GENHS801: Occupational Health, safety and environmental management in wood industry

Waste Management and Pollution Control in Wood Industry

This module describes the skills and knowledge required to manage wastes and to perform pollution control in wood industries for sustainable development. It focuses on the protection of public health in a manner that is commensurate with environmental, social, and political concerns. This will be achieved through the assessment of waste, development of waste management plans, management of wastes, and application of pollution control measures in wood industry.

 

WOTSC801: Wood Supply Chain Management

Hey there! Ready to master the journey of wood from the forest floor to the customer’s doorstep? The Wood Supply Chain Management module gives you the essential skills to manage and optimize the flow of wood and wood-based products across every stage of production and distribution. You’ll explore key areas like supply chain analysis, procurement planning, inventory management, and delivery service, all tailored to the wood industry. Through practical examples and real-world cases, you’ll learn to ensure sustainability, quality, and efficiency in operations, preparing you for roles in procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and sustainability management.

"Master the journey of wood from forest to customer, gaining the skills to manage, optimize, and sustain every stage of the supply chain."

WOTPM 801: Project management in wood industry

  1. This module equips learners with essential project management competencies tailored to the wood industry. It focuses on the strategic planning, execution, and control of projects involving wood-based products such as furniture, joinery, and structural components. Through practical scenarios and industry-aligned case studies, students will develop the ability to manage wood technology projects from concept to completion—ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline while upholding standards of quality and sustainability.
    Key themes include:
    •     📌 Principles of project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
    •     🪚 Integration of wood design, production workflows, and compliance requirements
    •     💬 Teamwork, communication, and stakeholder engagement in wood-based operations
    •     ♻️ Sustainability and quality assurance in project execution
    •     🔄 Adaptability and problem-solving in dynamic production environments
    By the end of this module, learners will be able to apply project management tools and techniques to real-world wood industry contexts, enhancing operational efficiency and collaborative performance across the value cha

Quality Management in Wood Industry

This module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality assurance and control management, and certification and licensing processes which are the basis for quality wood-based products and by-products. It also emphasizes the practical application of these concepts in real-world scenarios. In addition, it equips the students with competencies necessary to maintain and improve wood-based products and wood-based project quality throughout the production process