Allens Training
Trim and Cut Felled Trees
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This unit applies to individuals who are responsible for trimming and cutting felled or fallen trees with a chainsaw. Individuals will learn to visually assess the job activity; correctly identify areas of compression and tension in logs; learn different cut types; and how to plan the sequences of cuts accordingly. Individuals will also develop the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic operator maintenance for fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws.
Typically, these individuals work in the arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations. This unit does not apply to commercial harvesting operations except for minor forest produce.
Delivery mode
Allens Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Trim and Cut Felled Trees will prepare you for the following roles.
Forestry Worker
A Forestry Worker performs a range of duties in the forestry industry. You might establish and maintain forest sites or you may specialise in fire...
Arborist
An Arborist cuts and trims the branches of trees or shrubs to remove unsafe or decaying limbs. You may also completely fell trees when required. Ar...
Chainsaw Operator
A Chainsaw Operator is responsible for felling trees, cutting logs, and trimming branches using a chainsaw in forestry, land clearing, or vegetatio...
Land Management Worker
Their duties typically include planting and caring for native vegetation, controlling invasive species, performing erosion control and fire prevent...
