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Certificate III in Forest Industries (Harvesting)

Certificate III in Forest Industries (Harvesting)

Accredited course
National Code:
3303
State Code:
3456
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
390
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)
Accredited Date
13/12/1997
Expiry Date
30/06/2002
VET Act Classifier
B
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course is designed for persons employed or seeking employment in the forest industry. Trainees who successfully complete both the on-the-job and off-the-job components of the program may wish to pursue further training and education pathways in the forest industry.

Schedule
1. CORE

ALL modules must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
30588 FHC05 First Aid Level 2 24 Module
30590 FGR08 Forest Industry Calculations 15 Module
30587 FHC04 Occupational Health and Safety 15 Module
30586 FHC03 Trainee Orientation and Work Environment 10 Module
30589 FHC06 Work Organisation 10 Module
65004 NCS004 Work Team Communication 34 Module
65009 NCS001 Workplace Communication 34 Module
2. CORE

GENERAL MODULES

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
30592 FTG02 Forest Industries and the Environment 15 Module
30591 FTG01 Forest Industries Products and Processes 1 Module
30593 FGR12 Hand and Power Tools 5 Module
30595 FTG05 Quality Concepts - Basic 5 Module
30594 FTG04 Wood Properties and Uses 5 Module
3. CORE

COMPULSORY MODULES

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
30612 FTH05 Basic Plant Servicing and Maintenance 12 Module
30613 FTH06 Chainsaw Operator - Level 1 30 Module
30614 FTH07 Chainsaw Operator - Level 2 60 Module
30610 FTH03 Environmental Care 5 Module
30611 FTH04 Log Grading 12 Module
30609 FTH02 Occupational Health and Safety for Forest Workers 7 Module
30608 FTH01 Regulations 5 Module
4. ELECTIVES

A minimum of 2 modules to be completed = 100 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
30616 FTH09 Dozer 50 Module
30618 FTH11 Excavator 50 Module
30619 FTH12 Forwarder 50 Module
30617 FTH10 Front End Loader 50 Module
30620 FTH13 Mechanical Harvester 50 Module
30615 FTH08 Skidder 50 Module
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