Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of health and safety responsibilities, risk management, emergency procedures, and communication systems to maintain safety during forest operations.
- Protect personal wellbeing, team relationships and the physical environment, including historical sites and areas of cultural significance to Māori, during forestry operations.
- Apply knowledge of standard operating procedures and apply good work practices to operate equipment accordingly to carry out tasks specific to forestry operations.
Graduates of the Pruning strand will also be able to:
- Select and prune plantation trees from the ground and from a ladder using loppers or a chainsaw in a production situation
