Skill set Outline
Information current as of
13/09/2026 11:35 PM AWST
13/09/2026 11:35 PM AWST
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Skill set for a mechanical processor operator
Skill set for a mechanical processor operator
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00016
FWPSS00016
State Code
AD574
AD574
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
13/05/2016
Current Release Date
21/02/2018
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
160
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/02/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set is designed to meet industry requirements for activities related to mechanical processor operations in a commercial forest harvesting environment or the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and wood products industry.
^ From 1 July 2022 the unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
^ From 1 July 2022 the unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a number of qualifications including FWP30216 Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for people wishing to work as a mechanical processor operator in a commercial forest operation in the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and wood products industry.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package meet the industry requirements for operating a mechanical processor in a commercial forest harvesting environment.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXK30 | FWPHAR3210 | Conduct mechanical processor operations | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AXM10 | FWPCOR2203 | Follow environmental care procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM07 | FWPCOR2205 | Follow WHS policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE671 | FWPSS00048 | Mechanical Processor Operator Skill Set | Skill set |