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Fell Trees Manually (Intermediate) Course

Course Name:Fell trees manually (intermediate)
Description:This course provides participants with relevant, comprehensive and accredited training in order to equip those participating with the skills and knowledge to safely carry out intermediate manual tree falling operations and in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety legislative requirements and standards.

Training includes compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures relating to intermediate manual tree felling operations.

Directional tree felling techniques applied must be within acceptable parameters, relevant authority to fall, environmental considerations, the principal order of cuts involved for felling trees that are back leaning/forward leaning which will require multiple back cuts and/or boring techniques, assessment of site and trees to be felled, developing a felling plan, preparation of area for tree felling AND fall trees under supervision. Will also include demonstrating correct techniques for throwing a shot line and removing hung-up trees.


Trees typical to the scope of this unit may have some of the following characteristics:

  • Lean and where weight distribution that can be assessed and readily adapted to falling direction with the use of wedges and/or controlled with hinge wood of a larger size than typical for the local environment

  • Limited visible damage or defect

  • Multi-stems

  • Forward lean, backward lean or side lean

  • Small or medium size diameter trees that can be safely felled with intermediate felling techniques

  • Dead trees with minimal visible damage or defects that do not add significant complexity to the cutting technique

  • Various dimensions relative to other trees when working in a forest environment

  • In local site conditions that add additional complexity to the felling operation, including site conditions that impact the working position of the operator or the natural direction of fall of the tree.


    • Teaching strategy: Lectures, demonstrations, student workbooks, various handouts, practical training.

    Method of assessment: Oral / written tests, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, verbal questions, practical exercises. Participants need to fall a minimum of 4 trees, safely and to the standard in order to demonstrate competence.

    Entry requirements: Participants will need to meet the age requirements as stated in relevant Government regulations or industrial awards, and will need to demonstrate the physical and psychological capacity to manipulate a chainsaw safely and accurately.

    Student numbers: 4 to 5 per class (nominal).

    Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions to achieve competence.

    Trainer/s: Our instructors are appropriately qualified and have recognised teaching qualifications including Workplace Assessor.
    Units:FWPCOT3350 - Fell trees manually (Intermediate)
    Cost:Contact Us
    Duration:2 Days - course duration may depend on course numbers, experience and performance of participants.
    Prerequisites:Students must already hold Level 1 (crosscutting) chainsaw certification. It is recommended that prospective students also hold Basic Tree Felling qualifications, and/or have considerable experience using chainsaws before attempting this course.
    Qualification:Statement of Attainment
    Outcomes:On completion of this course, participants will be able to assess, plan and safely carry out intermediate manual tree felling operations using a chainsaw.
    Notes:All training aids including chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided for use as required. Student Notes, good for future reference are supplied to each student and may be retained.

    A sufficient number of suitable, live standing trees will be required for the practical component of the course. Participants are required to wear/bring their own steel capped boots, and also their own food and water.

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