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Thanks for all the input so far people! It's very much appreciated! I think I'm on track with a few things too look into. I'm getting the EFAW+F done as soon as possible. I'll be putting money aside as I will more than likely have to fund my own training. Full time courses may be the final option if all else fails as FMOC is the end game. I'll most likely do a couple of the chainsaw tickets to get the ball rolling and learn the basics-as suggested i've looked into a few jobs on estates locally which may be a starting point. In the meantime I'll be contacting companies to get my name out there and hopefully land an opportunity- keep your fingers crossed for me folks! If there's anything else people would like to add feel free. Once again thanks to all the help and advice so far! Ruaraidh.

The funny thing is that's actually who I work for just now! I'm the lab manager for the Stirling store!? I can get y'all a discount if you like and the quality of the work my lab produces is second to none! So I gave Jim Wilmer a call this morning but unfortunately he's just taken on a few lads locally. Thankfully he said he will hang on to my number if anything pops up in the future. Does anyone know of any other companies I could get in contact with?

Living the dream so they are! ? There's a pub in the highlands that sell a midge burger...surprisingly tasty too! anyway.... So the saw tickets can be a good stepping stone as well as a handy skill even if progressing onto the big boy tickets by the sounds of it, with added flexibility. I suppose that's the price you pay to keep the timber on the move huh? Long days and quotas to meet.

It's a hard job... but someone's gotta do it! ?

Stubby, I'll add insurance of body parts to the list of things to do! ? I hear what you're saying Rough, it's not for the faint hearted that's for sure! I like to think I'm pretty fit, although maybe not "forestry fit" as yet! Climbing Munroes, cycling and motorcycling is what I do in my spare time as I enjoy physical strain to a certain degree. I was born in the rain too, so I hopefully could cope with the wetter, miserable aspects of forestry work. I'll probably avoid the cowboy outfits for now to be honest! I'd rather follow best practice and learn the right way to be doing things! So I can go home with all my limbs intact! A key to the door is what I'm after, but I'll keep an open mind to the ins and outs of the real job. It's the same in my current field of work- u can learn all the theory, and practice all you like- but when it's the real deal things are entirely different. Thanks again ??

Thanks Drinksloe, that's some good info! Thanks for the heads up about the first aid stuff. I shall add that to the list! I have had a look at the full time courses and think that may be my last resort- once I've managed to save enough pennies. No one wants the reputation as a lazy "half arser!"? thankfully I have a top notch work ethic and common sense in abundance... I'm more than willing to start at the bottom and graft my way up too. I see what you mean about the overloading- it's efficiency not speed I guess! A stitch in time saves nine ??

Hows it going Rough Hewn? Cardio is always the key to success huh! ??? What do you bench? I'm on my way to get tickets to the "gunshow"... but any info on machine tickets?

Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well! My name is Ruaraidh, I'm looking to get some info with regards to getting my foot in the forestry door. I have no experience but am keen to make a change in my career. At the moment I'm gathering as much info as possible with regards to training, funding or sponsorship and the most efficient steps to reach a F.M.O forwarder/harvester tickets. If anyone has any info or can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated. So the info I have so far is... 1. I should apply for a fmo provisional license. 2. Contact companies to get a "trial" to see if I'm suited/able and if it's what I'm expecting. 3. Try to get funding/sponsorship from reputable companies to do the following courses? 1. NPTC base machinery. 2. NTPC forwarder. 4. If no funding/opportunities available then I could pay for a City and guilds chainsaw course ( chainsaw main and crosscutting and felling trees upto 380mm) and use this to get into a company and then show my commitment and determination to reach the more advanced tickets. Does this look like the right info or am I barking up the wrong tree? Does anyone have any tips, hints or contacts which might help. I live in central Scotland but would be willing to travel or relocate to make the dream a reality. My intention is to make this a long term career and would be commited, loyal and appreciative of any opportunities given. Thanks for looking, RUARAIDH.