Forest Industries Work Experience Week 2026
Description
Explore the Forest and Wood Products Industry!
Ever wondered what goes into growing a tree, managing a forest or turning timber into everyday products?
Join us for Forest Industries Work Experience Week, 2-6 November 2026, and discover the people, technology and career opportunities across the Green Triangle's forest and wood products industry.
Through site visits, hands-on activities and conversations with people working in the industry, students will experience the whole journey from growing trees through to manufacturing finished timber products.
What to expect
🌱 Monday - GROW IT
Discover what goes into growing our plantation forests.
🌲 Tuesday - MANAGE IT
Explore how forests are managed using science and technology.
🚜 Wednesday - HARVEST IT
Learn how trees are harvested and transported.
🪵 Thursday - MAKE IT
See how timber becomes everyday products.
🤝 Friday - JOIN IT
Explore careers and pathways into the industry.
Where could this experience take you?
Whether you're already considering a career in forestry or simply curious about what the industry has to offer, Work Experience Week is a great opportunity to explore the industry as a whole and discover where you might fit in.
The week is particularly valuable for students considering the Timber and Wood Products Operations School-Based Cadetship (traineeship), offering a firsthand introduction to the industry before taking the next step.
The cadetship provides students with paid, hands-on experience across local timber manufacturers while completing a nationally recognised Certificate II qualification alongside school.
How to register
Places are limited, so make sure you register early!
Registrations will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to participation requirements.
Following registration, Andrew Norman from Group Training Employment (GTE) will be in touch to confirm whether your place has been secured and advise what additional information or paperwork is required.
We also encourage students to speak with their school's VET Coordinator.
Interested in the School-Based Cadetship?
We're also hosting a Timber and Wood Products Operations School-based Traineeship Information Night on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Students, parents and school representatives are welcome to attend to learn more about the program, career opportunities and how to apply for 2027.
Register for the Information Night here: https://events.humanitix.com/timber-and-wood-products-cadetship-information-night
Our industry partners
Forest Industries Work Experience Week is coordinated by the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub, in collaboration with Group Training Employment (GTE), LITA Training, the Department for Education and participating host employers
Please contact Andrew Norman from Group Training Employment if you have any questions or would like to learn more.
0436 285 554
FAQs
- Who can participate?
Work Experience Week is open to students currently in Years 9-12. The program is particularly suited to students considering the Timber and Wood Products Operations School-Based Cadetship (traineeship), but students interested in exploring the forest and wood products industry are also welcome.
- What are the dates and times?
The program runs from Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily.
- Where do we meet? Will transport be provided?
Students will meet at the Forestry Centre of Excellence (FCoE) in Mount Gambier each morning at 9:00 am and return there by 3:00 pm.
Group Training Employment (GTE) will provide transport to and from all industry visits and activities throughout the week.
- What should I wear? Do I need PPE?
All required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.
Students should wear comfortable, practical clothing and sturdy, enclosed shoes. Please also bring appropriate sun protection and wet weather clothing, as some activities will take place outdoors.
- Do I need to be interested in the school-based traineeship to participate?
Not necessarily! While the week is a great introduction for students considering the Timber and Wood Products Operations School-Based Cadetship, it's also an opportunity to discover the many different careers available across the industry.
The school-based cadetship is available to students in Years 10–12, ideally commencing in Year 11.
- What happens after I register?
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to participation requirements.
Following registration, Andrew Norman from Group Training Employment (GTE) will contact you to confirm whether your place has been secured and advise what additional information or paperwork is required.
We also encourage students to speak with their school's VET Coordinator.
- Any other questions?
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