New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 3) - Strand in Landing Operations

Program Overview

Through a combination of practical learning, theoretical knowledge, and real-world experience, students gain skills in health and safety, chainsaw use, and landing operations. The program includes hands-on work with a harvesting crew on NMIT's harvest site, providing valuable industry experience.

Program Outline

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This half-year course is designed for individuals who are passionate about tools and machines and want to pursue a career in the forestry industry in New Zealand. It focuses primarily on landing operations. Participants will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to play a key role in harvesting production forests by working in a commercial forest harvesting landing operation. The program combines practical learning, theoretical knowledge, and real-world industry experience. Students will have the opportunity to work with a real harvesting crew on NMIT's own harvest site, putting their skills and knowledge into practice under the guidance of experienced professionals. Key areas of learning include:

• Health and safety in forestry operations
• Essentials for working in forestry operations
• Introductory chainsaw safety and use
• Chainsaw maintenance
• Introduction to landing operations and processing