Course Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
Soils Basics for Foresters
This May, expand your knowledge of soil at a one-day workshop run by Andy Moffat and Focus on Forestry First.
Instructional Techniques
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in instructing courses which combine practical and classroom skills.
This course will also enable you to deliver Lantra Awards Courses.
Benefits
On completion of this 4-day programme, participants will be able to;
Plan and structure a practical skills training session
Deliver training sessions with improved confidence
Manage learner practice time
Adopt a style that requires learners to think and participate
Develop questioning skills and error correction techniques
Appreciate the different styles of learning, and design training sessions that engage all styles
Use group facilitation skills to arouse and maintain interest of learners
Evaluate their own and Trainee’s performance and give constructive feedback
Use skills to influence a challenging audience
Contents
On completion of this 4-day programme, participants will be able to;
Planning the content; writing training objectives, analysing skills and preparing instruction plans
Delivering training – preparation and practice leading to a more confident performance
Managing Learner practice time; organisation and motivation of learners to ensure they get the maximum benefit from the session
Engagement; the use of questions to involve learners
Error correction; using learners errors to maximise the learning
Learning Styles; self evaluation, and appreciation of other styles
Creating and using visual aids for impact
Dealing with the difficult candidate
Facilitating in a classroom environment
Comparing own results to objectives
Encouraging self – assessment
Candidates will be assessed by observation only and need to achieve a pass standard to meet one of the requirements of becoming a Lantra Awards Instructor. Note: there is no written examination or assignments to complete.
Who should attend?
We are targeting experienced forest supervisors and managers who are eager to enhance their instructional abilities and are considering becoming sector trainers.
Given the industry's shortage of skilled management trainers, we recognise the importance of nurturing talent in this area. Therefore, we're looking for candidates who not only have a passion for forestry but also understand the need for more training for managers and wish to pass on their expertise.
In light of this, we're willing to support promising candidates with a reduction in course costs, fostering their development as future trainers in forest management skills.
Instructor
Janis Threlkeld - Atlast! Training.
Janis comes from an agricultural background, and has extensive training experience within the training and personal development department of a major high street bank.
She also founded and ran successful Training Company based in the Retail Sector which is still going strong under new management.
Her managerial responsibilities included identifying the training and development needs for all levels of staff. Janis had responsibility for the co-ordination, and management of the trainers within the business. She also worked with customers designing and delivering courses and development programmes.
Her career has gained her extensive knowledge of Training the Trainer, Customer Service, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Group Leading, Facilitating, Coaching, ‘Train the Trainer’, Project Management and Communication Skills Training.
She now works designing and delivering courses for a wide-ranging customer base including Atlast! and LANTRA.
Her vibrant personality and enthusiastic and energetic style is infectious to her audiences and ensures that effective learning is transferred back to the workplace.
Recently satisfied customers include LANTRA, TESCO, CLAAS, DEFRA, Waitrose, XL VETS, Vet Partners and Nurture Group.
Point of contact
If you have any issues booking this event please contact - info@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk
Booking Fee
£650+VAT
Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
Other Information
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring you own packed lunch.
Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors - FULLY BOOKED!
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors - FULLY BOOKED!
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors - FULLY BOOKED!
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Amphibians and Woodlands (with special reference to Great Crested Newts) - FULLY BOOKED!
This course is designed to raise awareness of amphibians in woodland ponds, with special reference to Great Crested Newts.
Delegates should come away with a better understanding of species ecology; understand how they may potentially be using woodland and be able to identify basic field signs and habitats that indicate their doing so.
Adder Habitat Awareness
Introducing an exclusive 1-Day Course in Adder ecology and habitat awareness.
Join Nigel Hand, pioneer in wildlife conservation, for a specialised training course tailored for landowners and site managers.
Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors
Overview
The FWM, or Forestry Works Manager, is the person or organisation who commissions the work on a forestry site.
In 2022, FISA (Forest Industry Safety Accord) stopped delivering FWM awareness training themselves, instead this is now organised and delivered by specialist training providers.
This one day course is designed for Forestry Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager.
This course is suitable as a Refresher for those who have previously undertaken FISA FWM Training.
Objectives
Understanding the role of the Forestry Works Manager
Oversight of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and the legal Responsibilities of an FWM
Understanding Hazards, Risks and Controls
Commissioning competent contractors, planning and managing the work
Supervision of health, safety and welfare and environmental standards on a worksite.
Promotion of a “safety first” culture; incident, accident and near miss
This is a training only course, supported by FISA, designed by mwmac Ltd.
Instructor
Victoria Laurie
Who should attend?
Open to all.
Cost (booking fee)
£150.00 per person
Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
Point of contact
If you have any issues booking this event please contact - info@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk
Other Information
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own packed lunch.
You will receive a certification of attendance, and there is also the option to receive accredited certification for this course from Lantra.
There is an additional charge of £30+VAT for Lantra registration and postage of the certificate .
If you would like to receive the Lantra certification, please email us after booking to provide us with your full name, postal address, email address and date of birth. We will then invoice you for the cost of the certification.
Additional information regarding this will be provided during the course.
Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Forestry Works Manager Awareness for Contractors
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Soils Basics for Foresters
This March, expand your knowledge of soil at a one-day workshop run by Andy Moffat and Focus on Forestry First.
