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Unit codeUnit titleResources available
FPICOR2201AWork effectively in the forest and forest products industryToolbox
FPICOR2203AFollow environmental care proceduresToolbox
Learner guide
FPICOR2204AFollow fire prevention procedures ToolboxToolbox
FPICOR2205AFollow OHS policies and proceduresToolbox
Learner guide
FPICOR2207AMaintain quality and product careToolbox
FPICOR3201AImplement safety, health and environmental policies and proceduresToolbox
FPICOR3202AConduct product and quality care proceduresToolbox
FPICOR3204AVisually assess materialsToolbox
FPICOR4201AMonitor safety, health and environmental policies and proceduresToolbox
FPICOR4202AMonitor and review forestry operationsToolbox
FPICOR6202AImplement practices to maximise value from wood residueLearner Resource
Video resources
Technical references
FPICOT2216AVisually stress grade softwoodToolbox
FPICOT2219AUse hand held toolsToolbox
FWPCOT2253Fell trees manually (basic)Learner Guide
Interactive CD
FWPCOT2254Maintain chainsawsLearner Guide
Interactive CD
FWPCOT2259Cut material with a hand-held chainsawLearner Guide
Interactive CD
FWPCOT2256Trim and cut felled treesLearner Guide
Interactive CD
FPICOT3204APrepare and interpret sketches and drawingsToolbox
FPICOT3236ACoordinate stock controls proceduresToolbox
FPICOT3241AAssemble timber wall framesToolbox
FPICOT3242ALay up timber roof trussesToolbox
FPICOT3247ASelect timber for forestry operationsToolbox
FPICOT3261Transport forestry logs using trucksLearner guide
FPICOT3262Transport forestry produce using trucksLearner guide
FPICOT3264Build and maintain timber stacksHealth & Safety Solution
FWPFGM3216Fell trees manually (intermediate)Learner Guide
Interactive CD
FWPFGM3217Fell trees manually (advanced)Learner Guide
Interactive CD
FWPHAR2209Trim and cut harvested treesLearner Guide
Interactive CD
FWPHAR3205Harvest trees manually (intermediate)Learner Guide
FWPHAR3209Harvest trees manually (advanced)Learner Guide
 FPICOT5206AImplement Forestry Chain of Custody certification systemLearner Resource
Video resources
Technical references
 FPICOT6202ADevelop and manage a Forestry Chain of Custody certification process for the workplaceLearner Resource
Video resources
Technical references
FPISS00027Forestry log truck driverLearner guide
FPISS00028Forestry produce truck driverLearner 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

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:

  1. Basic tree felling applies to trees that are relatively small, with a single stem and no defects.
  2. Intermediate tree felling covers trees with single or multiple stems, limited defects, and lean and weight distribution that can be adapted to felling direction
  3. 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.

  1. Basic tree felling applies to trees that are relatively small, with a single stem and no defects.
  2. Intermediate tree felling covers trees with single or multiple stems, limited defects, and lean and weight distribution that can be adapted to felling direction
  3. 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

View the table of contents.

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.

Download here

Audio case studies from our industry

Building your worker’s foundation skills – for employers04:55
What are foundation skills? – for employers05:25
How do vocational trainers develop foundation skills? – for trainers04:28
What’s the new foundation skills training package all about? – for trainers05.42
What’s involved in taking part in foundation skills training? – for learners03:50
What’s WELL (Workplace English Language and Literacy) training? – for learners03:50

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.

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Harvesting and haulage learning toolkit

The documents below have been designed to assist trainers with the newly-endorsed Foundation Skills Training Package.

Toolkit information
Toolkit checklists
Toolkit activities

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 codeUnit title
FPICOR2201AWork effectively   in the forest and forest products industry
FPICOR2203AFollow   environmental care procedures
FPICOR2205AFollow OHS   policies and procedures
FPICOR3201AImplement safety,   health and environmental policies and procedures
FPICOR3202AConduct product   and quality care procedures
FPICOR3203AEvaluate fire   potential and prevention
FPICOR3204AVisually assess   materials
FPICOR4202AMonitor and   review forestry operations
FPICOT2201AStack and bind   material
FPICOT2202ARack material
FPICOT2203AFinish products
FPICOT2205ATail out   materials
FPICOT2210ATally material
FPICOT2211AProduce pointed   timber products
FPICOT2212AGrade sawed and   milled products
FPICOT2215AVisually grade   hardwood
FPICOT2216AVisually stress   grade softwood
FPICOT2217AVisually grade   cypress
FPICOT2218ACross cut   materials with a fixed saw
FPICOT2219AUse hand held   tools
FPICOT2220ASelect trees for   tending operations
FPICOT2223ASegregate and   sort logs
FPICOT2226ADebark logs   mechanically
FPICOT2228AStore materials
FPICOT2229ADock materials to   length
FPICOT2230AAssemble products
FPICOT2232ACut material to   shape using a saw
FPICOT2233ANavigate in   forest areas
FPICOT2234AOperate 4×4   vehicle Learner
FPICOT3202ANavigate in   remote or trackless areas
FPICOT3203AWeigh loads
FPICOT3206ACut material   using high speed optimiser
FPICOT3207ASet up, operate   and maintain finger jointing operations
FPICOT3209AEnd matching   operations
FPICOT3214ATake off material   quantities
FPICOT3218AQuote and   interpret from manufactured timber product plans
FPICOT3219AProduce standard   truss or frame plans and details using computers
FPICOT3220AQuote and   interpret from computerised timber manufactured product plans
FPICOT3221ARehabilitate   tracks, quarries and landings
FPICOT3222APresent forestry   information and interpretations programs
FPICOT3224APlan and monitor   equipment maintenance
FPICOT3227AReceive and   measure logs
FPICOT3244ACut material to   shape
FPICOT3245AGrade, sort and   mark material
FPICOT3247ASelect timber for   forestry operations
FPIFGM2201ACollect seed
FPIFGM2203APlant trees by   hand
FPIFGM2204APlant trees   mechanically
FPIFGM2205APrune trees
FPIFGM2206ACollect data or   samples for assessment
FPIFGM2207AUndertake   brushcutting operations
FPIFGM2213Store and   dispatch seeds
FPIFGM3208APerform complex   4×4 operations
FPIFGM4203ADesign   plantations
FPIHAR3206BConduct forwarder   operations
FPIHAR3207BConduct feller   buncher operations
FPIHAR3209BConduct excavator   operations with grabs
FPISAW2201AGrade round poles   and debarked logs
FPISAW2202ASort boards   manually
FPISAW2203ASort boards mechanically
FPISAW2205AAssemble   materials using nail plates
FPISAW2209ADismantle,   transport and assemble hand portable sawmill
FPISAW3201ATreat timber
FPISAW3202AProduce sawn   green boards
FPISAW3203ABreak down logs
FPISAW3204ASaw flitches and cants
FPISAW3205ADry timber
FPISAW3229AOperate a   portable sawmill
FPISAW4202APlan and monitor   saw logs
FPITMM2202AMachine material
FPITMM3202AManufacture 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.

View the resources here