Forestry Courses
Advance your career in forestry, specialising in areas like breeding, forest establishment, or fire control. Gain skills in safe practices, equipment use, and environmental management.
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FWP30122
Become a forestry worker with the FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations. This nationally recognised training course has a number of specialisations including: General Operations, Silvicult...
Job outcomes:
Excavator Operator
Loader Operator
Forestry Worker
Forestry Field Officer
Forester
Beginner courses
If you're new to forestry, these courses are a great place to start.
FWP20122
On Campus, Traineeship
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Excavator Operator
Loader Operator
Forester
Forestry Field Officer
Forestry Worker
Get started in the Australian forestry industry with the FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations. This nationally recognised certificate is an excellent introduction to timber and forestry work and qualifies you for forest hand or nursery assistant positions. The course covers: on-the-job communications and safety, environmental protection and cultural heritage, safe lifting and carrying, site biosecurity procedures, setting cuttings, transplanting tree seedlings, operating tractors and work vehicles, tree pruning, and much more. You can also follow a specialisation that supports your career interests: General Operations, Silviculture, Timber Harvesting and Haulage, or Forest Nursery Production. Enquire now for specialisation units (and their availability) as well as training providers near you that offer this qualification..
Average duration: 12 months.
FWP30122
Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Loader Operator
Excavator Operator
Forester
Forestry Field Officer
Forestry Manager
Forestry Supervisor
Forestry Worker
Become a forestry worker with the FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations. This nationally recognised training course has a number of specialisations including: General Operations, Silviculture, Timber Harvesting and Haulage, and Forest Nursery Production. The course covers: introduction to the forest and wood products industry, worksite communication and safety, environmental protection procedures, soil and water protection, cultural heritage protection, remote first aid, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, specialisation electives (and their availability) as well as course enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
Advanced courses
These courses are best suited for those already in this field who wish to progress their career.
FWP40121
Traineeship
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Forestry Supervisor
Get a supervisor’s role in forestry operations with the FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the strict safety requirements and environmental protocols when working with forest and wood products, and prepares you for a leadership role in this area. Competencies include: supervising the maintenance of property and machinery, managing the quality of wood and forest products, ensuring timber harvest meets environmental requirements, managing people and business operations, using chemicals safely, coordinating forest establishment and regeneration programs. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, forestry career outcomes, and available course openings in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
FWP50121
Traineeship
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Forester
Forestry Field Officer
he Diploma of Forest Operations caters to the roles of early-career foresters and forestry field officers specialising in forest operations and resource management. This qualification imparts a wide array of advanced technical, managerial skills, and in-depth forest knowledge. It enables individuals to contribute significantly to forest management plans and oversee forestry operations. Key aspects include the use of industry-specific software, modelling and analysing forestry data, and optimising forest management practices to enhance production processes and wood flow outcomes.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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Environmental Scientist
Environmental Health Officer
Forester
Sustainability Officer
Environmental Manager
Environmental Specialist
Ecotoxicologist
Environmental Chemist
If you’re passionate about the environment and building a sustainable future the Bachelor of Environmental Science opens doorways into professional career paths and community advocacy opportunities. You could become a teacher, park ranger, environmental advisor, researcher, or sustainability officer in either private enterprise or government.
The degree covers: environmental biodiversity, earth systems, surveying and spatial sciences, data acquisition and analysis, environmental chemistry, sustainable ecosystems, environmental policy and regulations, ecosystem restoration and monitoring, sustainable development, fieldwork, and much more. Choose majors in Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Quality, Earth Sciences.
Enquire now for admissions criteria, the list of available units and study majors, and universities in your area that offer the Bachelor of Environmental Science..
Average duration: 3 years.
Job outcomes
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Government funding
The Australian government provides funding for students completing a qualification in high demand industries. To receive government funding, you need to find a subsidised course by an approved provider and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
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