Forestry

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Competenz is dedicated to supporting employers in the forestry sector by offering training solutions designed to enhance workforce skills that meet the needs of your business.

Why on-the-job training?

What are my training options?

Traineeships

Traineeships are short training programmes of usually 9-18 months’ duration that combine practical and technical training to give your people a formal qualification. They are a great way to up-skill and cross-skill your teams.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine theoretical and on-the-job training resulting in a level 4 qualification. They are available in some forestry disciplines, combining two qualifications into a programme. Apprentices dedicate a longer-term commitment to the industry.  

Micro-credentials

Micro-credentials provide bite-sized learning that gets your workforce upskilled in specific operational tasks required by industry. They are nationally recognised and registered with NZQA.  

How can Competenz help?

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Forestry Micro-credentials

We have a few micro-credentials that may be of interest.

Forestry Operations - Plant Plantation Trees

This micro-credential helps workers meet key safety, quality, and environmental standards for tree planting. It is designed for seasonal workers who may not complete a full programme but still need recognition to work during the next planting season. Workers transitioning from pruning or thinning operations can also gain additional skills required for planting.

Forestry Operations - Environment  

This Micro-credential gives workers the skills needed to meet health and safety, quality and environmental requirements. It covers key units required by many forest management companies and forms the basis of full programme and offering a clear pathway for career growth.

Chainsaw Use in Forestry Production

This Micro-credential covers health and safety, operational rules and basic skills for entry level chainsaw users in production forestry environments, focusing on meeting production rates and quality standards.

Chainsaw Use in A Non-Forestry Production Environment

This Micro-credential provides essential health and safety knowledge, basic mechanical skills and operational rules for chainsaw use in non-commercial, non-production forestry environments. Ideal for occasional chainsaw users not working in production forestry operations. It builds confidence and ensures workers meet industry safety standards.

Fit your fit in forestry

Are you struggling to find the right people for your business? Forestry Careers New Zealand has a helpful job board that will get your vacancy in front of key industry leaders. Their 'Find your fit in forestry' website also has other great resources for your crew as they move through their careers.

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A Competenz account manager can discuss the best training option for your business and your crew. Fill out the form below to get started.


Check out the Forestry Careers job board, connecting jobseekers with top forestry employers and offering other great resources to support you throughout your career in forestry.

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