Advanced Diploma of Forest Industry Sustainability
This qualification is designed for supervisory and leadership roles in the forest and forest products industry.
Subjects
Total number of units = 14
3 core units plus
11 elective units, consisting of:
6 units from Group A, at least 3 of which have a recommended packaging level of Advanced Diploma
up to 5 units from Group A and/or Group B
up to 3 units recommended for packaging at Diploma level or above from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in supervisory and leadership roles in the forest and forest products industry
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name | |
Core | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | ||
Manage sustainability in the workplace | |||
Implement practices to maximise value from wood residues | |||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | |||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name | |
Forest | Implement sustainable forestry practices | ||
Manage forestry information and interpretations programs | |||
Develop biohazard contingency plans | |||
Implement Forestry Chain of Custody certification system | |||
Implement sustainability in the workplace | |||
Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact | |||
Develop and manage a Forestry Chain of Custody certification process for the workplace | |||
Develop forest management systems and processes | |||
Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use | |||
Undertake carbon storage sampling of forests and plantations | |||
Timber Products and Processes | Develop engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building | ||
Planning and Analysis | Use carbon accounting to estimate emissions in the workplace | ||
Prepare an enterprise carbon management report | |||
Plan a biochar storage system for carbon capture and storage | |||
Manage tree inventory for sustainable tree management | |||
Collect statistical data | |||
Manage projects | |||
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | |||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Name | |
Communication and Relationships | Establish and maintain strategic networks | ||
Manage change | |||
Lead and influence change | |||
Safety and Quality Processes | Manage and lead inspection and monitoring programs | ||
Coordinate research and analysis | |||
Administration and Business | Initiate a quality audit | ||
Manage budgets and financial plans | |||
Manage organisational change | |||
Lead innovative thinking and practice | |||
Manage innovation and continuous improvement | |||
Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships | |||
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | |||
Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices | |||
Manage policy implementation | |||
Manage Meetings | |||
Manage Financial Resources | |||
Manage Operations to Budget | |||
Manage Merchandise and Store Presentation | |||
Information Technology | Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes | ||
Planning and Analysis | Set strategic plans | ||
Pathways...
This qualification has various employment pathways for typical supervisor and management roles within the forest and forest products industry. These are:
Community liaison officer
District forester, harvesting
Environmental manager
Environmental planner
Forest auditor (e.g. certification provider)
Forest planner
Forest technician
General manager
High level fire manager
Manufacturing and engineered wood products designer and maker
Native forest manager
Plantation manager
Senior forest officer
Supervisor or sustainability manager
Technical services staff
Value recovery officer.
Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.
This qualification provides a pathway from VET into higher education and from higher education into VET. An example of a pathway from higher education to VET would be a technical forester, holding a university qualification, gaining leadership and sustainability skills through this Advanced Diploma qualification.
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 production schedule for the value maximisation plan Document recommendations based on research outcomes and provide feedback to appropriate personnel and stakeholders Interact appropriately with stakeholders, colleagues and others |
Teamwork | Consult with stakeholders Establish timelines and budget for implementation with appropriate personnel Use consultative processes to obtain input into work in line with site requirements |
Problem-solving | Analyse data on enterprise resource consumption Develop and implement appropriate response procedures Identify and review work requirements |
Initiative and enterprise | Evaluate changing trends and opportunities for improved workplace sustainability and consider for ongoing improvements Identify market demand |
Planning and organising | Coordinate the acquisition of required resources, including obtaining required authorisations and approvals Develop and implement systems and procedures to assist in the achievement of sustainability in the workplace Plan the policy design process, including organising meetings with stakeholders |
Self-management | Maintain appropriate work-life balance, and ensure stress is effectively managed and health is attended to Measure and maintain personal performance in varying work conditions, contexts and contingencies Set and meet own work priorities |
Learning | Assess personal knowledge and skills against competency standards to determine development needs, priorities and plans Identify and develop new skills to achieve and maintain a competitive edge Identify, evaluate, select and use development opportunities suitable to personal learning style/s to develop competence |
Technology | Use software and communication systems to research, analyse, create and present documents and reports Use technology to manage work priorities and commitments |