FOREST OPERATOR TRAINING

 

Course in Falling Operations

 

Enrolment      :     FPI20205     Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage

 

Unit                 :     FPIHAR 2202A   Harvest trees manually – basic   80 hrs

 

Course

Duration         :     2 Weeks   

 

Group Size     :     5 participants per instructor

 

Description     :     This course is derived from National Industry Competency Standards for the Harvesting Sector of the Forest Industries Training Package.  It develops techniques required to fall trees safely and efficiently, produce useful forest products and leave a silviculturally correct forest behind.  Successful completion enables participants to meet one of the requirements for obtaining a Timber Harvesting Operators Licence in this category of work.

 

Entry Requirements

Persons enrolling for this course must have satisfactorily completed Course in Chainsaw Operation & Maintenance or hold current qualifications from a recognised training organisation.

 

Course Content

1.      Work planning

2.      Tree assessment & hazard identification

3.      Site preparation

4.      Falling technique (various methods)

5.      Removal of hazardous trees

6.      Log Quality

7.      Environmental considerations

 

Assessment:   Will be by demonstration of skills and answering related questions.

 

Cost     :     2012 Funded -
The student fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.

            Indicative Tuition Fee $130.00 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

            Materials Fee              $145.00

                  Total Cost           $275.00                      ($1,500.00 if ineligible for funding)

 

                                                                                                                 Last modified  04/02/2012