Forestry Works Manager / Supervisors Training
Supervisor and Manager Training
The role of the Site Supervisor and Forest Works Manager (FWM) is becoming increasingly demanding. FISA has developed a scope for the FWM course to ensure that supervisors and managers are well-equipped with the technical knowledge to manage and monitor operator performance, thus improving safety on-site. In collaboration with Lantra Awards, H&W Training has produced a combined learning approach, offering online and one-day practical training.
Course Overview
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Introduction
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Overview of the UK Legal System for Forestry Managers: Civil vs. Criminal Law, Reasonably Practicable, and Reasonably Foreseeable
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Understand the legal framework affecting forestry operations, including the differences between civil and criminal law, and concepts in risk management.
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Understanding Legislation & Guidelines within Forestry
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Overview of key legislation and guidelines that govern forestry practices in the UK to ensure compliance and promote best practices.
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Guidance on Managing Health and Safety in Forestry
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“Guidance on Managing Health and Safety in Forestry” provides comprehensive guidelines aimed at improving safety practices, outlining responsibilities, legal duties, and safety practices for various forestry roles.
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Roles and Responsibilities in Forestry
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Identification of various roles within forestry operations and their interrelation.
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Focus on the Forest Works Manager (FWM), contractor, landowner, subcontractor, and worker responsibilities.
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Working with Contractors
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Ensuring the appointment of competent contractors, using hazard information, reviewing site-specific risk assessments, and engaging contractors before work begins.
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Planning and Risk Management
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Best practices in planning and managing forestry work, identifying and mitigating risks before work commences, and understanding landowner responsibilities.
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Site Management and Operations
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Techniques for recognising site hazards, managing access routes, utilities, emergency response planning, and remote/lone working challenges.
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Incident Management and Investigation
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Procedures for managing and investigating incidents to ensure continuous improvement in safety.
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Diffuse Pollution in Forestry
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Understanding the impact of diffuse pollution from forestry activities and strategies for its prevention.
Expert Trainers
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Experienced Instructors: H&W Training’s instructors have substantial practical experience in both forestry operations and safety management. Their hands-on knowledge ensures that learners not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical insights from real-world scenarios.
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Competency-Based Teaching: Instructors are qualified with the appropriate health and safety qualifications and have a wealth of practical forestry experience, making them capable of effectively teaching the course’s complexities.
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Assessment
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When practical training is completed, an online multiple-choice question is used to evaluate understanding and application of the course content.
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The Forest Works Manager & Supervisor course is ideal for a diverse range of forestry professionals seeking to enhance their
management skills and knowledge. Current and aspiring Forest Works Managers, forestry contractors, site supervisors, and
foremen will find the course invaluable for advancing their careers. Additionally, forestry technicians, landowners, estate managers, and
agents representing landowners can benefit from a deeper understanding of legal responsibilities and operational best
practices. Environmental managers, health and safety officers, government officials, and regulatory bodies involved in forestry
oversight will gain essential insights into sustainable and compliant forestry operations. The course is also beneficial for students,
recent graduates in forestry or environmental sciences, NGO professionals focused on conservation, consultants in forestry
management, and corporate sustainability managers. By attending, these individuals will acquire the expertise needed to manage risks,
ensure compliance with regulations, and implement sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to the effective and responsible
management of forestry resources.
Basic Understanding of Forestry Operations
• Experience in the Forestry Industry: While not mandatory, having prior experience or exposure to forestry operations is highly beneficial. This could
include roles such as forest worker, supervisor, contractor, or any position within the forestry sector.
• Knowledge of Forestry Practices: Familiarity with basic forestry concepts, terminology, and operations will help in understanding the course content more
effectively.
Health and Safety Awareness
• Basic Health and Safety Training: Prior completion of basic health and safety courses (e.g., First Aid Plus F) is beneficial since the course practical is based on live forestry site.
• Understanding of Risk Management: Familiarity with risk assessments and safety protocols in a work environment will aid in grasping more advanced safety topics covered in the course.
8 hours Online / 7 Hrs Practical on live operation site
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Please contact us for more information.
Funding options:
- Modern Apprenticeships (MA) – working for you from day one apprentices gain the skills you need to increase productivity. SDS will make a contribution to training costs and a learning provider can organise the training for you if required.
- Employer Recruitment Incentive (ERI) – employers get an incentive of up to £2,000 –depending on criteria – to take on a Modern Apprentice who has had a barrier to employment in the past or is unemployed.
- Flexible Training Opportunities (FTO) – businesses with existing staff of up to 150 employees can get up to 50% of training costs reimbursed up to a maximum of £5000 for 10 training episodes. FTOs aim to help smaller firms weather the recession.
- Low Carbon Skills Fund – Businesses who train their staff in carbon reduction and energy efficiency, can access up to £500 each towards a maximum of 25 training experiences
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