Forwarder FMOC

[County 764]

Hi All

 

Planning on getting the ticket for operating the forwarder. Anyone been through the test lately? any advice on what the assessor might be looking for and common things that one could be marked down would be appreciated.

 

Cheers

[s o c]

i did base machine\forwarder trailer assessment 2 weeks ago. questions are all in the assessment schedule ,assessor was very practical and no problem with answers in my own words. i noticed in schedule, grab is supposed to fully enclose logs, had to remind myself a bit, takes a good bit longer to unload. also remove keys when leaving machine.

[Homegrown]

i did base machine\forwarder trailer assessment 2 weeks ago. questions are all in the assessment schedule ,assessor was very practical and no problem with answers in my own words. i noticed in schedule, grab is supposed to fully enclose logs, had to remind myself a bit, takes a good bit longer to unload. also remove keys when leaving machine.

 

Don't be tempted to load above the headboard but ensure a good load for the machine and conditions.

[County 764]

Cheers guys some good points, I suppose its just a case of playing it safe parking break on, getting off the machine the correct way and not overloading etc.

[Wood wasp]

Who's doing it for you County? I'm thinking of getting machine tickets this year

[County 764]

Who's doing it for you County? I'm thinking of getting machine tickets this year

 

Sat it today and all went fine. I got it done by Donald Maclean and would recommend him.

Was under £250 for the assessment

[County 764]

Sorry £252 inc vat

[Wood wasp]

Ok thanks. I know Donald and he's a decent chap