FWPCOT3350

Fell trees manually (intermediate)

Nationally Recognised Certificate
Fast Certificate Turnaround
Experienced and Certified Instructors
Flexible Learning Options
Industry Validated

Course Description

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to fell trees manually at an intermediate level. Participants learn to assess more complex tree and site conditions, identify hazards, plan felling direction, apply advanced felling cuts and techniques, and implement work area controls that support safe outcomes. Training is practical and focuses on safe, methodical felling processes and decision-making appropriate to intermediate felling tasks.

This course is suitable for workers with existing chainsaw and basic felling experience who need to progress to intermediate manual felling tasks in forestry, vegetation management and related industries.

Units Delivered

Cost: $1140.00

FWPCOT3350 – Fell trees manually (intermediate)

Additional Information

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Entry Requirements

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Prior chainsaw and basic felling experience is recommended. Workplace authorisation and site requirements may apply.
PPE / equipment / IT access: Chainsaw PPE is required for practical sessions, including safety helmet, eye and hearing protection, chainsaw gloves, protective legwear and safety boots.
Participants must be physically capable of completing practical activities, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required.

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. We provide a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Assessment Activities

Practical assessment

Performance Task - Maintain chainsaw and cutting attachments
Performance Task - Fell Tree (1): tree must have a diameter, measured at the point where the scarf cut is made, that is smaller than chainsaw bar length
Performance Task - Fell Tree (2): tree must have a diameter, measured at the point where the scarf cut is made, that exceeds chainsaw bar length
Performance Task - Fell Tree (3): tree must have a leaning characteristic and a diameter, measured at the point where the scarf cut is made, that is smaller than chainsaw bar length
Performance Task - Fell Tree (4): tree must have a leaning characteristic and a diameter, measured at the point where the scarf cut is made, that exceeds chainsaw bar length.
Performance Task - Perform two different scarf cutting techniques
Performance Task - Perform two different back cutting techniques, which must be for either forward leaning, side leaning or back leaning trees

Documentation

Conduct a complete hazards and risks assessment of site, surroundings, and trees, planned risk control measures, selected appropriate cutting techniques
Form - Equipment Details & Maintenance Checklist
Form - Equipment Pre-Operation Checklist
Form – Risk Assessment

Theory assessment

A written assessment consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions. All questions must be completed.