Chainsaw - Felling (Basic-Intermediate)

CHAINSAW PROGRAM - FELLING (BASIC-INTERMEDIATE)

DESCRIPTION

This program provides the knowledge and skills required to assess, plan and safely carry out manual tree-felling operations using a chainsaw.

APPLICATION

The aim of this program is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to assess, plan and safely fell trees to an intermediate level using a chainsaw.

PRE-REQUISITES

This program is a level 2 program. Participants must have previously completed level 1 (Chainsaw - Trim and Cut Felled Trees) to be eligible to complete this program.

FWPCOR2205 Follow WHS policies and procedures
FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2256 Trim and cut felled trees

These units are covered in our basic program:
Chainsaw - Trim and Cut Felled Trees

DURATION

1-3 days (depending on experience)

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

The program is aligned to meet the following Nationally Recognised units of competency:

FWPCOT2253 Fell trees manually (basic)
FWPFGM3216 Fall trees manually (intermediate)

COURSE CONTENT

Theory of felling
Basic tree felling
Intermediate tree felling

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is conducted by Risk Response + Rescue using evidence of skills and knowledge obtained throughout the program.

CERTIFICATION

A Statement of Attainment listing individual units of competency will be issued to participants upon successful completion.

MAX COURSE SIZE

9 participants

COMPLIANCE

Relevant Workplace Health & Safety Regulations
Enterprise specific legislation, standards and codes

COURSE MATERIAL

Each participant will receive a learner resource kit.