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 manual processing and quality control.
You could play a key role in harvesting our production forests by working in a commercial forest harvesting or log scaling operation.
There's a mix of practical learning, with some theory, as well as 10 weeks of industry experience. 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 basic logging cuts, 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 (Manual Processing) (Quality Control) (Level 3)
| Locations | Whakatāne |
|---|---|
| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
20 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 85 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fees (TTAF funded) 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 * | No tuition fees (TTAF funded) for domestic students |
|---|---|
| Course related costs | The items below are provided as part of your compulsory course fees, however if you need to replace these items, the items will approximately cost:
Total - approx. $980 |
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
This course qualifies for free tuition fees under TTAF. (Course materials and equipment not included). There's no need to do anything extra - simply apply for the course and we'll take it from there.
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
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
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 20 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
Important dates
Further Study Options
Courses Currently Under Development at Toi Ohomai, or Offered at Other Institutions
- New Zealand Certificate in Forestry (Log Stock Management) (Level 4) with strands in Log Inventory, and Log Marshalling
