To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
13 units of competency:
5 core units
8 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and Australian Qualification 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 FWP20121 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 FWP20121 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 FWP20121Certificate 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 FWP20121 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
FWPCOR2206
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Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
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FWPCOR2208
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Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
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FWPCOR2209
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Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations
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FWPCOR2210
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Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
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FWPCOR2211
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Develop knowledge of the forest and wood products industry
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Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A: Safety, Environment, Quality and Cultural Heritage
AHCILM201
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Maintain cultural places
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BSBWHS211
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Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
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FBPOPR2074
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Carry out manual handling tasks
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FWPCOT2264
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Follow quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations
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FWPCOT3314
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Comply with soil and water protection
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FWPCOT3324
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Apply cultural heritage protection requirements in forest operations
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HLTAID011
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Provide First Aid
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TLID0020
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Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
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Group B: Forest Nursery Production Operations
Seed Orchard
FWPNSY2001
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Collect tree seeds
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Tree Propagation
FWPNSY2002
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Cut, sort and set cuttings
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FWPNSY2004
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Prick out and transplant tree seedlings
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FWPNSY2005
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Apply tree seed treatment
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Tree Stock Quality
AHCBIO204
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Follow site biosecurity procedures
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FWPNSY2003
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Follow quality procedures in forest nursery production
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Nursery Equipment
AHCMOM202
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Operate tractors
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AHCMOM216
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Operate side by side utility vehicles
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TLILIC0003
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Licence to operate a forklift truck
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TLID0007
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Operate specialised load shifting equipment
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Group C: Silviculture Operations
Tree Planting
FWPSIL2002
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Plant trees by hand
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Tree Pruning
FWPCOT3301
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Trim trees using a pole saw
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FWPCOT3317
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Use chainsaw within a tree
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FWPSIL2001
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Select and mark trees for tending operations
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FWPSIL2003
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Prune trees
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Forest Health
AHCPMG201
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Treat weeds
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AHCPMG202
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Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
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FWPCOT2266
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Operate brush cutter
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Forest Inventory
FWPSIL2004
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Collect forest data or samples for assessment and analysis
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FWPSIL2005
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Measure trees
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Hand Tree Felling
FWPCOT2253
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Fell trees manually (basic)
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FWPCOT2254
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Maintain chainsaws
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FWPCOT2256
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Trim and cut felled trees
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UTV/ATV Vehicles
FWPCOT2265
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Navigate in forest areas
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FWPCOT3325
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Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
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FWPCOT3326
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Recover four wheel drive vehicle
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Group D: Timber Harvesting Operations
Commercial Manual Tree Felling
FWPHAR2209
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Trim and cut harvested trees
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Mechanical Tree Felling
FWPHAR2210
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Operate a forest machine simulator in a virtual environment
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Log Extraction, Landing and Loading
FWPHAR2201
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Hook up felled trees (choker)
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FWPHAR2202
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Perform landing duties (chaser)
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Log Sorting, Grading and Marking
FWPCOT2242
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Segregate and sort logs
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FWPCOT3270
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Grade and mark logs
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Group E: Fire Control
Bushfire Awareness and Prevention
FWPFIR2001
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Follow fire prevention procedures
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FWPFIR2002
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Detect fire in a native forest or plantation
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Bushfire Suppression
PUAEQU001*
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Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
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PUAFIR017
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Work safely around aircraft
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PUAFIR204*
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Respond to wildfire
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PUAFIR210
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Prevent injury
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PUALAW001
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Protect and preserve incident scene
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PUAOPE013
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Operate communications systems and equipment
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PUATEA001
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Work in a team
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Prescribed Burning
PUAFIR201*
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Assist with prescribed burning
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Group F: Chemical Application
AHCCHM201
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Apply chemicals under supervision
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AHCCHM304
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Transport and store chemicals
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AHCCHM307
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Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
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Group G: Other Operations
Fencing
AHCINF202
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Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
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Site Access and Roading
AHCSAW203
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Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
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In-field Processing
AHCARB212
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Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
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FWPHAR2208
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Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
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FWPCOT2267
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Operate mobile hydraulic log splitter
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Drone Technology
AVIY0028
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Operate remotely piloted aircraft in excluded category sub-2 kg operations
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Group H: Personal Effectiveness
BSBPEF202
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Plan and apply time management
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FSKOCM007
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Interact effectively with others at work
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FSKRDG007
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Read and respond to simple workplace information
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FSKWTG006
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Write simple workplace information
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Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in thePrerequisite requirementcolumn that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency
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Prerequisite requirement
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PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
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PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
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PUAFIR201 Assist with prescribed burning
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PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
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PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire
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PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
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