New Zealand Certificate in Tree Felling and Clearing (Non-Production)

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Forestry Studies

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

None.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide people who have gained sufficient knowledge and skills to operate safely and effectively in roles outside of the forest industry (non-production) that involve the felling and clearing of trees.

This qualification is intended for people who in the Department of Conservation, the Army, rural fire fighting, forestry (supervisors or security), road construction and maintenance, and track construction and maintenance.

Graduates of this qualification will be capable of planning and undertaking the felling and clearing of trees under limited supervision. Those that complete the Hazardous Tree Management strand are able to fell trees under hazardous circumstances under limited supervision.