Fee Free Tafe
Fee Free Tafe
Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2024.
To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
- of working age
*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.
Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmania Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.
Course overview
Back to Primary Industries, Horticulture & EnvironmentLocations
- North
- Alanvale
- North West
- Burnie
- South
- Clarence
Attendance options
- Part-time
Study type
- Workplace
Tuition Fees
- Subsidised $ 3,112.00
- Concession* $ 390.00
- Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
Forestry is a key part of Tasmania’s economy and if you’d like to develop practical skills to work in this dynamic industry, then this course is for you.
This course is delivered to those currently employed in the forestry industry either as an apprentice or non-apprentice. You’ll learn a range of skills and knowledge for work functions and job roles within the forestry sector.
You’ll learn how to communicate and interact effectively and how to contribute to team effectiveness. You can select from 11 elective units that suit your interest to complete your qualification.
You’ll also operate equipment according to workplace procedures and conduct work specific to a forest operation.
This course runs over two years. Core units are delivered at a TasTAFE campus for approximately two days and TasTAFE teachers complete workplace visits for training and assessment of units for approximately 1 day a unit.
This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship.
Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | |
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North | ||||
Alanvale | 12 Feb 2024 - 23 Dec 2025 | Part-time You can commence course at any time as long as you have a suitable workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person. | Workplace | Apply now |
South | ||||
Clarence | 25 Mar 2024 - 25 Mar 2026 | Part-time You can commence course at any time as long as you have a suitable workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person. | Workplace | Apply now |
North West | ||||
Burnie | 25 Mar 2024 - 25 Mar 2026 | Part-time You can commence course at any time as long as you have a suitable workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person. | Workplace | Apply now |
Career opportunities
- Forest Machinery Operator
- Tree Feller
- Hooktender
- Cable Logger
Career opportunities
- Forest Machinery Operator
- Tree Feller
- Hooktender
- Cable Logger