FOREST GROWING AND MANAGEMENT

Course In Mobile Chipper Operation

Enrolment : FPI20205 Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage

Unit : FPIHAR2206A Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher 30 hrs

Duration : 3 days

Group Size : 6 participants

Description

This course is derived from National Industry Competency Standards for the
Harvesting and Haulage Sector of the Forest Industries Training Package.
It is designed to increase participants skills in operating and maintaining mobile chippers safely and efficiently in a variety of common work situations.

note: The emphasis of this course can be varied to cover a wide variety of work situations e.g. fire hazard removal operations, amenity operations, silvicultural operations etc.

Course Content

1. Introduction

2. Chipper components.

3. Chipper maintenance.

4. Cutting Knives.

5. Operator safety and responsibilities.

6. Aids and Equipment

7. Chipper starting procedures.

8. Work site preparation.

9. Work techniques.

11. State legislation.

12. Vegetation assessment.

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 $49.00 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

Materials Fee $81.00

Total Cost $130.00 ($300.00 if ineligible for funding)

Updated 04/02/2012