FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and FWPCOT2254 Maintain Chainsaws

The Unit FWPCOT2273 describes the skills and knowledge required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and complete operator maintenance. For this unit of competency, a felled tree is any tree or part thereof, including, but not limited to, a tree trunk, branch or limb that has fallen or has been felled and is lying on the ground in a bushland, plantation, forested or other setting, including parkland, roadways and urban areas.  With the exception of minor forest produce, this unit does not apply to commercial harvesting operations.

The Unit FWPCOT2254 describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws. The unit includes completing routine maintenance service, as well as periodic maintenance servicing and chain sharpening.

Elements Covered for the two units

• Prepare for chainsaw maintenance
• Complete chainsaw maintenance
• Prepare for trimming and cutting felled trees
• Assess felled trees visually
• Use a chainsaw to trim and cut felled trees
• Complete equipment maintenance
• Complete maintenance records and clean up

All attendees are required to wear or have the following:

• Safety Boots
• Hi-vis (Preferred)
• Long pants (or Chainsaw trousers or with Chaps if they have it – Assessor carries Spare Chaps for attendees to use on the course)
• Safety glasses (assessor carries spares)
• Safety hat (assessor carries spares)
• Hearing protection
• Gloves – optional
• Water and Lunch

The assessor will provide a variety of saws and maintenance equipment, as well as chainsaw helmets.

Training Services Tasmania reserves the right to postpone or cancel courses if the minimum number of participants is not met or due to adverse weather conditions.

Please note that due to the location of this course, a 4WD or AWD vehicle will be required to access the site.

If you would like to enrol on this course,  or require further information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Rachelle on 62632248 or office@tst.com.au