Overview
FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees covers the skills and knowledge required to safely trim branches and cut felled trees to specified lengths using a chainsaw. This includes assessing and planning trimming and cutting operations, identifying areas of compression and tension in logs, selecting appropriate cut types, and completing basic operator maintenance on fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws.
This unit applies to individuals working in arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations. Note: with the exception of minor forest produce, this unit does not apply to commercial harvesting operations.
Delivered via blended learning, combining online theory with a face-to-face practical training and assessment day, this course is ideal for workers in Queensland who are required to safely process felled timber as part of their role. All work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and current work health and safety legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice.
On successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Who This Course Is For
- Forestry and timber workers required to process felled trees on site
- Agriculture and land management workers involved in vegetation clearing
- Arborists and tree services workers handling felled or fallen trees
- Local government and emergency services personnel requiring chainsaw trimming and cutting skills
- Workers in land rehabilitation, conservation or vegetation management roles
What You’ll Learn
- Assess and plan trimming and cutting operations for felled trees
- Identify areas of compression and tension in logs and select appropriate cut sequences
- Demonstrate six cut types: bridging cuts, swinging cuts, boring cuts, wedge cuts, ripping cuts, and stagger or step cuts
- Operate a chainsaw safely and in accordance with WHS legislation and industry codes of practice
- Inspect, maintain and sharpen or change a saw chain following manufacturer instructions
- Identify and manage hazards associated with trimming and cutting felled trees
- Apply environmental protection measures relevant to trimming and cutting operations
- Complete required workplace documentation and clean up the worksite to required standards
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites. Participants are expected to have a basic level of physical fitness suitable for outdoor manual work involving chainsaw operation. Some prior familiarity with chainsaws is recommended. Contact us if you are unsure whether this course is suitable for you.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through practical demonstration and written/verbal questioning. Participants must assess and plan trimming and cutting of one felled tree and demonstrate all six required cut types to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $650. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots. Chainsaw chaps or trousers and a three-in-one helmet (hard hat, ear muffs and visor) are strongly recommended, contact us to confirm PPE requirements before attending.
Dates and booking
Run on demand
This course is scheduled to suit demand. Ring us or send a question and we'll book you or your crew in.