Forestry Worker
Traineeship
What Forestry Workers do
- Prepare land for planting of native trees or plantations and control weeds and pests
- Cultivate cuttings and seedlings at a forest nursery
- Prune, thin and fell trees safely by using hand or mechanical equipment such as chainsaws, handsaws, axes and wedges
- Mark trees for harvesting and harvest using a wide range of mechanical harvesting equipment
- Prepare logs for transportation by removing branches, de-barking, cutting and grading
- Construct and maintain facilities including access roads, buildings, visitors’ amenities, fire breaks, control burning and fire prevention activities
- Maintain equipment and vehicles
- Implement environmental practices to minimise impact on roads, water courses and wildlife
Your chances of success will be better if you have...
- An interest in practical work
- Sound literacy and numeracy skills
- Awareness of safety practices
- Good physical fitness
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Interest in working outdoors
- An interest in forest protection and regeneration
- School Certificate
The Future
- Employment for minimum of one year
- Employment areas include: government departments, forest owners or private contractors
Specialisation
- Forest Management
- Harvesting
- Saw Milling
- For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au
Who to Contact for more information and advice?
Group Training Organisation |
Phone / FaxEmail / Website |
Address |
Regions Serviced |
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Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL) |
T (02) 6024 7366 F (02) 6056 1949 |
2 Michael Dr Wodonga VIC 3690 |
Albury, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Murray Area |
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Central West Group Apprentices Ltd |
T (02) 6331 3655 F (02) 6331 9450 |
203-209 Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795 |
Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes |
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GTES |
T (02) 6923 3000 F (02) 6921 8616 |
161 Hammond Ave Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 |
Wagga Wagga, Riverina |
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HGT Australia Ltd |
T (02) 4952 7444 F (02) 4952 8070 |
1st Floor 148 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Health Industry Group Training Company |
T (02) 9817 7463 F (02) 9817 7458 |
Gladesville Hospital 3 Victoria Rd Gladesville NSW 2111 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd |
T (02) 4932 4222 F (02) 4932 4544 |
Junction St Telarah NSW 2320 |
Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah |
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ON Q Human Resources |
T (07) 5523 3211 F (07) 5523 4188 |
Shop 3 1-11 Rivendell Dr Sth Tweed Heads NSW |
Far North Coast NSW |
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SERTEC Ltd |
T (02) 6492 3944 F (02) 6492 4594 |
163 Auckland St Bega NSW 2550 |
South East NSW |
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Sydney Training and Employment Ltd |
T (02) 9715 7344 F (02) 9745 2900 |
Level 2 28 Burwood Rd Burwood NSW 2134 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Illawarra, Shoalhaven |
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TABMA Training Pty Ltd |
T (02) 9277 3177 F (02) 9277 3170 |
Level 7 28 Foveaux St Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
Forestry – Traineeship
Entry |
Education / Training |
Career Prospects |
Articulation |
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Certificate II |
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Nil |
Forest and Forest products Forest Growing and management |
Forestry Manager |
Certificate III Forest and Forest products depending on the specialisation taken |
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Harvesting |
Harvester Operator |
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Timber Merchandising |
Sawmilling Site Foreman or Manager |
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Wood Panel and Products |
Timber Manufacturing Site Foreman or Manager |
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Manufactured Product |
Wood Panel Products Site Foreman or Manager |
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Timber Manufactured Products |
Timber / Forest Product Worker |
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Certificate III |
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Certificate II or industry experience |
Forest and Forest products Forest Growing and management |
Forestry Manager |
Certificate IV Forest and Forest products depending on the specialisation taken |
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Harvesting |
Harvester Operator |
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Timber Merchandising |
Sawmilling Site Foreman or Manager |
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Wood Panel and Products |
Timber Manufacturing Site Foreman or Manager |
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Manufactured Product |
Wood Panel Products Site Foreman or Manager |
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Timber Manufactured Products |
Timber / Forest Product Worker |
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Certificate IV |
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Certificate III or industry experience |
Forest and Forest products Forest Growing and management |
Forestry Manager |
Advance Standing in :Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Forest Growing and Management) |
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Harvesting |
Harvester Operator |
Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Harvesting) |
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Timber Merchandising |
Sawmilling Site Foreman or Manager |
Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Sawmilling and Processing) |
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Wood Panel and Products |
Timber Manufacturing Site Foreman or Manager |
Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Timber Merchandising) |
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Manufactured Product |
Wood Panel Products Site Foreman or Manager |
Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Wood Panel Products) |
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Timber Manufactured Products |
Timber / Forest Product Worker |
Certificate IV Forest and Forest Products (Timber manufactured Products) |
