New Zealand Diploma in Forest Management
Competenz
Subject area
Forestry Studies
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
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 carry out a technical or management role within the forest growing and harvesting sectors.
The forest industry will benefit from having people who can apply a blend of management skills and forest knowledge to enable them to contribute to the medium and long-term planning and management of forest operations.
They will have developed a broad range of skills including the use of a wide range of industry specific software, forest planning, harvesting, supply chain management, log product logistics, commercial and financial analysis and contract management.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies at this level can earn:
$39,000
Median earnings one year after study
$41,000
Median earnings two years after study
$49,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
73%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Harwood Farm Trust
Provided by:
MCI & Associates Ltd
Website:
http://www.harwoodfarmtrust.co.nz/index.php/scholarships
Value:
Between $500 - $2000 Exact amounts to be determined in each case by the Trustees.
Murray King Memorial Scholarship
Provided by:
Masterton District Council - Community Services Manager
Website:
Value:
Up to $2,000.
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 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.
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