Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Forest Industry Foundation Skills (Level 2) with strands in Harvesting, Silviculture, and Earthworks | |
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |
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Level | 2 | |
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Credits | 40 - 50 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the forest industry with individuals who have skills and knowledge relevant to entry level roles in a forestry operation.
Graduates will have an introductory understanding of the industry and the risks involved in the industry. They will be able to work under close supervision to meet quality requirements of an operation while maintaining their own safety. The strands will allow ākonga to gain limited exposure and introductory skills and knowledge in the respective strands of silviculture, harvesting, or earthworks. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply introductory knowledge of environmental, general health and safety, cultural and employment requirements, including the relationship Māori have with the forest, to all aspects of required forestry work. - Apply introductory knowledge of well-being factors that contribute to health challenges and strategies to support personal well-being. - Apply introductory knowledge of risk management, emergency procedures, first aid, personal safety, and communication systems, when carrying out work in the forestry workplace. - Apply introductory knowledge of technology and vehicle use for forestry work. Graduates of the Harvesting strand will also be able to: - Apply introductory knowledge of harvesting requirements and career pathways for forestry work. Graduates of the Silviculture strand will also be able to: - Apply introductory knowledge of silviculture requirements and career pathways for forestry work. Graduates of the Earthworks strand will also be able to: - Apply introductory knowledge of earthworks requirements and career pathways for forestry work. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification can lead to the:
- New Zealand Certificate in Forestry Operations (Level 3) with strands in Basic Machine Operations, Mensuration, Production Thinning, Planting, Pruning, and Thin to Waste [Ref: 2334], or - New Zealand Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Level 3) with strands in Basic Machine Operation, Breaking Out - Cable, Landing Operations, and Tree Felling [Ref: 2326]. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |
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Education Organisation | No organisations currently offer this qualification. | |
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Developed By | Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 4918 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2023-12-04 11:41:25.36 | |
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Next Review | 2028-11-30 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content | View full qualification details | |
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