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| Unit code | Unit title | Resources available |
| FPICOR2201A | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | Toolbox |
| FPICOR2203A | Follow environmental care procedures | Toolbox Learner guide |
| FPICOR2204A | Follow fire prevention procedures Toolbox | Toolbox |
| FPICOR2205A | Follow OHS policies and procedures | Toolbox Learner guide |
| FPICOR2207A | Maintain quality and product care | Toolbox |
| FPICOR3201A | Implement safety, health and environmental policies and procedures | Toolbox |
| FPICOR3202A | Conduct product and quality care procedures | Toolbox |
| FPICOR3204A | Visually assess materials | Toolbox |
| FPICOR4201A | Monitor safety, health and environmental policies and procedures | Toolbox |
| FPICOR4202A | Monitor and review forestry operations | Toolbox |
| FPICOR6202A | Implement practices to maximise value from wood residue | Learner Resource Video resources Technical references |
| FPICOT2216A | Visually stress grade softwood | Toolbox |
| FPICOT2219A | Use hand held tools | Toolbox |
| FWPCOT2253 | Fell trees manually (basic) | Learner Guide Interactive CD |
| FWPCOT2254 | Maintain chainsaws | Learner Guide Interactive CD |
| FWPCOT2259 | Cut material with a hand-held chainsaw | Learner Guide Interactive CD |
| FWPCOT2256 | Trim and cut felled trees | Learner Guide Interactive CD |
| FPICOT3204A | Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings | Toolbox |
| FPICOT3236A | Coordinate stock controls procedures | Toolbox |
| FPICOT3241A | Assemble timber wall frames | Toolbox |
| FPICOT3242A | Lay up timber roof trusses | Toolbox |
| FPICOT3247A | Select timber for forestry operations | Toolbox |
| FPICOT3261 | Transport forestry logs using trucks | Learner guide |
| FPICOT3262 | Transport forestry produce using trucks | Learner guide |
| FPICOT3264 | Build and maintain timber stacks | Health & Safety Solution |
| FWPFGM3216 | Fell trees manually (intermediate) | Learner Guide Interactive CD |
| FWPFGM3217 | Fell trees manually (advanced) | Learner Guide Interactive CD |
| FWPHAR2209 | Trim and cut harvested trees | Learner Guide Interactive CD |
| FWPHAR3205 | Harvest trees manually (intermediate) | Learner Guide |
| FWPHAR3209 | Harvest trees manually (advanced) | Learner Guide |
| FPICOT5206A | Implement Forestry Chain of Custody certification system | Learner Resource Video resources Technical references |
| FPICOT6202A | Develop and manage a Forestry Chain of Custody certification process for the workplace | Learner Resource Video resources Technical references |
| FPISS00027 | Forestry log truck driver | Learner guide |
| FPISS00028 | Forestry produce truck driver | Learner guide |
ForestWorks partnered with the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) to produce a range of learning and assessment resources for the Advanced Diploma of Forest Industry Sustainability.
The project was been overseen by a Project Steering Committee with representatives from enterprises, RTOs and High Education to provide oversight and validation for the development work. Consultation was undertaken to ensure materials meet the needs of end users and that the content of the materials is accurate.
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FPICOT5201B Implement sustainable forestry practices
FPICOT5209B Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact
FPIFGM5219 Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations
FPIFGM6203 Manage sustainable tree inventory
FPIFGM5217A Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use
FPICOT5208B Build and maintain community relationships
Assessment framework for FPICOR6201A Manage sustainability in the workplace
ForestWorks worked with an Industry Steering Group, including national representatives from Work Health and Safety Forums, to develop a guide that will raise awareness of safety standards and best practice operations for load restraint; loading and unloading trucks; transporting forestry logs and produce.
This learner resource supports the following skill sets and units of competency:
Skill Sets
Units of Competency
- FPICOT3261 Transport forestry logs using trucks
- FPICOT3262 Transport forestry produce using trucks
- FPICOR2205B Follow OHS policies and procedures
- FPICOR2203B Follow environmental care procedures
Download the Log Haulage Manual
Purchase the Log Haulage Manual
To purchase a printed version of the Log Haulage Manual please contact us.
Cost: $25.00 + postage and handling
Workplace Learning Activity
A workplace learning activity is also available to support haulage operators and contractors using the information in the Log Haulage Manual.
The activity focusses on safely restraining loads and can be adapted for individual workplaces.
Download the workplace activity
Download the scenario for this activity
The Tree Faller’s Manual is an essential handbook for forest operators and others who need to fell trees manually using a hand-held chainsaw.
