New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 3) - Woodsman Programme

You'll join a real-life harvesting crew to put your skills and knowledge into practice.

 

You'll learn to correctly operate, maintain and sharpen a chainsaw and cut logs to length. You'll also learn to safely operate a forestry machine used in harvesting operations. Build your skills and experience on our state-of-the-art simulators! You'll also get time in a real excavator within an actual harvesting operation.

 

With this qualification you could play a key role working in a commercial forest harvesting operation. 

 

Topics you'll cover

  • Health and Safety in Forestry Operations
  • Essentials for Working in Forestry Operations
  • Forest Industry Machine Repairs and Basic Maintenance
  • Operate a Forestry Machine
  • Quality Control for Landing Operations