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Basic and intermediate tree falling

Duration	3 Days (for the tree falling component of the course)

Competency accreditation	FPICOT2204A: Maintain chainsaws FPICOT2221A: Trim and crosscut felled trees FPIFGM2208A: Fall trees manually (basic) FPIFGM3204A: Fall trees manually (intermediate)

Objectives	Participants who undertake this tree falling course in a 3-day training block should already be competent in trimming and crosscutting felled trees and basic chainsaw maintenance. However, all 4 of the competencies listed above can be covered in a single block of training by arrangement, with the duration being dependent on the participant's level of experience. At the end of the course, participants will be accredited in the competencies they achieve. Those participants who are able to demonstrate aptitude and tree falling skills beyond the 'basic' level will be offered an assessment of competency at the 'intermediate' level.

Topics covered	Safety procedures and environmental care Chainsaw maintenance (see Trim and crosscut felled trees) Trimming and crosscutting (see Trim and crosscut felled trees) Plus: Basic tree falling Assessing a tree and planning the falling procedure Preparing an escape route Cutting the scarf Cutting the back-cut Using wedges Tree characteristics: Tree diameter not more than 50 cm at position of cut Tree height not more than 20 metres Lean and weight distribution consistent with falling direction Single leader and sound wood condition in barrel Species and growth conditions not prone to twisting or splitting Environmental conditions: Ground slope not more than 15 degrees Minimal canopy affecting tree fall Wind not significantly affecting falling characteristics Absence of ground growth or fallen trees that would prevent the free movement around stump or prevent a complete fall Absence of stags and hazardous ground features in falling radius Clear falling or sparse tree density Intermediate tree falling All of the above, plus: Correct use of multiple wedges Correct use of multiple back cuts Tree characteristics: Tree diameter not more than 80 cm at position of cut Tree height not more than 40 metres Lean and weight distribution which can be adapted to falling direction with the use of wedges and/or control with hinge wood Single leader and sound wood condition in barrel Environmental conditions: Ground slope not more than 15 degrees Moderate wind speed Absence of ground growth or fallen trees that would prevent a complete fall

Enquiries	Please contact Ray Stone direct on: Email: c.a.s.t@optusnet.com.au Mobile phone: 0429 300 323

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