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Tractor Mounted Winch Operator

This course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience required to operate a Tractor Mounted Winch Machine in a forestry environment. The programme combines theoretical learning, practical training, and real workplace exposure to ensure learners are competent in planning, operating, and maintaining winching equipment used in timber harvesting operations.
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Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to prepare learners to operate as Tractor Mounted Winch Machine Operators in the forestry environment.

Learners will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills required to:

  • Safely transport (skid) logs or trees to the landing
  • Plan and monitor timber harvesting operations
  • Maintain forestry harvesting machinery

The course ensures that learners can work productively while complying with safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards within the forestry sector.

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  • Open entry (no formal prerequisites required)
  • Basic literacy and numeracy recommended
  • Physical fitness suitable for forestry operations
  • Ability to work in outdoor and potentially hazardous environments
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Skills you'll gain

On successful completion, learners will be able to:

  • Operate a tractor mounted winch machine independently

  • Ensure safe, efficient timber extraction operations

  • Maintain machinery and comply with forestry operational standards

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Outcome

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