Nationally Recognised Training

FWPCOT2274 - Fell trees manually (basic)

Course Description

New Territory Training is proud to offer training in the unit of competency FWPCOT2274 Fell trees manually (basic) as nationally recognised training.

This course provides learners with the skills and knowledge required to safely fell trees manually (basic).

Learners will understand how to assess and plan tree felling at the basic level, learn about safety aspects required, and how to adjust cutting techniques safely. The training will include sufficient time to allow learners to practice their skills prior to their assessment.

This course is aimed for people in the construction, parks ranger, horticulture, arboriculture, agriculture, forestry and mining industries. This course is essential for people who are required to fall trees at a basic level as part of their duties within the workplace.

Mode of Delivery

Delivery of this course will be trainer led and delivered over two days of face-to-face training in a classroom setting combined with skills practice and assessment in your workplace.

Assessment Summary

The assessment in support of the unit of competency requires the learner to complete a written knowledge assessment and then demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills during a practical assessment and observed by the assessor.

The learner must answer all the written knowledge questions correctly. There is the opportunity for this knowledge assessment to be conducted verbally if the learner requires this level of support.

The practical assessment is conducted under controlled conditions in your workplace. The learner will be briefed on the assessment which will involve carrying out planning and preparing for tree felling at the basic level, site and tree hazard identification, cut selection and using the chainsaw to make cuts to fell tree safely whilst monitoring workplace hazards and communicating with others in the workplace.

Units of Competency

Elective Units

  • FWPCOT2274 – Fell trees manually (basic)

National Recognition

On successfully completing the training and assessment you will be issued a Statement of Attainment issuing you the unit of competency: FWPCOT2274 Fell trees manually (basic).

This unit of competence is nationally recognised and provides individuals with a valuable outcome that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course Dates

Please contact us for scheduled course dates.

Course Duration and Location

The course is delivered over two days. Training is delivered at your workplace.

Course Materials

Learner training is supported through the provision of quality learning materials and resources.

Learners should attend the course in comfortable appropriate work clothing with steel capped boots. All equipment and consumables are supplied by your workplace as part of the course.

Pre-Requisites/Entry Requirements

The pre-requisite for this course is FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees or its equivalent

New Territory Training do require learners to meet the following local entry requirements:

  • Learners must be aged 16 years or older
  • Photo Identification is required to be sighted prior to course commencement
  • Language, literacy and numeracy skills required to interpret work instructions, equipment operating instructions and be involved in a hazard / risk assessment and record work outcomes
  • Learners must be dressed in their normal work clothing and be wearing steel capped boots
  • Learners must be alert and physically capable of general industry tasks safely
  • Learners are to be existing workers and have completed their local employer workplace safety induction.

Fees and Charges

Information about fees and charges is provided in the Schedule of Fees and Charges which will have been included in your pre-enrolment information package.

For remote areas, please contact us for the price.

Please refer to the Schedule of Fees and Charges as it contains important information about related charges and our refund policy.

Confirmations

A learner’s position on the course will only be confirmed upon a completed enrolment form and the payment of your basic course fee.

Numbers are limited, so confirmed enrolments will only be able to attend on the day of training.

Responsibility for Training

New Territory Training is responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates.

Please refer to the Student Handbook for further information on all student rights and obligations.

This document must be read in conjunction with the Learner Handbook, Schedule of Fees & Charges and USI Fact Sheet.