New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 3) - Strand in Basic Machine Operation and Landing Operations
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-27 | - |
| 2024-09-02 | - |
Program Overview
The New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 3) provides practical skills for individuals seeking employment in the forestry industry, with a focus on machine operation and landing operations. Graduates are qualified to work in commercial forest harvesting operations after completing the 27-week full-time program, which includes real-life harvesting crew participation and simulator training. The program emphasizes health and safety, policies, procedures, and hands-on learning in a real harvest site environment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program, titled "New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 3) - Strand in Basic Machine Operation and Landing Operations," is designed for individuals interested in working outdoors in New Zealand's forestry industry. The program focuses on machine operation and landing operations. It includes a mix of Health and Safety, policies and procedures, and practical learning at a harvest site.
Objectives:
The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to work in a commercial forest harvesting operation. Students will learn to operate, maintain, and sharpen a chainsaw, cut logs to length, and safely operate forestry machines used in harvesting operations. They will gain practical experience through real-life harvesting crew participation and simulator training, culminating in time in a real excavator within an actual harvesting operation.
Teaching:
The program includes practical learning at a harvest site, where students will join a real-life harvesting crew. They will also gain experience on state-of-the-art simulators and in a real excavator.
Careers:
Upon successful completion, graduates are qualified to work in a commercial forest harvesting operation.
Other:
- The program is 27 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable).
- It is offered at the Mokoia Campus in Rotorua.
- The program requires students to have steel toe capped boots, a helmet visor, earmuffs, and chaps.
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Entry Requirements:
You must:
- be 16 years old at the time the course starts,
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level, AND
- be physically able to complete the course.
Standard Entry Criteria:
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations. For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:
- Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
