Certificate I in Forest and Forest Products

This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest and forest products industry.


Subjects

Total number of units = 7

5 core units plus

2 elective units recommended for packaging at Certificate I or II level from this or any endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the forest and forest products sector of the industry

CORE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Name

Core

add topic FPICOR2201B

Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

add topic FPICOR2202B

Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

add topic FPICOR2203B

Follow environmental care procedures

add topic FPICOR2205B

Follow OHS policies and procedures

add topic FPICOR2207B

Maintain quality and product care

ELECTIVE UNITS

add topic FPIFGM2201B

Collect seed

add topic AHCILM201A

Maintain cultural places

add topic PUATEA001B

Work in a team

add topic FPIFGM2214B

Maintain visitor sites

add topic BSBINM201A

Process and maintain workplace information

add topic BSBWOR204A

Use business technology


Pathways...

    This qualification has four employment pathways for operational environments in the forest and forest products industry.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.


Licensing Information

Native FPI units may be subject to state or territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to state or territory codes, regulations, licences and/or permits. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Gather, receive and respond to verbal and written instructions with correct actions

Respond to work signage with correct action

Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Use questions to gain additional information and to clarify understanding

Teamwork

Participate in simple meeting processes

Provide assistance to and seek assistance from co-workers to achieve work tasks

Seek first aid assistance from others in a timely manner

Share relevant workplace information with co-workers to achieve designated individual and team goals and objectives

Problem-solving

Effectively solve routine problems

Follow safe workplace procedures and safe work instructions for controlling risks

Follow up instances of unclear visual communications to avoid repeated problems

Identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Initiative and enterprise

Actively seek feedback on performance from appropriate personnel to confirm quality of performance and identify areas for improvement

Identify and clarify contradictions, ambiguity, uncertainty or misunderstandings with appropriate personnel

Promptly review and report to appropriate personnel, factors affecting the achievement of work tasks

Seek opportunities to improve environmental care practices

Planning and organising

Accurately locate, record and report workplace information

Identify and comply with legal and procedural requirements

Identify environmental care requirements

Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks, within designated timeframes in accordance with work order

Self-management

Apply, follow and adhere to quality system procedures to personal work

Identify and comply with applicable occupational health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to communicating and interacting with others

Maintain work relationships

Seek appropriate support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives

Learning

Establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational procedures

Practise and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency

Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in accordance with organisational requirements

Technology

Select equipment appropriate to work task requirements and use in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, which includes equipment necessary to complete work tasks, and may include telephones or communications equipment, tools, machinery, vehicles, navigational aids, instruments, computers and computer software, printers, facsimile machines and photocopiers