The aim of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and safety awareness required to manually fall trees across a range of forest, rural, and vegetation management environments. Participants will learn to assess site conditions, identify tree characteristics, plan safe felling operations, and apply industry‑approved cutting techniques to fell trees efficiently and responsibly.
The course emphasises hazard control, environmental care, and compliance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements, preparing learners to operate confidently and safely in real‑world forestry and land‑management settings.
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Cost
- $600.00 inc GST Price is per person and is GST free.
For Corporate and Private Courses, please discuss your requirements with our Training Services Team via our Office on 1300 15 66 85 or email via admin.au@relyon.com
Who should attend
This unit is intended for people working in or entering roles where manual tree felling is required, including arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, land management, parks and conservation, and vegetation control. It suits new entrants building foundational skills as well as existing workers needing to formalise or update their capabilities.
Learners are typically physically capable of outdoor work, have basic chainsaw knowledge, and can follow safety instructions and communicate effectively in a team environment.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Assess trees and the worksite to identify hazards, tree characteristics, and environmental factors that influence safe felling.
- Plan manual felling operations by selecting suitable equipment, PPE, and safe cutting approaches.
- Apply correct felling techniques to control the direction of fall and maintain safety throughout the process.
- Manage risks and respond to unexpected situations, including problem trees and changing conditions.
- Work safely and responsibly, following workplace procedures, environmental requirements, and relevant legislation.
Units of competency
| Code | Unit |
|---|---|
| FWPCOT2236 | Fall trees manually (basic) |
Equipment and PPE
Learners are required to have the following which conform to A/S standards to participate in this course:
- Helmet with earmuffs
- Eye protection
- Chainsaw pants/chaps
- Gloves
- Boots
- Hi-vis
Licensing and regulatory information
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
Additional information
Before enrolling, participants are expected to download and read the Student Handbook to gain a comprehensive understanding of training with Thomson Bridge including the following policies and procedures:
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