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Forest Technical Officer

ANZSCO ID 363113 

Undertake forestry operations involving planting, management and harvesting of trees. 

Alternative Titles 

Forestry Technician 

Tasks 

  • Supervise forest establishment and maintenance work 
  • Undertake or supervise seed harvesting, propagation or cultivation of young trees 
  • Select trees for felling and supervise logging operations to ensure compliance with forest policies and programs 
  • Monitor the outbreak of pests, weeds and diseases and supervise their control 
  • Set up or assist with field trials associated with research projects and forest growth studies 
  • Collect and preliminary process data from trials and experiments 
  • Measure trees for forest data inventory 
  • Enforce fire prevention regulations 
  • Issue licences and permits to the public for recreation and for the collection of some forest products 
  • Supervise staff 

Study Pathways 

Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

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Soft Skills  

  • problem solving skills 
  • like working outdoors 
  • communication skills 
  • enjoy science and the environment 
  • planning skills 
  • work independently 
  • computer skills 
  • management and organisation skills