Our course comprising one day of theory and one day of hands-on operation. It provides detailed instruction on how to trim and cut felled trees, and deal with typical hazards encountered in a forest or bushland setting. The course also covers basic chainsaw maintenance and sharpening. The second day of training is carried out in the forest, where participants are given extensive practical experience in cutting and boring techniques. Duration 2 days.
Requirements
- Participants must wear steel capped footwear. STO can provide Hi Visibility Clothing and Hard Hats. For any specific PPE requirements please contact STO
- English language skills need to be sufficient to understand and comprehend written and verbal instructions
- Numeracy skills are needed to interpret calculations and formulas
Content
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Personal equipment and chainsaw kit
- Professional attitude and confidence
- Chainsaw safety features and general safety
- The cutting attachment
- Sharpening, tensioning and depth gauge setting
- Kickback
- Crosscutting
- Dealing with compression and tension in timber
- Safe techniques for cuts
- Using wedges
- Environmental care procedures
Certification
On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for Trim and cut felled trees – FWPCOT 2239
Additional courses can be scheduled on demand please contact STO for further information
Time: 8am – 4pm Venue: Unit 15 – 16 Hopkins Street, Eden, NSW, 2551 Cost: $575 per person
Further Enquiries
Brodie Ridley
Email or P 1300 659 349
