Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
This qualification is designed for job roles in the forest growing and management sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Subjects
Total number of units = 13
6 core units plus
7 elective units, consisting of:
3 units from Group A
up to 4 units from Group A and/or Group B
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.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the forest growing and management sector of the industry.
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
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 | ||
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | |
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Fire Control | Assist with prescribed burning | |
Observe and report on weather | ||
Detect fires | ||
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | ||
PUAFIR215 | Prevent injury | |
Respond to wildfire (unit has PUAFIR215 Prevent injury as a prerequisite) | ||
Work safely around aircraft | ||
Protect and preserve incident scene | ||
Operate communications systems and equipment | ||
Work in a team | ||
Site Establishment and Maintenance | Maintain cultural places | |
Install, maintain and repair fencing | ||
Maintain properties and structures | ||
Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes | ||
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | ||
Treat weeds | ||
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities | ||
Undertake brushcutting operations | ||
Implement animal pest control procedures | ||
Maintain visitor sites | ||
Perform field support duties in a roadwork environment | ||
Breeding and Propagation | Pot up plants | |
Undertake propagation activities | ||
Collect seed | ||
Prepare seedbed | ||
Cut, sort and set cuttings | ||
Graft cuttings | ||
Process seed | ||
Tree Growing and Maintenance | Undertake standard climbing techniques | |
Undertake stump removal | ||
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | ||
Tend nursery plants | ||
FPICOT2236 | Fall trees manually (basic) | |
Maintain quality and product care | ||
Select trees for tending operations | ||
Trim and cut felled trees | ||
Plant trees by hand | ||
Plant trees mechanically | ||
Prune trees | ||
Collect data or samples for assessment | ||
Grading and Testing | Measure trees | |
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Warehousing and Distribution | Receive and dispatch nursery products | |
Store materials | ||
Machinery and Equipment | Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane | |
Maintain chainsaws | ||
FPICOT3259 | Operate a four-wheel drive on unsealed roads | |
Drive light rigid vehicle | ||
Drive medium rigid vehicle | ||
Load Handling | Transport, handle and store chemicals | |
Load and unload goods/cargo | ||
Operate a forklift | ||
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | ||
Licence to operate a forklift truck | ||
Safety and Quality Processes | Apply chemicals under supervision | |
Operate in isolated and remote situations | ||
Navigate in forest areas | ||
Control traffic with stop-slow bat | ||
FPICOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | |
Administration and Business | Process and maintain workplace information | |
Produce simple word processed documents | ||
Use business technology | ||
Pathways...
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
Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.
This qualification may be suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
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 | Clarify legal and procedural requirements with appropriate personnel, to ensure consistency of interpretation and application 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 | 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 | Solve routine problems Eliminate or reduce and report fire risks and hazards according to workplace procedures Follow up instances of unclear visual communications to avoid repeated problems Minimise immediate risk to self, as well as the health and safety of others, by controlling hazards according to occupational health and safety requirements |
Initiative and enterprise | Check own role and responsibilities with appropriate personnel according to organisational requirements Note and communicate goals or outcomes to appropriate personnel Recognise signs of fire and raise alarm at appropriate time according to workplace procedures Suggest improvements to workplace practices and resource efficiency to relevant personnel |
Planning and organising | Locate, record and report workplace information Comply with applicable legislative and procedural requirements in an ethical manner consistent with workplace standards Maintain quality and product care according to environmental legislation and workplace procedures Gather, convey and receive information |
Self-management | Apply, follow and adhere to quality system procedures in 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 Follow environmental care procedures according to organisational requirements |
Learning | Identify and establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel and according to organisational procedures Record and report information regarding learning and competency development according to organisational requirements |
Technology | Request appropriate medical assistance using relevant communication media and equipment, which may include mobile phone, satellite phone, HF or VHF radio, flags, flares, two-way radio, email and electronic equipment |