FWPCOT2253 – FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC)

COURSE SUMMARY

FWPCOT2253 – Fell Trees Manually (Basic) teaches the skills and knowledge required to assess and manually fell small trees with a low level of complexity and to complete routine operator chainsaw maintenance.

Trees typical to the scope of this unit may have some of the following characteristics:

• lean and distribution of the crown weight does not create a complex situation to assess, place the cut or fall
• no excessive lean
• no visible damage or defect
• uniform in structure
• species that are not prone to free splitting and adverse reactions during felling
• single stem or non-complex multi-stems
• small or medium diameter that can be safely felled using standard and basic felling techniques
• site characteristics that do not add significant complexity to the operation.

FWPCOT2253 – Fell Trees Manually (Basic) applies to those in a forest, agricultural, local council, emergency services and other government agency environment. With the exception of minor forest produce, it is not relevant to commercial harvesting operations.

COURSE CONTENT

• Prepare for felling
• Assess site conditions and surroundings
• Apply tree and plan felling 
• Apply tree felling techniques
• Maintain chainsaw and cutting attachments

PROVIDER OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Health Security Education Pty Ltd RTO 40907 by ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd.

Important information prior to enrolment

UNIT BEING DELIVERED

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Health Security Education Pty Ltd RTO 40907. To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

• FWPCOT2253 – Fell Trees Manually (Basic)

RECERTIFICATION

Participants are required to re-certify every 3 years from their completion date to maintain currency.

COURSE DELIVERY

This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an ERT Rescue Group Pty Ltd training facility.

COURSE DURATION (FACE TO FACE)

• Face to Face – 14 hours (minimum) – full face to face course
• Refresher training – 7 hours (minimum) – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates

WORK PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

No work placement arrangements will be required as part of this course

LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Health Security Education Pty Ltd RTO 40907. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS

• Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees
• Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook
• Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants must be physically able to fell basic trees manually with a chainsaw.

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this unit

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE COURSE?

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include:

Practical scenarios – The assessor must observe the following practical scenarios:

• Visually assessing site and surroundings
• Putting site environment protection measures and the organisational requirements in place
• Following work specifications and instructions
• Identifying and controlling hazards and risks
• Assessing the tree for defects and falling direction
• Planning felling
• Applying tree feeling techniques
• Using communication devices and signals
• Inspecting, use and maintain safety equipment, tools and PPE
• Selecting and clear escape routes around the tree and safe distance zones
• Using a chainsaw to make a range of cuts to fell trees
• Conducting housekeeping and dispose of waste materials considering the environment

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

*Please note that ERT Fire & Rescue supplies all equipment necessary for you to undertake your training. ERT Fire & Rescue always recommend and encourage you to bring along your own equipment. Trainee’s must wear appropriate clothing that will get dirty and enclosed footwear is essential.

ERT Fire & Rescue can provide tailored on-site workplace training. Please contact our office on 0267 621 754 for a quote.