New Zealand Certificate in Forest Operations
Competenz
Subject area
Forestry Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
The New Zealand Certificate in Forestry Operations (Level 3) with strands in Basic Machine Operations, Mensuration, Production Thinning, Planting, Pruning, and Thin to Waste [Ref: 2334] or equivalent industry experience, is a recommended pre-requisite to this qualification.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge required to be employed in a production role in a commercial forestry operation and contribute to the planning of operations. They will be able to make decisions in their area of specialisation.
Graduates will be able to operate a mechanised plant and equipment safely and efficiently without supervision and maintain plant equipment while retaining productivity within the operation.
The qualification includes two strands in mechanised land preparation and mechanised thinning which represent distinct activities within forestry operations.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Forestry Studies at this level can earn:
$33,000
Median earnings one year after study
($1)
Median earnings two years after study
$37,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Not Available
Employment rate two years after study
Not Available
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Transpower Rural Communities Trust Tertiary Grant
Provided by:
Rural Communities Trust
Website:
http://www.ruralcommunitiestrust.org.nz
Value:
So far, almost 1,000 grants have been approved, totaling well over $600,000.
Kaingaroa Timberlands Kaitiaki O Te Ngahere Scholarship
Provided by:
Timberlands Limited - HR Advisor
Website:
http://www.tll.co.nz/employment
Value:
Total tuition fees paid to approved institution.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 526 1800
Phone: 0800 526 1800
Fax: (09) 539 9899
Email: info@competenz.org.nz
Web: http://www.competenz.org.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.