New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
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 be employed in a production role in a harvesting operation.
They will be able to contribute to the planning of a harvesting operation and make decisions in their area of specialisation.
Graduates will be able to operate a range of heavy equipment safely and efficiently without supervision and maintain plant equipment while retaining productivity within the operation.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Forestry Studies at this level can earn:
$67,000
Median earnings one year after study
$66,000
Median earnings two years after study
$66,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
93%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Bashford-Nicholls Trust Vocational Study Scholarships
Provided by:
Royce Nicholls Trust/Margaret Bashford Trust
Website:
https://bashford-nicholls.org.nz/
Value:
$1,000
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 86 22 84
Phone: 0800 86 22 84
Email: greg.durkin@bcito.org.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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