TasTAFE
Tree Felling Course - Intermediate
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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.
Delivery mode
TasTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 4A Bounty Street, Warrane, TAS
- 54A Alanvale Road, Newnham, TAS
- 41-43 Mooreville Road, Burnie, TAS
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Tree Felling Course - Intermediate will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Climbing Arborist
A Climbing Arborist uses harness and rigging systems to cut, trim and fell trees and branches. You’ll assess the structure and health of a tree and...
Chainsaw Operator
A Chainsaw Operator is responsible for felling trees, cutting logs, and trimming branches using a chainsaw in forestry, land clearing, or vegetatio...
Utility Arborist
A Utility Arborist is responsible for the maintenance and management of vegetation near powerlines and other utility infrastructure. Their primary...
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...
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.
