Certificate in Forest Operations (Level 3)

The next round of Forest Operations courses begin June 14th, 2010!

The forestry industry is an exciting industry to be involved in - from making logs to using technical equipment in the forest. It's all about getting the best value from the trees to make great wood products.

Waiariki offers a full-time, Level 3 qualification to get started in your forestry career. You'll also start with a full set of protective gear and chainsaw.

As a national forestry trainer we provide a very supportive learning environment, which can build your self-esteem, improve your confidence and help you develop good work habits.

If you complete the course sucessfully you will complete the following -

• You will learn the basic skills needed to enter into the industry and this is your opportunity to get a nationally recognised qualification and work skills in a professional working environment in the forest.
• You will learn to use and maintain the chainsaw and learn about the industry.
• You will get to practice using the chainsaw under supervision in an actual contractor's harvesting operation.
• You will also get a first aid certificate.

Length: 16 Weeks

Study options:  Full time, Part time

Subjects: Code of Practice Relating to Chainsaw Use, Chainsaw Safety, Commercial Forestry in NZ, Factors which Impair the Performance of Forestry Workers, knowledge of environmental requirements in forest operations, knowledge of plantation forest harvesting.

Campus: Rotorua (Mokoia), Taupo, Tokoroa, Whakatane, Turangi, Kawerau, Murupara, Hawkes Bay, Northland

Job Opportunities: Forestry worker, skid site workers, Log Quality controller.

Courses Available:

FROP.3009 Maintain a Chainsaw and Cut Logs to Length

Entry Requirements:

Admission and entry requirements for this qualification are in accordance with Waiariki’s Academic Regulations.

Pathways

Forest Operations	Short Course Certificate in Chainsaw Skills Level 3	Certificate in Forestry Fundamentals Level 3
		Certificate in Forest Operations Level 3

For more information about this course please complete the form below or to register for this course please see our enrolment page.

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