FWPCOT2239 Trim & Cut Felled Trees.

The Trim & Cut Felled Trees short course covers the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chain-saw. This unit involves working with a chainsaw in a variety of work settings including a forest, agriculture, domestic, local council and emergency services environment.

This course compliments Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate) Short Course.

Equipment to be used throughout course:

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

• 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 / Entry Requirements
None.

Industry Focus
Arborist & Emergency work.

Clothing / Footwear
Steel-cap boots. Long sleeve pants / chainsaw chaps. Long sleeve shirt.

Course Provisions

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

Course Outcome
On successful completion of the course you will receive a Statement of Attainment that is a nationally recognised competency for this unit.