Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 11:47 AM AWST
12/09/2026 11:47 AM AWST
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Plantation Forest Operator Skill Set
Plantation Forest Operator Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00050
FWPSS00050
State Code
AE667
AE667
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
110
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 28/01/2022 | Current | Approved |
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 and environmental 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 a forestry or harvesting technical officer in a commercial plantation forest operation.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package meet the industry requirements for plantation forest operators.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODS86 | FWPCOT3324 | Apply cultural heritage protection requirements in forest operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCR70 | FWPCOT3314 | Comply with soil and water protection | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODS83 | FWPCOR2209 | Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODS75 | FWPCOR2210 | Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD569 | FWPSS00018 | Skill set for a plantation forest operator | Skill set |