Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of health and safety responsibilities, risk management, emergency procedures, and communication systems to maintain safety during forest harvesting operations.
- Protect personal wellbeing, team relationships and the physical environment, including historical sites and areas of cultural significance to Māori, during forest harvesting operations.
- Apply knowledge of standard operating procedures and apply good work practices to operate equipment accordingly to carry out tasks specific to forest harvesting operations.
Graduates of the Breaking Out - Cable strand will also be able to:
- Operate and maintain a chainsaw in a forestry harvesting operation.
- Follow Head Breaker Out instructions to hook on trees in a harvesting operation to meet the breaking out plan.
