PROfarm

Chainsaw - Trim & cross-cut felled trees - PROfarm course

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:	Price on application, course available on weekdays.
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
Learning outcomes:	identify cross cutting requirements prepare and maintain equipment assess tree and plan cutting trim and cross cut tree safely and efficiently
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
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants receive a State Forests Chainsaw Operators manual. This practical course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the national unit of competency, FPIFGM069A - Trim and cross-cut felled trees (non-commercial/non-production).

Date:	23 November 2009
Location:	CAMDEN
Contact:	Maryke Archbold-Hession Ph:0246 406 333, Fax:0246 406 300, Mob:0408 492 039