Forest Operative
30 eLearning modules · CPD Certified · SCORM
This comprehensive course equips forest operatives with the essential skills to manage trees, plants, and the environment in UK forests and woodlands. You will master critical health and safety regulations, understand forestry legislation, and learn to identify and mitigate risks. Develop expertise in accurately measuring timber, felling and processing large trees, and using hand winches for extraction. The programme also covers controlling pests and diseases, understanding the timber supply chain, and making informed decisions for tree establishment. You will enhance your communication skills and ability to follow instructions, ensuring high standards of practice and effective operations in all weather conditions.
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What this lesson contains
Forestry Legislation and Codes of Practice
Accurately measure and record the volume of both standing and felled timber
The Timber Supply Chain and Key RolesPreview not available
Timber Harvesting and Extraction SystemsPreview not available
Tree Establishment: Long-term Effects and DecisionsPreview not available
Maintaining Forestry Standards of PracticePreview not available
Effective Communication for Forest OperativesPreview not available
Following Instructions in ForestryPreview not available
Control the impact of pests, diseases and unwanted vegetationPreview not available
Use hand winches in forestryPreview not available
Felling and Processing Large Trees (Over 380mm)Preview not available
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditionsPreview not available
Forestry Risk and Hazard ManagementPreview not available
The Principles of SilviculturePreview not available
The identification of the forest and woodland tree species important in the UKPreview not available
The key threats, pests and diseases affecting UK trees and woodlandPreview not available
Basic Mensuration for Forest OperativesPreview not available
Maintain tools, machinery and equipmentPreview not available
Maintenance and Cross-cutting Felled TimberPreview not available
Fell and process: trees up to 380mm by hand tool and chainsawPreview not available
Sort timber to product specificationPreview not available
Preparing Sites for Forestry Planting and RegenerationPreview not available
Maintain good standards of plant and materials handling and storagePreview not available
Plant trees and provide support and protectionPreview not available
Post-Planting Forest Maintenance and ProtectionPreview not available
Carry out brashing, formative pruning and high pruningPreview not available
Professional Behaviours for Forest OperativesPreview not available
Effective Teamwork and Lone Working in ForestryPreview not available
Professional Development in ForestryPreview not available
Adaptability in Forestry OperationsPreview not available