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Forestry Unit Standards

Subfield Domain Standard Number Title Outcomes Level Credits
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 23001 Demonstrate knowledge of log extraction methods and breaking out, and attach logs under supervision demonstrate knowledge of log extraction methods; demonstrate knowledge of breaking out; identify and manage hazards while breaking out under supervision; demonstrate knowledge of communications systems used in breaking out; and attach logs under supervision. 2 10
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 27963 Demonstrate foundation knowledge of plantation forest establishment and silviculture operations demonstrate knowledge of establishment and silviculture operations in commercial forestry. 2 5
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 22998 Demonstrate knowledge of pruning plantation trees and prune plantation trees under supervision demonstrate knowledge of pruning plantation trees; demonstrate knowledge of equipment used for pruning plantation trees; demonstrate knowledge of pruning faults; and prune plantation trees under supervision. 2 10
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 27966 Demonstrate knowledge of general safety requirements, safe driving practices and emergency procedures in a forest identify forest hazards, associated risks and workplace risk control systems; describe safe driving practices in a forest environment; general safety requirements in a forest environment; and procedures used in the event of a forest emergency. 2 3
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 22999 Demonstrate knowledge of landing operations, hazards, and log making, and process logs on a landing under supervision demonstrate knowledge of landing operations, log making, and hazards and hazard management for landing operations; and process logs on a landing under supervision. 2 10
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 23000 Demonstrate knowledge of plantation forest establishment operations and perform an establishment task under supervision demonstrate knowledge of forest establishment, plantation tree planting, use of agrichemicals, releasing of plantation trees, and fertilising plantation trees; and perform an establishment task under supervision. 2 10
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 1227 Demonstrate knowledge of plantation forest harvesting demonstrate knowledge of forest harvesting operations, and explain quality and value factors in logs. 2 5
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 22997 Demonstrate knowledge of principles of commercial forestry demonstrate knowledge of commercial forestry; identify and describe factors affecting the quality of a stand of plantation trees; demonstrate knowledge of the forest industry cycle and downstream processing of forestry products; explain job prescriptions for forestry operations; and demonstrate knowledge of quality in a forestry operation. 2 5
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 22995 Demonstrate knowledge of employment in a forestry operation describe organisational structures and processes in a forestry operation; demonstrate knowledge of employment agreements; demonstrate knowledge of payslips and basic budgeting; and determine career paths available in the forestry industry. 2 5
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 17769 Demonstrate knowledge of general health, safety, and environmental requirements in forestry demonstrate knowledge of: the role of health and safety in forestry operations; general safety requirements in a forestry operation; emergency procedures and related requirements to be used in the event of a forest emergency; environmental issues in forestry; and personal safety in first line firefighting. 2 5
Forestry Non Commercial Forestry Skills 6917 Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation demonstrate knowledge of the rules for chainsaw use; disassemble and reassemble a chainsaw, and identify and explain the function of its components; demonstrate knowledge of factors that influence the operation of a chainsaw; prepare to operate a chainsaw; start and test a chainsaw; and use a chainsaw to make cuts. 2 12

Fire and Rescue Services Vegetation 3285 Demonstrate knowledge of working safely at vegetation fires demonstrate knowledge of: – elements of vegetation fire behaviour; – safe practices during vegetation fire suppression; and – personal safety on the incident ground. 3 3
Fire and Rescue Services Vegetation 3286 Demonstrate knowledge of the use of hand tools and construct a fire line to control vegetation fires able to, when controlling vegetation fires: – demonstrate knowledge of the use of hand tools; and – construct a fire line. 3 3
Fire and Rescue Services Vegetation 3287 Use firefighting deliveries to suppress vegetation fires are able to: – demonstrate knowledge of the types and use of hose and waterway equipment, and procedures used to suppress vegetation fires; and – establish, operate, and make up deliveries in a vegetation fire setting. 3 3
Forestry Tree Felling 17763 Demonstrate knowledge of tree felling describe personal requirements for tree-felling operations; demonstrate knowledge of risks associated with tree felling; demonstrate knowledge of the five-step felling plan; demonstrate knowledge of tree-felling techniques; and identify difficult tree-felling situations and associated specialist techniques. 3 5
Forestry Tree Felling 17766 Fell trees safely using a chainsaw prepare for felling trees with a chainsaw; assess the site around the tree to be felled; assess the tree to be felled; prepare the work area and escape route; safely fell trees using basic felling techniques; retreat and observe the tree falling; and demonstrate alternative back-cutting techniques. 3 15
Forestry Tree Felling 25952 Thin plantation trees for extraction demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements for thinning plantation trees for extraction; prepare to thin plantation trees for extraction; and thin plantation trees for extraction 3 10
Forestry Tree Felling 25952 Thin plantation trees for extraction demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements for thinning plantation trees for extraction; prepare to thin plantation trees for extraction; and thin plantation trees for extraction 3 10
Forestry Tree Felling 28560 Fell trees in a commercial forest harvesting operation prepare for felling trees with a chainsaw; assess the site around the trees to be felled; assess the trees to be felled; prepare the work area and escape route; fell trees using a chainsaw; retreat and observe falling trees; demonstrate tree driving by felling one tree onto another; and demonstrate knowledge of advanced tree felling techniques. 3 15
Forestry Tree Felling 28562 Fell and clear hazardous trees prepare for felling or clearing hazardous trees; assess the specific risks associated with hazardous trees; describe techniques for clearing and felling trees in specific situations, and demonstrate techniques for felling or clearing hazardous trees. 3 15
Primary Sector Primary Sector Core Skills 31832 Manage personal wellbeing when carrying out primary industry operational activities Identify and communicate risks or concerns that affect personal wellbeing when carrying out primary industry operational activities. Identify support groups and describe the services they provide to primary industry workers. Identify personal factors that contribute to fatigue and stress, and describe strategies for their management, in a primary industry workplace.  Develop a meal plan that supports personal wellbeing when carrying out primary industry operational activities. Develop a plan to achieve professional learning goals when carrying out primary industry operational activities. 3 5
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 6926 Demonstrate knowledge of the log loading process demonstrate knowledge of loading areas in landing operations; describe landing surface damages, the causes and prevention or minimisation methods; explain documentation requirements for logs leaving the site; demonstrate knowledge of machines used for loading logs in a forest situation; log loading and unloading; and split loads. 3 5
