Leaders in Forestry Training
DRIVERS / OPERATORS
HARVESTING
SILVICULTURE & NURSERY PRACTICE
FIRE PROTECTION
HEALTH & SAFETY
SUPERVISORY
Kwamahlati is a leading provider of Training Services for mainstream Forestry Operations.
We prioritise manpower skills development and above all, sustaining Forestry personnel’s in-field/operational competencies. Kwamahlati functions from an extensive experience base yet strives to remain innovative, by actively partnering with Forestry stake-holders and specifically, its customer support base.
Our organisation is resolute in approach and driven to meet and exceed customer expectations. We do so by providing flexible, practical and cost-effective training solutions.
Kwamahlati promotes the development of people based on the principles of integrity, innovation and respect.
Kwamahlati is an accredited training provider (FP&M Seta), it is fully BBBEE compliant and strives to provide total solutions to customer’s training and development needs. We partner extensively with Forestry Companies, The South African Forestry Contractors Association, and Fire-Protection Agencies. We also have a strong network with associated agencies in areas such a Safety and Nursery Practice.

Back: Alson, Siyabonga K, Siyabonga M
Middle: Michael. Patrick, Nceba, Asanda, Andre, James
Fronts: Vee, Sanele, Louise, Bongi, Innocent
Training
We offer a comprehensive range of training course on site and in plantation at competitive rates. Our training packages are flexible and tailor made to be accommodating yet practical.

Drivers / Operators
Bell 3-Wheeled Loader
Cable Yarder Operator
Defensive/Advanced Driving Skills (“Forestry-Specific Driving”)
Driver Evaluation
Forwarder
Front-End Loader Operator
Knuckle Boom Loader
Excavator Operator
Harvester Operator
Light Motor Vehicle Driver
Personnel Carrier
Skidder
Tractor
Timber Truck Driver
Vehicle Learner’s Licence

Harvesting
Axe Debrancher
Bark Peeler (Gum/Wattle)
Blue Dye Applicator
Chainsaw Operator
Chainsaw Appreciation
Chainsaw Serviceman
Chainsaw Mechanic
Checker/Tally Clerk
Chokerman Skidder
Chokerman Cable Yarder
Harvest Planning (Supervisors)
Mechanised Bundle Loading
Timber (Log) Loader (Manual)
Timber Stacking
Tree Marker
Tree Pusher

Silviculture & Nursery Practice
Brushcutter and Clearing Saw Operator
Weed Control: Knapsack Sprayer
Chemical Handling & Storage
Fertilizing
Fusarium Identification & Awareness
Gum Coppicing
Lining Out
Marking & Pitting
Motor-Manual Pitting
Nursery Irrigation & Fertigation
Planting
Pricking & Blanking
Pruning
Slashing (Regrowth)
Wattle Selection & Spacing

Fire Protection
Airstrip Assistant/Bomber Crew
Airstrip Crew Leader
Fire Awareness
Basic Fire Fighting
Fire Crew Leader
Fire Fighting – Buildings & Installations
Fire Tender / Strike Craft Unit Driver
Fire Tower Lookout
Proto Team
Backpack Blower Operator
Radio Procedure

Health & Safety
Accident / Incident Investigation
First Aid Level 1 & 2
First Aid Refresher
First Aid Infield Simulation
General Health (incl HIV/Aids Awareness)
Health & Safety Rep
Hira For Supervisors
Safety Awareness
Safety For Supervisors
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Supervisory
Appreciation Of First-Line Supervisor Course
Effective Supervision
First-Line Supervisor
Improving Productivity
Nursery Supervisor
Supervisor Devt. Programme
Time Management
Managing Meetings

Additional
Basic Conditions Of Employment Act
Community Engagement Committees
Basic Financial Life Skills
Lawnmower Operator
Presentation/Facilitation Skills
Train The Trainer