Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Forest Operations

Certificate IV in Forest Operations

Qualification
National Code:
FWP40116
State Code:
BAL1
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0505 - Forestry Studies
Original TGA Release Date
13/05/2016
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
870
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 04/12/2020 Current Replaced
1.00 13/05/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest operations sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Job roles
This qualification has eight employment pathways for typical forest operations environments. These are:
Arboriculture Supervisor
Farm Forestry Supervisor
Forestry Supervisor
Forestry Operations Supervisor
Harvesting Supervisor
Harvesting Team Leader
Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor
Tree Farm Supervisor
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply to units in this qualification in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency.
- five (5) core units of competency
- nine (9) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
- two (2) units from Group A
- seven (7) units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to two (2) units recommended for packaging at Certificate III, IV or 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 operations sector of the industry.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL82 BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
AXM03 FWPCOR3203 Evaluate fire potential and prevention 30 Unit of competency
AXM00 FWPCOR4202 Monitor and review forestry operations 20 Unit of competency
AXL98 FWPCOR4203 Monitor quality and product care procedures 60 Unit of competency
AXM01 FWPCOR4201 Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures 60 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXK22 FWPHAR4201 Apply tree jacking techniques 100 Unit of competency
AWV39 PSPGEN062 Collect statistical data 40 Unit of competency
AXK56 FWPFGM4207 Conduct a forest site assessment 50 Unit of competency
AXK59 FWPFGM4204 Conduct a pests and diseases assessment 50 Unit of competency
AXK57 FWPFGM4206 Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment 50 Unit of competency
OAY51 PUAFIR506 Conduct complex prescribed burns 105 Unit of competency
AXK23 FWPHAR4202 Coordinate log recovery (hook tender) 80 Unit of competency
AXK21 FWPHAR4203 Design log landings and snig tracks 80 Unit of competency
AXK60 FWPFGM4203 Design plantations 90 Unit of competency
BAL61 AHCPMG507 Develop a regional pest management plan 110 Unit of competency
OAY47 PUAFIR515 Develop complex prescribed burn plans 55 Unit of competency
AXK64 FWPFGM4201 Implement a forest establishment plan 120 Unit of competency
AXK18 FWPHAR4205 Implement harvesting plans 60 Unit of competency
AXK54 FWPFGM4209 Interpret and use aerial photographs for forest management 10 Unit of competency
AXK62 FWPFGM4202 Manage stand health 120 Unit of competency
AXK58 FWPFGM4205 Monitor regeneration rates 20 Unit of competency
BAS19 AHCNSY402 Plan a propagation program 30 Unit of competency
AXK55 FWPFGM4208 Plan a quarry 120 Unit of competency
AXK20 FWPHAR4204 Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations 60 Unit of competency
OAO39 AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
BAL68 AHCNAR402 Plan the implementation of revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
BAS98 AHCILM401 Protect places of cultural significance 30 Unit of competency
BAM11 AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to seven (7) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCG17 BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
OCF09 BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
OCD97 BSBTEC403 Apply digital solutions to work processes 45 Unit of competency
OCE66 BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures 40 Unit of competency
AWY91 TAEASS402 Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
BAL12 MSS015011 Conduct a sustainability energy audit 40 Unit of competency
OAY30 PUALAW002 Conduct initial investigation at incident scene 30 Unit of competency
OCF10 BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans 35 Unit of competency
OCD37 BSBINS402 Coordinate workplace information systems 40 Unit of competency
AWY77 TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs 40 Unit of competency
AWR11 SITTPPD002 Develop interpretive activities 55 Unit of competency
OBQ92 TLIF0012 Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
OCE26 BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OCE82 BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies 35 Unit of competency
OCE19 BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
OAZ62 PUACOM012 Liaise with media at a local level 20 Unit of competency
OCG20 BSBCMM411 Make presentations 30 Unit of competency
OCD27 HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources 15 Unit of competency
OCF03 BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30 Unit of competency
AWY67 TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation 30 Unit of competency
AWY90 TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes 35 Unit of competency
OBV33 MSS405088 Plan, implement and monitor energy management 60 Unit of competency
AWY85 TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning 30 Unit of competency
AXK52 FWPFGM4210 Prepare a tender 30 Unit of competency
OCD29 HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid 25 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
OCF73 BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans 45 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
AWY62 TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs 20 Unit of competency
OCD66 BSBWRT411 Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J474 FPI40111 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL5 FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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