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 24568 Demonstrate knowledge of, and undertake, basic repairs and maintenance on a forestry industry machine demonstrate knowledge of basic repairs and maintenance; undertake basic checks and servicing; undertake basic maintenance; demonstrate and apply knowledge of basic hydraulic repairs; and explain electrical maintenance procedures. 3 10
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 27964 Demonstrate knowledge of forest industry machines demonstrate knowledge of: forest industry machines, their capabilities and operating risks; the safety features and safe operation of forest industry machines; fuel handling for forest industry machines; and fire risks and fire prevention relating to forest industry machines. They are also able to explain the ergonomic features of forest industry machines. 3 5
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 27965 Operate a forest industry machine prepare for operating a forest industry machine; and start up, operate, and shut down a forest industry machine. 3 10
Agriculture General Agricuture 23542 Describe personal and external factors, and strategies to manage factors, that contribute to injury in a rural workplace Describe personal and external factors that contribute to injury in a rural workplace, Describe strategies to manage personal and external factors that may contribute to injury
in a rural workplace		 3 5
Forestry Forestry – Breaking Out 1231 Prepare wire ropes for forest harvesting operations demonstrate knowledge of wire ropes and accessories used in forest harvesting operations; demonstrate knowledge of wire rope handling processes during preparation for use in forest harvesting operations; and prepare wire ropes for use in forest harvesting operations. 3 10
Forestry Forestry – Breaking Out 1256 Demonstrate knowledge of ground based log extraction demonstrate knowledge of ground based log extraction; explain communication requirements for ground based extraction operations; and explain ground based extraction system currently in operation. 3 5
Forestry Forestry – Breaking Out 6939 Break out for ground-based forest harvesting operations demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements for breaking out in a ground-based harvesting operation; prepare for breaking out in a ground-based harvesting operation; and break out stems in a ground-based harvesting operation. 3 10
Forestry Forestry – Breaking Out 24567 Plan and assist with breaking out, line setup, lineshifts and line retrieval for a cable harvesting operation prepare for breaking out, line setup, lineshifts and line retrieval in a cable harvesting operation; demonstrate alternative stropping methods; break out stems in a cable harvesting operation; and assist in a line setup, lineshift and line retrieval of backline wire ropes and blocks. 3 10
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 1243 Prune plantation trees from the ground maintain equipment used for pruning plantation trees from the ground; prepare for pruning plantation trees from the ground; prune plantation trees to job prescription requirements from the ground; and demonstrate knowledge of, and assess, pruning quality. 3 10
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 1245 Prune plantation trees from off the ground maintain and check equipment used for pruning plantation trees from off the ground; prepare for pruning from off the ground; prune plantation trees to job prescription requirements from off the ground; and demonstrate knowledge of, and assess, pruning quality. 3 10
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 1247 Thin plantation trees, under 200mm stump diameter, to waste prepare to thin plantation trees, under 200mm stump diameter, to waste; and thin plantation trees, under 200mm stump diameter, to waste, using a chainsaw. 3 10
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 6950 Demonstrate knowledge of thinning plantation trees and equipment used demonstrate knowledge of thinning plantation trees, and the equipment used for thinning plantation trees 3 5
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 6972 Prune plantation trees with a chainsaw from off the ground prepare equipment for pruning trees with a chainsaw from off the ground; prepare for chainsaw pruning from off the ground; start a chainsaw on the ground and from a ladder; prune trees to job prescription requirements with a chainsaw from off the ground; and demonstrate knowledge of, and assess, pruning quality. 3 10
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 6973 Prune plantation trees with a chainsaw from the ground prepare equipment for pruning trees with a chainsaw from the ground; prepare for chainsaw pruning from the ground; prune trees to job prescription requirements with a chainsaw from the ground; and demonstrate knowledge of and assess pruning quality. 3 10
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 31982 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of selecting plantation trees demonstrate knowledge of tree selection for commercial forestry operations; explain job prescription requirements for tree selection; and select plantation trees for a forest crop. 3 15
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 1142 Demonstrate knowledge of log distribution in New Zealand for commercial forestry operations describe log distribution systems in New Zealand; the log transport options available in New Zealand and how they are affected by legislation; and road transport configurations used for log distribution in New Zealand. 3 5
Forestry Forest Operations 43 Maintain a chainsaw demonstrate knowledge of a chainsaw cutting unit; sharpen a chainsaw chain; and check and maintain a chainsaw. 3 10
Forestry Forest Operations 1221 Explain and interpret job prescriptions for forestry operations demonstrate knowledge of forestry operations and forest management objectives; explain job prescriptions for forestry operations; and interpret a job prescription for a forestry operation. 3 5
Forestry Forest Operations 17772 Demonstrate knowledge of environmental requirements in forestry operations describe environmental considerations for forestry; demonstrate knowledge of legislation that impacts on environmental management of commercial forestry; and describe the environmental requirements for a specific forestry operation in terms of the job prescription. 3 5
Forestry Forest Operations 23411 Operate a chainsaw and carry out basic chainsaw maintenance in a commercial forestry situation disassemble and reassemble a chainsaw, identify and explain the main function of components, and perform basic maintenance; demonstrate knowledge of hazard and risk control measures associated with chainsaw use in a commercial forestry operation; perform checks and carry out basic maintenance necessary for safe and efficient operation of a chainsaw; prepare for chainsaw use in a commercial forestry operation; and operate a chainsaw in a commercial forestry operation. 3 12
Forestry Forest Operations 24574 Demonstrate knowledge of, and contribute to, worksite health and safety for commercial forestry operations Minimal usage past 5 years. Currently looking at either expiring or creating skill standard 3 5
Forestry Forest Operations 24575 Demonstrate knowledge of factors that affect the quality of commercial forestry operations demonstrate knowledge of quality control in forestry operations; describe the factors that impact on the efficiency of a forest operation; and describe the effect of personal performance on productivity and product quality. 3 5
Forestry Forest Operations 24579 Demonstrate knowledge of incident response in plantation forests demonstrate knowledge of: incident response and reporting in plantation forests; and response to unauthorised activities in plantation forests. 3 5
Forestry Forest Operations 25788 Demonstrate knowledge of, implement, and audit temporary traffic control on private forest roads demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and stages of, and responsibilities for, temporary traffic control on private forest roads; demonstrate knowledge of the signs, banners, tapes, and barriers used in temporary traffic control on private forest roads; demonstrate knowledge of the planning steps and types of temporary traffic control required on private forest roads; and implement temporary traffic control on private forest roads. 3 5
Forestry Forest Operations 25804 Navigate in a plantation forest demonstrate knowledge of the types of maps used in forest operations; use a low definition operation map to identify forest block features; demonstrate knowledge of the tools used to navigate in a forest; use an operation map, compass and hip chain to locate plots in a forest plantation; and use an operation map and a GPS to locate plots in a forest plantation. 3 5
Forestry Forest Mensuration 1222 Establish and measure sample plots for forest operations explain plot sampling for forest operations; prepare to establish and measure sample plots for forest operations; and establish and measure sample plots for forest operations. 3 6
Forestry Forest Mensuration 17770 Demonstrate knowledge of log grades and log scaling methods describe the principal methods used for scaling export and domestic logs; describe log scaling procedures; demonstrate knowledge of export and domestic log grades; and demonstrate knowledge of features of log scaling and log volume calculation. 3 5
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 6941 Demonstrate knowledge of forest mechanised harvesting and processing demonstrate knowledge of: mechanised harvesting; machines suitable for mechanised harvesting; and cutting and delimbing units and their operation. 3 5
Forestry Forest Landing Operations 1252 Demonstrate knowledge of log making demonstrate knowledge of: factors which affect the quality of logs; cutting instructions; and log making measurement. 3 5
Forestry Forest Landing Operations 6924 Trim and cut tree stems on a landing and assess quality of own processing work demonstrate knowledge of hazards and associated risk and prepare for processing stems on a landing; trim and cut tree stems on a landing; and assess quality of own processing work. 3 10
Forestry Forest Landing Operations 25787 Carry out quality control of logs on a landing demonstrate knowledge of quality control of logs on a landing; demonstrate knowledge of preparing for quality control logs on a landing; and carry out quality control of logs on a landing. 3 10
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 22131 Demonstrate knowledge of tree health in New Zealand forest plantations describe the potential effects of disease, insect infestation, and other disorders on a New Zealand forest plantation; describe the pathways of entry of exotic organisms into New Zealand forest plantations and the importance of biosecurity at ports of entry; identify the signs and symptoms of tree health disorders in New Zealand forest plantations; demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for reporting suspected forest health disorders in New Zealand forest plantations and prepare samples for dispatch; and describe legislation relevant to, and organisations involved in forest plantation protection in New Zealand. 3 5
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 1230 Trim felled trees for extraction in a forest harvesting operation explain health and safety requirements when trimming felled trees; demonstrate knowledge of trimming felled trees for extraction; and trim felled trees for extraction from the forest. 3 5
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 6920 Demonstrate knowledge of cable harvesting operations explain roles of personnel in a cable harvesting operation; demonstrate knowledge of cable harvesting equipment and systems; demonstrate knowledge of rigging used in cable harvesting; and demonstrate knowledge of communication requirements for cable harvesting operations. 3 10
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 22132 Carry out the functions of the poleman on a cable harvesting landing demonstrate knowledge of risks associated with working on a cable harvesting landing as a poleman; unhook landed stems in the chute; monitor and inspect the condition of the carriage, wire ropes, rigging, and strops during unhooking, and replace, repair, or report as necessary; maintain the poleman’s equipment; and carry out poleman lineshift duties for the cable yarder. 3 10
Forestry Forest Foundation Skills 22994 Demonstrate knowledge of factors that affect the performance of forestry workers demonstrate knowledge of the signs and sources of impairment in forestry workers and the effects of impairment on work performance and safety; explain factors affecting fluid loss for workers in a forestry operation; describe how to maintain adequate hydration in a forestry operation, and explain the associated benefits; explain the role of diet in maintaining the physical wellbeing of forestry workers; describe causes of stress and fatigue in forestry workers, and explain ways to reduce stress and fatigue; and describe ways to manage general health and wellbeing of forestry workers. 3 10
Forestry Forest Establishment 1234 Plant plantation trees prepare for planting, and plant plantation trees. 3 10
Forestry Forest Establishment 1236 Demonstrate knowledge of releasing plantation trees and the use of agrichemicals explain factors which impact on the choice of method for releasing plantation trees; demonstrate knowledge of legislation and sources of information relating to the handling and use of agrichemicals; demonstrate knowledge of agrichemical toxicity; and demonstrate knowledge of weather tolerances in agrichemical use. 3 5
Forestry Forest Establishment 1237 Release plantation trees using agrichemicals prepare to apply agrichemicals; release trees from competing plant growth using an agrichemical applicator; calibrate a hand-operated applicator; and describe the response to an on-site agrichemical spill. 3 10

Forestry Forest Operations Management 1123 Use maps and aerial photographs to establish a plot for commercial forestry explain and interpret maps used in forestry operations; explain and interpret aerial photographs used in forestry operations; establish a plot of at least 0.05ha, with at least one change of slope greater than ±1%; and describe developments in surveying in commercial forestry. 4 4
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 1126 Demonstrate knowledge of botany for commercial forestry describe the physiology of plants; describe growth requirements of plants; explain the process of plant propagation; use the taxonomy system for the classification of plants; describe plant species important to New Zealand commercial forestry; and explain tree improvement techniques and describe propagation techniques used in commercial forestry. 4 4
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 1127 Demonstrate knowledge of wood science for commercial forestry demonstrate knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of wood as a raw material; demonstrate knowledge of the mechanical properties of wood and how they are determined; and describe the relationship between wood properties and wood utilisation. 4 4
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 1224 Use prescription maps for forestry operations demonstrate knowledge of prescription maps for forestry operations; follow a prescription map in the field; identify hazards and other features that could impact on a forestry operation, and describe control measures in the field using prescription maps; use an electronic prescription map to collect and convey in the appropriate format locations and GPS coordinates in a forestry operation; demonstrate knowledge of QR codes, and the use of electronic prescription maps and their technological challenges 4 10
Forestry Forest Landing Operations 1254 Mark logs to optimise value and assess the quality of own log making work demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements for log making work; prepare for log making work; grade, measure, and mark stems; and assess quality of own log making work. 4 10
Forestry Forestry – Breaking Out 1258 Coordinate breaking-out for a cable harvesting operation demonstrate knowledge of planning requirements for breaking-out operations; maintain rigging equipment for a cable harvesting operation; coordinate the breaking-out process in a cable harvesting operation; plan and carry out a lineshift; and plan and carry out line retrieval. 4 15
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 1262 Position, secure and raise an integral tower on a cable yarder plan and explain the set-up of a cable yarder to meet worksite requirements; prepare site for cable yarder set-up; prepare and attach guylines to anchor a cable yarder; and raise an integral tower on a cable yarder. 4 10
