Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 5:55 PM AWST
12/09/2026 5:55 PM AWST
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Skill set for a plantation forest operator
Skill set for a plantation forest operator
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00018
FWPSS00018
State Code
AD569
AD569
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
110
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 that skills and knowledge required to comply with soil, water and cultural heritage protection requirements in a commercial plantation 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. This includes FWP30116 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management and FWP30216 Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage.
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 plantation 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 Plantation Forest Operator.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE667 | FWPSS00050 | Plantation Forest Operator Skill Set | Skill set |