The manual is based on the national competency standards for the forest and forest products industry where tree felling is covered using three categories:
- Basic tree felling applies to trees that are relatively small, with a single stem and no defects.
- Intermediate tree felling covers trees with single or multiple stems, limited defects, and lean and weight distribution that can be adapted to felling direction
- Advanced tree felling applies to larger and more complex trees and includes trees deemed to be more hazardous.
Workplace safety, risk assessment and site preparation are included along with the theory, techniques and tools for each of the tree-felling categories.
Additional Features
- Stresses workplace safety and risk assessment
- Theory of felling, directional felling, preparation, escape route and cutting the scarf
- Builds on the information provided by the Chainsaw Operator’s Manual
The Tree Faller’s Manual is an essential handbook for forest operators and others who need to fell trees manually using a hand-held chainsaw.
Tree felling is a high risk activity. Most accidents are caused by using unsafe felling techniques and not following safe work procedures. This manual will guide the faller to safer work techniques.
The manual is based on the national competency standards for the forest and forest products industry where tree felling is covered using three categories: basic, intermediate and advanced.
- Basic tree felling applies to trees that are relatively small, with a single stem and no defects.
- Intermediate tree felling covers trees with single or multiple stems, limited defects, and lean and weight distribution that can be adapted to felling direction
- Advanced tree felling applies to larger and more complex trees and includes trees deemed to be more hazardous.
Workplace safety, risk assessment and site preparation are included along with the theory, techniques and tools for each of the tree-felling categories.
Additional Features
- Stresses workplace safety and risk assessment
- Theory of felling, directional felling, preparation, escape route and cutting the scarf
- Builds on the information provided by the Chainsaw Operator’s Manual
The Chainsaw Operator’s Manual is an essential safety tool for chainsaw operators. It is the ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques.
This manual covers a number of topics relating to chainsaw operation including safety, maintenance and cross-cutting. Safety considerations are workplace safety, occupational hazards, kick-back and identifying dangerous trees. Detailed diagrams illustrate horizontal, vertical and boring cuts, as well as trimming and cross-cutting techniques. An explanation of the ‘tension’ and ‘compression’ forces in timber is also provided to help you understand where to begin cutting to avoid jamming the saw.
The book covers chainsaw maintenance in detail, explains all aspects of the equipment and helps you select the right chainsaw and personal protection equipment for your needs. Trouble-shooting charts are included to help you solve operating problems.
This manual has been updated to take into account the most recent changes in nationally accredited competency standards. It is a must-have for anyone operating a chainsaw.
Features
- Workplace and operator safety
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Basic cross-cutting techniques
- Competency Standards
Purchase the Chainsaw Operator’s Manual
To purchase the print version visit the CSIRO Publishing website
There is a discount of 40% available for RTOs (with relevant units of competency on their scope) that buy a minimum of 20 copies of this manual.
About the Foundation Skills Training Package
The Foundation Skills Training Package offers units and qualifications to support the development of foundation skills for work. The package includes three preparatory:
- the Certificate I in Access to vocational pathways
- the Certificate I in Vocational preparation and pathways, and the
- Certificate II in Preparation for work and vocational pathways.
Each of these preparatory qualifications can be contextualised for a particular work context, to ensure that learners build the specific foundation skills for a job role. Also, vocational units can be imported into these foundation skills qualifications so that learners begin to build industry skills and knowledge. The units cover a range of foundation skills at various levels, including learning, reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy, and digital literacy. The resources listed below are available to assist trainers with foundation skill development.
Growing Skills Trainer Guide
ForestWorks has developed ‘Growing Skills a Trainer Guide’ to assist vocational trainers to address foundation skills in the forest, wood, paper and timber products industry.The guide includes background information about foundation skills followed by lots of case studies about how trainers have dealt with developing foundation skills for work. Also included are sample learning activities that could be contextualised to suit the context in which you work.
Audio case studies from our industry
Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency learner resource
This learner resource has been developed to support the new unit of competency FPICOT3263 Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency, and is designed to support workplace-based learning of energy efficiency concepts and practices.
Harvesting and haulage learning toolkit
The documents below have been designed to assist trainers with the newly-endorsed Foundation Skills Training Package.
WELL CONSIDERED: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
The professional development resource that supports the development of competencies required to plan an effective WELL training project and prepare a successful WELL training application is available for free download from the WELL practitioners’ website.
LEARNING AUSTRALIA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Learning Australia activities are designed to build the professional skills of VET Educators. The activities have been extensively trialled and focus on key issues in VET assessment, teaching and learning. Each activity includes easy to follow instructions and master copies of all materials needed to conduct highly interactive, engaging and challenging professional development sessions for VET Educators. The activities are available for purchase as is a free sample activity from the Learning Australia website.