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 1268 Prepare wire ropes, rigging, and equipment for cable harvesting operations explain terms associated with wire ropes, rigging, and equipment on cable yarders; demonstrate knowledge of cable harvesting blocks; demonstrate knowledge of wire ropes and their applications and use in cable harvesting operations; demonstrate knowledge of rigging for cable harvesting operations; check and prepare wire ropes, rigging, and equipment for use in cable harvesting operations and explain the procedures for replacing wire ropes on a cable yarder. 4 10
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 1269 Plan, prepare for, and carry out line shifts in a cable harvesting operation demonstrate knowledge of the factors to be considered when planning and carrying out a line shift in a cable harvesting operation; identify risks associated with establishing a first yarding line, and subsequent line shifts; and explain their management.; plan a line shift; prepare tail-hold stumps and pre-set a line shift; carry out a line shift; and evaluate the effectiveness of a line shift. 4 12
Forestry Tree Felling 1270 Salvage windthrown trees demonstrate knowledge of considerations in salvaging windthrown trees; demonstrate knowledge of hazards and associated risks created by windthrown trees; and carry out windthrown salvage. 4 12
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 5870 Demonstrate knowledge of forest health protection demonstrate knowledge of: forest protection regulations, authorities, and research facilities; the potential risk to New Zealand forests, trees, and wood from fungi and insects not yet established in New Zealand; insects, fungi, and abiotic agents affecting forests, trees, and wood in New Zealand; forest protection strategies and methods of detecting potentially injurious agents; assessment, control, and management methods associated with injurious, or potentially injurious, insects, fungi, and abiotic agents affecting trees, forests, and wood in New Zealand. 4 5
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 5871 Assess forest health from the air demonstrate knowledge of aerial assessment and detection surveys; plan and prepare for aerial detection surveys of forest health disorders; and carry out aerial assessment and detection surveys for forest health protection. 4 4
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 5873 Assess forest health in forest nurseries carry out a nursery survey; assess incidence and severity of nursery ill health; interpret forest nursery health survey results; and report on survey findings. 4 4
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 6921 Extract stems using a cable yarder prepare for cable yarder operations; prepare a cable yarder for operation; start up and shut down a cable yarder; demonstrate knowledge of cable yarder capabilities; operate a cable yarder to extract stems; and carry out general cable yarder operator responsibilities. 4 18
Forestry Tree Felling 6928 Operate a Bell machine in a forest or a log yard demonstrate
knowledge of Bell machines and their capabilities and
limitations; conduct pre-start and maintenance checks prior to
operating a Bell machine; start up a Bell machine; demonstrate
knowledge of hazards and risks specific to operating Bell
machines, and operate a Bell machine; and shut down a Bell
machine		 4 5
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 6928 Operate a Bell machine in a forest or a log yard demonstrate knowledge of Bell machines and their capabilities and limitations; conduct pre-start and maintenance checks prior to operating a Bell machine; start up a Bell machine; demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks specific to operating Bell machines, and operate a Bell machine; and shut down a Bell machine. 4 5
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 6930 Operate a forked loader in a forest or a log yard demonstrate knowledge of forked loaders and their capabilities and limitations; conduct pre-start and maintenance checks prior to operating a forked loader; start up a forked loader; demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks specific to operating a forked loader and operate a forked loader; and shut down a forked loader. 4 5
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 6931 Fleet, sort, and stack logs prepare for fleeting, sorting, and stacking logs; demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements to fleet, sort and stack logs; and fleet, sort, and stack logs. 4 15
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 6932 Load a logging truck and/or trailer demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements for loading a logging truck and/or trailer; prepare for loading logs on to a truck and/or trailer; and load a logging truck and/or trailer. 4 15
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 6934 Operate a skidder in a forestry situation demonstrate knowledge of skidders and their capabilities and limitations; conduct pre-start and maintenance checks prior to operating a skidder; start up a skidder; demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks specific to operating skidders and operate a skidder; and shut down a skidder. 4 5
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 6935 Operate an excavator based tracked machine in a forestry operation demonstrate knowledge of excavator based tracked machines and their capabilities; conduct pre-start and maintenance checks prior to operating an excavator based tracked machine; start up an excavator based tracked machine; operate an excavator based tracked machine; and shut down an excavator based tracked machine. 4 5
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 6936 Operate a tracked machine in a forestry situation demonstrate knowledge of tracked machines and their capabilities and limitations; conduct pre-start and maintenance checks prior to operating a tracked machine; start up a tracked machine; demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks specific to operating a tracked machine and operate a tracked machine; and shut down a tracked machine. 4 5
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 6944 Make logs using a mechanised processing machine in a forest harvesting operation demonstrate knowledge of planning requirements for mechanised log processing, defects and features in logs which determine log suitability for particular grades, log cutting instructions for mechanised log processing, mechanised processing machines, and chain shot; and operate a processing machine to make logs. 4 18
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 6945 Demonstrate knowledge of, and fell trees using a mechanised harvesting machine in a forest harvesting operation demonstrate knowledge of: planning requirements for mechanised tree felling, mechanised harvesting machines, chain shot, and mechanised felling techniques; and fell trees using a mechanised felling machine. 4 20
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 6946 Operate a forwarder in a forest harvesting operation demonstrate knowledge of forwarders and their capabilities and limitations; conduct pre-start and maintenance checks prior to operating a forwarder; start up a forwarder; demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks specific to operating forwarders and operate a forwarder; and shut down a forwarder. 4 5
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 6948 Delimb stems using a static delimber demonstrate knowledge of planning requirements for static delimbing; demonstrate knowledge of static delimber machine components and machine maintenance; demonstrate knowledge of delimbing tree lengths; and carry out general static delimber operator responsibilities. 4 8
Forestry Forest Mensuration 6955 Carry out forest pre-harvest inventory sampling demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for a forest pre-harvest inventory; establish and measure a sample plot for pre-harvest inventory; demonstrate knowledge of and collect data for pre-harvest inventory. 4 10
Forestry Forest Mensuration 6956 Carry out waste-wood assessment in cutover forest demonstrate knowledge of waste-wood assessment in cutover forest; carry out an assessment of waste wood in cutover forest; and complete a waste-wood assessment report for an area of cutover forest. 4 5
