Certificate III 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 II, III or IV 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.
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Core | Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | ||
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | ||
Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures | ||
Evaluate fire potential and prevention | ||
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | |
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Fire Control | Monitor weather conditions | |
Suppress wildfire (unit has | ||
Operate pumps (unit has the following prerequisite units:
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PUAFIR412 | Conduct simple prescribed burns | |
PUAFIR413 | Develop simple prescribed burn plans (unit has | |
Conduct initial investigation at incident scene | ||
Maintain safety at an incident scene | ||
Work autonomously | ||
Breeding and Propagation | Maintain nursery plants | |
Implement a propagation plan | ||
Manage seed collection | ||
Extract seed | ||
Site Establishment and Maintenance | ||
Plan and construct conventional fencing | ||
Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system | ||
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | ||
Construct landscape features using concrete | ||
Erect timber structures and features | ||
Implement erosion and sediment control measures | ||
Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings | ||
Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks | ||
Patrol forest | ||
Grading and Testing | Visually assess materials | |
Grade and mark logs | ||
Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements | ||
Tree Growing & Maintenance | Conduct quality and product care procedures | |
Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations | ||
FPIFGM3212 | Fall trees manually (intermediate) | |
FPIFGM3213 | Fall trees manually (advanced) | |
Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations | ||
Coordinate stem improvement | ||
Manage coppice stems | ||
Control weeds | ||
Control plants, pests, diseases and disorders | ||
Undertake complex tree climbing | ||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Machinery and Equipment | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | |
FPICOT3259 | Operate a four-wheel drive on unsealed roads | |
FPICOT3260 | Recover four-wheel drive vehicles | |
FPIFGM3214 | Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation | |
FPIFGM3215 | Perform complex 4x4 operations | |
Specialist Machinery and Equipment | A maximum of 2 units may be selected from this field | |
Operate a pole saw | ||
Load and unload plant | ||
Conduct tractor operations | ||
Conduct roller operations | ||
Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations | ||
Conduct backhoe/loader operations | ||
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | ||
Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations | ||
Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations | ||
Conduct civil construction grader operations | ||
Conduct tip truck operations | ||
Lift and move load using a mobile crane | ||
Load Handling | Transport, handle and store chemicals | |
Conduct specialised forklift operations | ||
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | ||
Safety and Quality Processes | Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Navigate in remote or trackless areas | ||
Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site | ||
FPICOT3255 | Apply silvicultural principles | |
FPICOT3256 | Apply biodiversity protection principles | |
FPICOT3257 | Follow cultural heritage requirements | |
FPICOT3258 | Comply with soil and water protection | |
FPICOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | |
HLTAID006 | Provide advanced first aid | |
Operate a boom type elevating work platform | ||
Administration and Business | Organise workplace information | |
Design and produce business documents | ||
Communication and Relationships | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | |
Present forestry information and interpretations programs | ||
Planning and Analysis | Support operational plan | |
Pathways...
This qualification has seven employment pathways for typical operational environments of forest growing and management. These are:
Arboriculture Technician
Farm Forestry Technician
Forestry Technician
Nursery Technician
Supervisor (Forestry Operations)
Tree Planter
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 | Communicate information from line manager/management to the team Communicate unresolved issues to line manager/ management and follow up to ensure action is taken in response Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others |
Teamwork | Actively encourage and support team members to participate in team activities and communication processes Identify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency |
Problem-solving | Limited responsibility for addressing issues, concerns and problems identified by team members or referring them to relevant persons as required Follow safe workplace procedures and safe work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment Identify problems, environmental issues and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures Monitor environmental measures and impact on the environment and take corrective action as required according to workplace procedures |
Initiative and enterprise | Detect and assess hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel Encourage team members to participate in the planning, decision making and operational aspects of the work team to their level of responsibility Monitor hazardous and flammable substances to assess the potential of spillage and combustion |
Planning and organising | Record and report workplace information and maintain documentation Identify and comply with occupational health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to implementing health, safety and environment policies and procedures Organise duties, equipment and materials according to health, safety and environmental requirements and organisational procedures Plan evaluation processes according to site procedures |
Self-management | Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation’s image within the work team, the organisation and with customers Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents and emergencies within scope of responsibilities Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities Seek appropriate support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives |
Learning | Identify opportunities for professional development Implement training and operational controls according to workplace procedures, which may include: in-house or external training programs one-on-one supervision programs that maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes at the local, state and federal level Practise and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency Record and report information regarding learning and competency development according to organisational requirements |
Technology | Record and report health, safety and environment procedures according to workplace procedures, which may be manual, or using a computer-based system or other appropriate organisational communication system Use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment |