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Qualification Details

FPI30211 - Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage (Release 2)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

FPI30211 Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage (Release 2) Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals and is designed for job roles in the harvesting and haulage sector of the forest and forest products industry.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.

Packaging Rules

• Total number units = 13

• 7 core units plus

• 6 elective units, consisting of:

• 2 units from Group A
• up to 4 units from Group A and/or Group B
• up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the harvesting and haulage sector of the industry.

Guidelines for use of qualification descriptors:

Descriptors are minimum industry recommendations to assist training providers, employers and trainees with the development of training plans for those employed in the job roles below.

The qualification descriptor may be used to describe a specific job profile.

The use of a descriptor does not alter the nationally recognised qualification and the descriptor selected must adhere to the qualification's packaging rules.

CORE UNITS 

BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness

FPICOR2201B Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

FPICOR2202B Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace

FPICOR3201B Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures

FPICOR3202B Conduct quality and product care procedures

FPICOR3203B Evaluate fire potential and prevention

HLTFA301C Apply first aid

GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS 

Harvesting Operations 

AHCARB307A Undertake complex tree climbing

AHCEXP303A Prepare and use explosives

FPICOT3252A Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations

FPICOT3261 Transport forestry logs using trucks

FPICOT3262 Transport forestry produce using trucks

FPICOT3253A Convert timber residue into products for further use

FPICOT3254A Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site

FPIHAR3201B Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)

FPIHAR3216A Conduct forestry operations using crawler tractor

FPIHAR3217A Conduct skidder operations

FPIHAR3218A Conduct loader operations

FPIHAR3206C Conduct forwarder operations

FPIHAR3207C Conduct feller buncher operations

FPIHAR3208C Conduct boom delimber operations

FPIHAR3210C Conduct mechanical processor operations

FPIHAR3211B Operate yarder

FPIHAR3213B Conduct mechanically assisted tree falling operations

FPIHAR3214C Operate a single grip harvester

FPIHAR3215C Operate a heavy production mobile chipper

FPIHAR3219A Conduct excavator operations with grabs

FPIHAR3220 Harvest trees manually (intermediate)

FPIHAR3221 Harvest trees manually (advanced)

Grading and Testing 

FPICOR3204B Visually assess materials

FPICOT3223B Grade and mark logs

FPICOT3250A Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements

Machinery and Equipment 

FPICOT3224B Plan and monitor equipment maintenance

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS 

Fire Control 

AHCWRK302A Monitor weather conditions

PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (unit has PUAFIR204B Respond to wildfire as a prerequisite)

PUAFIR309B Operate pumps (unit has three prerequisites - check training.gov.au)

PUAOHS002B Maintain safety at an incident scene

PUATEA002B Work autonomously

Site Establishment and Maintenance 

AHCNAR303A Implement revegetation works

FPICOT3221B Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings

FPIFGM3203B Conduct an instrument survey

Machinery and Equipment 

AHCMOM301A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair

FPICOT3259 Operate a four-wheel drive on unsealed roads

FPICOT3260 Recover four-wheel drive vehicles

FPIFGM3214 Operate a four-wheel drive in a towing situation

FPIFGM3215 Perform complex 4x4 operations

Specialist Machinery and Equipment 

*A maximum of two units may be selected from this field

RIIMPO315A Conduct tractor operations

RIIMPO317A Conduct roller operations

RIIMPO319A Conduct backhoe/loader operations

RIIMPO323A Conduct civil construction dozer operations

RIIMPO324A Conduct civil construction grader operations

RIIVEH304B Conduct tip truck operations

TLID3033A Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

Load Handling 

TLIC3063A Operate vehicle carrying special loads

TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLID3011A Conduct specialised forklift operations

TLID3014A Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads

TLIE3002A Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

TLIH2001A Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

Specialised Log Truck Driver  

*One of the following may be selected:

TLIC3004A Drive heavy rigid vehicle

OR

TLILIC2016B Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle

TLIC3005A Drive heavy combination vehicle

OR

TLILIC3017B Licence to drive heavy combination vehicle

TLIC4006A Drive multi-combination vehicle

OR

TLILIC3018B Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle

Safety and Quality Processes 

AHCWRK304A Respond to rescue incidents

FPICOT3202B Navigate in remote or trackless areas

FPICOT3255 Apply silvicultural principles

FPICOT3256 Apply biodiversity protection principles

FPICOT3257 Follow cultural heritage requirements

FPICOT3258 Comply with soil and water protection

FPICOT3263 Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency

HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation (to be assessed in conjunction with or after HLTFA311A Apply first aid)

HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (has HLTFA311A Apply first aid as a prerequisite)

TLID3035A Operate a boom type elevating work platform

TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies

Administration and Business 

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

Communication and Relationships 

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

FPICOT3222B Present forestry information and interpretations programs

Planning and Analysis 

BSBFLM305C Support operational plan

 

Special requirements for log truck driver descriptor: 

The log truck driver descriptor can only be used when electives have been selected from the Group A and B list of specialist units below.

Please note the learner must complete the two units indicated with an asterisk (*).

Log truck driver 

GROUP A ELECTIVE UNITS 

FPICOT3223B Grade and mark logs

FPICOT3224B Plan and monitor equipment maintenance

FPICOT3223B Grade and mark logs

FPICOT3224B Plan and monitor equipment maintenance

FPICOT3261 Transport forestry logs using trucks*

FPICOT3262 Transport forestry produce using trucks

FPIHAR3218A Conduct loader operations

FPIHAR3219A Conduct excavator operations with grabs

GROUP B ELECTIVE UNITS 

TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLID3014A Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads

TLIE3002A Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies*

TLIH2001A Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

* At least one but no more than two of the following licensing/driving units must be completed to achieve log truck driver descriptor:

TLIC3004A Drive heavy rigid vehicle

OR

TLILIC2016B Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle

 

TLIC3005A Drive heavy combination vehicle

OR

TLILIC3017B Licence to drive heavy combination vehicle

 

TLIC4006A Drive multi-combination vehicle

OR

TLILIC3018B Licence to drive multi combination vehicle

Licencing Information

Native FPI units may be subject to state or territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to state or territory codes, regulations, licences and/or permits. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options.

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• Complete health, safety and environment, hazard, environmental and incident reports according to workplace procedures and state or territory legislation
• Establish and maintain communication with others according to occupational health and safety requirements
• Prepare reports to supervisors in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established organisational procedures
• Record and report quality and product care procedures according to workplace procedures

Teamwork

• Seek first aid assistance from others in a timely manner
• Share relevant workplace information with co-workers to achieve designated individual and team goals and objectives
• Support team members in meeting expected outcomes

Problem-solving

• Participate in workplace meetings using agreed processes to resolve issues
• Assess and rectify problems to avoid repetition of lost product within limits of own role
• Monitor environmental measures and impact on the environment and take corrective action as required according to workplace procedures
• Plan product recovery to optimise resource value and minimise waste

Initiative and enterprise

• Apply, implement and adhere to quality system procedures
• Detect and assess hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel
• Identify and clarify contradictions, ambiguity, uncertainty or misunderstandings with appropriate personnel
• Monitor hazardous and flammable substances to assess the potential of spillage and combustion

Planning and organising

• Gather, convey and receive information
• Identify and assess organisational environmental goals
• Plan evaluation processes according to site procedures
• Identify, review and interpret work requirements

Self-management

• Complete daily work activities
• Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents and emergencies within scope of responsibilities
• Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities
• Maintain work relationships

Learning

• Establish opportunities for professional development in consultation with appropriate personnel according to organisational procedures
• Implement training and operational controls according to workplace procedures, which may include:
• in-house or external training programs
• one-on-one supervision
• programs that maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes at the local, state and federal level
• Practise and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency
• Record and report information regarding learning and competency development according to organisational requirements

Technology

• Monitor equipment conditions for overheating and electrical sparking and respond according to workplace procedures
• Check equipment to ensure it is serviceable for emergencies

Pathway Information

This qualification has eleven employment pathways for typical operational environments of harvesting and haulage. These are:

• Bulldozer Operator
• Excavator Operator
• Feller Buncher Operator
• Forest Harvester
• Forwarder Operator
• Harvesting Technician
• In-field Chipper Operator
• Loader Operator
• Log truck driver
• Mobile Equipment Operator
• Skidder Operator

Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.

This qualification may be suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.