Forestry Forest Mensuration 6957 Scale logs using a domestic scaling method describe log scaling methods and procedures used for domestic scaling; demonstrate knowledge of domestic log grades; and scale logs for the domestic market. 4 10
Forestry Forest Mensuration 6958 Scale export logs using an export scaling method describe log scaling methods and procedures used for export scaling; identify and explain export log grades, scale export logs; and carry out data collection and auditing for export scaling. 4 10
Forestry Forest Mensuration 6960 Prepare a job prescription for a forest operation collect and verify job prescription information for a forest operation, and prepare a job prescription for a given forest operation. 4 6
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 6964 Apply environmental management to harvesting trees demonstrate knowledge of strategies used to avoid or minimise common causes of harm to the environment during forest harvesting operations, identify environmental management requirements for, and apply environmental management practices to a specified forest harvesting operation. 4 10
Forestry Forest Establishment 6966 Apply environmental management to mechanised land preparation operations plan environmental management for mechanised land preparation operations; apply environmental management to mechanised land preparation operational practices; and monitor environmental effects of mechanised land preparation operations. 4 10
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 14666 Demonstrate knowledge of earth science for commercial forestry describe geological processes that affect the formation of soils; demonstrate knowledge of the physical and chemical characteristics of soils; interpret the soil characteristics for a given site; explain the interaction between geology, soils and forestry operations; and explain the impact of forestry on site hydrology. 4 4
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 14667 Demonstrate knowledge of forest ecology explain the factors that have an influence on ecology; explain the ecological basis of forestry; explain the beneficial symbiotic relationships utilised in commercial forestry; and explain the principles of biodiversity for commercial forestry operations. 4 4
Forestry Tree Felling 17756 Assess and manage individual hazardous trees prepare for felling hazardous trees; assess the specific risks associated with individual hazardous trees; demonstrate techniques for managing hazardous trees; demonstrate and apply knowledge of the use of wedges for tree felling; and demonstrate tree driving. 4 15
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 17758 Plan and form an extraction track in a forestry operation plan the location of an extraction track for forestry operations, and form an extraction track for forestry operations. 4 6
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 17764 Plan and rig an elevated support system for a cable harvesting operation demonstrate knowledge of the use of elevated support systems for cable harvesting operations; plan the rigging of an elevated support system; rig an elevated support system; and demonstrate knowledge of an elevated support system rescue. 4 15
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 17767 Select and thin plantation trees, over 200mm stump diameter, to waste prepare to thin plantation trees, over 200mm stump diameter, to waste; and select and thin plantation trees, over 200mm stump diameter, to waste using a chainsaw and felling aids. 4 15
Forestry Forest Mensuration 17768 Establish and measure permanent sample plots for forest management and research explain the purpose of establishing permanent sample plots in a forest stand; prepare to establish permanent sample plots in a forest stand; establish and measure permanent sample plots in a forest stand; and measure and record tree parameters in a permanent sample plot. 4 5
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 17771 Carry out line shifts in a cable harvesting operation using mobile tail-holds demonstrate knowledge of requirements for the use of mobile tail-holds in a cable harvesting operation; demonstrate knowledge of risks associated with using tail-holds machines in cable harvesting operations; carry out line shifts using mobile tail-holds in a cable harvesting operation; and carry out general tail-hold machine operator responsibilities. 4 15
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 23097 Rescue an injured or disabled person from a tree demonstrate knowledge of harm that may result from working at heights in the forest industry; describe and rig the equipment used in tree rescue; rescue an injured or disabled person from a tree as a climber; rescue an injured or disabled person from a tree as the anchor; and take action regarding the rescued person’s injuries and dismantle, examine, and store rescue equipment. 4 8
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 23098 Ultra-high prune plantation trees select trees for ultra-high pruning; ultra-high prune plantation trees to the prescribed height from a ladder and step; and use an approved work positioning device when pruning with the feet 4.5 (or more) metres from the ground. 4 10
Forestry Tree Felling 24569 Fell trees using machine pushing assistance demonstrate knowledge of the use of a machine to push trees to assist tree felling; prepare for tree felling where machine assistance is required to push trees; and fell trees using machine assistance to push trees. 4 5
Forestry Tree Felling 24570 Fell trees using back-pulling machine assistance demonstrate knowledge of the use of a winch or winch equipped machine to back-pull trees to assist tree felling; prepare for tree felling where machine assistance is required to back-pull trees; and fell trees using machine assistance to back-pull trees. 4 6
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 24571 Demonstrate knowledge of internal and external customer needs within a commercial forestry operation demonstrate knowledge of: internal customer requirements throughout a forestry operation supply chain, and external customer requirements and the impact of the forestry operation on the end products. 4 5
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 24572 Manage a forestry accident site in a simulated situation demonstrate knowledge of response to a forestry emergency; manage the site of a serious forestry accident in a simulated situation; explain the requirements and procedures for notification of relevant parties; explain employer duties in regard to accidents at a forestry site; and explain the duties of relevant parties when releasing the site of an accident. 4 10
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 24576 Supervise a crew in a commercial forestry operation plan daily operations for a commercial forestry operation; describe and manage the crew’s safety systems for a commercial forestry operation; manage tasks within an operational crew; complete quality control checks on a forestry operation; and carry out an induction for a new member of a forestry crew. 4 10
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 24577 Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety management in a commercial forestry operation demonstrate knowledge of: health and safety in a forestry operation; management of the health of forestry industry workers; induction and supervision procedures relating to health and safety on a forestry worksite; and management of drug and alcohol policy for forestry crew personnel. 4 10
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 24578 Plan and manage a cable yarder down-tower operation and plan the relocation of a cable yarder plan and manage a cable yarder down-tower operation, inspect tower components, and plan the relocation of the cable yarder to another cable harvesting worksite. 4 8
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 24584 Demonstrate knowledge of, and use a computer controlled mechanised harvesting machine in a forest harvesting operation demonstrate knowledge of mechanised harvesting machine computer system; access information from a mechanised harvesting machine computer system; and use a mechanised harvesting machine computer system in a production situation. 4 5
Forestry Tree Felling 24585 Use tree jacks to fell trees demonstrate knowledge of the use of tree jacks in tree felling; fell trees using a single tree jack; and fell trees against their lean using double tree jacks. 4 10
