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.
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The Certificate II in Forest Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
An Excavator Operator breaks up and moves dirt and rock using excavation equipment. You might work on small scale residential projects, larger cons...
A Loader Operator uses loading equipment to move materials around a site. You might operate a range of machinery and use your skills to operate con...
A Forestry Field Officer is responsible for managing and conserving forest resources, ensuring sustainable practices are followed in forest managem...
A Forestry Worker performs a range of duties in the forestry industry. You might establish and maintain forest sites or you may specialise in fire...
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