This level 2 course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required by an individual to carry out the felling procedures for trees with a level of complexity that requires significant tree assessment and practical felling skills. Persons competent in this unit should be able to effectively fell most trees except very large trees, and/or those with significant defects and/or characteristics that cause excessive complexity. They will also be required to trim and cut the felled tree with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance, including sharpening chains and completing routine and frequently required service requirements as well as periodic servicing. It applies to trees that have a diameter greater than the bar length of the chainsaw.
Trees typical to the scope of this unit may include the following characteristics:
- lean and weight distribution, which can be assessed and readily adapted to falling direction with the use of wedges and/or control with hinge-wood
- various dimensions relative to the local forest size distribution
- limited visible damage or defect
- species prone to free splitting and adverse reactions during felling
- single or multi-stems
- diameter of tree greater than the chainsaw bar length
- grown on terrain and slope that can add complexity to the operation
The unit applies to a non-production environment, including forest, rural and community environments.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate: