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Forestry Forwarder Training

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Forestry Forwarder Training

Course Description:

Forestry Forwarder Fundamentals (FMO-2034) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key roles, responsibilities, and best practices associated with operating a forestry forwarder. The course focuses on delivering the technical know-how and practical skills necessary for effective and sustainable timber harvesting and transportation within forestry operations.


Course Objectives:

  • Gain a foundational understanding of forestry forwarder equipment, components, and operational capacities.
  • Develop the technical skills for operating a forestry forwarder, including manoeuvring, load optimization, and safety measures.
  • Acquire knowledge of sustainable forestry practices and their integration with forwarder operations.
  • Understand the impact of various terrains and environmental conditions on forwarder performance and safety.
  • Learn basic troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for forestry forwarders.
  • Comply with relevant regulations and industry standards for timber harvesting and transportation.

 


 

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What's Involved Course Sessions Pre-requisites Duration Pricing and Funding Qualifications

This course will teach you how to:

  • Carry out pre-start checks and routine maintenance.
  • Carry out a risk assessment and site appraisal.
  • Operate a forwarder in a safe and effective manner
  • Drive the machine on a variety of terrains as available on site
  • Demonstrate knowledge of traction aids (chains and band tracks)

  1. Introduction to Forestry Forwarders
  2. Anatomy of a Forestry Forwarder
  3. Safety Protocols and Guidelines
  4. Machine Operation and Control
  5. Load Optimization and Handling
  6. Terrain and Environmental Adaptations
  7. Sustainable Forestry Practices
  8. Regulatory Compliance
  9. Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  10. Advanced Techniques and Technologies in Forwarder Operations

No Pre- Requisites

The course is run over 7 days including Assessment

 

£3100 plus vat

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

NPTC FMO3 assessment takes place on a separate day, usually a couple of weeks after training, depending on assessor availability and candidate ability.

 


 
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