Qualification Overview

Qualification Title National Diploma in Forestry (Operations Management)
Qualification Type National Diploma
Level 5
Credits 208
Subject Area
  • Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies » Forestry Studies » Forestry Studies
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries » Forestry
Strategic Purpose Statement
This national diploma is awarded to people who have demonstrated competence in forest operations management. The qualification recognises the skills and knowledge required to manage operations in a commercial plantation forest on a sustainable basis and to meet the objectives of the forest owner. Holders of this national diploma will be able to manage a range of forest operations associated with the establishment, tending and harvesting of production forests.

The national diploma recognises a blend of skills from operational planning and management, technical forestry, applied science, business management, leadership, process improvement and operational costing.

This qualification can follow on from the National Certificate in Forest Operations Advanced (Level 4) [Ref: 1412] with strands in Establishment and Silvicultural Operations Management, Production Tree Felling, Hauler Set-Up, Machine Operations - Hauler, Head Breaker Out - Cable Harvesting, Log Making, Machine Operations - Log Extraction, Machine Operations - Loader, Mechanised Tree Felling, Mechanised Processing, Inventory, and Helicopter Logging.
Graduate profile
After successful completion of this qualification, students will have the skills and knowledge to be able to: plan and manage operations in a commercial plantation forest on a sustainable basis; meet the objectives of the forest owner; understand the full range of operations undertaken in commercial forestry; explain and apply principles of forest management; use the most up to date planning tools and technology including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS); undertake forestry and harvesting operational planning and management; demonstrate leadership skills of effective communication, team building and conflict resolution in the workplace; and apply knowledge of financial management systems and business planning in the commercial forestry environment.
Education pathways
This qualification can follow on from the National Certificate in Forest Operations Advanced (Level 4) [Ref: 1412] with strands in Establishment and Silvicultural Operations Management, Production Tree Felling, Hauler Set-Up, Machine Operations - Hauler, Head Breaker Out - Cable Harvesting, Log Making, Machine Operations - Log Extraction, Machine Operations - Loader, Mechanised Tree Felling, Mechanised Processing, Inventory, and Helicopter Logging.
Employment pathways
Holders of this national diploma will be able to manage a range of forest operations associated with the establishment, tending and harvesting of production forests.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
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Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 1532
Status Discontinued
Created January 2010
Last Reviewed January 2015
Last Date For Entry December 2016
Discontinued December 2018

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