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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.

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Other dates and locations are available on demand.

Current scheduled courses

course date
Grafton 20th Feb 2012

Location
Grafton Primary Industries Institute
Trenayr Road
Junction Hill
Grafton

When
20th Feb 2012 8:30am - 21st Feb 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 13 February 2012

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 21st Feb 2012

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

When
21st Feb 2012 8:30am - 22nd Feb 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Glen Innes 22nd Feb 2012

Location
Glen Innes Agricultural Research and Advisory Station
444 Strathbogie Road

Glen Innes

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

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 15 February 2012

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

course date
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell 26th Mar 2012

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

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

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 15 March 2012.

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

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 10th Apr 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
10th Apr 2012 - 11th Apr 2012

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

course date
Yanco 11th Apr 2012

Location

Yanco

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

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 17th Apr 2012

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

When
17th Apr 2012 8:30am - 18th Apr 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

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

course date
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell 23rd Apr 2012

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

When
23rd Apr 2012 8:30am - 24th Apr 2012 4:30pm

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

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

course date
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell 26th Apr 2012

Location
Grafton/Mt Mitchell
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell

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

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

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

course date
Camden/Menangle 16th May 2012

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

When
16th May 2012 8:30am - 17th May 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 16th May 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,

Woodbridge Road,

Menangle
Camden/Menangle

When
16th May 2012 8:30am - 17th May 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 22nd May 2012

Location

Yanco

When
22nd May 2012 8:30am - 23rd May 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 28th May 2012

Location
Glen Innes/Mt Mitchell
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
Glen Innes/Mt. Mitchell 28th May 2012

Location
Glen Innes/Mt Mitchell
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
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell 27th Jun 2012

Location
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell
Grafton/Mt. Mitchell

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

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 20 June 2012.

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

Instructor and trainee trimming felled trees