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Infield Wood Chipping Machine Operator Skill Set (Flail and Wood Chipper with Crane)
Infield Wood Chipping Machine Operator Skill Set (Flail and Wood Chipper with Crane)
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00046
FWPSS00046
State Code
AE495
AE495
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
11/03/2021
Current Release Date
11/03/2021
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
14/05/2021
Nominal Hours
238
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/03/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set provides skills and knowledge to operate an integrated or split flail and wood chipper with crane while following workplace safety, health and environmental procedures in a commercial forest operation in the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and wood products industry.
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for people wishing to work as infield mobile chipper 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 Infield Wood Chipping Machine Operator (Flail and Wood Chipper with Crane).
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXM10 | FWPCOR2203 | Follow environmental care procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM07 | FWPCOR2205 | Follow WHS policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCR76 | FWPHAR3203 | Operate integrated or split flail and wood chipper with crane | 180 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD567 | FWPSS00014 | Skill set for a heavy production mobile chipper operator | Skill set |