Training

Training at Arbre

We have an expanding range of programs to provide pathways into the forestry industry or to up-skill the existing workforce.

Please explore the tiles below for more information.

Programs

We have an expanding range of programs to provide pathways in to the forestry industry or to up-skill the existing work-force. For example we are currently developing a Next Generation Forestry Operators Program to add to the available menu . Please explore the tiles below for more information.

FIVE+5 Pre-Employment Training

The FIVE+5 Pre-Employment Program is a training program developed to address the shortage of skilled labour. Participants will complete up to five nationally accredited units of competency. This program is Australia wide. Click on the picture for further information.

Forestry Operator Pre-Employment Program

The Forestry Operator Pre-Employment Program is a 5 day entry level micro credential training program, run in conjunction with Timber Training Creswick (RTOID 4168), and will provide the following Certificate II Forest Operations Units of learning:

  • workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations.

  • environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations.

  • operation of a forest machine simulator in a virtual environment.

Community Engagement

Australia’s forest industry offers 100+ careers, with Tasmania prioritising timber for construction. The sector generates $20 billion+ yearly and employs 120,000+ people.

The School Forestry Work Experience Program

A 3 day work experience Program, which has been developed to introduce Year 10 students to potential career paths within the forest industry. Click on the picture below for further information.

The Next Generation Forestry Operators Program

An Australian School-based Apprenticeship for students in Year 10, 11 or 12 in Tasmania. Students will complete a Certificate II in Forest Operations, with a focus on Forestry Machine Operations. Click on the picture below for further information.

The Cadet Forester Program


An Australian School-based Apprenticeship for students in Year 10, 11 or 12 in Tasmania. Students will complete a Certificate II in Forest Operations, with a focus on becoming a Forester. Click on the picture below for further information.