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

Course details

Name: Chainsaw - Trim and cross-cut felled trees (Level I chainsaw operation)
Description: How to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw for removing a fallen tree using a range of cutting techniques.
Cost: From $490 depending on location.
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, FPICOT2221B - Trim and cross-cut felled trees (non-commercial/non-production).

*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.

Instructor and trainee trimming felled trees

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Other dates and locations are available on demand.

Current scheduled courses

course date
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell 28th May 2012

Location
Grafton
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell

When
28th May 2012 8:30am - 29th May 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 17 May 2012.

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 23rd Jun 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Woodbridge Road,
Menangle
Camden/Menangle

When
23rd Jun 2012 8:30am - 24th 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
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell 25th Jun 2012

Location
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell

When
25th Jun 2012 8:30am - 26th Jun 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 14 June 2012.

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

course date
Gunnedah 26th Jun 2012

Location
Gunnedah
Gunnedah

When
26th Jun 2012 8:30am - 27th Jun 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 19 June 2012.

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 11th Jul 2012

Location

Camden/Menangle

When
11th Jul 2012 8:30am - 12th 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 25th Jul 2012

Location
Mt. Mitchell
Mt. Mitchell

When
25th Jul 2012 8:30am - 26th Jul 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 18 July 2012
Course Cost - $600 GST Free

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

course date
Cowra 26th Jul 2012

Location

Cowra

When
26th Jul 2012 8:30am - 27th Jul 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell 27th Aug 2012

Location
Glen Innes and Mt. Mitchell
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell

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

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 21st August 2012
Course Cost - $580 GST Free

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

course date
Deniliquin 6th Sep 2012

Location

Deniliquin

When
6th Sep 2012 8:30am - 7th Sep 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Gunnedah 11th Sep 2012

Location
Gunnedah
Gunnedah

When
11th Sep 2012 8:30am - 12th Sep 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 4th September 2012
Course Cost - $600 GST Free

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 18th Sep 2012

Location

Camden/Menangle

When
18th Sep 2012 8:30am - 19th 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
Grafton 24th Sep 2012

Location
Grafton Primary Industries Institute
Trenayr Road
Junction Hill NSW 2460
Grafton

When
24th Sep 2012 8:30am - 25th Sep 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 18th September 2012
Course Cost - $580 GST Free

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

course date
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell 26th Sep 2012

Location
Grafton and Mt. Mitchell
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell

When
26th Sep 2012 8:30am - 27th Sep 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 19th September 2012
Course Cost - $600 GST Free

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

course date
Yanco 10th Oct 2012

Location

Yanco

When
10th Oct 2012 8:30am - 11th Oct 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell 22nd Oct 2012

Location
Glen Innes and Mt. Mitchell
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell

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

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 16th October 2012
Course Cost - $600 GST Free

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

course date
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell 24th Oct 2012

Location
Glen Innes and Mt. Mitchell
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell

When
24th Oct 2012 8:30am - 25th Oct 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 17th October 2012
Course Cost - $580 GST Free

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 6th Nov 2012

Location

Camden/Menangle

When
6th Nov 2012 8:30am - 7th Nov 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 21st Nov 2012

Location
Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre
Yanco

When
21st Nov 2012 8:30am - 22nd Nov 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
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell 28th Nov 2012

Location
Grafton and Mt. Mitchell
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell

When
28th Nov 2012 8:30am - 29th Nov 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Regstration Close Date - 21st November 2012
Course Cost - $600 GST Free

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 8th Dec 2012

Location

Camden/Menangle

When
8th Dec 2012 8:30am - 9th Dec 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 12th Dec 2012

Location

Camden/Menangle

When
12th Dec 2012 8:30am - 13th Dec 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

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