Forestry Machinery Mechanic (41-56-H/02)

Basic Information:

Duration of Study: 3 years
Form of Study: Full-time
Programs are Designed For: Both boys and girls
Admission Requirements: Successful completion of elementary school (9th or lower grade)
Personal Protective Equipment: Provided to students (excluding work clothing)
Completion Method: Final vocational examination (Apprenticeship Certificate)
Health Requirements: Medical fitness confirmation certified by a doctor is required
Further Study Options: Graduates can continue their studies at secondary schools, higher professional schools, or in follow-up extension programs

Health Restrictions: Prognostically severe diseases restricting the function of upper or lower limbs (gross and fine motor skill disorders); Hypersensitivity to petroleum-based substances. For more details, see this link.

Program Characteristics:

• The program prepares graduates for professional hands-on work in technically oriented fields within the forestry, agriculture, and machinery repair sectors.
• During their training, students learn to repair not only specialized forestry machinery and chainsaws, but also passenger cars, commercial trucks, and trailers.
• The instruction also includes vehicle diagnostics, two methods of welding, and the basics of blacksmithing, tinsmithing, and locksmithing/metalworking.
• In addition to obtaining their apprenticeship certificate, students receive driver's licenses for Categories B, C, and T as part of their tuition. They also have the opportunity to obtain a hunting license and a basic chainsaw operator qualification.
• Students in this program can apply for the Lesy ČR (LČR) Scholarship - necessary information and application forms can be found HERE.

Curriculum:

Theoretical Subjects - Czech Language, Civics, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Basics of Ecology,
Information and Communication Technology, English Language

Professional Subjects - Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Documentation, Motor Vehicles, Forestry Machinery, Economics, Practical Vocational Training