FOREST OPERATOR ACCREDITATION IN NSW TAFE Course Numbers FROM 10844, 10845, 10944, 11113, 10949 & 11814 National training packages FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package INFORMATION FOR FOREST OPERATOR ACCREDITATION Page 1 of 5 OVERVIEW This brochure describes how current and potential forest industry employees can gain the skills and qualifications that are required to work in NSW Forests. FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT The Forest Industry Training Centre at the Tumut Campus of Riverina Institute has over 10 years of experience in delivering FOA qualifications (formerly known as Forest Operators Licence) to forest and allied - such as Mining and Civil - industry workers across NSW. Based on this experience we offer qualifications that allow workers to gain the units of competence they need in the most flexible and efficient way possible to suit busy employees who generally work in isolated regional locations. We therefore offer a combination of workplace delivery and assessment, short courses and online resources to enable you to meet all the unit qualification requirements in the time required. COMPONENTS Riverina Institute has split the unit qualification requirements for the FOA into some separate but related services that make it easy for contractors to undertake the activities and comply with requirements. Log truck drivers The full set of units required to be a truck driver are: Follow OH&S policies and procedures (FPICOR2205B) Apply basic first aid (FPICOR2206A), if applicable Follow environmental care procedures (FPICOR2203B) Transport forestry logs using trucks (FPICOT3261) The OH&S, First aid and Environmental care units are now available on-line. The FITC trainer will still need to assess you in the workplace with your truck at a date to be arranged with the trainer. To enrol in the Truck Driver course click here. Further detail about accessing the course will be provided after enrolment via email. The fee for this course is $650 in 2014. INFORMATION FOR FOREST OPERATOR ACCREDITATION Page 2 of 5 All Other Forest Operators Work Health and Safety Work health and safety (Follow OH&S policies and procedures FPICOR2205B) is a mandatory induction requirement for all new workers commencing work on State Forests and is available on demand as online learning. To enrol and complete this course over the internet, click here. The fee for this course is $105 in 2014. Basic First Aid (if required by employer) Basic First Aid (Apply basic first aid FPICOR2206A) is an optional qualification that your workplace may require you to do according to the workplace policies. It is available on demand as online learning. To enrol and complete this course over the internet, click here. The fee for this course is $105 in 2014. Environment Competencies required for operators in native forests Apply silvicultural principles (FPICOT3255) Apply biodiversity protection principles (FPICOT3256) Follow cultural heritage requirements (FPICOT3257) Comply with soil and water protection (FPICOT3258) Follow environmental care procedures (FPICOR2203B) These Environment units are delivered through 2 two-day short courses plus an assessment visit in your workplace. There are variations in the course content, depending on the type of native forest you are working in. This is reflected in the courses that are delivered in each Integrated Forest Operations Approval (IFOA) region, the accreditation is not necessarily transferable across regions (Upper North East Region, Lower North East Region, Southern Region, Eden Region, Cypress Region, BrigalowNandewar Region and Riverina Red Gum Region). You will need to let us know which IFOA Region you are working in, if you are unsure contact your local Forestry Corporation of NSW office. To enrol in an Environment course please refer to the Course Schedule or contact us. The fee for this course is $614 in 2014. INFORMATION FOR FOREST OPERATOR ACCREDITATION Page 3 of 5 Competencies required for operators in plantations Follow environmental care procedures (FPICOR2203B) Follow cultural heritage requirements (FPICOT3257) Comply with soil and water protection (FPICOT3258) These Environment units are delivered through a 2-day short course plus an assessment visit in your workplace. To enrol in an Environment course please contact us. The fee for this course is $347 in 2014. Competencies required for Roading operators and supervisors Follow environmental care procedures (FPICOR2203B) Follow cultural heritage requirements (FPICOT3257) Comply with soil and water protection (FPICOT3258) Implement erosion and sediment control measures (AHCSAW302A) These Environment units are delivered through a 2-day short course plus an assessment visit in your workplace. These courses are available on demand. Contact us at FITC. The fee for this course is $347 in 2014. Machinery Operation In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, your employer will require that you hold qualifications that relate to your specific job, such as harvester operator, tree faller, loader operator, forwarder operator, log grader, and bulldozer, grader, and roller operators. These qualifications are offered as workplace assessments where our assessor visits you in your workplace to undertake an assessment of you operating your equipment. The minimum cost of this service is $347 per person and you should contact us with your specific assessment requirements so we can confirm the exact fee and schedule an assessor to visit your workplace when they are next in your area. Chainsaw operators Chainsaw operators may require a combination of any of the units listed below depending on the work they do: Follow OH&S policies and procedures (FPICOR2205B) Apply basic first aid (FPICOR2206A), if applicable Follow environmental care procedures (FPICOR2203B) Follow cultural heritage requirements (FPICOT3257) – only for crosscutters/trimmers Trim and cut harvested trees (FPIHAR2207A) Harvest trees manually, intermediate (FPIHAR3220) - for intermediate tree fallers Harvest trees manually, advanced (FPIHAR3221) – for advanced tree fallers Conduct mechanically assisted tree falling operations (FPIHAR3213B) – for advanced tree fallers To arrange an assessment please contact us at FITC. The minimum cost of this service is $347 per person in 2014. INFORMATION FOR FOREST OPERATOR ACCREDITATION Page 4 of 5 Log Grading Log grading courses are run in consultation with the FCNSW. Please contact your local FCNSW Regional Office for details on the next course. The cost of the Log Grading assessment is $347 in 2014. If you are attending the full course there is an additional $20 fee for the manual. RECOGNITION If you are an experienced operator without current qualifications or have interstate or overseas qualifications that are not current national qualifications please contact us to find out more about gaining recognition of your existing skills. TRAINEESHIPS We can embed all FOA requirements into current approved Australian Apprenticeship (Traineeship) courses run by Riverina Institute. Contact us for further information about how these courses can potentially cover all the costs of the FOA for new and existing workers. PAYMENT METHODS TAFE NSW Statements of Competence are only mailed out where payment of the associated fee for the training and/or assessment service has been received. The preferred payment method is by credit card when you are enrolling on-line. Other payment methods are also available when enrolling on-line. ACCREDITATION As you complete your qualifications with us, you are issued with a TAFE NSW Statement of Attainment for the units you have undertaken. Your employer should keep a copy on file. The Forest Industry Training Centre also issues accreditation cards to machinery and chainsaw operators as part of the fee. FURTHER INFORMATION If you require further information about any aspect of forest industry training and assessment, please contact the Forest Industry Training Centre at TAFE NSW Riverina Institute on 02 69814800, or go to http://qawww.rit.tafensw.edu.au/plan-your-career/environment-forestry-and-primaryindustries/forestry/forest-industry-training-centre/ INFORMATION FOR FOREST OPERATOR ACCREDITATION Page 5 of 5
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