New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Ltd
Subject area
Forestry Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
N/A
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 operate at a production level in an operational role in a forest harvesting operation.
Graduates will have an understanding of safety, environmental and quality requirements of working in a forest harvesting operation. They will work under limited supervision to meet productivity requirements.
The qualification includes four strands which represent distinct activities undertaken in harvesting operations.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Forestry Studies at this level can earn:
$24,000
Median earnings one year after study
$29,000
Median earnings two years after study
$40,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
46%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Murray King Memorial Scholarship
Provided by:
Masterton District Council - Community Services Manager
Website:
Value:
Up to $2,000.
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.
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 948 896
Phone: (06) 757 3100
Fax: (06) 757 3236
Email: info@witt.ac.nz
Web: http://www.witt.ac.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.
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