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Excavator Operator Skill Set

Excavator Operator Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00066
State Code
AE677
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
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
200
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 operate an excavator for site preparation and other civil construction operations as part of commercial forest operations while applying workplace safety and environmental protection 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 an excavator operator in commercial forest operations.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products and RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Packages meet the industry requirements for operating an excavator in a commercial forest environment.
General notes
No information