Soils Basics for Foresters
This March, expand your knowledge of soil at a one-day workshop run by Andy Moffat and Focus on Forestry First.
Forest Works Manager Awareness for Contractors
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Otter & Pine Marten Presentation & Fieldwalk
This course is designed to raise awareness of Otters and Pine Martens when undertaking forestry operations.
There will be a small classroom-based presentation & then you will be taken on a field walk looking at some of the challenges the sector faces when managing woodland in the presence of Otters and Pine Martens.
Continuous Cover Forestry
The course will provide a basic introduction to the principles of continuous cover forestry (CCF) and of the application of those principles, from first thinning to selective felling and to structural development. After lunch, attendees will visit Bryn Arau Duon to illustrate the points covered that morning.
Dormouse Presentation & Fieldwalk
This course is designed to raise awareness of the Dormouse when undertaking forestry operations.
There will be a small classroom-based presentation & then you will be taken on a field walk looking at some of the challenges the sector faces when managing woodland in the presence of Dormice.
The Institute of Chartered Foresters - Soils Basics for Foresters (23M-ICFSBF)
This March, expand your knowledge of soil at a one-day workshop run jointly between the Institute of Chartered Foresters and Focus on Forestry First.
Coed Cymru: Introduction to Priority Habitat Identification in relation to Woodland Creation (15MAR-CCHI)
We are pleased to be working with Coed Cymru to bring you this workshop on Priority Habitat Identification.
Lead by expert ecologists Ben & Alison Averis, the day will provide an introduction to the Identification of the 4 main priority habitats that can be found on potential sites for new woodland creation.
The Institute of Chartered Foresters - Engaging with Stakeholders (10FEB-ICFES)
We are delighted to be working alongside the Institute of Chartered Foresters to bring members in Wales this workshop on communication and engagement.
This in-person workshop is designed for rural land managers and landowners who are willing to explore different approaches to consultation and engagement, specifically in relation to new planting and woodland creation projects.
Rope Technology for Arborists (09FEB-RTS)
This set of two workshops, is primarily for the purposes of continuing professional development and are designed for individuals who will benefit from gleaning a greater understanding of rope construction, splicing, and thorough examination.
This workshop (Rope Technology for Arborists) will focus on splicing and will include demonstrations on common rope constructions, identifying the main differences between them, their key characteristics and how the splice is different for each.
An Introduction to LOLER & Equipment Pre Use Checks (08EB-PKC)
This workshop will provide an introduction to thorough examination for items of arboricultural lifting equipment as well as recommendations for Pre Climb Kit Checks. It will cover a broad range of subject areas from legislation, conformity, and test standards to the visual and tactile inspection of some of the latest climbing and rigging equipment available on the UK market.
It is expected that attendees may be a current LOLER ‘Competent Person’, however individuals who are carrying out examinations of arboricultural personal fall protection and rigging equipment who are not existing LOLER Thorough Examiners would equally find this beneficial.
Forest Works Manager Awareness for Contractors (03FEB-FWM)
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
This one day course is designed for Forest Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders and those managing forestry operations. This course will provide a general oversight and awareness of the responsibilities of a Forest Works Manager.
Institute of Chartered Foresters - Pests & Diseases (01FEB-ICFPD)
Tree pests and diseases can cause significant damage to woodlands, impacting biodiversity, the productive forestry and tourism industries. If you are a tree professional based in Wales, please join us in Wrexham for this workshop to hear from a number of speakers on how we can help prevent and minimise the introduction and spread of these pests and diseases.
Institute of Chartered Foresters - Pests & Diseases (26JAN-ICFPD)
Tree pests and diseases can cause significant damage to woodlands, impacting biodiversity, the productive forestry and tourism industries. If you are a tree professional based in Wales, please join us in Wrexham for this workshop to hear from a number of speakers on how we can help prevent and minimise the introduction and spread of these pests and diseases.
Mental Health First Aid (10JAN-MHFA)
We are pleased to be working with the DPJ Foundation to bring you a series of Mental Health First Aid Workshops.
This session is designed to raise your awareness of mental health, you will learn: how common poor mental health is; how you can tackle the stigma that surrounds poor mental health; how to spot the signs of poor mental health in yourself or others; how to open up conversations with those who are struggling; what support is available to signpost people to in Wales and the UK, and how to look after your own wellbeing.
Trainer Recruitment - Tree Shear & Grapple Saw (08DEC-TSGS)
SOLD OUT!
With the support of the FFF Innovative Training funding, Chris Hughes has recently put together a Tree Shear & Grapple Saw Training Course, following the implementation of the FISA 608 Guide. This recruitment day is being held as a standardisation event for prospective instructors.
Institute of Chartered Foresters: Make Yourself Heard Media Training (25NOV-ICFMYH)
SOLD OUT!
We are pleased to be working in partnership with The Institute of Chartered Foresters to bring you this workshop on media training, hosted by Anne Jones from Just Farmers.
Bats and Trees (07NOV-BIT)
This workshop is designed to help anyone working with trees to learn to identify possible roost features for bats and to know what mitigation protects them and how you can work in a manner that is both legal and not detrimental to bat species.