TRAINING IN
NORTHLAND
ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING
Northland has a range of courses available for school leavers and people wanting to make a start in forestry.
The training generally focuses on forestry foundation skills (NZQA Level 2) and on completing the course, trainees will be ready to start work. Foundation training in Northland is mainly aimed at getting people into tree planting and tending (silviculture) work.
SNAPSHOT INFO
Location
MULTIPLE OPTIONS
Duration
Some full-time, some block
Entry requirements
No specific requirements
Relevant jobs
Planting and tending forests
SNAPSHOT INFO
Location
MULTIPLE OPTIONS
Duration
Some full-time, some block
Entry requirements
No specific requirements
Relevant jobs
Planting and tending forests
TRAINING PROVIDERS AND COURSES
| Training provider | Type of training | Where offered | Contact |
| NorthTec | Pre employment training for job seekers and on-job training for industry micro credentials (Forestry foundation skills Level 2 and micro credentials at Level 3-4) | Tai Tokerau from Whangārei campus and on-job | www.northtec.ac.nz/programmes/forestry |
| Forest Protection Services | Tupu Ake programme – Forestry foundation skills | Northland | Kevin Ihaka Kevin.ihaka@forestprotection.co.nz |
| Ngati Hine Forestry Trust | Manuka plantation training programme | Tai Tokerau |
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 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.