Boundary Stock Fencing for Supervisors and Managers

This course is for Forestry Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Managers involved in fencing operations. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge to plan and oversee fencing while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and high operational and environmental standards. The course also emphasizes safe and unsafe fencing practices, helping participants identify and mitigate hazardous situations.

  • Location: UK

  • Study mode: Classroom & On-site

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Cost: From £200+VAT per person*

Objectives

At the end of the course the participant will have an understanding of:

  • Their role as a supervisor and/or manager of fencing operations.

  • The requirements for good site preparation and contract specifications, including regulations, health and safety, public safety and environmental requirements.

  • Principals and safe working practices of dismantling, erection and maintenance of fencing; including the use of suitable equipment, in accordance with manufacturer and industry best practice guidance.

  • Different fencing specifications for various situations.

  • Troubleshooting bad practices, learning from issues, identification of alternative approaches.

Who should attend?

  • Existing Forestry Works Managers

  • Site Supervisors

  • Team Leaders

  • Managers within Forestry

  • Forestry contractors wishing to understand their responsibilities on site

    It is strongly suggested that the participants have attended the (Forest) Works Manager Awareness and Mechanised Harvesting Courses before attending this event.

Other Information

  • The course will include visiting site in a forestry and woodland environment.

  • The ground will be uneven so there will be a need to wear PPE suitable for outdoor visits appropriate to the conditions and weather.

  • Bespoke option available: We can organise this course on your site subject to planning & preparation costs.*

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