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Machine Operator Training

Machine Operator Training. Partners. UKFPA and sponsoring companies Barony College John Deere Ponsse UK Komatsu Forest Ltd (Valmet) F.C. Machine Engineering Services Scottish Enterprise Rural Development Initiatives Contractors. Background. Shortage of skilled operators

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Machine Operator Training

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  1. Machine Operator Training

  2. Partners • UKFPA and sponsoring companies • Barony College • John Deere • Ponsse UK • Komatsu Forest Ltd (Valmet) • F.C. Machine Engineering Services • Scottish Enterprise • Rural Development Initiatives • Contractors

  3. Background • Shortage of skilled operators • Ageing workforce • Scarcity of new (young) entrants • Need to increase “status” of machine operators • High training costs and possible lack of retention • Paucity of formal training opportunities • Perceived lack of interest from responsible bodies i.e. Lantra • Increased harvest and demand for round timber

  4. Initiative • UKFPA Harvesting & Contracting Committee – Action required. • Discussions with Barony College, John Deere and Scottish Enterprise on best way forward • Make use of available resources during summer recess • Eight week course devised

  5. Requirements & Format • Hands on “real life” training situation with modern equipment • Good candidate selection • Include: risk assessment, safety, pollution control and IT • Basic hydraulics and maintenance • Understanding of products and specifications • Basics of harvesting site layout

  6. Required outcomes • Devise a “trainability” assessment for future candidates • FMOC achieved in at least one machine for all candidates • All candidates able to work to at least 50% capacity after course • Have sufficient data and feedback to make informed changes to format

  7. Where next? • Feedback from sponsoring contractors • Feedback from trainers and college • Devise a template course capable of duplication to meet needs of industry • Achieve recognition for course within industry • Seek machinery commitments • Regular funding “x” number of courses • Keep initiative and monitoring within the industry

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