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Forestry

If you enjoy being in nature and doing physical work, consider a career in forestry. This includes developing and maintaining forested areas and woodlands. Daily activities can include felling and sawing trees, ploughing land, sowing crops, or using drones for survey work. Roles are primarily outdoors and usually require a driver’s licence.

SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BUILD A CAREER IN Forestry

STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE

Senior Secondary

On-the-job training:

Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:

  • FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations
  • FWP20322 Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations
  • FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations
  • FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Product Operations
  • FWP30622 Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply
  • FWP30920 Certificate III in Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture
  • FWP31021 Certificate III in Saw Technology
  • FWP31121 Certificate III in Wood Machining
OR

Off-the-job training:

Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:

  • FWPSS00063 Entry into Forestry Roles Skill Set
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  • Customised SACE subjects
  • Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring
THEN

WORK IN YOUR CAREER

Use your VET qualification to work as:

  • Forestry Worker
  • Forest Harvester
  • Timber Grader
  • Forestry Technician
  • Nursery Technician
  • Log Truck Driver
  • Sawmill Technician

FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET

FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY

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Qualification codes and titles are subject to change due to training package updates.

This pathway may not be available at all schools – talk to your teacher about your options.

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