National Certificate in Forestry (Level 3) with strands in Log Scaling, and Log Marshalling

This qualification is one of a series of certificates designed for those who work in the forest industry. People who gain this qualification will operate in either log scaling, where emphasis is placed on timely and accurate log dimensional measurements and competent recording of data, or log marshalling, where competence in the operation of log handling machines in a port or log yard situation is demonstrated.

The qualification contains a core compulsory section with generic skills important to all workers in log managing activities in port and log yards operations. Workers will be able to specialise in their area of expertise by selecting either a strand in log scaling or in log marshalling.

This qualification has some standards in common with the National Certificate in Forest Operations (Level 3) with strands in Establishment, Pruning, Thinning to Waste (Small Trees), Tree Felling - Basic Techniques, Breaking Out for Ground Based Harvesting, Breaking Out for Cable Harvesting, and Landing Operations [Ref: 1411].

It is proposed that this qualification may eventually lead on to a National Certificate in Forestry (Level 4) with strands in Log Scaling, and Log Marshalling, which would include standards from the Materials Management domain to cover inventory management.

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