Harvesting, Extraction & Transport Courses
This is where we get the trees down on the ground and out to the mill!
With Expert training on the various aspects of being a Chainsaw Operator, up to using Specialized Techniques and Hand Winches. Also addressing the various extraction operations including Bell Tri-Wheelers, Cable and Grapple Skidders, Cable Yarders and Sky Lines and finally getting the logs onto the trailers and to the mill with training for your Short Haul Trucks and Tractors including any other drivers on the system.
Harvesting:
- Axemanship
- Bark Stripper
- Chainsaw Operator (Chain & Guidebar Maintenance)
- Chainsaw Operator (Fell, De-Branch & Cross-cut)
- Chainsaw Operator (Felling Lever)
- Chainsaw Operator (Specialised Techniques & Wedges)
- Chainsaw Operator (Winch Assisted (Tirfor))
- Excavator De-Barker
PLEASE NOTE: We are not a college. All training courses take place at the location of your existing operation.
Request More InformationExtraction:
- Bell Tri-Wheeler Operator
- Cable Yarder Operator
- Chokermen
- Excavator Loader
- Shovel Yarder Operator
- Skyline Operator
- Skidder Operator (Cable & Grapple)
PLEASE NOTE: We are not a college. All training courses take place at the location of your existing operation.
Request More InformationTransport:
- Driver Assessment (LMV, HMV, Tractor)
- Fire-Tender Driver
- Forestry Specific Driving Skills (Non 4x4 & 4x4)
- Forwarder Operator (T17)
- Tractor Driver (Short Haul & Silviculture)
- Timber Truck Driver
PLEASE NOTE: We are not a college. All training courses take place at the location of your existing operation.
Request More InformationContact Us:
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Deon Brits (Jnr)
- Tel: +27 (0) 17 826 0230
- Fax: +27 (0) 17 826 0682
- Mobile: +27 (0) 84 964 9139
- +27 (0) 66 487 7651Office Hours and Weekdays only (No WhatsApp)
- Email: deon@forestryskills.co.za
Our Address:
(By appointment only)
16 Pretorius Street, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, 2380
GPS: 26°59'45.5"S 30°48'13.8"E