Overview
FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw covers the skills and knowledge required to safely plan, prepare for and carry out tree trimming operations using a power-driven pole saw, and to complete routine operator maintenance on the equipment. The unit includes hazard identification, safe work practices, selecting appropriate PPE, and working in accordance with workplace procedures and current WHS legislation.
This unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.
Delivered via blended learning, combining online theory with a face-to-face practical training and assessment day, this course is suited to workers across Queensland who are required to safely operate a pole saw as part of their role.
On successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Who This Course Is For
- Arborists maintaining urban and rural trees
- Forestry and plantation workers involved in canopy and branch management
- Agriculture workers managing tree lines, orchards or vegetation on farms
- Local government workers responsible for public space and roadside tree maintenance
- Conservation, land management and park ranger personnel
- Emergency services personnel required to trim trees during storm or hazard response
What You’ll Learn
- Plan and prepare for pole saw trimming operations in line with workplace and WHS requirements
- Identify and assess hazards associated with pole saw operation and implement appropriate control measures
- Select, inspect and correctly set up a pole saw and associated equipment
- Apply safe and efficient trimming techniques to remove branches from standing trees
- Select and correctly use appropriate PPE for pole saw operations
- Complete routine operator maintenance on a pole saw following manufacturer guidelines
- Clean up the worksite and complete required documentation on completion of operations
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
- 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. This course is open to anyone required to operate a pole saw as part of their work role.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through practical demonstration and written/verbal questioning. Participants must demonstrate safe pole saw operation, equipment maintenance and hazard management 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 FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw.
- 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.
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.