FWPFGM3212 Fall Trees Manually.

The Fall Trees Manually short course is a unit of competency that describes the outcomes required to assess, plan and safely carry out manual tree-felling operations using a chainsaw. It covers the felling procedures for trees with a level of complexity that requires significant tree assessment and practical felling skills.

Persons competent in this unit should be able to effectively fell most trees except very large trees, and/or those with significant defects and/or characteristics that cause excessive complexity. It applies to trees that have a diameter greater than the bar length of the chainsaw.

• Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for trimming and cutting felled trees
• Industry, organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for trimming and cutting felled trees
• Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material
• Characteristics of trees and types of timber defects that may affect cutting
• Cutting patterns, sequences and techniques
• Chainsaw operation, safety and maintenance procedures
• Risk assessment processes
• Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques
• Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their use, operation and maintenance for trimming and cutting felled trees
• Procedures for reporting workplace records & information

Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisite units prescribed to this unit of competency.

Clothing Requirements:

• Steel-cap boots
• Long sleeve pants/chainsaw chaps
• Long sleeve shirt

Equipment Requirements:

• Steel-cap boots
• Long Pants / Chainsaw Chaps
• Long Sleeve Shirt
• Hard-hat, Visor / Safety Glasses
• Ear Muffs
• Chainsaw (Fuel, Bar Oil, Chain)
• Sharpening Files

Course Provisions:

• All equipment available upon request/booking
• Learner Guides
• Assessment Materials (theory & practical)
• Morning Tea & Refreshments
  
• Hi-Vis Vest (if required)

Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of competency: FWPFGM3212 Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate). This is a nationally recognised unit of competency.