Course Overview
Whether you’re new to the forestry industry or want to grow your knowledge within the forestry sector, this course is for you. This part-time course will help you understand the New Zealand forestry sector and other areas affecting the industry.
Once you complete this course, you will also be able to pursue further study in a related field.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- Introduction to the New Zealand Forestry Sector (Level 5)
| Locations | Rotorua |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Apr 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
4 days full-time, including holidays (if applicable) 2 days in class, 2 days on field trips |
| Total credits | 5 |
| Indicative Fees | $2,493 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
Successful learners may pursue further studies towards a range of New Zealand qualifications in the environment, forestry, wood manufacturing, sustainability, or other related fields.
Topics you'll cover
- Forestry Introduction
Topics may also include an introduction to the following content:
- History of New Zealand Forestry and current context including ownership
- Species, nurseries, propagation
- Commercial Silviculture
- Environmental management & issues
- Forestry on Farms
- The commercial forest cycle:
- Establishment – site prep, planting, weed control
- Silviculture – thinning and pruning, fertilisation
- Forest protection - pest management, nutrient deficiency, forest health
- Harvesting – types, environmental management, inventory & technologies
- Processing – log yard
- Processing and manufacturing
- Factors affecting New Zealand’s forests
- Real or simulated examples of forestry sector operations
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $2,493 for domestic students |
|---|
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course does NOT meet the requirements for student loan or allowance applications through StudyLink.
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Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
- Open entry
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
Level 5 certificate or diploma IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 14 Apr 2025 | |
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 6 Oct 2025 |
Study options
- 4 days full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- 2 days in class, 2 days on field trips
