Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage

Descriptors:

A descriptor may be used to describe the specific job profile/s. The descriptor/s selected must adhere to the Packaging Rules.

Descriptors are minimum industry recommendations to assist training providers, employers and trainees with the development of training plans for those employed in the following: (Note: the use of a descriptor does not alter nationally recognised qualification titles)

Log truck driver

To use this descriptor, elective units must be chosen from the following specialised elective groups:

GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS

FPICOT3223B Grade and mark logs

FPICOT3224B Plan and monitor equipment maintenance

*FPICOT3226B Shift forestry logs using trucks

FPIHAR3205B Conduct loader operations

FPIHAR3209B Conduct excavator operations with grabs

*must be completed to achieve Log truck driver descriptor

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS

TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLIH107D Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

TLIE207C Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

*TLIF1007C Apply fatigue management strategies

TLID1407C Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads

*must be completed to achieve Log truck driver descriptor

At least one but no more than two of the following licensing/driving units must be completed to achieve Log truck driver descriptor:

TLIC407D Drive heavy rigid vehicle

or

TLILIC1609A Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle

TLIC507D Drive heavy combination vehicle

or

TLILIC1709A Licence to drive heavy combination vehicle

TLIC607C Drive multi-combination vehicle

or

TLILIC1809A Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number units = 13

7Core units plus

2Elective 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, Certificate III or Certificate IV from an 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 Name

Core

add topic BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

add topic FPICOR2201B

Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

add topic FPICOR2202B

Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

add topic FPICOR3201B

Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures

add topic FPICOR3202B

Conduct quality and product care procedures

add topic FPICOR3203B

Evaluate fire potential and prevention

add topic HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Name

Harvesting Operations

add topic FPICOT3226B

Shift forestry logs using trucks

add topic FPICOT3252A

Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations

add topic FPICOT3253A

Convert timber residue into products for further use

add topic FPICOT3254A

Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site

add topic FPIHAR3201B

Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)

add topic FPIHAR3202A

Harvest trees manually (intermediate)

add topic FPIHAR3216A

Conduct forestry operations using crawler tractor

add topic FPIHAR3217A

Conduct skidder operations

add topic FPIHAR3218A

Conduct loader operations

add topic FPIHAR3206C

Conduct forwarder operations

add topic FPIHAR3207C

Conduct feller buncher operations

add topic FPIHAR3208C

Conduct boom delimber operations

add topic FPIHAR3219A

Conduct excavator operations with grabs

add topic FPIHAR3210C

Conduct mechanical processor operations

add topic FPIHAR3211B

Operate yarder

add topic FPIHAR3212A

Harvest trees manually (advanced)

add topic FPIHAR3213B

Conduct mechanically assisted tree falling operations

add topic FPIHAR3214C

Operate a single grip harvester

add topic FPIHAR3215C

Operate a heavy production mobile chipper

add topic RTD3711A

Prepare and use explosives

add topic RTF3031A

Undertake complex tree climbing

Grading & Testing

add topic FPICOR3204B

Visually assess materials

add topic FPICOT3223B

Grade and mark logs

add topic FPICOT3250A

Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements

Machinery & Equipment

add topic FPICOT3224B

Plan and monitor equipment maintenance

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS

Field

Unit Code

Unit Name

Fire Control

add topic PUAFIR303B

Suppress wildfire (unit has add topic PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire as a pre-requisite)

add topic PUAFIR309B

Operate pumps (unit has three pre-requisites)

add topic PUAOHS002B

Maintain safety at an incident scene

add topic PUATEA002B

Work autonomously

add topic RTE3506A

Monitor weather conditions

Site Establishment & Maintenance

add topic FPICOT3221B

Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings

add topic FPIFGM3203B

Conduct an instrument survey

add topic RTD3034A

Implement revegetation works

Machinery & Equipment

add topic FPIFGM3208B

Perform complex 4x4 operations

add topic RIIVEH305A

Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

add topic RTE3307A

Co-ordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair

Select a maximum of 2 of the following:

add topic RIIMPO315A

Conduct tractor operations

add topic RIIMPO317A

Conduct roller operations

add topic RIIMPO319A

Conduct backhoe/loader operations

add topic RIIMPO323A

Conduct civil construction dozer operations

add topic RIIMPO324A

Conduct civil construction grader operations

add topic RIIVEH304A

Conduct tip truck operations

add topic TLID3307C

Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

Load Handling

add topic TLIC707C

Operate vehicle carrying special loads

add topic TLID107C

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

add topic TLID1107C

Conduct specialised forklifting operations

add topic TLID1407C

Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads

add topic TLIE207C

Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

add topic TLIH107D

Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

Driving

One of the following may be selected:

add topic TLIC407D

Drive heavy rigid vehicle

or

add topic TLILIC1609A

Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle

add topic TLIC507D

Drive heavy combination vehicle

or

add topic TLILIC1709A

Licence to drive heavy combination vehicle

add topic TLIC607C

Drive multi-combination vehicle

or

add topic TLILIC1809A

Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle

Safety & Quality Processes

add topic FPICOT3202B

Navigate in remote or trackless areas

add topic HLTFA302A

Provide first aid in remote situation (to be assessed in conjunction with or after add topic HLTFA301B Apply first aid)

add topic HLTFA402B

Apply advanced first aid (unit has add topic HLTFA301B Apply first aid as a pre-requisite)

add topic RTD3703A

Respond to rescue incidents

add topic TLID3507C

Operate a boom type elevating work platform

add topic TLIF1007C

Apply fatigue management strategies

Administration & Business

add topic BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

add topic BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

Communication & Relationships

add topic BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

add topic FPICOT3222B

Present forestry information and interpretations programs

Planning & Analysis

add topic BSBFLM305C

Support operational plan


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Refer to Description


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

Complete safety, health and environment, hazard, environmental or incident reports according to workplace procedures and State or Territory legislation

Establish and maintain communication with others in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements

Prepare reports to supervisors in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established organisation procedures

Record and report quality and product care procedures in accordance with workplace procedures

Teamwork

Encourage and support team members to take responsibility for their own work and to assist each other in undertaking required roles and responsibilities

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

Support team members in meeting expected outcomes

Problem-solving

Effectively participate in workplace meetings using agreed processes to resolve issues

Immediately assess and rectify problems to avoid repetition of lost product

Monitor environmental measures and impact on the environment and take corrective action as required in accordance with workplace procedures

Plan product recovery to optimise the resource value and minimise waste

Initiative and enterprise

Apply, implement and adhere to quality system procedures

Detect and assess hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel

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

Monitor hazardous and flammable substances to assess the potential of spillage and combustion

Planning and organising

Gather, convey and receive information

Identify and assess organisational environmental goals

Plan evaluation processes in accordance with site procedures

Review and accurately identify and interpret work requirements

Self-management

Complete daily work activities

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

Maintain work relationships

Learning

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

Implement training and operational controls in accordance with workplace procedures, which may include in-house or external training programs or 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 in accordance with organisational requirements

Technology

Monitor equipment conditions for overheating and electrical sparking and act upon immediately

Regularly check equipment to ensure it is serviceable for emergencies