Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 10:31 PM AWST
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Skill set for a heavy production mobile chipper operator
Skill set for a heavy production mobile chipper operator
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00014
FWPSS00014
State Code
AD567
AD567
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
260
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 heavy production mobile chipper 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 heavy production mobile chipper operator.
Target Group
This skill set is for people wishing to work as a heavy production 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
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 |
| AXK31 | FWPHAR3215 | Operate a heavy production mobile chipper | 200 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE494 | FWPSS00047 | Infield Wood Chipping Machine Operator Skill Set (Flail and Wood Chipper Fed by a Mobile Machine) | Skill set |
| AE495 | FWPSS00046 | Infield Wood Chipping Machine Operator Skill Set (Flail and Wood Chipper with Crane) | Skill set |