Forest Machine Operations
A range of practical assessments covering the various types of forest machines. Assessment is conducted and certificates are endorsed in the context of the type of machinery used.
| 1.1 | Tracked rigid (eg Farmi-trak, CATD7) |
| 1.2 | Tracked slewing (eg JCP 814, JCB-based harvester) |
| 1.3 | Wheeled rigid – including agri-based (eg Ford County tractor) |
| 1.4 | 4-6 wheeled articulated (eg Valmet 911, Kockums 84-35) |
| 1.5 | 8-wheeled articulated (eg Timberjack 1110, Ponsse Cobra 1210) |
Operators can ask to be assessed for a single base machine or for more than one. At least one base unit must be selected.
| 2.1 | Grapple Felling Operation |
| 2.2 | Grapple Processing Operation |
| 2.3 | Bed Processing Operation |
| 3.1 | Forwarder Handling: loader position - cab |
| 3.2 | Forwarder Handling: loader position - bunk |
| 3.3 | Forwarder Handling: loader position - other |
| 3.4 | Forwarder Handling: agri-based cab |
| 3.5 | Forwarder Handling: agri-based bunk |
| 3.6 | Forwarder Handling: agri-based other |
| 3.7 | Forwarder Handling: miscellaneous – front end |
| 3.8 | Forwarder Handling: miscellaneous – other |
| 4.1 | Line skidding |
| 4.2 | Clambunk skidding |
| 4.3 | Grapple skidding |
| 5.1 | Cable craning: static skyline |
| 5.2 | Cable craning: high lead |
| 5.3 | Cable craning: multi-function cable crane |
| 6.1 | Establishment: ripping tine ground preparation |
| 6.2 | Establishment: mechanical establishment and maintenance of drainage ditches |
| 6.3 | Establishment: excavator mounding |
| 6.4 | Establishment: ploughing (single and double) |
| 6.5 | Establishment: mounder (continuous acting) |
| 6.6 | Establishment: patch scarification – ground |
| 6.7 | Establishment: disc scarification (non-powered) |
| 6.8 | Establishment: disc scarification (powered) |
| 6.9 | Establishment completion: planters |
| 6.10 | Establishment: mechanical flail/mulcher |
| 6.11 | Establishment: chemical crop treatment |
| 6.12 | Establishment: stump treatment |
Operators can ask to be assessed for a single operation or for more than one. At least one operational unit must be selected.
