Forestry Micro-credentials

Short, sharp training your team can do on the job —practical, NZQA-approved, and nationally recognised.

Upskill your team with minimal disruption to the mahi

Your people are busy. So is your operation. Competenz forestry micro-credentials are designed around that — practical, on-the-job training that fits around the work, not the other way around.

Each micro-credential is NZQA-approved and earns your people nationally recognised credits they can build on.

Five programmes to choose from

Chainsaw Use in a Non-Forestry Production Environment

For workers using chainsaws outside of forestry production. Covers safe handling, hazard awareness and hands-on operating skills. Reduces risk on site while building confidence and productivity.

Chainsaw Use in Forestry Production

For workers in forestry production environments. Covers safe chainsaw operation, maintenance, hazard awareness and equipment preparation. Builds practical competence employers can trust, with a pathway into thinning, felling and broader operational roles.

Forestry Operations – Health, Safety and Environment

Covers the health, safety and environmental practices that matter everyday in forestry. Workers learn to recognise and manage hazards, follow safety protocols and protect the environment, all while staying on the job.

Forestry Operations – Plant Plantation Trees

For workers in planting and establishing plantation trees. Covers safework practices, efficient techniques, hazard management, quality standards and seasonal planning. Builds the foundations for advanced forestry training.

Forestry Operations – Log Scaling

Covers measuring and recording logs to domestic and export standards using recognised scaling methods. Workers also gain knowledge of audit processes, quality requirements and workplace safety — a core skill set for anyone working in log scaling.