Forestry

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Forestry Worker

A Forestry Worker maintains forest sites, prevents fires, and handles pests, requiring physical fitness, teamwork, and a focus on safety and outdoor work.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

Forestry Supervisor

A Forestry Supervisor manages forest sites, coordinating maintenance, fire prevention, pest control, and ensuring safety standards, while leading teams and liaising with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $83,980
Skill level Beginner

Forester

A Forester manages forests for sustainable use, restoration, and conservation, conducts ecological assessments, and ensures environmental compliance.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Forestry Manager

A Forestry Manager oversees sustainable forest management, planning operations, engaging stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Avg yearly income $73,372
Skill level Beginner

Forestry Field Officer

A Forestry Field Officer manages forest resources, conducts surveys, promotes biodiversity, and collaborates on conservation initiatives.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced

Tree Faller

A Tree Faller fells trees, cuts logs and follows safety rules to support timber production and land management.

Avg yearly income $54,184
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in forestry

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FWP40121

Certificate IV in Forest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer Machine Operator
Environmental Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer Machine Operator Environmental Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator + 3 more
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticulturalist Forestry Field Officer Nursery Manager
Vineyard Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticulturalist Forestry Field Officer Nursery Manager Vineyard Manager + 1 more
AHC51120

Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$4,788 - $24,957
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Land Management Officer Conservationist
Forestry Field Officer Park Ranger Environmental Technician Project Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Land Management Officer Conservationist Forestry Field Officer Park Ranger Environmental Technician Project Officer + 4 more

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$26,568 - $99,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Scientist Forester Sustainability Officer
Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer Field Assistant Environmental Assessor Spatial Analyst Land Management Officer Earth Scientist Conservationist Sustainability Advisor Plant Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant Physical Scientist Plant Pathologist Infrastructure Planner Crop Scientist Seismologist Hydrogeologist Conservation Scientist Geospatial Analyst Energy Analyst Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist Geospatial Scientist
+ 27 more
AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$2,395 - $15,825
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger Land Manager
Forestry Worker Field Assistant Land Management Officer Conservationist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger Land Manager Forestry Worker Field Assistant Land Management Officer Conservationist + 4 more
FWP30122

Certificate III in Forest Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$3,112 - $11,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker Chainsaw Operator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker Chainsaw Operator + 3 more
FWP20122

Certificate II in Forest Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Worker
FWP50121

Diploma of Forest Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Supervisor
Environmental Compliance Officer Natural Resource Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Supervisor Environmental Compliance Officer Natural Resource Manager + 2 more
RIIHAN307E

Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
On Campus
1 - 3 days
$395 - $2,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Crane Operator Construction Labourer Civil Construction Worker
Forestry Worker Machine Operator Loader Operator Civil Construction Plant Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Crane Operator Construction Labourer Civil Construction Worker Forestry Worker Machine Operator Loader Operator Civil Construction Plant Operator + 4 more
RIIVEH305F

Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
Blended, Distance, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$299 - $570
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Civil Construction Plant Operator Vehicle Operator
Farmhand Forestry Worker Firefighter Surveyor Assistant Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Civil Construction Plant Operator Vehicle Operator Farmhand Forestry Worker Firefighter Surveyor Assistant Emergency Services Officer (ESO) + 5 more
AHCMOM213

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$295 - $991
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Landscaper
Firefighter Park Ranger Farmhand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Landscaper Firefighter Park Ranger Farmhand + 3 more
TLIC0023

Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
On Campus, Online
1 - 2 days
$1,250 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Farmhand Park Ranger
Wildlife Officer Forestry Worker Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Farmhand Park Ranger Wildlife Officer Forestry Worker Emergency Services Officer (ESO) + 3 more
FWPHAR2208

Operate Mobile Chipper/Mulcher
On Campus
1 day
$625 - $700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker Construction Labourer
Farmhand Vegetation Control Worker Landscape Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker Construction Labourer Farmhand Vegetation Control Worker Landscape Labourer + 3 more
AHCMOM217

Operate Quad Bikes
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$300 - $720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Property Manager Agricultural Technician
Land Management Officer Park Ranger Conservation Officer Forestry Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Property Manager Agricultural Technician Land Management Officer Park Ranger Conservation Officer Forestry Worker + 4 more
AHCMOM202

Operate Tractors
Blended, On Campus
2 days
$320 - $833
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Machine Operator Poultry Farm Worker
Nursery Worker Irrigation Technician Landscape Labourer Forestry Worker Sales Assistant Maintenance Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Machine Operator Poultry Farm Worker Nursery Worker Irrigation Technician Landscape Labourer Forestry Worker Sales Assistant Maintenance Assistant + 6 more
RIIERR203E

Escape From Hazardous Situations Unaided
Blended, On Campus
1 day
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Miner Construction Worker Plant Operator
Safety Officer Driller Forestry Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Miner Construction Worker Plant Operator Safety Officer Driller Forestry Worker + 3 more
FWPCOT2259

Cut Materials with a Hand-held Chainsaw
On Campus
1 day
$490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chainsaw Operator Forestry Worker Tree Worker
Landscaper Station Hand
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chainsaw Operator Forestry Worker Tree Worker Landscaper Station Hand + 2 more
FWPCOT2273

Trim and Cut Felled Trees
On Campus
1 - 3 days
$550 - $1,080
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Chainsaw Operator
Land Management Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Chainsaw Operator Land Management Worker + 1 more
FWPCOT3325

Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on Unsealed Roads
On Campus
1 - 3 days
$680 - $900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Farmhand Forestry Worker
Construction Worker Conservation Officer Forestry Field Officer Field Technician Bushfire Fighter Tour Guide Tourism Operator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Farmhand Forestry Worker Construction Worker Conservation Officer Forestry Field Officer Field Technician Bushfire Fighter Tour Guide Tourism Operator + 7 more
FWPCOT3326

Recover Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
Distance, On Campus
1 - 3 days
$680 - $850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Machine Operator Park Ranger
Forestry Field Officer Firefighter Utility Arborist Land Management Worker Field Assistant Tour Guide Tourism Operator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Machine Operator Park Ranger Forestry Field Officer Firefighter Utility Arborist Land Management Worker Field Assistant Tour Guide Tourism Operator + 7 more
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More about forestry courses

Welcome to the Forestry section of Courses.com.au, where you can explore a diverse range of training opportunities available across Australia. With 33 courses related to Forestry, whether you are a beginner or an experienced learner, there are options tailored to your needs. If you're just starting, consider the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or the popular Operate and Maintain Chainsaws course. Both are excellent for anyone looking to build a foundational skill set in the forestry industry.

For those looking to advance their careers, Courses.com.au also lists several advanced courses such as the Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management and the Certificate IV in Forest Operations. These qualifications can enhance your prospects and open doors to exciting job roles like Farm Manager or Station Manager. The diversity of courses available ensures that your training pathway can lead to numerous rewarding careers within the field of forestry.

When choosing your course, you can benefit from training providers such as CIT and TAFE Queensland, who offer hands-on experiences and expert guidance to help you succeed. These on-campus options provide an immersive learning environment for those who prefer face-to-face instruction. If you’re based in Tasmania, you might consider TasTAFE for specialised courses like Operate and Maintain Chainsaws.

Embarking on a career in forestry allows you to engage with nature while contributing to sustainable practices that benefit our environment. From entry-level roles like Farmhand to more complex positions such as Agribusiness Manager, the potential for growth is expansive. Visit the Forestry page for more information on courses and providers in your area, and take the next step towards a fulfilling career in forestry today!

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