Tech focussed training is a pathway for Australian employers
Friday 27 Feb 2026
Employers across the forestry and wood products sector in
Australian are invited to participate in a new tech‑focused training
pathway designed to build a capable, workplace‑ready pipeline of new
entrants.
The ForestWorks programme; 'Future-Ready Skills Pathways for School
Students and New Entrants in Forestry and Wood Processing', aims
to support a modern, technology‑focused workforce for the forestry
and wood processing industry. This project is developing training
programs that can begin while learners are still at school, and can also
support post‑school new entrants as a pathway into employment.
Successful implementation depends on strong links between schools,
employers, learners and trainers.
ForestWorks are inviting:
- Employers across the forestry and wood products industry to register
interest in hosting students and/or potential new entrants (e.g., site
visits, mentoring, placements, traineeships where available).
- High schools interested in partnering with industry and training
providers to deliver the program while students are still at school,
building awareness of forestry and wood processing careers.
- School students and potential new entrants to the industry who want
to build digital/technology capability and workplace readiness for an
increasingly tech‑driven industry, with a clearer pathway to employment.
This program is funded by the Australian Government under the Forestry
Workforce Training Program (FWTP) and is delivered in partnership with
TAFE NSW, TAFE Gippsland, and Timber Training Creswick.
Training Focus Areas
This training program supports the development of transferable skills
valued across forestry, timber, and related sectors. It focuses on
developing job‑ready learners who:
- Understand the industry, roles and workplace expectations (industry
awareness)
- Work safely and follow environmental and cultural protocols
(workplace readiness)
- Can contribute to improvement through problem‑solving and quality
systems (continuous improvement)
Have foundational digital
capability and exposure to the technologies shaping the sector (digital
technology).
The proposed model features stackable micro‑credentials across two
streams: Forestry Operations and Timber Production. Micro‑credentials
can be completed individually (for example, at different stages of a
participant’s pathway) or combined toward the full Certificate II
in Forestry Operations or Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products
Operations.
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Source & image credit: ForestWorks
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