Chainsaw – Fall trees manually (intermediate)

About this course

You’ve been using a chainsaw for years, but you’ve got a couple of big, old trees on your property that you reckon are a bit above your skill level. Tocal can fix that in two days with this intermediate-level course.

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:

assessing, planning and safely carrying out manual tree-felling operations using a chainsaw in a non-production environment
the felling procedures for falling single leader sound trees of less than 40m in height and between 50cm and 80cm in diameter
controlling fall direction with the use of wedges and/or control with hinge wood.

At a glance:

Location:	Statewide
Course duration:	2 days
Start date:	Multiple intakes
Number of units:	1
Indicative fees:	$775 GST-free

Details

Prepare for felling
Visually assess site conditions and surroundings
Assess tree and plan felling
Apply tree-felling techniques

$775 GST-free

WHS operational and maintenance requirements for general chainsaw use, environmental requirements for larger tree falling
Theory of intermediate tree felling
Demonstration of intermediate tree felling techniques
Identify operation hazards and control measures for larger trees
Identify tree falling direction and site preparation
Plan and effect cutting and fall larger tree
Fall a range of trees to a site plan

Participants are provided with a ForestWorks trees Fallers’s Manual.
This course is delivered using both indoor and outdoor instruction.

Participants must show proof of competency in FWPCOT2236 Fall trees manually (basic), or equivalent by providing a certified copy of their previous training transcript.

This course requires a high level of physical fitness and manual dexterity. If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements, please talk to our short course coordinator before enrolment.

This course is mapped to the national unit of competency FWPFGM3212 Fall trees manually (intermediate).