Dip of Forest and Forest Products - FWP50121

Qualification Overview:

Qualification Name:
Dip of Forest and Forest Products

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
FWP50121

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 Dip of Forest and Forest Products ?

The Diploma of Forest and Forest Products is intended to provide qualification inorder to work in the forest and forest products sectors.

At the time of publication, some states and territories may have licencing, legal, regulatory, or certification requirements that apply to the units in this qualification; these requirements may vary by jurisdiction.

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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The Diploma of Forest and Forest Products gives understanding about the forest and forest products industry.
What evidence of documents you need?
We require the following proof of documents to assess your eligibility for the desired qualification through RPL:
Evidence of Learning
  • Photo (latest)
  • 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)
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  1. Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
  2. 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.
  3. RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
  4. Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
  5. 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.
Packaging Rules

Dip of Forest and Forest Products

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 15 units of competency:
  • 6 core units plus
  • 9 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:

  • 5 units from Group A
  • 4 units from Group A and /or Group B, the total of which may also include up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced 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 and wood products industry.

CORE UNITS  

BSBCUS501Manage quality customer service
BSBMGT502Manage people performance
BSBMGT516Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBWHS503Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWOR501Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502Lead and manage team effectiveness

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

PUALAW001BProtect and preserve incident scene
PUAOPE016A*Manage a multi-team sector
PUAFIR501B*Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities
PUAFIR509BImplement prevention strategies
PUAOPE007B*Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response

Breeding & Propagation

AHCPHT503Manage a controlled growing environment
FWPFGM5212Manage genetic resources
FWPFGM5215Breed Trees

Site Establishment & Maintenance

AHCIRG503Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems
AHCWAT502Manage water systems
FWPFGM5201Plan and manage an inventory program
FWPCOT5206Implement forestry chain of custody certification system
FWPFGM5208Manage road construction and maintenance
FWPFGM5214Develop a native forest regeneration plan
FWPFGM5217Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use
LGAPLEM404APrepare and present geographic information systems data
LGAPLEM612BProtect heritage and cultural assets

Tree Growing & Maintenance

AHCPGD402Plan a plant establishment program
AHCPMG507Develop a regional pest management plan
AHCNSY401Plan a growing-on program
AHCNSY402Plan a propagation program
AHCWRK505Manage trial and research material
FWPCOT5205Develop biohazard contingency plans
FWPFGM5210Manage tending operations in a native forest
FWPFGM5211Coordinate stand nutrition
FWPFGM5213Coordinate plantation tending operations
FWPFGM5216Manage coupe planning

Harvesting

FWPCOT5209Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact
FWPHAR5201Design harvesting plans

Timber Products & Processes 

FWPCOT4201Produce complex truss and frame plans and details using computers
FWPCOT4202Design timber structures
FWPCOT4205Coordinate log debarking operations
FWPCOT4206Plan and coordinate boiler operations
FWPCOT4207Plan and coordinate heat plant operations
FWPCOT5207Implement sustainability in the workplace
FWPFGM5219Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations
FWPSAW4201Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations
FWPSAW4202Plan and monitor saw log operations
FWPSAW4203Coordinate timber drying operations
FWPSAW4205Plan and monitor timber conversion
FWPTMM4202Diagnose and calculate production costs
FWPTMM4203Install and commission CNC software
FWPTMM4204Sample and test products to specifications
FWPTMM5202Develop, trial and evaluate prototypes

Competitive Manufacturing

MSS405001Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation
MSS405004Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

Group B 

Machinery & Equipment 

FWPCOT5203Manage installation and commissioning of equipment
FWPCOT5204Organise enterprise maintenance programs

Safety & Quality Processes

AHCCHM401Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
BSBRSK501Manage risk
BSBSUS501Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
FWPCOT5201Implement sustainable forestry practices
PUAOPE016A*Manage a multi-team sector
MSS015011Conduct a sustainability energy audit
MSS405086Develop sustainable energy practices

Administration & Business

BSBAUD501Initiate a quality audit
BSBFIM501Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBINM501Manage an information or knowledge management system
LGACOM401AAdminister contracts
LGACOM409APrepare tender documentation

Planning & Analysis 

BSBINN502Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBMGT517Manage operational plan
BSBPMG522Undertake project work
FWPCOT6209Manage forest and wood products industry research
PSPGEN062Collect statistical data

Training & Assessment

BSBLED501Develop a workplace learning environment

Communication & Relationships 

AHCBUS502Market products and services
FWPCOT5202Manage forestry information and interpretations programs
FWPCOT5208Build and maintain community relationships
LGACOM502BDevise and conduct community consultations

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 
PUAFIR501B* Conduct fire investigation and analysis activitiesPUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene
PUAOPE007B Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response

PUAOPE012A Control a Level 1 incident

PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings

PUAOPE016A Manage a multi-team sector

PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire

OR

PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire

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