Certificate II in Forest Operations - VDSS

Start your career in the Australian forestry industry. This nationally recognised qualification is your pathway into the world of forestry, offering hands-on experience and opening doors to careers in forest science, carbon management, nursery production and conservation.

Why Forestry?

Forestry is a vital industry in Gippsland, contributing to sustainable land management and providing diverse career opportunities. With the growing demand for timber and wood products, skilled professionals are needed to support this essential sector.

Course Highlights:

• On-the-job communication and safety practices
• Environmental protection and cultural heritage
• Site biosecurity procedures
• Forest health
• Bushfire awareness and prevention and much more

Entry Requirements

This course is for students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Please contact your school for more information.

Proposed Units

FWPCOR2206 Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOR2208 Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
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
FWPCOR2211 Develop knowledge of the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOT3324 Apply cultural heritage protection requirements in forest operation
AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds, and diseases
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases, and disorders
FWPFIR2001 Follow fire prevention procedures
PUATEA001 Work in a team

Clothing and Equipment

• Solid, closed in shoes
• Clothing suitable for practical work
• Branded uniform shirt will be supplied
• Students must have access to a computer and Internet. Our preference is for students to bring their laptop they currently use for Secondary School to their VDSS classes

Pathways

• FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations
• FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations
• FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations

Potential Job Outcomes

• Forest or plantation / field worker
• General hand / forestry labourer
• Fire management support
• Forest operations assistant
• Forest maintenance crew
• Conservation and land management roles
• Harvester or forwarder operator
• Chainsaw operator / feller
• Log truck driver / haulage operator
• Harvest planning assistant
• Logging contractor
• Nursery hand / nursery assistant
• Seedling production technician
• Horticulture assistant (specialising in forestry species)
• Nursery supervisor (with experience)
• Plant health monitoring assistant