Objective
Computerisation of the harvesting process has major implications for the European forestry sector and traditional chain saw methods are now outdated. As a consequence the unemployment rate among the forestry work force is high due to a lack of skilled staff to operate modern forestry machines. The overall objective of this pilot project is to develop a European standard of qualification for forestry machine operators. A detailed investigation of transnational, forestry sector demands will be undertaken to develop a modular system of vocational training for professionals, forestry machine operators and company owners.
The project partnership will develop multilingual training modules focusing on technical skills, environmental issues and small company management. Training manuals will be developed for use with modern machinery and equipment. Resources will include training plans, databases and videos translated into Swedish, English and French. The final products will be implemented through the training structures of participating organisations.
Impact
A European standard of qualification will increase the skill competence and mobility of the forestry workforce in Europe. The competitive edge of small forestry companies will improve with access to a pool of skilled forestry machine operators who will in turn, experience a reduced rate of unemployment.
Contract number : S/96/1/00991/PI/I.1.1.b/FPC
Domaine : Continuing vocational training
Contents :
Industrial change
Vocational qualifications
Products :
Trainig networks and consortia
Group training with tutor
Computer/electronic-based materials
Public :
Workers in companies
Unemployed
Young people in training
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Coordinator
551 11 Jönköping
Sweden
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