Fell small trees (AHCARB202A)

Study Fell small trees at Interlink

Fell small trees (AHCARB202A) gives you the required skills to cut down small trees.

Study tree-assessment and practical felling procedures to help you determine the best strategy for simple felling jobs. Select, use and maintain chainsaws, tools and equipment and make sure you follow all work, health and safety protocols.

Learn to determine and monitor the fall direction of a tree, the safe fall zone, exclusion zones and escape routes during the removal of trees in low hazard scenarios.

What do I get for completing Fell small trees?

Completing Interlink’s course meets the national requirements for the accredited Unit of Competency (AHCARB202A).

Fell small trees (AHCARB202A) is a competency within the Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control.

You will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment when you successfully complete this course.

What will I learn during Fell small trees?

Interlink’s course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan and carrying out small tree-felling operations.

During the course of your studies you will:

• Visually assess trees for any defects and confirm they are safe to fell
• Select standard felling techniques based on ground conditions and the state of the canopy
• Consider the surrounding area and prepare the felling site and a clear escape route
• Determine the natural direction of the fall and confirm it with your supervisor
• Select the right tools and equipment for the job, ensuring they are operating effectively and safely
• Clear the fell site of the tree and any tree debris.

Learn to cut down trees using planned techniques and escape routes. Monitor the location of team members and communicate with them using hand signals and oral strategies.

We look closely at the occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards associated with felling operations and how to select and maintain the right safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job.

What sort of assessments can I expect to complete?

Interlink’s Fell small trees (AHCARB202A) course contains a combination of written and practical assessments.

Written assessments test your knowledge of learning elements including:

• Methods to identify tree defects and their impact on felling
• Hazards and risks that can impact on felling trees including overhead and underground services, excavations and traffic
• The types of tools and equipment used for felling trees including their basic operation and maintenance requirements
• Safe working practices for chainsaw operation
• Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements within the amenity tree industry including emergency first aid

• The environmental impact of tree removal
• Local government regulations affecting tree removal.

Practical assessments assess your ability to demonstrate key performance criteria such as:

• Examining site conditions, detecting hazards and applying control measures
• Interpreting work procedures and following safe working practices
• Conducting a tree assessment to identify characteristics that would impact felling, such as structural defects, common diseases, pests, and nutrition deficiencies
• Felling small trees using appropriate cuts
• Operating a chainsaw to cut down trees
• Working and communicating with a team both orally and using hand signals
• Monitoring and maintaining tree felling tools and equipment
• Determine safe fall zones and exclusion zones.

Assessment are conducted within realistic, workplace settings and are held over the duration of the unit.

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Disclaimer
Attendance at this course does not automatically guarantee attainment of competency, nor does satisfactory completion of assessment and attainment of competency guarantee employment.