Forestry and timber courses at TAFE
12 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Forest Operations (FWP20122)
Leads to: Forester, Forestry Worker, Logging Plant Operator, Forestry Operations Supervisor
Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations (FWP20322)
Leads to: Timber and Wood Process Worker, Timber and Wood Production Operator
Certificate III
Certificate III in Forest Operations (FWP30122)
Leads to: Forester, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Forestry Worker, Logging Plant Operator
Certificate III in Saw Technology (FWP31021)
Leads to: Saw Technician, Timber and Wood Production Operator, Wood Machinist
Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations (FWP30322)
Leads to: Timber and Wood Process Worker, Timber and Wood Production Operator, Wood Machinist
Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply (FWP30622)
Leads to: Sales Demonstrator, Sales Representative (Building and Plumbing Supplies)
Certificate III in Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture (FWP30920)
Leads to: Builder's Labourer, Carpenter, Joiner, Shed Builder
Certificate III in Timber Systems Design (FWP31220)
Certificate III in Wood Machining (FWP31121)
Leads to: Wood Machinist, Toolmaker
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Forest Operations (FWP40121)
Leads to: Forest Manager, Forester, Forestry Operations Supervisor
Certificate IV in Timber Systems Design (FWP40420)
Leads to: Detailer Drafter, Structural Engineer, Carpenter, Joiner
Diploma
Diploma of Forest Operations (FWP50121)
Leads to: Forest Manager, Forester, Forestry Operations Supervisor
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.