FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations (Trainee)
Traineeship in the Forest Operations Industry
The Certificate III in Forest Operations is delivered to those employed in the
Forest Industry under a formal Training Agreement arrangement with the
employer and LITA Training. Trainees will develop industry skills and knowledge
across a wide range of topics in order to progress their career within this popular
local Industry. Trainees will learn about product quality and care, gain in depth
knowledge of health, safety and environment policies and procedures and use a
variety of infield machines
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As an industry requirement applicants will need to be physically fit due to the nature of the work.
Will be required to be employed in the Forest Industry for at least one month and are interested in a
Traineeship arrangement.
It is desirable that applicants hold a minimum of a class “C” (car) licence as a considerable amount of travel is involved in this industry.
All applicants will undertake an 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: –
- 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
FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations is to be completed over a period of 24 months from initial application.
Total of 2 days of classroom sessions to be completed within the first 12 months of the Qualification at a time negotiated between the employer and LITA Training
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 (2)
FWPCOR2206 Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOR2208 Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
Suggested elective units: Elective Units (11)
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 environment requirements in forest and wood products operation
FWPCOT3322 Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations
FWPFIR3001 Assess fire risk
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant
FWPCOT3325 Operate four-wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
FWPCOT3270 Grade and mark logs
FWPHAR3227 Operate forwarder
FWPHAR3229 Operate single grip harvester
FWPHAR3228 Operate loader
FWPHAR3225 Operate excavator with log grapple
FWPHAR3226 Operate Feller Buncher
FWPHAR3230 Operate skidder
FWPHAR3203 Operate integrated or split flail and wood chipper with crane
FWPHAR3204 Operate split flail and wood chipper fed by mobile chipper
* 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.
