The course is designed for supervisory staff who have demonstrated at least 6 months operational experience working within the Tasmanian forest environment and have a basic understanding of the Forest Practices System. This course is good to upskill staff who have insufficient experience to undertake Forest Practices Officer training at this point.

DATES

This course will take place over 4 days in October, with 2 lots of 2-day sessions.

Session 1: 15 - 16 October, 8:30-17:00

Session 2: 29 - 30 October, 8:30-17:00

Welcome cuppas will be available from 8:00 am.

LOCATION

We will be based at the Kermandie Hotel in Geeveston and holding our morning theory sessions there. We encourage participants to book accommodation at the Kermandie Hotel as it has reasonably priced, comfortable rooms and will be most convenient. The next door Kermandie Lodge is a good option too. The FPA will book a large table for dinner on the first day of each session and welcome participants to join.

COURSE DETAILS

Each day will begin inside with presentations from specialists followed by group activities and discussion. There is a field trip each afternoon to apply the morning's learnings.

Course subjects will include:

Overview of the forest practices system
Role of supervisors
Natural and cultural values
Section F, the Forest Practices Code
Roading
Drainage
Harvesting and restoration
Forest operations reports
Soils and streams
Plantation and native forest silviculture

FEE

This 4-day course costs $1300 +GST and booking fee. The cost includes morning and afternoon teas as well as lunch. Accommodation and evening meals are the responsibility of the registrant.

CANCELATION POLICY

By registering, you are committed to attending all 4 days of this course. The FPA understands that extenuating circumstances arise and, in this event, may issue a full refund up to 1 week prior to the course start date. If you should become unwell or unable to attend the course, please contact Laurel.Trebilco@fpa.tas.gov.au as soon as possible. The FPA will not condone course attendance when unwell. Partial refunds may be available on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of FPA staff.