Certificate IV in Forest Operations - FWP40116

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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.

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Student Outcomes

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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 IV).

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 IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

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

29.2%

Labourers

21.7%

Managers

20.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

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

49.3%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

6.8%

Arts and Recreation Services

6.0%

Public Administration and Safety

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 IV in Forest Operations 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

Sawmill Supervisor

Timber Systems Detailer and Estimator

Diploma

Sawmill Manager

Advanced Diploma

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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:

14 units of competency:

5 core units plus

9 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 units from Group A

7 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 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.

Core Units

BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals
FWPCOR3203	Evaluate fire potential and prevention
FWPCOR4201	Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures
FWPCOR4202	Monitor and review forestry operations
FWPCOR4203	Monitor quality and product care procedures

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

PUAFIR506*	Conduct complex prescribed burns
PUAFIR515*	Develop complex prescribed burn plans

Breeding & Propagation

AHCNSY402

Plan a propagation program

Site Establishment & Maintenance

AHCNAR402	Plan the implementation of revegetation works
AHCILM401	Protect places of cultural significance02
FWPFGM4201	Implement a forest establishment plan
FWPFGM4207	Conduct a forest site assessment
FWPFGM4208	Plan a quarry
FWPFGM4209	Interpret and use aerial photographs for forest management
PSPGEN062	Collect statistical data

Tree Growing & Maintenance

AHCCHM405	Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCPMG507	Develop a regional pest management plan
FWPFGM4202	Manage stand health
FWPFGM4203	Design plantations
FWPFGM4204	Conduct a pests and diseases assessment
FWPFGM4205	Monitor regeneration rates
FWPFGM4206	Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment

Harvesting Operations

FWPHAR4201	Apply tree jacking techniques
FWPHAR4202	Coordinate log recovery (hook tender)
FWPHAR4203	Design log landings and snig tracks
FWPHAR4204	Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations
FWPHAR4205	Implement harvesting plans

Machinery & Equipment

AHCMOM402

Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment

Group B

Safety & Quality Processes

BSBOPS403	Apply business risk management processes
BSBSTR402	Implement continuous improvement
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
HLTAID014	Provide advanced First Aid
HLTAID016	Manage first aid services and resources
MSS015011	Conduct a sustainability energy audit
MSS405088	Plan, implement and monitor energy management
PUALAW002	Conduct initial investigation at incident scene
TLIF0012	Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures

Administration & Business

BSBINS402	Coordinate workplace information systems
BSBPMG427	Apply project procurement procedures
BSBTEC403	Apply digital solutions to work processes
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents
FWPFGM4210	Prepare a tender
TLIR4002	Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Communication & Relationships

BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service strategies
PUACOM012	Liaise with media at a local level
SITTPPD002	Develop interpretive activities

Training & Assessment

BSBCMM411	Make presentations
TAEASS401	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402	Assess competence
TAEASS403	Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL401	Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDES401	Design and develop learning programs
TAEDES402	Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

Planning & Analysis

BSBESB401	Research and develop business plans
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information
BSBOPS402	Coordinate business operational plans
BSBPEF301	Organise personal work priorities

Prerequisite requirements

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

Unit of competency	Prerequisite requirement
PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire	PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire	PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire*
PUAFIR506 Conduct complex prescribed burns	PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire*
PUAFIR515 Develop complex prescribed burn plans	PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire*

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