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- 2. What is Focuson Forestry First Ltd? • Not for Profit Social Enterprise Company established in 2016. • Developed out of WG/EU funded project managed by mwmac Ltd 2010 - 2015. • The company remit is to support firms within the Welsh Trees & Timber sector to access skills, plan staff development & increase qualification levels of operators. • Any income generated by ‘fees’ will be reinvested into the project.
- 3. Introducing our newproject Forestry Focused Future has been created to provide support and promote business development and sustainability in the trees and timber sector. The project will concentrate on fostering knowledge transfer and innovation through skills and learning, leading to increased competitiveness and sustainability. The aim is to enable the trees and timber businesses of Wales to thrive and look forward to a more secure future This project will focus on six key branches: Forestry Focused Future Training Needs Planning & Information Hub Skills Development Mentoring Professional Pathways Innovative TrainingKnowledge Transfer
- 4. Am I Eligible? Ifyou fit into all of the following… Yes! Must be Working in the Trees and Timber Sector Business must be involved in the Trees and Timber sector. This can be up to first cut in the sawmill. Must be a Business or Self-employed Person You must provide proof upon registration with the following: • if Employer - Company Registration Number and HMRC PAYE Reference. • if Self-Employed - Unique Tax Reference. If you are an employee, your employer must register with the project & provide details on your behalf. Must be Based in Wales
- 5. What will itcost for me to register? Self-Employed Person - £75+ VAT Business with Employees - £125+ VAT There is no limit to the amount of employees registering within a business as long as they are PAYE. Registration is charged annually.
- 6. What do Iget in return? • Free training needs plan drafted • Access to our online information hub • Unlimited attendance to 100% funded Knowledge Transfer events • Up to 75% funded Skill Development training • Mentoring – support at work • Professional Pathways – supported route to raise qualifications • Innovative Training Solutions – filling the training gaps
- 7. What is KnowledgeTransfer? Knowledge Transfer refers to sharing or disseminating knowledge and providing inputs to problem solving. In organisational theory, knowledge transfer is the practical problem of transferring knowledge from one part of an organisation to another... It is considered to be more than just a communication problem. Workshops Seminars Networking Events A small Booking Fee per person / business will be required to secure your space on these events. Small conferences
- 8. • Campaigns of events to deal with topics that are current. • We will be holding regular repeated events, local to you so they are easy to attend. •Previously we responded to business needs with events such as, Manual Handling, EPS & Bats, 4x4 Driving, Casualty Simulation & Advanced Chainsaw Maintenance. We will always welcome new ideas from beneficiaries. Have you got a specialisation to share? Come & talk to us. What to expect in Knowledge Transfer?
- 9. What is SkillsDevelopment? • A course must have a recognised outcome or qualification. • Courses are 75% Funded, you pay 25%+VAT deposit to FFF. • Stand alone assessments will not automatically be funded; (assessments are funded when included with training). • Registered Beneficiaries will identify Training Needs using a two part form outlining your Business Development & the Training Wishlist. • This Training Needs Plan is used by FFF to create your company’s Training Agreement for your first year of registration.
- 10. Mentoring Mentoring is mostoften defined as a professional relationship in which an experienced person (the mentor) supports and encourages people to develop specific skills and knowledge that will maximise their business potential and improve their performance. In short, it is the transfer of knowledge, skills and experience. FFF Ltd plan to deliver mentor training at work for businesses who have identified specific in-house needs. This will maximise efficiency whilst developing skills within your business. Mentoring Funding is secured by a one off Arrangement Fee.
- 11. Professional Pathways Professional Pathwaysprovides a supported route for operators within the sector to identify & achieve higher level qualifications (level 3 and above diplomas etc). FFF will help beneficiaries compile their evidence towards these higher level qualifications using certificates already achieved & drawing from ongoing work activities. This creates a balance between academic skills & work-readiness skills. Professional Pathways Funding is secured by a one off Management Fee.
- 12. Innovative Training Solutions InnovativeTraining Solutions identifies gaps in the current training available and works with industry experts to create training courses & materials to fill these gaps. FFF plan to prepare and deliver high quality & current training content that is directly relevant to the workplace and respected by employers. All training solutions created will be made available online on the FFF Information Hub. FFF Plan to launch Mentoring, Professional Pathways & Innovative Training Solutions within the first 6 months of the programme.
