Terengganu Forestry Training Center

Terengganu Forestry Training Center

Background

The Terengganu Forestry Training Center (TFTC) was established in 1973 on an eight hectare site in Kampung Teris, Hulu terengganu and located approximately 50 kilometers from Kuala Terengganu. The State Government of Terengganu have allocated 6,338 hectares in Bukit Kesing Forest Reserve and Ulu Setiu Forest Reserve for forestry training purposes.

The main objective for the setting up of the TFTC is to train interested youth, specially amongst Bumiputeras, in logging techniques to cater for the skilled workers market in line with the New Economic Policy of the government.

In keeping with current development in the Forestry Sector, the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia (FDPM) had developed the Human Resources Development for Programme 1995 - 2005. In this context, the TFTC would conduct certificate courses in logging techniques and related subjects to ensure FDPM's goal of implementing the Sustained Yield Forest Management concept in achieved.

Courses Offered

The TFTC conducts seven types of courses annually and are as follows;

1. Forest Mensuration

Courses Content

Introduction to the Forestry Sector.

Principles of forest mensuration, mathematics and trigonometry.

Principles and procedures of mesurements and its tools, as well as scales and its tools.

Measurements of diameter, girt and heigh of standing trees and calculation of tree volumes.

Measurements of logs, log-holes, poles and use of volume tables.

Duration

6 days (twice annually).

2. Preparation of Stock Map for Forest Harvesting

Course content

Introduction to Forestry in Malaysia, its challenges and current issues.

Rules of tree marking.

Rules of mother trees selection.

Concept and rules of stock map.

Types of stock maps and relevent forms.

Preparation of tree marking report.

Duration

3 days (twice annually).

3. Operation of Heavy Machinery

Course Content

Introduction and functions of heavy machinery parts.

Rules of machinery operations (practical).

Rules of inspection and maintainence of machinery.

Safety procedures and hand signals.

Machines specifications and record keeping for operational purposes.

Duration

3 days (3 times annually).

4. Post-felling Inventory

Course Content

Development of the Forestry Sector and its current issues.

Aims and objectives of Post Felling Inventory and its implementation in accordance with MS ISO 9002.

Forest mensuration, map reading, scales and slope corrections.

The conduct of inventory (practical).

Inspection of inventory done by contractors.

Duration

6 days (twice annually).

5. Forest Harvesting Plan

Course content

Current developments of the forestry sector.

Implementation of the MC & I and criterias to be observed in forest logging operations.

datas and information required in the preparation of the Forest Haevesting Plan.

Preparation of the Forest Harvesting Plan.

Duration

3 day (twice annually).

6. Forest Road Spesifications for Contractors

Course Content

Drainage system, culvert and bridge construction.

Geometrics of forest roads.

Rules of contruction and maintenence of infrastructure.

Survey works.

Test

Duration

4 days (3 times annually).

7. Directional Felling Techniques

Course Content

Current development in the Forestry Sector.

MC & I criterias relating to forest harvesting.

Directional felling techniques.

Directional felling operations (practical).

Safety rules.

Maintainence of chain saws and tools.

Duration

3 days (25 times annually).

Conditions required to attend course

Candidates should have the followings:

Malaysian citizen.

Age 18 and above.

In good health.

Note: Preference will be given to sponsored applicants.

Course Fee

A fee will be imposed based on the type of course attended. The rate of fee to be paid would be announced from time to time.

Hostel

The TFTC is residential institution providing dormitory facilities to all course participants. It is condition tahat all participants stay at TFTC while attending the course.

Participant's Well-Being

Medical facilities for participants and staff of TFTC are provided and available at Tengkawang Health Centre, about two kilometers from the TFTC.

Course Certificate

Certificates will be issued to all participants that have completed the course and passed the examination or test as specified for the course.

Application Form

Application forms to attend any of the seven courses stated above could be obtained from:

The Principal,

Terengganu Forestry Training Centre,

E-Mail : plptjpsm@tm.net.my

List of Present and Former Principals of TFTC:

Mr. Amir bin Idris (1978 - 1980)
Mr. Salim bin Ali (1981 - 1983)
Mr. Abdul Hamid bin Din (1984 - 1985)
Mr. Ibrahim bin Ismail (1986 - 1990)
Mr. Ismail bin Talib (1991 - 1993)
Mr. Ng Hoe Tat (1994 - 1998)
Mr. Mohd. Suhaimi bin Mohd. Kurdi (1999 - 2002)
Mr. Mohd. Radhi Chu bin Abdullah (Beginning January, 2003)

Training Programmes At Terengganu Forestry Training Center Year 2003

No. Course Date

1. Directional Felling Instructor's Course for Grade G27 Officers 22 - 30 Nov.,
and 07 - 31 Dec., 2003

2. Directional Felling Techniques Course
26 - 30 Jan.,
23 - 27 Mac,
06 - 17 April,
04 - 29 May,
08 - 26 June,
06 - 10 July,
24 - 28 Aug.,
07 - 18 Sept.,
05 - 30 Oct.,
and 09 - 13 Nov., 2003

3. Heavy Machinery Operational Course 21 - 23 July,
04 - 06 Aug.,
and 22 - 24 Sept., 2003

4. Basic Mapping and Land Survey Course 20 - 24 April,
and 19 - 23 Oct., 2003

5. Forest Mensuration Course 09 - 13 Mac,
and 05 - 09 Oct., 2003

6. Preparation of Logging Stock Map Course 05 - 07 May,
and 25 - 27 Aug., 2003

7. Tree Marking Course 06 - 18 June,
and 18 - 20 Aug., 2003

8. Forest Roads Course 07 - 09 April,
14 - 16 July,
and 01 - 03 Sept., 2003

9. Pre-Felling Inventory Course 23 - 27 Feb.,
and 18 - 22 May, 2003

10. Post-Felling Inventory Course 09 - 13 Mac,
and 14 - 18 Sept., 2003

11. Chain Saws Maintenence Course 09 - 13 Mac,
and 14 - 18 Sept., 2003

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No.	Course	Date
1.	Directional Felling Instructor's Course for Grade G27 Officers	22 - 30 Nov., and 07 - 31 Dec., 2003
2.	Directional Felling Techniques Course	26 - 30 Jan., 23 - 27 Mac, 06 - 17 April, 04 - 29 May, 08 - 26 June, 06 - 10 July, 24 - 28 Aug., 07 - 18 Sept., 05 - 30 Oct., and 09 - 13 Nov., 2003
3.	Heavy Machinery Operational Course	21 - 23 July, 04 - 06 Aug., and 22 - 24 Sept., 2003
4.	Basic Mapping and Land Survey Course	20 - 24 April, and 19 - 23 Oct., 2003
5.	Forest Mensuration Course	09 - 13 Mac, and 05 - 09 Oct., 2003
6.	Preparation of Logging Stock Map Course	05 - 07 May, and 25 - 27 Aug., 2003
7.	Tree Marking Course	06 - 18 June, and 18 - 20 Aug., 2003
8.	Forest Roads Course	07 - 09 April, 14 - 16 July, and 01 - 03 Sept., 2003
9.	Pre-Felling Inventory Course	23 - 27 Feb., and 18 - 22 May, 2003
10.	Post-Felling Inventory Course	09 - 13 Mac, and 14 - 18 Sept., 2003
11.	Chain Saws Maintenence Course	09 - 13 Mac, and 14 - 18 Sept., 2003