Many of our forest industries work in closely with nga tangata whenua. There are places for good negotiators and for people with understanding of tikanga Maori to help manage joint ventures with nga tangata whenua.	WHICH PATHWAY WILL YOU TAKE Do you want your career to start straight from school, or are you planning to go to polytech or university first? PATHWAY 1: SCHOOL TO INDUSTRY EARN AS YOU LEARN! If you are the kind of person who learns best by doing things, then training on the job (sometimes called Industry Training) may be your best option. There are two ways to work towards National qualifications while you're employed: Traineeships Apprenticeships. Trainees and apprentices may be required to attend block courses in work time at Polytechnics or Private Training Enterprises (PTEs). PATHWAY 2: SCHOOL TO TRAINING PROVIDER (POLYTECHNICS AND PRIVATE TRAINING ENTERPRISES) At a Polytechnic or PTE you can complete the training in one year that would take you three years 'on-the-job,' although you will still need to do some industry training once you are employed. Polytechnics and PTEs offer a variety of practical courses to provide you with the skills that the forest industries need. Polytechnics also offer Forestry National Diplomas. These qualifications lead to a different range of positions, usually with more responsibility. They can help a person get ahead more quickly. National qualifications at Polytechnics and PTEs combine practical work and classroom teaching. PATHWAY 3: SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY If you're hoping for a career as a manager or a specialist, you'll need a degree. By studying at University, you can develop the knowledge and skills for a professional career. Successful study will reward you with a wide range of choices and entry to the industry at a much higher level. Forestry or Engineering degrees are the most commonly sought after degrees in the forest industry. They require 4 years at university, with some practical experience in the summer holidays. Graduates often begin their careers as Team or Crew Leaders, Production Supervisors or Managers, Forest Managers, Forestry Consultants, Research Workers or Technicians. Many graduates then do some on-the-job training to improve their knowledge of the practical requirements in the work place.	To Enter Our Business Centre ...Click Here > To Enter Our Credit & Finance Section ... Click Here >