Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution

Includes:

• National Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution (Logyard and Wood Preparation) Level 3
• National Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution (Yarding and Dispatch) Level 3

1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent

Qualification Details

This certificate, which includes national unit standards, provides solid wood manufacturing core skills.

Graduates will:

• be able to demonstrate knowledge of systems and techniques used to work efficiently in wood manufacturing;
• be able to participate, with technical support, in the investigation of wood manufacturing production issues;
• recognise the fundamental requirements of an employee within wood manufacturing industries;
• be able to apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace;
• possess introductory skills applicable to logistics and handling of logs and wood products in wood manufacturing operations;
• have further in-depth knowledge particular to log yard and wood preparation, or yarding and dispatch;
• understand introductory systematic problem solving and continuous improvement techniques.