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Tree Felling Course - Intermediate

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Tree Felling Course - Intermediate

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Commercial $ 1,600.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

This three-day short course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to fall trees manually at an intermediate level.

Over the three days of the course, you’ll learn how to assess and develop an action plan for a new falling area and how to prepare the worksite. You’ll also learn how to use workplace health and safety policies and procedures in order to determine worksite precautions and prepare the worksite to the required standards.

You will also learn how to identify tree characteristics and to analyse their effect on the falling operation, and undertake approved falling techniques including chainsaw manipulation procedures for cutting scarfs and how to identify the appropriate scarfing techniques for a particular tree.

This course is suitable for individuals who are required to fell intermediate trees as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.

All training in this short course is underpinned by workplace health and safety principles and associated legislative requirements.

On successful completion of this short course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit completed.

All training in this short course is underpinned by workplace health and safety principles and associated legislative requirements.

On successful completion of this short course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit completed.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	10 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025	Short course 3 day course 8:30am - 4pm. Day 1 Theory, Day 2 & 3 Practical (off Campus). Participants must be proficient in operating a chainsaw, should have other forestry skills and experience and must wear steel cap boots & have their own transport	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Alanvale	9 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2025	Short course 3 day course 8:30am - 4pm. Day 1 Theory, Day 2 & 3 Practical (off Campus). Participants must be proficient in operating a chainsaw, should have other forestry skills and experience and must wear steel cap boots & have their own transport	Mixed Learning	Apply now
South
Clarence	25 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025	Short course 3 day course 8:30am - 4pm. Day 1 Theory, Day 2 & 3 Practical (off Campus). Participants must be proficient in operating a chainsaw, should have other forestry skills and experience and must wear steel cap boots & have their own transport	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Clarence	17 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025	Short course 3-day course 8:30am - 4pm. Day 1 Theory, Day 2 & 3 Practical (off Campus). Participants must be proficient in operating a chainsaw, should have other forestry skills and experience and must wear steel cap boots & have their own transport.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Clarence	23 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025	Short course 3 day course 8:30am - 4pm. Day 1 Theory, Day 2 & 3 Practical (off Campus). Participants must be proficient in operating a chainsaw, should have other forestry skills and experience and must wear steel cap boots & have their own transport	Mixed Learning	Apply now
North West
Burnie	4 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2025	Short course 3 day course 8:30am - 4pm. Day 1 Theory, Day 2 & 3 Practical (off Campus). Participants must be proficient in operating a chainsaw, should have other forestry skills and experience and must wear steel cap boots & have their own transport.	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

You must hold a current chainsaw accreditation.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

You must wear steel capped safety boots (lace-up), a safety helmet with hearing and eye protection.
High visibility outer garment and cut resistant leg protection.
Bring your own lunch and drinks as practical training is often undertaken in remote locations with limited access to facilities.
The practical component of the training is outdoors so be prepared for all weather conditions.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
FWPCOT3350	Fell trees manually (intermediate)

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6014200426-V01 Tree Felling Course - Intermediate