Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage - FWP20216

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Description

This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest growing and management sector of the forest and forest products industry.

This qualification has seven employment pathways for typical operational environments of forest growing and management. These are:

Arboriculture Worker

Farm Forestry Worker

Forestry Worker

Nursery Worker

Plantation Establishment Worker

Plantation Forest Officer

Silviculturalist

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.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

35.1%

Labourers

21.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

13.1%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

26.3%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

13.9%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.6%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Forest and Wood Products Career Pathway

Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage is in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Forest and Wood Products.

Stream

Harvesting & Haulage

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Forest Operations

Sawmilling & Processing

Timber Manufacturing and Merchandising

Certificate II

Forestry Worker

Timber Grader

Manufacturing Assistant (Timber Products)

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Forestry Supervisor

Sawmill Supervisor

Timber Systems Detailer and Estimator

Diploma

Sawmill Manager

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

13 units of competency:

7 core units plus

6 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:

2 from Group A electives listed below

4 from Group A and/or Group B electives listed below, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate I, II or III level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.

Core Units

FWPCOR2201	Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
FWPCOR2202	Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace
FWPCOR2203	Follow environmental care procedures
FWPCOR2204	Follow fire prevention procedures
FWPCOR2205	Follow WHS policies and procedures
FWPCOR2207	Maintain quality and product care
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

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

Fire Control

AHCWRK201	Observe and report on weather
PUAEQU001*	Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUAFIR204*	Respond to wildfire
PUAFIR210	Prevent injury
PUALAW001	Protect and preserve incident scene
PUAOPE013	Operate communications systems and equipment
PUATEA001	Work in a team

Harvesting Operations

AHCARB212	Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
AHCARB322	Access trees for inspection
FWPCOT2220	Select trees for tending operations
FWPCOT2253	Fell trees manually (basic)
FWPHAR2201	Hook up felled trees (choker)
FWPHAR2202	Perform landing duties (chaser)
FWPHAR2205	Conduct mobile splitting operations
FWPHAR2208	Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
FWPHAR2209	Trim and cut harvested trees

Grading & Testing

FWPCOT2242

Segregate and sort logs

Group B

Warehousing and Distribution

FWPCOT2255	Store materials
TLID3033	Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

Machinery and Equipment

FWPCOT2254	Maintain chainsaws
TLIC2002	Drive light rigid vehicle
TLIC3003	Drive medium rigid vehicle

Load Handling

TLID2004	Load and unload goods/cargo
TLID2010	Operate a forklift
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck

Safety and Quality Processes

AHCILM201	Maintain cultural places
AHCWRK312	Operate in isolated and remote situations
FWPCOT2233	Navigate in forest areas
FWPCOT3263	Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency
RIIWHS205E	Control traffic with stop-slow bat

Administration and Business

BSBINS201	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBTEC201	Use business software applications

Prerequisite requirements

Units listed in thePrerequisite requirementcolumn that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)

Unit of competency	Prerequisite requirement
PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment	PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire	PUAFIR210 Prevent injury

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