FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations
Traineeship in the Forest Operations Industry
The Certificate II in Forest Operations is delivered to those in secondary schools, years 9-12. Students will develop industry skills and knowledge across a wide range of topics in order to progress their career within this popular local Industry. Students will learn about product quality and care, gain in depth knowledge of health, safety and environment policies and procedures and develop a variety of skills to be used in the workplace
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As an industry requirement applicants will need to be physically fit due to the nature of the work, and show a keen interest in learning about this exciting Industry as a career path.
It is desirable that students have the ability to organise their own travel arrangements as considerable amount of travel is involved in this Industry.
In accordance with SafeWork SA regulations students must be 18 years of age to be able to complete TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck.
To complete the unit FWPCOT3325 Operate four-wheel drive on unsealed roads students must hold a Class “C” Licence.
All applicants will undertake a short assessment to determine whether this is the best course for their needs, including language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills. Where learning needs are identified, LITA Training may offer you additional support or refer you to a more suitable course.
We believe in providing equal opportunities to all aspiring students. LITA Training encourages individuals from all backgrounds regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, socio-economic status or any other characteristic, to apply to join our courses.
Course Highlights
- Earn whilst you learn – traineeships offer employment whilst you are studying
- Gain industry skills and knowledge
- Enhanced career prospects
- Improve communication skills to effectively collaborate with other workers
- Understand industry requirements and available opportunities
PATHWAYS
This qualification provides a pathway into the following qualifications: –
- FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations
- FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations
- FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations
- FWP40222 Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations
- FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations
If you believe that you have previously completed one or more of the above units, please ask about our Credit Transfer service. If you believe that you have a range of work and life experiences that relate to one or more of these unit, please ask about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) service. If eligible, you will not be required to undertake these units again with us.
On successful completion of this course, the Trainee will receive a certificate that acknowledges their attainment of a nationally recognised qualification.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED PLACE?
You might be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and are:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- a permanent Australian resident or
- an eligible visa holder.
You also need to be:
For adult learners
- 16 years or over and not enrolled at school
or
For those still at school
- 16 or turning 16 years of age in the current year of enrolment and enrolled in Year 11, 12 or 13 doing SACE or an equivalent or
- enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12 and employed in a Training Contract that combines VET and SACE or school-based curriculum
For a list of eligible visas, to check your eligibility, or read the entitlement criteria
please visit subsidised training eligibility
Ask about our RPL Fees.
COURSE UNITS
The units of competency listed below are an example of the units that would typically be included in this qualification.
The program we deliver will be customised and contextualised to suit individual learning needs and objectives.
Core Units (5)
FWPCOR2206 Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOR2208 Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
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
FWPCOR2211 Develop knowledge of the forest and wood products industry
Suggested elective units: Elective Units (8)
FWPCOT2264 Follow quality and product care in forest and woods products operations
FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a polesaw
FWPCOT2266 Operate brushcutter
FWPCOT2265 Navigate in forest areas
FWPCOT3325 Operate four wheel drive on unsealed roads
FWPCOT2257 Use handheld tools
FWPCOT2259 Cut materials with a handheld chainsaw
TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
* Offered as online learning (knowledge-based assessment online – not practical elements)
Other electives may be offered: please enquire if you would like to discuss electives not identified above.
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WHY LEARN WITH US
INDUSTRY RELEVANT
Your industry shapes the courses
we deliver. Our training programs
have been developed with your
people and their specific industry
challenges in mind.
EXPERT TRAINERS AND ASSESSORS
Our staff have current on-the-job
experience, bringing this into the
training program to offer real
industry training based on current
industry trends.
EXPERIENCED SUPPORT TEAM
We offer in-house support and have
also teamed up with external
experts to ensure that you are fully
supported to succeed.
