Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 9:12 AM AWST
12/09/2026 9:12 AM AWST
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Native Forest Operator Skill Set
Native Forest Operator Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00049
FWPSS00049
State Code
AE679
AE679
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
28/01/2022
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
185
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 28/01/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to comply with soil, water, biodiversity and cultural heritage protection requirements and apply silviculture methods in a commercial native forest operation. It also provides the skills and knowledge to follow workplace safety and environmental procedures.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards FWP30121 Certificate III in Forest Operations 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 a forestry or harvesting technical officer in commercial native forest operations.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package meet the industry requirements for native forest operators.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCR72 | FWPCOT3313 | Apply biodiversity protection principles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODS86 | FWPCOT3324 | Apply cultural heritage protection requirements in forest operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODS05 | FWPSIL3001 | Apply sustainable silviculture treatments | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCR70 | FWPCOT3314 | Comply with soil and water protection | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODS83 | FWPCOR2209 | Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODS75 | FWPCOR2210 | Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD564 | FWPSS00017 | Skill set for a native forest operator | Skill set |