Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage
This qualification is designed for job roles in the harvest and haulage sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Subjects
Total number of units = 13
7 core units plus
6 elective units, consisting of:
2 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 harvesting and haulage sector of the industry.
CORE UNITS
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 | ||
Maintain quality and product care | ||
Apply first aid | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Fire Control | Observe and report on weather | |
Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | ||
PUAFIR215 | Prevent injury | |
Respond to wildfire (unit has PUAFIR215 Prevent injury as a prerequisite) | ||
Protect and preserve incident scene | ||
Operate communications systems and equipment | ||
Work in a team | ||
Harvesting Operations | Undertake standard climbing techniques | |
Undertake stump removal | ||
Select trees for tending operations | ||
FPICOT2236 | Fall trees manually (basic) | |
Hook up felled logs using cables (choker) | ||
Perform landing duties (chaser) | ||
Conduct mobile splitting operations | ||
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher | ||
Trim and cut harvested trees | ||
Grading & Testing | Segregate and sort logs | |
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Warehousing and Distribution | Store materials | |
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane | ||
Machinery and Equipment | Maintain chainsaws | |
Drive light rigid vehicle | ||
Drive medium rigid vehicle | ||
Load Handling | Load and unload goods/cargo | |
Operate a forklift | ||
Licence to operate a forklift truck | ||
Safety and Quality Processes | Maintain cultural places | |
Operate in isolated and remote situations | ||
Navigate in forest areas | ||
FPICOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat | ||
Administration and Business | Process and maintain workplace information | |
Produce simple word processed documents | ||
Use business technology | ||
Pathways...
This qualification has ten employment pathways for typical operational environments of harvesting and haulage. These are:
Bulldozer Operator
Chainsaw Operator
Excavator Operator
Forest Harvester
Forwarder Operator
Grader
Harvesting Technician
Mobile Equipment Operator
Rigging Slinger
Skidder Operator
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 | Communicate details of an incident Identify and comply with safety signs and symbols Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others |
Teamwork | Make constructive contributions to the group Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency Report breaches or potential breaches of relevant environmental regulations to relevant personnel Share relevant workplace information with co-workers to achieve designated individual and team goals and objectives |
Problem-solving | Identify and report occupational health and safety issues and risks in the work area to appropriate personnel Identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures Identify and promptly report problems to appropriate personnel to avoid repetition of de-valued product |
Initiative and enterprise | Demonstrate effective response procedures to workplace risks, hazards and emergencies Note and communicate goals and 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 information Identify and comply with safety signs and symbols Access and apply workplace safety procedures Maintain quality and product care according to environmental legislation and workplace procedures Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies within scope of responsibilities |
Self-management | Follow and apply quality system procedures in personal work Maintain work relationships Follow environmental care procedures according to organisational requirements Seek appropriate support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives |
Learning | Identify and establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel according to 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 according to organisational requirements |
Technology | Select equipment appropriate to work task requirements and use according to manufacturer's recommendations, which may include telephones and other communications equipment, tools, machinery, vehicles, navigational aids, instruments, computers and computer software, printers, facsimile machines and photocopiers |