Fall Intermediate Trees Manually
The training in this course will cover the skills and knowledge required by chainsaw operators in a non-production environment, including forest, rural and community environments, 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 with these skills 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, specifically, trees that have a diameter greater than the bar length of the chainsaw.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Provider of Training and Assessment
This course is delivered by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Unit Being Delivered
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909.
FWPFGM3212 - Fall trees manually (intermediate)
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Important information prior to enrolment
+ Course Delivery
This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an Allens Training Pty Ltd or Third party facility.
+ Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to use a chainsaw whilst wearing the appropriate PPE to fell intermediate level trees with the following characteristics:
- lean and weight distribution, which can be assessed and readily adapted to falling direction with the use of wedges and/or control with hinge-wood
- various dimensions relative to local forest size distribution
- limited visible damage or defect
- species prone to free splitting and adverse reactions during felling
- single or multi-stems
- diameter of tree greater than chainsaw bar length
- grown on terrain and slope that can add complexity to the operation
+ Course Duration
- Face to Face – 14 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
+ Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
+ Certificate Renewal Requirements
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
+ Course Fees and Payments
- Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees.
- Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.
- Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.
+ Work Placement Arrangements
No work placement will be required as part of this course.
+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.aufor all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
What happens at the course?
+ Learning Activities
Delivery of course information and learning activities.
+ Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
- Emergency and safety equipment
- Personal protective equipment
- Tools and equipment
- Chainsaw and components
- Communication techniques
- Preparation for tree felling scenario
Practical scenario:
- Assess, plan and carry out tree-felling operations appropriate to conditions for 3 different trees
Documentation:
- Completion of a risk assessment table for a list of typical hazards
- Completion of a fault log for 1 item of equipment
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.