Forestry Field Operations Training
FPI20105
CERTIFICATE II
IN
Duration: 450 hours approximately over 18 month
timeframe
Group Size: offered on individual basis
Description:
This traineeship is an entry
level training program designed for persons recently employed or seeking
employment in Forest Growing and Management.
It has been developed under the Australian Traineeship System and is
aligned with the National Industry Competency Standards for the Forest Growing
and Management Sector of the Forest Industries.
The traineeship
incorporates both on and off-the-job training and provides for recognition of
any relevant prior learning whether obtained through previous formal training,
work experience or life experience.
Course Content
The course is structured
into two major sections -
1. Compulsory Core Units
2. Sector and Elective Units from the menu below:
FPI20105
Certificate II in
A total of 13 units of
competency must be completed:
·
complete the 6
compulsory units in Group A below
·
select an
additional 3 units from Group B below
·
select an
additional 2 units from Groups B and/or C below
·
select an additional 2 units from Groups B, C and/or D
below.
Assessment
must be conducted in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines.
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GROUP A
(Core Units) |
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Field |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
|
Core |
FPICOR2201A |
Work effectively
in the forest and forest products industry |
|
FPICOR2202A |
Communicate
and interact effectively in the workplace |
|
|
FPICOR2203A |
Follow
environmental care procedures |
|
|
FPICOR2204A |
Follow fire
prevention procedures |
|
|
FPICOR2205A |
Follow OHS
policies and procedures |
|
|
FPICOR2206A |
Apply basic
first aid |
|
|
GROUP B (Sector Elective
Units) |
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|
Field |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
|
Fire Control |
FPIFGM2211A |
Detect fires |
|
PUAEQU001A |
Prepare,
maintain and test response equipment |
|
|
PUAFIR201A |
Prevent
injury |
|
|
PUAFIR204A |
Respond to
wildfire |
|
|
PUAFIR209A |
Work safely
around aircraft |
|
|
PUALAW001A |
Protect and
preserve incident scene |
|
|
PUAOPE002A |
Operate
communications systems and equipment |
|
|
PUATEA001A |
Work in a team |
|
|
RTE2002A |
Assist with
prescribed burning |
|
|
RTE2503A |
Observe and
report on weather |
|
|
Site
Establishment & Maintenance |
FPIFGM2207A |
Undertake brushcutting operations |
|
FPIFGM2210A |
Implement
animal pest control procedures |
|
|
FPIFGM2214A |
Maintain
visitor sites |
|
|
LGAWORK212A |
Perform
field support duties in a roadwork environment |
|
|
RTC2209A |
Install,
maintain and repair fencing |
|
|
RTC2210A |
Maintain
properties and structures |
|
|
RTC2401A |
Treat weeds |
|
|
RTD2202A |
Conduct
erosion and sediment control activities |
|
|
RTD2501A |
Maintain
cultural places |
|
|
RTE2603A |
Lay
irrigation and/or drainage pipes |
|
|
RTE2606A |
Maintain
pressurised irrigation system |
|
|
Breeding
& Propagation |
FPIFGM2201A |
Collect seed |
|
FPIFGM2202A |
Prepare seed
bed |
|
|
FPIFGM2209A |
Cut, sort
and set cuttings |
|
|
FPIFGM2212A |
Graft
cuttings |
|
|
FPIFGM2213A |
Process seed |
|
|
RTC2026A |
Undertake
propagation activities |
|
|
RTF2013A |
Pot-on
plants |
|
Cost : 2012 Funded based on 450 student contact hours @ $1.62/sch. Total
number of hours chosen may vary.
The student fee is indicative only
and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional
fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.
Indicative
Tuition Fee $729.00 (State
Government of Victoria Funded)
Materials Fee $200.00
Total Cost $929.00 (Approximate
fee for service value $4,000).
Updated 04/02/2012