FWP30122
Certificate III in Forest Operations

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Certificate III in Forest Operations

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Workplace

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 3,112.00
Concession* $ 390.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Forestry is a key part of Tasmania’s economy and if you’d like to develop practical skills to work in this dynamic industry, then this course is for you.

This course is delivered to those currently employed in the forestry industry either as an apprentice or non-apprentice. You’ll learn a range of skills and knowledge for work functions and job roles within the forestry sector.

You’ll learn how to communicate and interact effectively and how to contribute to team effectiveness. You can select from 11 elective units that suit your interest to complete your qualification.

You’ll also operate equipment according to workplace procedures and conduct work specific to a forest operation.

This course runs over two years. Core units are delivered at a TasTAFE campus for approximately two days and TasTAFE teachers complete workplace visits for training and assessment of units for approximately 1 day a unit.

This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

You’ll learn how to communicate and interact effectively and how to contribute to team effectiveness. You can select from 11 elective units that suit your interest to complete your qualification.

You’ll also operate equipment according to workplace procedures and conduct work specific to a forest operation.

This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
North
Alanvale	12 Feb 2024 - 23 Dec 2025	Part-time You can commence course at any time as long as you have a suitable workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person.	Workplace	Apply now
South
Clarence	25 Mar 2024 - 25 Mar 2026	Part-time You can commence course at any time as long as you have a suitable workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person.	Workplace	Apply now
North West
Burnie	25 Mar 2024 - 25 Mar 2026	Part-time You can commence course at any time as long as you have a suitable workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person.	Workplace	Apply now

Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Licensing and other requirements Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a FWP30122 - Certificate III in Forest Operations.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
FWPCOR2206	Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOR2208	Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry

Elective units
FWPCOR2209	Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOR2210	Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOR3205	Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOT2266	Operate brush cutter
FWPCOT3301	Trim trees using a pole saw
FWPCOT3306	Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings
FWPCOT3325	Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
FWPCOT3326	Recover four wheel drive vehicle
FWPCOT3347	Fell trees manually (intermediate)
FWPCOT3348	Fell trees manually (advanced)
FWPFIR2001	Follow fire prevention procedures
FWPFIR3001	Assess fire risk
FWPHAR2209	Trim and cut harvested trees
FWPHAR3205	Harvest trees manually (intermediate)
FWPHAR3209	Harvest trees manually (advanced)
FWPHAR3224	Operate crawler tractor
FWPHAR3225	Operate excavator with log grapple
FWPHAR3226	Operate feller buncher
FWPHAR3227	Operate forwarder
FWPHAR3228	Operate loader
FWPHAR3229	Operate single grip harvester
FWPHAR3230	Operate skidder
FWPHAR3234	Conduct mechanical processor operations
FWPHAR3235	Conduct mechanically assisted tree falling operations
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
PUAEQU001	Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
PUAFIR210	Prevent injury
RIIHAN308F	Load and unload plant
RIIMPO318F	Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO319E	Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO320F	Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO321F	Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
RIIMPO322E	Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations
RIIMPO323E	Conduct civil construction dozer operations
TLIF2010	Apply fatigue management strategies
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck

Career opportunities

Forest Machinery Operator
Tree Feller
Hooktender
Cable Logger

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Forest Machinery Operator
Tree Feller
Hooktender
Cable Logger

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FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations

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FWP30122
Certificate III in Forest Operations