Felling & Processing Small Trees up to 380mm - Training
Issued by
mwmac Ltd
This course is for operators who are able to use a chainsaw for crosscutting, but are now required to progress on to felling and processing trees of a small diameter (up to 380mm).
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Days
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Arboriculture
- Chainsaws
- De-limbing
- Felling
- Forestry
- Health & Safety
- Risk Analysis
- Small Trees
- Snedding
- Tree Felling
- under 380mm
Earning Criteria
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To understand the regulations & safety requirements related to the use of chainsaws and industry good practice.
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To fell, safely and accurately, trees up to guide bar length in diameter (380mm).
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To remove branches from felled trees, using a chainsaw (sned), to specified standards of safety & quality.
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To use appropriate aid tools & techniques for take down of lodged trees and for directional felling.
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To crosscut timber to specified standards of accuracy using safe efficient techniques.
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To present produce as specified for subsequent extraction or loading
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To be able to work safely.