Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 4:29 PM AWST
12/09/2026 4:29 PM AWST
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Skill set for a native forest operator
Skill set for a native forest operator
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00017
FWPSS00017
State Code
AD564
AD564
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
11/03/2021
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
14/05/2021
Nominal Hours
190
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/03/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/05/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to comply with soil, water, biodiversity and cultural heritage protection requirements and apply silviculture principles in a commercial native forest operation. It also provides the skills and knowledge to follow workplace safety, health and environmental procedures.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a range of qualifications 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 a commercial native forest operation in the harvesting and haulage and forest growing and management sectors 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 Native Forest Operator.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCR72 | FWPCOT3313 | Apply biodiversity protection principles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXL08 | FWPCOT3255 | Apply silvicultural principles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCR70 | FWPCOT3314 | Comply with soil and water protection | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXL06 | FWPCOT3257 | Follow cultural heritage requirements | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXM10 | FWPCOR2203 | Follow environmental care procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM07 | FWPCOR2205 | Follow WHS policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE679 | FWPSS00049 | Native Forest Operator Skill Set | Skill set |