Course Overview
If you love tools and machines and want to work in the outdoors in New Zealand's forestry industry, this half-year course will get you started. It focuses on all areas of the landing operations.
You could play a key role in harvesting our production forests by working in a commercial forest harvesting landing operation.
There's a mix of practical learning, with some theory, as well as some real industry experience on our own harvest site. You team up with a real harvesting crew to put your skills and knowledge into practice.
You learn how to be safe on site, make logs, correctly process logs according to specific measurements, make decisions about grade and quality, and of course, maintain, sharpen and operate your own chainsaw.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Landing Operations) (Level 3)
| Locations | Wider BOP/Other |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Mar 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
23 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 70 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $4,234 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Work in a forest harvesting crew carrying out work on the landing.
Topics you'll cover
- Health and Safety in Forestry Operations
- Essentials for Working in Forestry Operations
- Introductory Chainsaw Safety and Use
- Maintain a Chainsaw
- Introduction to Landing Operations and Processing
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $4,234 for domestic students |
|---|---|
| Course related costs | Chainsaw kit - $2,200 (not compulsory) |
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
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.
Other Considerations
Successful applicants must sign a Student Drug‐Free Agreement and will be drug tested at the beginning of the course. This aligns with the strict drug testing policies in the forestry industry.
If you test positive for drugs you will need to discuss the outcome of your test result and what this might mean for your study with the relevant manager.
You'll also be unable to complete any practical work until a negative test result is provided. You will be offered support.
English language 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.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wider BOP/Other | Blenheim Site(s) | 10 Mar 2025 |
Study options
- 23 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
