Forestry Field Officer Courses in Ballarat

The Diploma of Forest Operations caters to the roles of early-career foresters and forestry field officers specialising in forest operations and resource management. This qualification imparts a wide array of advanced technical, managerial skills, and in-depth forest knowledge. It enables individuals to contribute significantly to forest management plans and oversee forestry operations. Key aspects include the use of industry-specific software, modelling and analysing forestry data, and optimising forest management practices to enhance production processes and wood flow outcomes.

Get a supervisor’s role in forestry operations with the FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the strict safety requirements and environmental protocols when working with forest and wood products, and prepares you for a leadership role in this area. Competencies include: supervising the maintenance of property and machinery, managing the quality of wood and forest products, ensuring timber harvest meets environmental requirements, managing people and business operations, using chemicals safely, coordinating forest establishment and regeneration programs. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, forestry career outcomes, and available course openings in your area.

A Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management is a useful qualification for anyone involved in the management of natural resource areas. Whether you plan to work in land and water management, wildlife preservation or Indigenous area conservation, this course will give you the knowledge and skills you need. The qualification is suitable for people working in management as well as those involved in fieldwork or research. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management addresses a broad range of issues and you can tailor your electives to suit your needs. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including managing fauna populations, surveying Aboriginal cultural sites and designing an ecological restoration project. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates.