Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
Not Applicable
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
6Core units plus
3Elective units from Group A plus
4Elective units from Group A and/or Group B, which can include up to 2 relevant units recommended for packaging at Certificate II or Certificate III from an endorsed Training Package or State/Territory accredited course
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the Forest Growing and Management Sector of the industry
CORE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name |
Core | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | |
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | ||
Follow environmental care procedures | ||
Follow fire prevention procedures | ||
Follow OHS policies and procedures | ||
Apply first aid | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name |
Fire Control | Detect fires | |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | ||
Prevent injury | ||
Respond to wildfire (unit has | ||
Work safely around aircraft | ||
Protect and preserve incident scene | ||
Operate communications systems and equipment | ||
Work in a team | ||
Assist with prescribed burning | ||
Observe and report on weather | ||
Site Establishment & Maintenance | Undertake brushcutting operations | |
Implement animal pest control procedures | ||
Maintain visitor sites | ||
Perform field support duties in a roadwork environment | ||
Install, maintain and repair fencing | ||
Maintain properties and structures | ||
Treat weeds | ||
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities | ||
Maintain cultural places | ||
Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes | ||
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | ||
Breeding & Propagation | Collect seed | |
Prepare seed bed | ||
Cut, sort and set cuttings | ||
Graft cuttings | ||
Process seed | ||
Undertake propagation activities | ||
Pot-on plants | ||
Tree Growing & Maintenance | Maintain quality and product care | |
Select trees for tending operations | ||
Trim and cut felled trees | ||
Plant trees by hand | ||
Plant trees mechanically | ||
Prune trees | ||
Fall trees manually (basic) | ||
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | ||
Tend nursery plants | ||
Undertake standard climbing techniques | ||
Undertake stump removal | ||
Grading & Testing | Collect data or samples for assessment | |
Measure trees | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name |
Warehousing & Distribution | Store materials | |
Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products | ||
Machinery & Equipment | Operate 4x4 vehicle | |
Maintain chainsaws | ||
Operate tractors | ||
Operate ride-on vehicles | ||
Drive light rigid vehicle | ||
Drive medium rigid vehicle | ||
Load Handling | Load and unload goods/cargo | |
Operate a forklift | ||
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | ||
Licence to operate a forklift truck | ||
Safety & Quality Processes | Navigate in forest areas | |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat | ||
Apply chemicals under supervision | ||
Operate in isolated and remote situations | ||
Administration & Business | Process and maintain workplace information | |
Produce simple word processed documents | ||
Use business technology | ||
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
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 | Clarify legal and procedural requirements with appropriate personnel as required, to ensure consistency of interpretation and application Effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area Identify and comply with safety signs and symbols Notify appropriate personnel and complete an incident report |
Teamwork | Effectively receive and action feedback Make constructive contributions to the group Provide assistance to and seek assistance from co-workers to achieve work tasks Share relevant workplace information with co-workers to achieve designated individual and team goals and objectives |
Problem-solving | Effectively solve routine problems Eliminate or reduce and report fire risks and hazards in accordance with workplace procedures Follow up instances of unclear visual communications to avoid repeated problems Minimise immediate risk to self and health and safety of any casualty or of occupational health and safety by controlling the hazard in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements |
Initiative and enterprise | Check own role and responsibilities with appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational requirements Note and communicate goals or outcomes to appropriate personnel Recognise signs of fire and raise alarm at appropriate time in accordance with workplace procedures Suggest improvements to workplace practices and resource efficiency to relevant personnel |
Planning and organising | Accurately locate, record and report workplace information Conduct ethically and to required standards, procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legislative and procedural requirements Efficiently maintain quality and product care in accordance with environmental legislation and workplace procedures Gather, convey and receive information |
Self-management | Apply , follow and adhere to quality system procedures to personal work Identify and comply with applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to communicating and interacting with others Maintain work relationships Safely and efficiently follow environmental care procedures according to organisational requirements |
Learning | Establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational procedures Identify opportunities for professional development Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in accordance with organisational requirements |
Technology | Request appropriate medical assistance using relevant communication media and equipment, which may include mobile phone, satellite phones, HF or VHF radio, flags, flares, two-way radio, email or electronic equipment |