TRAINING IN
CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND AND BAY OF PLENTY
ENTRY-LEVEL TRAINING
As New Zealand's leading forestry region, the central North Island and Bay of Plenty has numerous training options and training providers.
The courses below are entry-level, suited to for school leavers or people just starting a practical career in forestry. On completion, students will be ready to start work, usually in silviculture (planting and tending trees).
SNAPSHOT INFO
Location
Multiple options
Duration
Some full-time, some block
Entry requirements
No specific requirements
Relevant jobs
Planting and tending forests
COURSES AND TRAINING PROVIDERS
| Training provider | Type of training | Where offered | Contact |
| Te Wananga o Aotearoa | Forestry establishment and silviculture | Rotorua | Travis Timoko 021 457 443 |
| Tane Mahuta NZ Ltd | Forestry training up to Level 4…for new employees | Eastern Bay of Plenty | Simon Geddes simon@tanemahuta.org.nz |
| Lake Taupo Charitable Trust | He Mahuri Toa – Seed to Distribution programme – for all ages | Ngati Tuwharatoa | Frankie Taituma https://www.ltct.co.nz/forest-management-programme/ |
| Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology | Forestry training up to Level 6 | Rotorua, Taupō, Whakatāne, Tokoroa |
Lee Andrews |
COURSE CONTENT
Foundation courses teach practical skills.
- Silviculture training includes learning how to prepare planting sites, plant trees, release spray, and prune trees.
- Harvesting courses include training for breaking out, felling and landing operations.
- You may also receive training in basic chainsaw operations.
- Other foundation training includes health and safety, and hydration and nutrition.
- Numeracy and literacy courses may also be available.
COURSE COSTS
In many cases, entry level courses are subsidised or free, and students are given assistance with other costs.
Contact the relevant training provider and they will be happy to give you more details.