Skill set Outline
Information current as of
13/09/2026 1:31 PM AWST
13/09/2026 1:31 PM AWST
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Skill set for a loader operator
Skill set for a loader operator
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00015
FWPSS00015
State Code
AD572
AD572
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
13/05/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
100
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set is for people wishing to work as a loader operator 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 number of qualifications including FWP30216 Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
In a number of jurisdictions some of these units are required for the issuing of a timber harvesting operator's licence as a loader operator.
Target Group
This skill set is for people wishing to work as a loader 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 loader and may meet some State and Territory regulatory requirements for gaining a licence as a loader operator.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXK27 | FWPHAR3218 | Conduct loader operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXM10 | FWPCOR2203 | Follow environmental care procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM07 | FWPCOR2205 | Follow WHS policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD762 | FWPSS00035 | Skill set for a loader operator | Skill set |