Participants will be trained in the following skill sets.
- Revise WHS, operational and maintenance requirements for general chainsaw use
- WHS and environmental requirements for tree falling
- Identify operational hazards and control measures
- Identify tree falling direction and site preparation
- Plan and effect cutting and fall basic tree
- Fall a range of trees to a site plan
- Chainsaw servicing and sharpening as required
- Tree hang ups and control measures discussed and implemented
There are no Pre requisites for this course. However it would be benificial to complete FWPCOT2239 - Trim and cut felled trees - FWPCOT2237 - Maintain chainsaws - AHCMOM213 - Operate and maintain chainsaws prior to attending this course.