Coming Soon: Map and Tech Skills for the Next Generation of Forestry and Environmental Professionals
We’re excited to announce a brand-new Skill Standard: Use Mapping Systems in a Forestry Operation (40058) — soon to be available! While designed with forestry in mind, this course equips learners with skills that are valuable across multiple industries, including environmental management, agriculture, surveying, infrastructure planning, and more.
Perfect for those interested in emerging technologies such as drones, LiDAR, GPS-enabled apps, and satellite imagery, this course combines practical navigation skills with cutting-edge tools.
Your trainer is a subject matter expert in all aspects of mapping and a senior qualified surveyor with extensive experience in land, hydrographic and aerial surveying, offering extensive real-world experience and an engaging, practical approach to learning. Learners will gain hands-on skills in:
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Reading and interpreting maps – including topographical, aerial, vegetation, and road maps
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Identifying key features – such as ridges, streams, power lines, and wāhi tapu sites
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Applying modern technology – from drone footage to mobile apps to improve decision-making, efficiency, and safety
This Skill Standard is perfect for anyone looking to merge traditional mapping know-how with digital tools, whether plotting forestry operations, surveying construction sites, or managing conservation areas.
📌 Enrolments will open soon — spaces are limited, so stay tuned!