Subjects
To be awarded the 
FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency.
five (5) core units of competency
nine (9) units of competency from the elective group, consisting of:
2 units from Group A
7 units from Group A and/or Group B, the total of which can include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate III, IV or Diploma 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 operations sector of the industry.
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Core | Develop teams and individuals | |
Evaluate fire potential and prevention | ||
Monitor safety, health and environment policies and procedures | ||
Monitor and review forestry operations | ||
Monitor quality and product care procedures | ||
GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Fire Control | Conduct complex prescribed burns | |
Prerequisite
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Develop complex prescribed burn plans | ||
Prerequisite
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Supervise response | ||
Prerequisite
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Breeding & Propagation | Plan a propagation program | |
Site Establishment & Maintenance | Plan the implementation of revegetation works | |
Protect places of cultural significance | ||
Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work | ||
Implement a forest establishment plan | ||
Conduct a forest site assessment | ||
Plan a quarry | ||
Interpret and use aerial photographs for forest management | ||
Collect statistical data | ||
Tree Growing & Maintenance | Plan and implement a chemical use program | |
Develop a pest management action plan within a local area | ||
Manage stand health | ||
Design plantations | ||
Conduct a pests and diseases assessment | ||
Monitor regeneration rates | ||
Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment | ||
Harvesting Operations | Apply tree jacking techniques | |
Coordinate log recovery (hook tender) | ||
Design log landings and snig tracks | ||
Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations | ||
Implement harvesting plans | ||
Machinery & Equipment | Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment | |
GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Safety & Quality Processes | Implement continuous improvement | |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes | ||
Provide first aid | ||
Manage first aid services and resources | ||
Provide advanced first aid | ||
Conduct initial investigation at incident scene | ||
Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures | ||
Conduct a sustainability energy audit | ||
Develop sustainable energy practices | ||
Administration & Business | Implement workplace information system | |
Maintain business technology | ||
Apply project procurement procedures | ||
Write complex documents | ||
Prepare a tender | ||
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | ||
Communication & Relationships | Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
Lead effective workplace relationships | ||
Lead team effectiveness | ||
Liaise with media at a local level | ||
Develop interpretive activities | ||
Training & Assessment | Make a presentation | |
Plan assessment activities and processes | ||
Assess competence | ||
Participate in assessment validation | ||
Provide work skill instruction | ||
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | ||
Design and develop learning programs | ||
Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs | ||
Planning & Analysis | Implement operational plan | |
Analyse and present research information | ||
Undertake small business planning | ||
Organise personal work priorities and development | ||