New Zealand Diploma in Forest Management (Level 6)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
Become a guardian of one of New Zealand's most valuable assets.
The forestry industry needs people who can apply leadership and technical knowledge to the long-term planning and management of forestry operations.
With this nationally recognised two-year diploma, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to work in a technical or management role within the forest growing and harvesting sectors. You could be helping to manage New Zealand's vast production forest estate - 40% of which is located in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato regions.
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.
Year 1 topics:
- Science Communication, Leadership and Teambuilding: Kōrerorero Pūtaiao
- Forestry Industry Overview: Tirohanga Whānui o te Ahumahi Ngāherehere
- Forest Science: Pūtaiao Ngahere
- Harvesting Operations: Whakahaerenga Hauhake
- Forest Health and Nutrient Management: Te Oranga o te Ngahere me te Whakahaere Taiora
- Forestry Operations: Whakahaerenga Ngāherehere
- Plan and Monitor Production: Whakarite me te Aroturuki Whenua Haumako
- Remote Sensing and Statistics: Tairongo Tawhiti me ngā Tatauranga
Year 2 topics:
- Growth Modelling and Forest Valuation: He Tauira Whakatupu me te Uara o te Ngahere
- Supply Chain Management: Whakahaere Raupapa Whakaputunga
- Forestry Business Systems: Pūnaha Pakihi Ngāherehere
- Applied Science Project: Hinonga Pūtaiao Mahi
- Forest Engineering: Pūkaha Ngahere
- Health, Safety and Environmental Management: Hauora, Haumaru me te Whakahaere Taiao
- Environmental Economics: Ōhanga Taiao
- Plan Management of Forest Estates: Whakahaere Rautaki mō ngā Ngahere
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Diploma in Forest Management (Level 6)
About the provider
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.