Forestry Field Operations Training

FPI30105

CERTIFICATE III IN FOREST GROWING AND MANAGEMENT

Duration: Approximately 780 Hours over 24 months

Group Size: Offered on individual basis

Description:

This comprehensive course covers all major facets of Forest Growing and Management and incorporates both learning on the job and at the Training Centre, Creswick. It consists of a number of Units which are aligned with the National Industry Competency Standards for the Forest Growing and Management sector of the industry.

These Units are grouped into:

1. Compulsory Core Units

2. Sector and Elective Units:

FPI30105 Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management - Qualification Requirements

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.

GROUP A (Core Units)
Field		Unit Code		Unit Name
Core		BSBFLM312A		Contribute to team effectiveness
		FPICOR2201A		Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
		FPICOR2202A		Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace
		FPICOR2206A		Apply basic first aid
		FPICOR3201A		Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures
		FPICOR3203A		Evaluate fire potential and prevention
GROUP B (Sector Elective Units)
Field		Unit Code		Unit Name
Fire Control		PUAFIR303A		Suppress wild fire
		PUAFIR309A		Operate pumps
		PUALAW002A		Conduct initial investigation at incident scene
		PUAOHS002A		Maintain safety at an incident site
		PUATEA002A		Work autonomously
		RTE3506A		Monitor weather conditions
Breeding & Propagation		FPIFGM3201A		Manage seed collection
		FPIFGM3202A		Extract seed
		RTF3014A		Implement a propagation plan
		RTF3021A		Maintain nursery plants
Site Establishment & Maintenance		FPICOT3221A		Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings
		FPIFGM3209A		Construct and maintain forest roads and tracks
		FPIFGM3210A		Patrol forest
		RTC3206A		Erect timber structures and features
		RTC3209A		Plan and construct conventional fencing
		RTD3212A		Implement erosion and sediment control measures
		RTE3605A		Troubleshoot irrigation systems
		RTE3612A		Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system
		RTF3204A		Construct concrete structures and features
Grading & Testing		FPICOR3204A		Visually assess materials
		FPICOT3223A		Grade and mark logs
GROUP B (Sector Elective Units) continued
Field			Unit Code		Unit Name
Tree Growing & Maintenance		FPICOR3202A		Conduct quality and product care procedures
		FPIFGM3204B		Fall trees manually (intermediate)
		FPIFGM3205B		Fall trees manually (advanced)
		FPIFGM3206A		Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations
		FPIFGM3207A		Coordinate stem improvement
		FPIFGM3211A		Manage coppice stems
		RTC3401A		Control weeds
		RTC3404A		Control plants, pests, diseases and disorders
		RTF3031A		Undertake complex tree climbing
GROUP C (Common Elective Units)
Field	Unit Code			Unit Name
Machinery & Equipment	FPIFGM3208A			Perform complex 4x4 operations
	MNMEGS312A			Drive and recover a four wheel drive vehicle
	RTE3307A			Co-ordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
	Select a maximum of 2 of the following:
	BCCPO3001B			Conduct backhoe/loader operations
	BCCPO3003B			Conduct excavator operations
	BCCPO3004B			Conduct wheeled front end loader operations
	BCCPO3005B			Conduct tracked front end loader operations
	BCCPO3006B			Conduct grader operations
	BCCPO3008B			Conduct skid steer loader operations
	BCCPO3011B			Conduct tractor operations
	BCCPO3012B			Conduct tip truck operations
	BCCPO3013B			Conduct roller operations
	BCCPO3020B			Load and unload plant
	FPICOT3238A			Operate a pole saw
	TDTD3698B			Lift and move load using mobile crane up to and including 20 tonnes
Load Handling	TDTD1197B			Conduct specialised forklifting operations
	TDTD1497B			Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads
Safety & Quality Processes	BSBCMN319A			Apply advanced first aid
	FPICOT3202A			Navigate in remote or trackless areas
	RTC3704A			Prepare and apply chemicals
	TDTD3598B			Operate a boom type elevating work platform
Administration & Business	BSBCMN305A			Organise workplace information
	BSBCMN306A			Produce business documents
Communication & Relationships	BSBFLM303B			Contribute to effective workplace relationships
	FPICOT3222A			Present forestry information and interpretations programs
Planning & Analysis	BSBFLM305B			Support operational plan
GROUP D (Elective Units)
This group includes other units of competency from FPI05and/or other nationally endorsed Training Packages. Units selected must be aligned to Certificate II, III or IV outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the Forest Growing and Management sector of the industry.

Cost : 2012 Funded based on 780 student contact hours @ $2.17/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 $1,692.60 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

Materials Fee $250.00

Total Cost $1,942.60 (Approximate Fee for Service value $5,000)

Updated 04/02/2012