Skill set Outline
Information current as of
13/09/2026 3:40 PM AWST
13/09/2026 3:40 PM AWST
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Skill set for an excavator operator
Skill set for an excavator operator
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00021
FWPSS00021
State Code
AD573
AD573
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
160
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 an excavator 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 an excavator operator.
Target Group
This skill set is for people wishing to work as an excavator 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 an excavator and may meet some State and Territory regulatory requirements for gaining a licence as an excavator operator.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXK26 | FWPHAR3219 | Conduct excavator operations with grabs | 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 |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD758 | FWPSS00038 | Skill set for an excavator with log grapple operator | Skill set |