Course Overview

You'll learn everything about the complex business of forest management, from planting through to harvesting and selling.

A good mix of theory and practical learning ensures you're job-ready at the end of the course. You visit industry to assess and analyse operations, write business plans and learn about setting up a forest management company.

You'll also become competent using a wide range of industry specific software.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

• New Zealand Diploma in Forest Management (Level 6)

General Eligibility

For Levels 5, 6 and 7 certificate or diploma, domestic students under 20 and all international students must have:

• NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2 and a minimum of 42 credits at level 3; OR

• Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements for the programme.

• If you have specific medical needs or a medical condition, a medical certificate from your doctor may be required.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.