Certificate IV in Forest Operations
FWP40121
TAFE NSW in NSW offers Certificate IV in Forest Operations (FWP40121), a nationally recognised AQF Level 4 qualification.
TAFE NSW
Tier 2TAFE · NSW
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Domestic fee · Full qualification
- ATAR requirement
- No ATAR — entry by application
Entry requirements and how you'll study
TAFE NSW offers Certificate IV in Forest Operations in NSW.
The price on this page is what TAFE NSW has published for Certificate IV in Forest Operations. It may be a local fee, an overseas fee, or a funded amount. Books, exams, and a funded place can cost more, so ask what you would pay.
Entry requirements
TAFE NSW has not listed entry rules for Certificate IV in Forest Operations. Ask them about past study, English, and any interview before you apply.
Use enquire to ask TAFE NSW about start dates, study mode, and how to get into Certificate IV in Forest Operations.
What you'll learn
The study plan includes Monitor safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations, Monitor and improve forestry operations, Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals, Plan and implement a chemical use program, Protect places of cultural significance, and Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment. Open a unit to see what it covers.
Career outcome
Occupation this qualification leads to
- ForesterOSCA 244135
Subjects & units of competency
2 core units · 55 electives available
Each unit is nationally recognised. Open a unit to see what it covers and which other qualifications include it.
Core units
· All core units must be completedGroup Electives
· select units from this group to complete the qualification- AHCCHM404
Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
ELECTIVE - AHCCHM405
Plan and implement a chemical use program
ELECTIVE - AHCILM401
Protect places of cultural significance
ELECTIVE - AHCMOM402
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
ELECTIVE - AHCOCM401
Protect places of cultural significance
ELECTIVE - BSBPEF402
Develop personal work priorities
ELECTIVE - BSBPMG634
Facilitate stakeholder engagement
ELECTIVE - FWPCOR2210
Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations
ELECTIVE - FWPCOR3205
Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT3346
Communicate effectively with general public or stakeholders concerned about forest practices
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT3348
Fell trees manually (advanced)
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT3351
Fell trees manually (advanced)
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4212
Implement environmental management practices to a forestry operation site
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4213
Monitor and manage product and service quality in the forest and wood products industry
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4214
Plan for and coordinate quarry operations
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4215
Plan for and coordinate road construction and maintenance
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4216
Plan for and coordinate construction of log landings and snig tracks
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4217
Apply a safety mindset in forestry operations
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4218
Manage business operations of a forestry contractor business
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4219
Manage people practices in a forestry contractor business
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4220
Plan for and coordinate log loading and haulage operations
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT4225
Apply principles of pneumatics and hydraulics to analyse potential equipment failures
ELECTIVE - FWPCOT5215
Apply innovative thinking to support forestry best practice
ELECTIVE - FWPFGM3217
Fell trees manually (advanced)
ELECTIVE - FWPFIR3001
Assess fire risk
ELECTIVE - FWPFIR3002
Apply communication protocols during post-bushfire vegetation clearing and clean-up operations
ELECTIVE - FWPFIR4001
Conduct tree hazard assessment post-fire
ELECTIVE - FWPFRM5007
Process and interpret harvester and forwarder optimisation data
ELECTIVE - FWPHAR3209
Harvest trees manually (advanced)
ELECTIVE - FWPHAR4206
Implement environmental management practices in timber harvesting operations
ELECTIVE - FWPHAR4207
Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment
ELECTIVE - FWPHAR4208
Plan for and coordinate fire salvage operations
ELECTIVE - FWPHAR4209
Plan for and coordinate forest harvesting operations
ELECTIVE - FWPHAR4210
Plan for and coordinate log recovery (hook tender)
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4001
Plan for and coordinate forest site preparation operations
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4002
Plan for and coordinate thinning operations in a native forest or plantation
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4003
Plan for and coordinate stem improvement operations
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4004
Plan for and coordinate forest establishment operations
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4005
Plan for and coordinate a stand health and nutrition program
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4006
Plan for and coordinate a pests and diseases assessment
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4007
Plan for and coordinate a regeneration rate assessment
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4008
Plan for and coordinate a forest site assessment
ELECTIVE - FWPSIL4009
Plan for and coordinate tending operations in a native forest or plantation
ELECTIVE - HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
ELECTIVE - HLTAID014
Provide Advanced First Aid
ELECTIVE - HLTAID016
Manage first aid services and resources
ELECTIVE - PUAFIR204
Respond to wildfire
ELECTIVE - PUAFIR210
Prevent injury
ELECTIVE - PUAFIR303
Suppress wildfire
ELECTIVE - PUAFIR402
Conduct simple prescribed burns
ELECTIVE - PUAFIR407
Interpret and analyse fire weather information
ELECTIVE - PUAFIR417
Supervise machinery use in wildfire operations
ELECTIVE - PUAFIR506
Conduct complex prescribed burns
ELECTIVE - TLIF0014
Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
ELECTIVE - TLIF4064
Manage fatigue management policy and procedures
ELECTIVE