- 13. How do Iget started? You can register your interest by Calling our freephone number 0808178 2757 Emailing info@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk Speaking to a member of staff at any of our events Visiting www.focusonforestryfirst.co.uk
- 14. Registration • Paperless policy– Register online where possible. • Simple online form. • Register with us today by visiting www.focusonforestryfirst.co.uk/cms/registrations2018
- 15. Contact details 37 HospitalRoad Builth Wells Powys, LD2 3HE Freephone: 0808 178 2757 Email: info@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk www.focusonforestryfirst.co.uk Registration www.focusonforestryfirst.co.uk/cms/registrations2018 Copyright © 2018 Focus on Forestry First Limited. All rights reserved.
Editor's Notes
- #2 Welcome & Housekeeping Fire exits, Fire Alarm, Loos, Tea and coffee on demand Introduce Staff Myself – Anne Hughes, Olivia Weaver, Angela Williams Aim today To give an outline of the project How to join in What you will get, Not going into depth but concentrating on what you want to know Now.
- #3 Points Independent Not for profit company set up with sole role to support the sector – we don’t know what the future holds. Need to leave a LEGACY to the sector
- #4 Points Grown out of the last project If you were part before it was training and KT events This project is an extension of the same system Words are all used to meet the funding objectives. The Branches are all part of the same thing – SKILLS & TRAINING & WORKFORCE
- #5 POINTS Simple system We have a list of job descriptions that match the Trees and Timber (could be more) Split is employer or self-employed – different before Landowners and community woodland owners – NO business will register slightly differently – please ask ICG decision wales based only. This could change in the future
- #6 POINTS Simple system Self-employed need to register themselves ANNUAL – different from last project Registration only complete once payment received Each business will have an ID
- #7 POINTS Concentrating on registration and skills development in this presentation FFF staff here to help you What you ask and information we find will be shared online to help everyone. Benefits costs paid in full – except SD Small Fees charged to deal with organising specific things. They will still be exceptionally costs effective for the beneficiaries. SD the biggest part of pot. M, PP & ITS are developments of SD which were identified in the evaluation
- #9 POINTS This was very popular before – it surprised us. 163 different subjects were covered Meeting up and talking with other contractors was an additional benefit for sector Social side will be encouraged.
- #10 POINTS This is what the sector is most interested in Training will be available to meet the needs – there is no blanket restriction A Lot of money so keeping intervention rate as before. After registration FFF will go into detail of how to complete the Training Needs Not covering this today It is a simple form – do not panic – FFF staff will help and we will do workshops/surgeries There will be guidance online to complete as well There will be an agreement between FFF and beneficiary of what is being supported.
- #11 POINTS This is just a Type of Training More specific to need of a particular business Transfer of experience and coal face ability. (NOT HEAD KNOWLEDGE) Costs completely covered – only pay a fee to make the initial arrangements for mentoring
- #12 POINTS Aim Raising qualification levels beyond 2 and 3 Raising knowledge and acknowledging that. Restricted to current qualifications FFF will help beneficiaries identify the skills they already hold and work needed to achieve the qualification. Lots of opportunities here. BUT can’t put you through Higher education course. Still based at work. All delivery costs are covered -Only pay and management fee for FFF to register and provide management input needed
- #13 POINTS Survey identified need to fill the gaps Training we have has been around a long time There have been few changes or additions This is an opportunity for the sector To go some way to bringing it up to date and fit for purpose NOW
- #14 POINTS FFF staff are here to help you. Registration is easy but we are happy to help you. No need to use paper and post system Give us a ring or email with questions Facebook, Twitter, wats app, messenger Will always be happy to help Are here to find out more for you The Information Hub online will be used to record & share the information too.
- #15 POINTS We can help you now After the events registration will be available on the website. (5th April ) The whole presentation & FAQ’s will be available then to review. Its important you understand what you will be charged and what you will get in return before you register Be sure you are in agreement.
- #16 POINTS Thank you for listening We are here to help and chat now Please share this with anyone you know might be interested. There are 4 more events to attend After the launch events it will be there online to view We will be happy to talk people through it from then on too.