New Zealand Certificate in Forest Operations

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Forestry Studies

Qualification

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Entry requirements

The New Zealand Certificate in Forestry Operations (Level 3) with strands in Basic Machine Operations, Mensuration, Production Thinning, Planting, Pruning, and Thin to Waste [Ref: 2334] or equivalent industry experience, is a recommended pre-requisite to this qualification.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge required to be employed in a production role in a commercial forestry operation and contribute to the planning of operations. They will be able to make decisions in their area of specialisation.
Graduates will be able to operate a mechanised plant and equipment safely and efficiently without supervision and maintain plant equipment while retaining productivity within the operation.
The qualification includes two strands in mechanised land preparation and mechanised thinning which represent distinct activities within forestry operations.