Industry-Led Forestry Training

Built by industry, for industry. FTSUK is backed and funded by the forest industry to
deliver practical training where it is needed most. We address critical skills gaps,
connect people with the right training, and help build a safe, competent and
productive workforce for the future.

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Training focused on industry-identified skills gaps and professional development needs.

More than +30,000 successful students worldwide. See what we do.

How to access FTSUK training?

Find the right training.

Browse FTSUK’s range of industry-led training courses, professional development programmes and funded opportunities. Filter by role, experience level or area of interest to find training that matches your needs and career goals.

Apply - Register your interest or apply online.

Once you’ve found the right course, simply click <Apply> . We’ll review your application and make sure the course is the right fit for your experience, development needs and eligibility requirements.

Learn - Build skills through practical training.

Attend training delivered by experienced forestry professionals and approved providers supported by subject specialists where appropriate. Whether in the classroom, workshop or forest, courses are designed to develop practical knowledge, competence and confidence that can be applied in the workplace.

Log - Record your training and development.

Keep track of completed training, skills gained and professional development activities. Recording your learning helps demonstrate competence, support career progression and identify future development opportunities.

Upskilling the Forestry Sector

FTSUK operates a hub and spoke model, with the first hub based in Southwest Scotland. This hub acts as a coordinating centre, working with training providers, employers and industry partners to deliver training where it is needed most. Southwest Scotland was chosen for the pilot programmes because of its strong forestry sector, diverse woodland types and access to a wide range of operational sites that provide valuable real-world learning opportunities. As FTSUK develops, the aim is to expand this network of hubs and delivery locations across all four UK nations, improving access to high-quality, industry-led forestry training throughout the UK.

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Upcoming Training

3 day taster course to raise awareness of the opportunities in forestry for people preparing to leave military service.

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3 day taster course to raise awareness of the opportunities in forestry people preparing to leave military service.

£0.00

Improve timber quality, maximise value recovery and make better processing decisions in mechanised forestry operations.

£0.00

Environmental awareness, ground assessment and site decision-making for forestry machine operators.

£25.00

A fully funded industry led introduction to forestry combining practical skills, site visits and recognised training for people starting a career in the sector.

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