New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Forestry Studies

Qualification

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Entry requirements

N/A

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 operate at a production level in an operational role in a forest harvesting operation.
Graduates will have an understanding of safety, environmental and quality requirements of working in a forest harvesting operation. They will work under limited supervision to meet productivity requirements.
The qualification includes four strands which represent distinct activities undertaken in harvesting operations.