Trim and cross-cut felled trees (Level II chainsaw operation)
Course details
| Name: |
Chainsaw - Trim and cross-cut felled trees (Level II chainsaw operation) |
| Description: |
How to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw for removing a fallen tree using a range of cutting techniques. |
| Cost: |
After NSW Government subsidy:
$420 GST-free weekdays, or $475 weekends. |
| Course aims: |
- identify and follow OHS requirements for chainsaw operations
- maintain a chainsaw
- operate a chainsaw safely and efficiently in a range of situations
- felled trees are cross-cut to industry standards
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| Learning outcomes: |
- identify cross cutting requirements
- prepare and maintain equipment
- assess tree and plan cutting
- trim and cross cut tree safely and efficiently
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| Length: |
Two days |
| Course program/structure: |
Day 1
- OHS requirements
- identify operational hazards and control measures
- chainsaw design, components, servicing and chain sharpening
- start up and shut down procedures
- basic cross cutting techniques
Day 2
- basic cross cutting techniques continued
- controlling kickback
- servicing and sharpening as required
- advanced cross cutting techniques
- field exercises eg. cutting timber in binds, oversize logs, boring, ripping, limbing and trimming
- trim and cross-cut felled trees to site plan requirements
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| Resources and method of delivery: |
Participants receive a State Forests Chainsaw Operators manual.
This practical course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.
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| Accreditation: |
This course is mapped to the national unit of competency, FPIFGM069A - Trim and cross-cut felled trees (non-commercial/non-production). |
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