Forestry Forest Landing Operations 24588 Demonstrate knowledge of forestry landing management demonstrate knowledge of: a work-flow plan and work-flow for landing operations; a log making work station on a landing; the landing workforce; quality control in a landing operation; and environmental standards and procedures for a landing operation. 4 10
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 24590 Operate a self-levelling machine in a forestry operation demonstrate knowledge of self-levelling machines for forestry operations; conduct pre-start and maintenance checks prior to operating a self-levelling machine; start up a self-levelling machine; operate a self-levelling machine for forestry operations; and shut down a self-levelling machine. 4 5
Forestry Forestry Business Management 25751 Demonstrate knowledge of tools used to collect and manage data in commercial forestry identify and use measurement tools commonly used in forest data capture operations; describe the way geographic information systems (GIS) are used in commercial forestry; describe stand record systems and their use in commercial forestry; and describe production record systems and their use in commercial forestry. 4 4
Forestry Forest Operations Management 27569 Demonstrate knowledge of and calculate the daily costs and production targets in forestry operations define forestry daily costs and production targets; calculate the daily cost of a forestry operation; explain and calculate the daily production target of a forestry operation and causes of low productivity; and calculate a unit rate from the daily costing and daily production targets. 4 10
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 27570 Carry out quality control in a forestry silviculture operation demonstrate knowledge of quality control in a forestry silviculture operation; carry out a quality control activity in a forestry silviculture operation; and manage quality control outcomes and identify follow-up actions. 4 10
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 27628 Extract stems or logs using a ground-based machine interpret a job prescription for ground-based extraction; control risks associated with ground-based extraction; plan and control ground-based extraction; extract stems or logs to a landing; meet job prescription and worksite production requirements; and carry out maintenance of the extraction machine. 4 20
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 27633 Position, secure, and plan the relocation of a swing yarder plan and explain the set-up of a swing yarder to meet worksite requirements; prepare site for swing yarder set-up; prepare and attach guylines to anchor a swing yarder; raise the A-frame and boom on a swing yarder; plan and manage an A-frame and boom lowering operation; and plan the relocation of the swing yarder to another cable harvesting worksite. 4 18
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 27634 Demonstrate knowledge of cable harvesting equipment and systems demonstrate knowledge of cable harvesting systems; describe cable yarders used in cable harvesting operations; compare cable harvesting systems; and demonstrate knowledge of rigging systems for a selected cable yarding machine operating on an existing worksite. 4 5
Forestry Forestry – Breaking Out 27635 Carry out spotter’s duties for a cable harvesting grapple operation maintain rigging equipment for a cable harvesting grapple operation; coordinate the spotting process in a cable harvesting grapple operation; and plan and carry out a backline shift. 4 12
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 27636 Extract stems using a swing yarder prepare for swing yarder operations; prepare a swing yarder for operation; start up and shut down a swing yarder; demonstrate knowledge of swing yarder machine capabilities; operate a swing yarder to extract stems; and carry out general swing yarder operator responsibilities. 4 18
Forestry Forest Operations Advanced 28559 Plan for and undertake safe behaviour observations in a forestry operation explain safe behaviour observations in a forestry operation; plan and prepare for a safe behaviour observation in a forestry operation; conduct a safe behaviour observation in a forestry operation; and complete safe behaviour observation reports and recommend remedial action in a forestry operation. 4 10
Forestry Tree Felling 28561 Plan and fell trees using advanced techniques in a commercial forest harvesting operation demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between clear felling and downstream operations; demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements for felling trees in a commercial forest harvesting operation; prepare to fell trees in a commercial forest harvesting operation; assess the area to be felled and plan the felling; assess individual trees to be felled and plan felling according to requirements; prepare work area and escape route; fell trees using wedges and alternative back-cutting techniques; demonstrate knowledge of and complete tree driving; demonstrate knowledge of advanced tree felling techniques; and assess and manage individual windthrown trees within the stand. 4 25
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 30583 Establish an anchor for a cable-assisted forestry machine demonstrate knowledge of the operating principles of the cable-assisted system, and factors affecting the safe positioning and security of the anchor; and establish an anchor for a cable-assisted machine. 4 5
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 30584 Demonstrate knowledge of a cable-assisted forestry machine operation demonstrate knowledge of the operating principles of a cable-assisted system; explain how terrain and ground conditions affect cable assisted machine operation; identify and explain factors affecting operator capability; explain forces acting on the machine and describe strategies for maintaining machine stability; explain procedures for assessing and controlling risk; demonstrate knowledge of factors affecting rope performance and durability; and of good rope management. 4 10
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 30585 Inspect, maintain and operate a cable-assisted forestry machine demonstrate knowledge of a cable-assist system; review operational plans based on an assessment of worksite conditions; and operate a cable-assisted machine to complete operational tasks. 4 20
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 30587 Shovel and bunch tree stems or logs explain factors affecting stability of the machine to be used for shovelling and bunching tree stems or logs; and shovel and bunch tree stems or logs. 4 10
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 32177 Demonstrate knowledge of, and fell trees using a mechanised felling machine in a thinning operation demonstrate knowledge of planning requirements and produce a cut plan for a mechanised thinning operation, a mechanised felling machine used in a thinning operation, and mechanised felling techniques for a thinning operation; and fell trees using a mechanised felling machine in a thinning operation. 4 20
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 32178 Position, secure and extract stems using a mobile cable yarder plan and explain the set-up of a mobile cable yarder, identify and manage risks specific to mobile cable yarder operations, prepare a mobile cable yarder for operation, start up and shut down a mobile cable yarder, demonstrate knowledge of a mobile cable yarder and its capabilities, operate a mobile cable yarder to extract stems and carry out general mobile cable yarder operator responsibilities. 4 20
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 32179 Demonstrate knowledge of, and prepare land for forest establishment using an excavator and slash raking attachment plan a slash raking operation using an excavator and attachment, demonstrate knowledge of excavators and attachments used for slash raking, prepare land for forest establishment using an excavator and slash raking attachment and explain quality control requirements for an excavator slash raking operation. 4 20
Forestry Machine Operations – Forestry 32180 Demonstrate knowledge of and prepare land for forest establishment using a mechanised spot cultivator plan a spot cultivation operation using a mechanised spot cultivator, demonstrate knowledge of a mechanised spot cultivation machine and attachment, prepare land for forest establishment using a mechanised spot cultivator and carry out quality control in a mechanised spot cultivation operation. 4 20

