This is a one day course (approximately 7 hours)Â mapped to the national unit of competency FPICOT3238B - Operate a pole saw.
We can also offer this competency in conjuction with Trim & Cut Felled Trees, Fall Trees Basic & Intermediate courses. ( Requires an additional 1.75 hours)
Do you hold FWPCOT2237Â - Maintain chainsaws - AHCMOM213Â - Operate and maintain chainsaws? If you hold these current competencies already, this course can be delivered in 4 hours.
Participants will be trained in the following skill sets.
- identify and follow WHS requirements for pole saw operations
- assess trees for trimming
- prepare pole saw for trimming
- trim trees to industry standard using low risk techniques
- prepare for trimming
- assess trees
- trim trees
- conduct operator maintenance
There are no pre requisites for this course.