Learner guides are also available in draft format for the following superseded units. If you are interested in reviewing any of these resources please contact us.
| Unit code | Unit title |
| FPICOR2201A | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry |
| FPICOR2203A | Follow environmental care procedures |
| FPICOR2205A | Follow OHS policies and procedures |
| FPICOR3201A | Implement safety, health and environmental policies and procedures |
| FPICOR3202A | Conduct product and quality care procedures |
| FPICOR3203A | Evaluate fire potential and prevention |
| FPICOR3204A | Visually assess materials |
| FPICOR4202A | Monitor and review forestry operations |
| FPICOT2201A | Stack and bind material |
| FPICOT2202A | Rack material |
| FPICOT2203A | Finish products |
| FPICOT2205A | Tail out materials |
| FPICOT2210A | Tally material |
| FPICOT2211A | Produce pointed timber products |
| FPICOT2212A | Grade sawed and milled products |
| FPICOT2215A | Visually grade hardwood |
| FPICOT2216A | Visually stress grade softwood |
| FPICOT2217A | Visually grade cypress |
| FPICOT2218A | Cross cut materials with a fixed saw |
| FPICOT2219A | Use hand held tools |
| FPICOT2220A | Select trees for tending operations |
| FPICOT2223A | Segregate and sort logs |
| FPICOT2226A | Debark logs mechanically |
| FPICOT2228A | Store materials |
| FPICOT2229A | Dock materials to length |
| FPICOT2230A | Assemble products |
| FPICOT2232A | Cut material to shape using a saw |
| FPICOT2233A | Navigate in forest areas |
| FPICOT2234A | Operate 4×4 vehicle Learner |
| FPICOT3202A | Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
| FPICOT3203A | Weigh loads |
| FPICOT3206A | Cut material using high speed optimiser |
| FPICOT3207A | Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations |
| FPICOT3209A | End matching operations |
| FPICOT3214A | Take off material quantities |
| FPICOT3218A | Quote and interpret from manufactured timber product plans |
| FPICOT3219A | Produce standard truss or frame plans and details using computers |
| FPICOT3220A | Quote and interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans |
| FPICOT3221A | Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings |
| FPICOT3222A | Present forestry information and interpretations programs |
| FPICOT3224A | Plan and monitor equipment maintenance |
| FPICOT3227A | Receive and measure logs |
| FPICOT3244A | Cut material to shape |
| FPICOT3245A | Grade, sort and mark material |
| FPICOT3247A | Select timber for forestry operations |
| FPIFGM2201A | Collect seed |
| FPIFGM2203A | Plant trees by hand |
| FPIFGM2204A | Plant trees mechanically |
| FPIFGM2205A | Prune trees |
| FPIFGM2206A | Collect data or samples for assessment |
| FPIFGM2207A | Undertake brushcutting operations |
| FPIFGM2213 | Store and dispatch seeds |
| FPIFGM3208A | Perform complex 4×4 operations |
| FPIFGM4203A | Design plantations |
| FPIHAR3206B | Conduct forwarder operations |
| FPIHAR3207B | Conduct feller buncher operations |
| FPIHAR3209B | Conduct excavator operations with grabs |
| FPISAW2201A | Grade round poles and debarked logs |
| FPISAW2202A | Sort boards manually |
| FPISAW2203A | Sort boards mechanically |
| FPISAW2205A | Assemble materials using nail plates |
| FPISAW2209A | Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill |
| FPISAW3201A | Treat timber |
| FPISAW3202A | Produce sawn green boards |
| FPISAW3203A | Break down logs |
| FPISAW3204A | Saw flitches and cants |
| FPISAW3205A | Dry timber |
| FPISAW3229A | Operate a portable sawmill |
| FPISAW4202A | Plan and monitor saw logs |
| FPITMM2202A | Machine material |
| FPITMM3202A | Manufacture using joinery machines |
The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) provides a benchmark which defines levels of language, literacy and numeracy for the vocational education and training (VET) sector. ForestWorks has mapped these ACSF benchmarks for language, literacy and numeracy to qualifications and units of competency.
Click here to see qualification summaries that have been developed for the Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package and the Forest and Forest Products Training Package.
Developed by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA), ForestLearning is an innovative online resource that not only provides teachers with relevant and interesting lesson materials, but provides insights into the science and environmental benefits of the forestry industry.
Some of the topics covered include biodiversity, innovative design, climate change, carbon storage and the life cycle of wood and timber products.