Forestry Forest Inventory 1130 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of forest valuation explain the uses of valuation in commercial forestry; describe methods of valuing forests; define key terms used in forest valuation; and value a forest crop using given data. 5 3
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 1145 Demonstrate knowledge of environmental legislation affecting commercial forestry explain the main environmental legislation impacting on commercial forestry; explain environmental protection responsibilities and the forest industry’s role in self-regulation; and demonstrate knowledge of a resource consent application for a forestry project on a given site. 5 5
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 1146 Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation affecting commercial forestry explain the purpose of the main safety legislation and regulations affecting commercial forestry; explain the responsibilities arising out of the safety legislation and regulations affecting commercial forestry; and describe how a Safety Management Plan is prepared. 5 5
Forestry Forestry Business Management 4294 Calculate costs of forestry operations describe the nature of forestry operation costs; calculate the cost components of a forestry operation; and describe the procedures for developing a unit rate from element costings. 5 6
Forestry Forestry Business Management 4296 Identify commercial protection requirements for a forestry business identify areas of protection required for a forestry business, and select protection options for the forestry business from those available. 5 2
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 5695 Describe the characteristics and management of forest insects outline the principles of entomology; describe the characteristics and management of insects which defoliate trees; describe the characteristics of insects that feed on wood; describe the characteristics of sapsucking and gall-making insects; describe the inoculation and transmission of fungal diseases between host trees; describe the characteristics of bark beetles; describe the characteristics of insects in New Zealand indigenous forests; describe the characteristics of insects found in nurseries and newly established forests; describe the characteristics of overseas insects not yet found in New Zealand; explain the concept of biological control, and the advantage that this system has for the control of forestry insects and weeds; and prepare insect collections for identification. 5 8
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 5696 Describe the characteristics and management of forest pathogens outline the biology of fungi and the pathology of plants; identify the characteristics and management of the most prevalent and/or threatening fungal diseases of forests and trees in New Zealand; identify the characteristics of, and management strategies for, less important fungal diseases of forests and trees; identify the characteristics of examples of fungal diseases not yet in New Zealand that could threaten New Zealand trees; prepare collections for pathological diagnosis; and describe the symbiotic relationship of mycorrhiza and forest trees, and its importance for tree health. 5 8
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 5697 Describe the characteristics and management of abiotic disorders affecting forest and tree health demonstrate knowledge of the occurrence and symptoms of abiotic disorders; identify causative factors of abiotic damage; collect and prepare samples of abiotic damage for dispatch; and demonstrate knowledge of methods used to mitigate abiotic disorders. 5 6
Forestry Forest Operations Management 6963 Plan forestry operations to meet environmental requirements demonstrate knowledge of environmental requirements for forestry operations; plan for environmental requirements in relation to a selected forestry operation; and plan the monitoring of environmental effects of forestry operations. 5 12
Forestry Forest Mensuration 17762 Collect and interpret forest inventory data describe data collection methods for forest inventory; plan an inventory of a forest stand; collect data for an inventory of a forest stand; and interpret and process data for an inventory of a forest stand. 5 10
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 18615 Demonstrate the use of the Global Positioning System in forestry operations demonstrate knowledge of: how a given position on the surface of the earth is defined, the function of the Global Positioning System (GPS), and supporting equipment for use in forestry operations; and demonstrate the use of navigational software in conjunction with the GPS in forestry operations. 5 5
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 19722 Inspect forest cable yarder and associated components demonstrate knowledge of forestry health and safety requirements and cable yarder operations; prepare for cable hauler/yarder inspection; inspect cable hauler/yarder tower and associated components; and report the results of the cable hauler/yarder inspection. 5 20
Forestry Forest Mensuration 20584 Carry out pre-harvest inventory to obtain information for planning forest harvesting operations explain the purpose of establishing sample plots for data collection and describe sampling methods; plan a pre-harvest inventory and collect data using sample plots; and process plot data and produce reports. 5 10
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 22894 Carry out High Risk Site Surveillance in the urban forest environment describe the classification of arborescent plants; identify and define a High Risk Site Area; identify a transect location and define the transect limits; develop a Transect Vegetation Description; carry out visual inspection of vegetation and wooden materials present in a transect; collect and package samples of suspect vegetation or wooden materials; and demonstrate knowledge of documentation required for High Risk Site Surveillance (HRSS). 5 10
Forestry Forest Health Surveillance 22895 Assess the health of forest plantations from the ground conduct a drive-through assessment of forest health; establish a temporary health plot in a forest; inspect the vegetation in an established temporary health plot; and collect samples for analysis as necessary, and report findings. 5 10
Forestry Forest Operations Management 24573 Plan for, manage, and perform quality control on a production thinning operation interpret the job prescription or harvest plan and determine the production target and resource requirements of the operation; develop a felling plan, an extraction plan, a processing plan, and a temporary traffic control plan for a production thinning operation; manage a production thinning operation; and perform quality control on a production thinning operation. 5 15
Forestry Forest Operations Management 24582 Plan for, manage, and perform quality control on a ground-based motor manual clear fell harvesting operation interpret the job prescription or harvest plan and determine the production target and resource requirements of the operation; develop a felling plan, an extraction plan, a processing plan, and develop and establish a temporary traffic control plan for a ground-based motor manual clear fell harvesting operation; manage a ground-based motor manual clear fell harvesting operation; and perform quality control on a ground-based motor manual clear fell harvesting operation. 5 15
Forestry Forest Operations Management 25746 Demonstrate knowledge of analysis techniques and conduct a time study and a delay time study in a forestry operation demonstrate knowledge of analysis techniques used in forestry operations; prepare and conduct a time study; interpret and report time study results; prepare and conduct a delay time study; interpret and report a delay time study; and evaluate activity sampling data, for a forestry production process. 5 8
Forestry Forestry Business Management 25749 Demonstrate knowledge of and analyse forest operations supply chains explain supply chain management in forestry operations; describe the principles of forestry operations inventory management; describe the nature of sales arrangements employed in New Zealand forestry; describe log dispatching systems used in forest operations; describe New Zealand log export operations; analyse given forestry supply chains and recommend the most efficient option; explain monitoring in a forest operations supply chain. 5 10
