This course is lantra accredited and delivered through lantra’s Customised Provision Awards.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a lantra Customised Provision Award certificate of attendance.
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This one-day training course is designed to provide comprehensive guidance on the roles and responsibilities of the Forest Works Manager (FWM) as outlined in the FISA Guidance on Managing Health and Safety in Forestry.
The course is LANTRA accredited and delivered through LANTRA’s Customised Provision Awards and aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager (FWM) across all types of works, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety in forestry operations.
This course is suitable as a Refresher for those who have previously undertaken FISA FWM Training.iption text goes here
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At the end of the course the participant will have an understanding of:
The Legal System & Understanding all Responsibilities;
Guidance on Managing Health & Safety in Forestry;
Planning & Risk Assessment;
Contractor Management;
Site Management;
Operational Hazards;
Incident Management & Investigation.
This is a training only course, supported by FISA, originally designed by mwmac Ltd.
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Iwan Lloyd-Williams MICFor
Iwan is a distinguished Chartered Forester with over two decades of experience in the forestry and timber industries. As the proprietor of Iwan Meirion Consultancy, he provides comprehensive services in forest management, timber sales, and safety consultancy, offering his expertise for projects across the UK.
His extensive background includes significant leadership roles, such as Director at DSHWOOD UK Limited, and Head of Timber Purchasing at Clifford Jones Timber Group.
Iwan's career is marked by his tenure at UPM Tilhill, where he served as Regional Harvesting Manager, demonstrating his deep-rooted expertise in harvesting operations and forest management.
Beyond his professional commitments, Iwan is a dedicated volunteer, contributing significantly to the forestry sector through various roles. He serves as Chair of Confor’s Wales Committee, Assistant Honorary Director of Forestry at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, and a member of Natural Resources Wales' Regional Advisory Committee. His advocacy efforts have been instrumental in securing substantial funding for woodland creation in Wales and improving public sector forest management.
Additionally, Iwan is a trustee for the DPJ Foundation, supporting mental health initiatives in rural Wales. Iwan is also Chair of the WalesYFC Finance and Management Committee and is leading the current changes to the governance of the federation. His leadership and dedication to both his profession and community underscore his impact and commitment to the forestry sector and beyond.
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Existing Forestry Works Managers
Site Supervisors
Team Leaders
Managers within Forestry
Forestry contractors wishing to understand their responsibilities on site
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This course is LANTRA accredited and delivered through LANTRA’s Customised Provision Awards.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a LANTRA Customised Provision Award certificate of attendance,ption
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£195.00+VAT per person
Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
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Refreshments will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.
You will receive an accredited e-certification for this course from lantra.
lantra registration and e-certificate is included in the price. You will need to provide further details to the Instructor on the day of the course for your lantra Registration.
Additional information regarding this will be provided during the course.
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