- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Assisted Felling - Training
Issued by
mwmac Ltd
This course is for chainsaw operators who require the assistance of winch systems to safely and effectively fell trees.
- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Understand the conditions necessary for the safe & effective use of the winch or rope, including legislative requirements and controls to prevent environmental damage.
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Understand the differences between winch assisted and conventional tree felling and understand situations that can occur in felling trees using winch or rope assistance
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Understand the condition, controls & safety features of the pulling equipment component parts.
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Understand the ancillary chokering & anchoring equipment & identify worn or damaged components and describe compatibility of components in the system.
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Understand the preparation of the pulling system to assist in tree felling operation, including correct positioning and configuration of chokers/ slings and any intermediate pulleys and correct choice of anchor point.
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A ‘’failsafe’’ required in the winching system such as the use of wedges by chainsaw operator to support to support tree during felling operation.
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Understand setting up snatch block/pulley for offset pulling &describe and the hazards involved including the risk zones and increased loads imposed on the intermediate anchor point.
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Agree a signalling system between winch operator and chainsaw operator and tension system as appropriate
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Winch assisted tree felling operation, safe & effective, under control of chainsaw operator
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To present produce as specified for subsequent extraction or loading.
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To be able to work safely.