Cert III in Forest Growing and Management - FWP30116
Qualification Overview:
Qualification Name:
Cert III in Forest Growing and Management
Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
FWP30116
Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.
Why study Cert III in Forest Growing and Management ?
The Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management is intended for positions in the growing and managing of forests sector of the forest and forest products business.
There may be licencing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements for some imported units in the elective bank. The licence specifications provided in the parent Training Package for the unit must be followed while implementing these units.
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- Passport
- Resume / CV
- Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
- Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
- Current employment contracts
- Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
- Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
- Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
- Apprenticeship papers (if available)
- OHS/WHS policies and procedures
- Safe work method statements
- Job safety analysis (if available)
- Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
- Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
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- Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
- Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.
Cert III in Forest Growing and Management
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 13 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 7 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 3 from Group A electives listed below
- 4 from Group A and/or Group B electives listed below, the total of which can include 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.
CORE UNITS
| BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness |
| FWPCOR2201 | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry |
| FWPCOR2202 | Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace |
| FWPCOR3201 | Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures |
| FWPCOR3203 | Evaluate fire potential and prevention |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A
Fire Control
| AHCWRK302 | Monitor weather conditions |
| PUAFIR303* | Suppress wildfire |
| PUAFIR309* | Operate pumps |
| PUAFIR402* | Conduct simple prescribed burns |
| PUAFIR406* | Develop simple prescribed burn plans |
| PUALAW002 | Conduct initial investigation at incident scene |
| PUATEA001 | Work in a team |
| PUATEA002* | Work autonomously |
| PUAWHS002* | Maintain safety at an incident scene |
Breeding & Propagation
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan |
| FWPFGM3201 | Manage seed collection |
| FWPFGM3202 | Extract seed |
Site Establishment & Maintenance
| AHCINF303 | Plan and construct conventional fencing |
| AHCIRG338 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
| AHCLSC302 | Construct landscape features using concrete |
| AHCLSC304 | Erect timber structures and features |
| AHCSAW302 | Implement erosion and sediment control measures |
| FWPCOT3306 | Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings |
| FWPFGM3208 | Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks |
| FWPFGM3210 | Patrol forest |
Grading and Testing
| FWPCOR3204 | Visually assess materials |
| FWPCOT3270 | Grade and mark logs |
| FWPCOT3310 | Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements |
Tree Growing & Maintenance
| AHCARB319 | Use arborist climbing techniques |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| FWPCOR3202 | Conduct quality and product care procedures |
| FWPCOT3311 | Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations |
| FWPCOT3317 | Use chainsaw within a tree |
| FWPFGM3206 | Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations |
| FWPFGM3207 | Coordinate stem improvement |
| FWPFGM3211 | Manage coppice stems |
| FWPFGM3216 | Fell trees manually (intermediate) |
| FWPFGM3217 | Fell trees manually (advanced) |
Group B
Machinery & Equipment
| AHCMOM301 | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
| FWPCOT3259 | Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads |
| FWPCOT3260 | Recover four wheel drive vehicles |
| FWPFGM3214 | Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation |
| FWPFGM3215 | Perform complex 4×4 operations |
Specialist Machinery and Equipment
A maximum of 2 units may be selected from this field
| FWPCOT3301 | Trim trees using a pole saw |
| RIIHAN308F | Load and unload plant |
| RIIMPO315E | Conduct tractor operations |
| RIIMPO317F | Conduct roller operations |
| RIIMPO318F | Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations |
| RIIMPO319E | Conduct backhoe/loader operations |
| RIIMPO320F | Conduct civil construction excavator operations |
| RIIMPO321F | Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations |
| RIIMPO322E | Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations |
| RIIMPO324F | Conduct civil construction grader operations |
| RIIVEH304E | Conduct tip truck operations |
| TLID3036 | Lift and move load using a mobile crane |
Load Handling
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| TLID0001 | Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads |
| TLID3011 | Conduct specialised forklift operations |
Safety and Quality Processes
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| FWPCOT3202 | Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
| FWPCOT3312 | Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site |
| FWPCOT3255 | Apply silvicultural principles |
| FWPCOT3313 | Apply biodiversity protection principles |
| FWPCOT3257 | Follow cultural heritage requirements |
| FWPCOT3314 | Comply with soil and water protection |
| FWPCOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency |
| HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid |
| TLID3035 | Operate a boom type elevating work platform |
Administration and Business
| BSBINS302 | Organise workplace information |
| BSBTEC301 | Design and produce business documents |
Communication & Relationships
| BSBLDR301 | Support effective workplace relationships |
| FWPCOT3222 | Present forestry information and interpretations programs |
Planning and Analysis
| BSBOPS402 | Coordinate business operational plans |
Forestry Digital Technology
| FWPCOT3318 | Access, capture and communicate forestry field data using mobile devices |
| FWPCOT3319 | Read and interpret digital maps and forest operation plans |
Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
| Unit of competency | Prerequisite requirement |
| PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment | PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
| PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire | PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit |
| PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire | PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
| PUAFIR205 Respond to aviation incident | PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire |
| PUAFIR220 Respond to isolated structure fire | PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
| PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire | PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire* |
| PUAFIR309 Operate pumps | PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment* And one of the following four units: PUAFIR203 Respond to urban fire* OR PUAFIR220 Respond to isolated structure fire* OR PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire* OR PUAFIR205 Respond to aviation incident* |
| PUAFIR402 Conduct simple prescribed burns | PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire* |
| PUAFIR406 Develop simple prescribed burn plans | PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire* |
| PUATEA002 Work autonomously | PUATEA001 Work in a team |
| PUAWHS002 Maintain safety at an incident scene | PUAFIR210 Prevent injury |
