Our pine forests aren't just left to grow on their own - they need workers to plant and maintain them by knowing which trees to remove and which ones need to be left to grow.
This nationally recognised qualification provides the foundation skills you need to plant and tend forests. You'll learn mainly out in the bush, where you'll get some real experience working with other forestry professionals.
When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have skills and knowledge relevant to entry level roles in a forestry operation.
Graduates will have a basic understanding of the industry and the risks involved in the industry. They will be able to work under close supervision to meet quality requirements of an operation while maintaining their own safety.
This is a full-time programme that consists of 49 credits delivered over 18 weeks. This programme combines in-class learning with hands-on experience.
In this delivery option you will be required to attend a total of 150 of kaiako-directed learning over 18 weeks, which may consist of:
Your kaiako will confirm the dates and venues for your classes and noho. You'll also need to complete activities outside of the classroom for:
Some of the learning activities will need to be completed online. You'll need access to an internet-connected device to complete some learning activities.
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:
You can progress to a level 3 programme in a range of subjects or continue your forestry journey with another institution.
I want to use my qualificationYou'll be ready to apply for entry-level forestry work undertaking planting or pruning activities in a commercial forestry operation.
Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements for Commercial Forestry | 20 Credits
The focus of this kōnae ako is for tauira to learn the fundamental health, safety environmental and legal considerations and requirements that impact on commercial forestry. There is also a strong focus on factors that can affect the performance of forestry workers, particularly in relation to hydration, diet, stress and fatigue. Tauira will learn the signs and symptoms of how to recognise performance impairment and how to maintain and manage general health and wellbeing of forestry workers.
Risk Management for Commercial Forestry | 9 Credits
The core unit standard in this kōnae ako focuses on the principles of commercial forestry and terminology and factors affecting tree quality and processing. The elective unit standards within this kōnae ako focus on general worksite health and safety and environmental requirements in a forestry operation. Tauira learn about the personal safety and injury prevention in commercial forestry, and they learn how to contribute to health and safety best practice within the workplace, including being able to provide first aid.
Forest Harvesting Operations | 20 Credits
The core unit standard in this kōnae ako focuses on all considerations and requirements for preparing to, and planting plantation trees.
The elective unit standards in this kōnae ako focus on the procedures and processes for forest harvesting operations, as well as the environmental requirements and factors that affect forest establishment.