection
FWPCOT3315Transport forestry logs using trucks
FWPCOT3316Transport forestry produce using trucks
FWPCOT3317Use chainsaw within a tree
FWPCOT3318Access, capture and communicate forestry field data using mobile devices
FWPCOT3319Read and interpret digital maps and forest operation plans
FWPCOT3321Apply situational awareness and a safety mindset in operational forestry roles
FWPCOT3322Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOT3323Assess wood materials visually
FWPCOT3324Apply cultural heritage protection requirements in forest operations
FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
FWPCOT3326Recover four wheel drive vehicle
FWPCOT3328Operate four wheel drive vehicle in a towing situation
FWPCOT3329Perform complex four wheel drive operations
FWPCOT3330Apply tree jacking techniques in felling trees
FWPCOT3335Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry
FWPCOT3346Communicate effectively with general public or stakeholders concerned about forest practices
FWPCOT3350Fell trees manually (intermediate)
FWPCOT3351Fell trees manually (advanced)
FWPFGM3208Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks
FWPFIR2001Follow fire prevention procedures
FWPFIR3001Assess fire risk
FWPFIR3002Apply communication protocols during post-bushfire vegetation clearing and clean-up operations
FWPFIR4001Conduct tree hazard assessment post-fire
FWPHAR3202Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)
FWPHAR3203Operate integrated or split flail and wood chipper with crane
FWPHAR3204Operate split flail and wood chipper fed by mobile machine
FWPHAR3205Harvest trees manually (intermediate)
FWPHAR3209Harvest trees manually (advanced)
FWPHAR3212Operate yarder
FWPHAR3222Use on-board computer systems for forwarder
FWPHAR3223Use on-board computer systems for single grip harvester
FWPHAR3224Operate crawler tractor
FWPHAR3225Operate excavator with log grapple
FWPHAR3226Operate feller buncher
FWPHAR3227Operate forwarder
FWPHAR3228Operate loader
FWPHAR3229Operate single grip harvester
FWPHAR3230Operate skidder
FWPHAR3232Operate harvesting machine with winch-assist system
FWPHAR3234Conduct mechanical processor operations
FWPHAR3235Conduct mechanically assisted tree falling operations
FWPNSY2005Apply tree seed treatment
FWPNSY3001Graft nursery stock for planting in seed orchard
FWPNSY3002Extract, clean, store and despatch tree seeds
FWPNSY3003Apply knowledge of tree stock growing in a forest nursery
FWPNSY3004Identify, evaluate and mark quality seed trees
FWPNSY3005Maintain seed orchard
FWPNSY3006Manage mother plants
FWPNSY3007Operate automated topping system as part of tree production nursery operations
FWPNSY3008Operate automated seed sowing line for containerised forest seedling production
FWPSIL2003Prune trees
FWPSIL3001Apply sustainable silviculture treatments
FWPSIL3002Plant trees mechanically
FWPSIL3003Use mechanised equipment for forestry site preparation
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
PUAEQU001Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUAFIR201Assist with prescribed burning
PUAFIR203Respond to urban fire
PUAFIR204Respond to wildfire
PUAFIR205Respond to aviation incident (specialist)
PUAFIR207Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
PUAFIR210Prevent injury
PUAFIR220Respond to isolated structure fire
PUAFIR303Suppress wildfire
PUAFIR309Operate pumps
PUAFIR323Take local weather observations
PUAFIR325Operate heavy plant in fire control operations
PUAFIR326Push trees with machines in forest fire control operations
PUALAW002Conduct initial investigation at incident scene
PUAOPE014Navigate to an incident
PUATEA001Work in a team
PUATEA002Work autonomously
PUAWHS002Maintain safety at an incident scene
RIIHAN308FLoad and unload plant
RIIMPO315EConduct tractor operations
RIIMPO317FConduct roller operations
RIIMPO318FConduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO320FConduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO321FConduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
RIIMPO322EConduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations
RIIMPO323EConduct civil construction dozer operations
RIIMPO324FConduct civil construction grader operations
RIIPGP201DConduct pump operations
RIIVEH304EConduct tip truck operations
TLIF2010Apply fatigue management strategies
TLIH0005Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes
TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the FWP30122 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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