Forestry+-+Mount+Gambier+High+School

=FORESTRY=
 * Focus School:** Mount Gambier High School


 * Number of SACE Units:** To be advised
 * SACE Subject:** To be advised

Course Description
Students in this program are given the opportunity to achieve nationally accredited competencies. The students are able to participate in “real” work environments.

Units Covered
FPICOR2201A: Work Effectively in the Forest and Forest Products Industry FPICOR2202A: Communicate and Interact Effectively in the Workplace FPICOR2203A: Follow Environmental Care Procedures FPICOR2205A: Follow Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures FPICOR2207A: Maintain Quality Product Care FPICOR2206A: Apply Basic First Aid FPICOT22233A: Navigate in a Forest Area 10 hrs

Course Coordinator
Paula Pilgrim Ph: (08) 8725 6244 [|www.mghs.sa.edu.au]

Commencement semester
Semester 1 or 2 in 2010 – To be advised

Number of days, location
It is anticipated students will participate in 20 days per semester (one per week) at various worksites

Special Requirements
Suitable work clothes, with appropriate personal protective equipment being provided by industry. Students must provide own steel-capped boots for work

Course Costs
Students to pay $30 towards personal protective equipment. Other course costs to be advised.

Course Pre-requisites
Return of "Expression of interest" form - // PLEASE GO TO "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST" TAB LOCATED ON LEFT HAND SIDE NAVIGATION // There are no formal pre-requisites. Students need to demonstrate a keen desire to work in this industry. Students will attend an interview to determine their suitability to the course.

Course Pathway
This is the base qualification in the Forest Industry. Completion of this course will give the opportunity to participate in Certificate II School Based Apprenticeships or directly into full time work. The local region has a high demand for production workers up to university graduates.

VET Training Provider
Mt Gambier High School with Logging Investigation and Training Association (LITA)