Forestry Earthworks Plant Operation (Micro-Credential)

It is recommended the following unit standards are completed prior to attempting this micro-credential;
20476 - Construct forestry roads, tracks, and landings
30919 - Construct culverts and structures for a forestry earthworks site
33308 - Carry out maintenance activities for forestry infrastructure
33309 - Carry out rehabilitation and decommissioning of forestry tracks

Class of driver licence and any driver licence endorsement appropriate for the vehicle being driven must be held.

It is expected that ākonga/learners for this micro-credential will be employed in the Forestry industry. The provider may be able to assist with placement for those not already in employment.

Literacy and numeracy
* Ākonga/learners require sufficient levels of literacy and numeracy to allow them to read and understand workplace documents, complete necessary calculations and complete assessments tasks.
* Providers will support ākonga/learners during delivery to ensure they have the level of literacy and numeracy required.

Language Proficiency
* For ākonga/learners who do not have English as their first language, the level of English language skills required is equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5 in General or Academic, with no band score lower than 5.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide ākonga/learners with formal recognition and credentialisation of the skills and knowledge required for plant operation workers using either a wheeled loader, hydraulic excavator, motor scraper, self-propelled roller, bulldozer or motor grader in the forestry industry.

The micro-credential will provide forestry workers who wish to have their skills formally recognised. This micro-credential is part of a training framework endorsed by the industry and provides a training opportunity for those in forestry industries who would like to upskill in this area.

This micro-credential may be used in programmes leading to Forestry Operations qualifications at Level 3.

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