Forestry Forest Operations Management 26799 Plan for, manage, and perform quality control on a cable harvesting operation interpret the job prescription or harvest plan and determine the production target and resource requirements of the cable harvesting operation; develop a felling plan, an extraction plan, a processing plan, and develop and establish a temporary traffic control plan for a cable harvesting operation; manage a cable harvesting operation; and perform quality control on a cable harvesting operation. 5 15
Forestry Forest Operations Management 26800 Plan for, manage, and perform quality control on an establishment or silviculture operation interpret the job prescription and identify requirements; develop an operational plan for an establishment or silviculture operation; manage an establishment or silviculture operation; and perform quality control on an establishment or silviculture operation. 5 15
Forestry Forest Operations Management 24583 Plan for, manage, and perform quality control on a mechanised harvesting clear fell operation interpret the job prescription or harvest plan and determine the production target and resource requirements of the operation; develop a felling plan, an extraction plan, a processing plan, and develop and establish a temporary traffic control plan for a mechanised harvesting clear fell operation; manage a mechanised harvesting clear fell operation; coordinate machine maintenance in a mechanised harvesting clear fell operation; and perform quality control on a mechanised harvesting clear fell operation. 5 15
Forestry Forest Mechanised Harvesting 30586 Manage a cable-assisted forestry machine operation demonstrate knowledge of the integration of cable assisted systems into a forestry operation; establish and monitor operator training and equipment maintenance programmes in a cable-assisted machine forestry operation; develop an operational plan for a cable-assisted machine forestry operation; direct the placement of anchors in a cable-assisted machine forestry operation; and manage risks in a cable assisted forestry operation. 5 10
Forestry Forest Operations Management 1225 Calculate production targets for forestry operations demonstrate knowledge of time standards for the calculation of production targets for forestry operations; calculate production targets for forestry operations using supplied time standards; and describe the use of production studies for resolving production and unit rate issues. 5 5
Forestry Forest Operations Management 25747 Plan for and monitor production and quality of a forestry operation describe factors that influence forestry production; describe features of an effective production record system; establish a production record system for a forestry operation; complete planning and set-up of a forestry operation; carry out production monitoring of a forestry operation; identify operational tactics to control variation from target production; and carry out a quality control audit of a forestry operation. 5 6
Forestry Forestry Business Management 1124 Use maths and statistics functions and procedures in commercial forestry apply calculations used in forest mensuration; calculate commonly used forestry parameters; sample and process data; use statistics to derive mean and measure of variability of a population from a sample; and determine stand parameters and per-hectare estimates in forestry. 5 6
Forestry Forest Inventory 1125 Plan and implement forest inventories to obtain information for forest management describe types and uses of forest inventories; describe sampling methods used in commercial forestry; demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for a forest pre-harvest inventory; plan and implement a pre-harvest inventory; and process plot data and produce reports. 5 5
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 1135 Demonstrate knowledge of nutrient management in commercial forestry explain plant nutrition; identify the effects of nutrient deficiencies and disorders on the management of commercial forestry; explain the impact of fertiliser applications in commercial forestry; and determine nutrient management for different sites and tree species. 5 4
Forestry Forestry Business Management 4282 Demonstrate knowledge of management systems for forestry operations describe the interrelated components of a forestry management system, and describe compliance requirements for forestry management systems. 5 4
Forestry Forestry Business Management 4298 Research key elements of the forest industry and identify opportunities for forest optimisation research key elements of the forest industry; explain the implications of legislation affecting commercial forestry; and identify opportunities for forest resource optimisation in a selected geographic region. 5 4
Forestry Forest Operations Management 25752 Demonstrate knowledge of harvest planning and evaluate a given operational forest harvesting plan describe the objectives of harvest planning; describe the pre-planning requirements of an operational forest harvesting plan; explain forest road and landing construction; explain forest road network maintenance requirements; evaluate a given operational harvesting and roading plan; and evaluate construction costs of a given forest roading plan. 5 8
Forestry Forest Silvicultural Operations 25753 Demonstrate knowledge of and plan forestry operations explain the objectives of forest management; explain job prescriptions for forestry operations; demonstrate knowledge of land preparation; demonstrate knowledge of planting operations; demonstrate knowledge of releasing operations; demonstrate knowledge of fertilising operations; prepare an establishment plan for a site using given data; demonstrate knowledge of and plan silvicultural operations; and describe protection operations for a forest estate. 5 8
Forestry Forest Harvesting Operations 25754 Demonstrate knowledge of forest harvesting operations explain the objectives of forest harvesting operations; describe the main forest harvesting systems in New Zealand; describe the processes used in common ground-based harvesting systems; describe common cable harvesting systems; explain tree felling operations; explain extraction operations in forestry; explain forest landing operations; and describe post-harvest rehabilitation in forestry. 5 8

Forestry Forest Inventory 1129 Use stand growth models to forecast growth and yield in commercial forestry describe methods of forecasting forest growth and yield; simulate the growth and forecast the yield of a forest stand using growth models; and describe the use of growth models in silvicultural operations. 6 5
Forestry Forestry Knowledge 1137 Demonstrate knowledge of forestry and its role as a land use explain the concept of multiple land use and the factors influencing the integration of land use; explain the economic and social impacts of forestry as a land use; explain how trees can be used in the management of land; describe forest management strategies used to enhance habitats for specified animal species; and explain sustainability and its impact on land use management. 6 5
Forestry Forestry Business Management 4293 Determine forestry operations equipment requirements determine equipment requirements for forestry operations; evaluate options, and select equipment for forestry operations; identify and develop equipment operator requirements; and develop maintenance and replacement schedules for forestry equipment. 6 3
Forestry Forestry Business Management 25748 Research and report on a forestry business improvement initiative develop a research plan for a forestry business improvement initiative; collect and analyse data and information in accordance with the research plan; and formulate conclusions and prepare the business improvement initiative report. 6 12
Forestry Forestry Business Management 4289 Prepare a business plan for a forestry business identify and select a forestry business opportunity; establish goals and objectives for a forestry business; select a business structure; identify the range and nature of services required to support the business; and prepare a business plan for a forestry business. 6 6