TasTAFE
Tree Felling Course - Advanced
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)If you are an experienced, skilled Tree Feller and would like to gain the skills and knowledge to fall advanced trees with a level of complexity that requires significant tree assessment and advanced felling skills, please call us to discuss this course with one of our Tree Felling Teachers.
This course covers ability to effectively fell trees of any size, species and condition, including those with significant defects and characteristics that cause excessive felling complexity. A focus of the course is on assessing trees to be safe to fell or not. This unit applies to individuals who fell advanced trees as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.
Delivery mode
TasTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 75 Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS
- 59 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS
- 37 Hunter Street, Hobart, TAS
- 4A Bounty Street, Warrane, TAS
- 54A Alanvale Road, Newnham, TAS
- Unit 1/93 Paterson St, Launceston, TAS
- Invermay Road, Launceston, TAS
- 20-36 Valley Road, Devonport, TAS
- 41-43 Mooreville Road, Burnie, TAS
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
It is highly recommended that you have recently completed the Tree Felling Course- Intermediate or equivalent.
You must hold a current chainsaw accreditation.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Tree Felling Course - Advanced will prepare you for the following roles.
Arborist
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Forestry Worker
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Vegetation Control Worker
A Vegetation Control Worker is responsible for managing and maintaining vegetation in various public and private spaces to ensure safety, environm...
Park Ranger
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About TasTAFE
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business that operates under the TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Act 2021.
It is the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania and is governed by a Board consisting of up to seven members appointed by the Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth.
