ForestWorks performs a range of industry-wide functions acting as the channel between industry, Government and the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) departments. ForestWorks goal is to assist industry with their skills development objectives through national industry skills standards and qualifications.
ForestWorks covers all industry sectors including:
- Forest Growing & Management
- Harvesting & Haulage
- Sawmilling & Processing
- Timber Product Manufacturing (including, roof truss, wall frames, door and window manufacturing)
- Wood Panel/Board Production and Manufacturing
- Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
- Timber Merchandising
ForestWorks has the industry support, membership, demonstrated leadership and expert capacity to lead a wide range of skills development initiatives for the industry. Through its members and networks, ForestWorks has access and input to a wide range of other networks and organizations throughout the Asia Pacific region and globally.
Our key stakeholders are:
- Governments (State and Federal)
- Industry Associations including Unions
- Company CEOs and Senior Managers
- Site Managers and Supervisors
- Trainers and Assessors
- Registered Training Organisations
- Workers currently employed in the industry and potential new industry entrants
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