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Forestry Earthworks Plant Operation (Micro-Credential)

Turanga Ararau

Subject area

Civil Engineering not elsewhere classified

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

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.

About the course

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.

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (06) 868 1081
Fax: (06) 868 1061
Email: sharon@ta.org.nz
Web: http://www.turanga-ararau.org.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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