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Chainsaw - Fall trees manually - (basic) - PROfarm course

Course details

Name: Chainsaw - Fall trees manually - (basic)
Description: How to safely and efficiently fall trees taking into account environmental requirements. (Competence in Trim and cross-cut felled trees is a prerequisite to attending this course)
Cost: From $490 depending on location.
Course aim:
  • Fall trees safely and effectively following OHS and environmental guidelines and requirements.
Learning outcomes:
  • Identify and follow OHS requirements for tree falling operations
  • Identify and follow environmental requirements for tree falling operations
  • Maintain and operate chainsaw safely and efficiently
  • Assess trees and surroundings and plan for falling
  • Fall tree
Length: 2 days
Course program/structure:

Day 1:

  • Revise OHS, operational and maintenance requirements for general chainsaw use
  • OHS and environmental requirements for tree falling
  • Identify operational hazards and control measures
  • Identify tree falling direction and site preparation

Day 2:

  • 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
Resources and method of delivery:

Participants receive a State Forests Chainsaw Operators Manual.

This practical course is delivered mainly outdoors.

Accreditation: This course is mapped to the national unit of competency FPIFGM2208A - Fall trees manually - (basic).

*NOTE: 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.

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Other dates and locations are available on demand.

Current scheduled courses

course date
Mt. Mitchell 30th May 2012

Location
Mt Mitchell
Mt. Mitchell

When
30th May 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 23 May 2012.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 6763 1276/6763 1285

course date
Berrima 16th Jun 2012

Location

Berrima

When
16th Jun 2012 8:30am - 17th Jun 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Gunnedah 28th Jun 2012

Location
Gunnedah
Gunnedah

When
28th Jun 2012 8:30am - 29th Jun 2012 4:30am

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 21 June 2012.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 6763 1276/6763 1285

course date
Yanco 18th Jul 2012

Location

Yanco

When
18th Jul 2012 8:30am - 19th Jul 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kellie Goring on (02) 69 512 775 or 1800 628 422

course date
Berrima 19th Jul 2012

Location

Berrima

When
19th Jul 2012 8:30am - 20th Jul 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Mt. Mitchell 29th Aug 2012

Location
Mt. Mitchell
Mt. Mitchell

When
29th Aug 2012 8:30am - 30th Aug 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 22nd August 2012
Course Cost - $580 GST Free

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 6763 1276/02 6763 1285

course date
Boggabri 13th Sep 2012

Location
Boggabri
Boggabri

When
13th Sep 2012 8:30am - 14th Sep 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 6th September 2012
Course Cost - $600 GST Free

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 6763 1276/02 6763 1285

course date
Berrima 27th Sep 2012

Location

Berrima

When
27th Sep 2012 8:30am - 28th Sep 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Yanco 17th Oct 2012

Location
Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre
Yanco

When
17th Oct 2012 8:30am - 18th Oct 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Yanco Agricultural Institute

or call Kellie Goring on 1800 628 422 or (02) 69 512 775

course date
Berrima 22nd Nov 2012

Location

Berrima

When
22nd Nov 2012 8:30am - 23rd Nov 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke