FWPFGM3212
Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate)

The training in this course will cover the skills and knowledge required by chainsaw operators in a non-production environment, including forest, rural and community environments, to assess, plan and safely carry out manual tree-felling operations using a chainsaw. It covers the felling procedures for trees with a level of complexity that requires significant tree assessment and practical felling skills. Persons competent with these skills should be able to effectively fell most trees except very large trees, and/or those with significant defects and/or characteristics that cause excessive complexity, specifically, trees that have a diameter greater than the bar length of the chainsaw.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
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The following units will be included in your certificate:
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FWPFGM3212 - Fall trees manually (intermediate)
Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to use a chainsaw whilst wearing the appropriate PPE to fell intermediate level trees with the following characteristics:
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lean and weight distribution, which can be assessed and readily adapted to falling direction with the use of wedges and/or control with hinge-wood
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various dimensions relative to local forest size distribution
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limited visible damage or defect
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species prone to free splitting and adverse reactions during felling
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single or multi-stems
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diameter of tree greater than chainsaw bar length
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grown on terrain and slope that can add complexity to the operation
Course Duration
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Face-to-face min. duration: 840 minutes
Course Delivery Location
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2439 Kingaroy Cooyar Road, Brooklands QLD, Australia
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
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This certificate does not require renewal
Course Fees and Payments
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The course fee for this course is $385 Per Person.
Please contact us to arrange a quote for group bookings.

Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
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Emergency and safety equipment
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Personal protective equipment
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Tools and equipment
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Chainsaw and components
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Communication techniques
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Preparation for tree felling scenario
Practical scenario:
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Assess, plan and carry out tree-felling operations appropriate to conditions for 3 different trees
Documentation:
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Completion of a risk assessment table for a list of typical hazards
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Completion of a fault log for 1 item of equipment
Theory assessment:
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A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Please Note*
Discounts apply for group bookings over 10 people.
Extra costs may incur for travel outside the South Burnett.