Pole Chainsaw Operator Safety Training Course Outline

POLE SAW & TREE PRUNING TRAINING (Operate A Pole Saw, Prune Small Trees)

Training Delivery:

Training and assessments conducted by chainsaw guru, Peter Tutt, (Chainsaw / pruning specialist with over 40 years of chainsaw direct industry technical and training experience), holder of Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116, TAE40110 & TAA40104)

Purpose

Provide participants with the knowledge and skill to safely and effectively operate and maintain a pole saw to correctly prune shrubs and small trees correctly using recommended cutting techniques as per

• Australian Standard: AS2727-1997 Chainsaws - Guide to safe working practices
• Australian Standard: AS 4373 - 2007 Pruning Amenity Trees
• SafeWork Australia (2016) Guide for Managing Risks in Tree Trimming and Removal Works.
• Arboriculture Australia Minimum Industry Standards: MIS315 (2020) Chainsaw Operation and Tree Falling

Recognition of Training

A Certificate of Competency to Prune Shrubs and Small Trees with a Pole Saw and other pruning tools will be issued to applicants who meet the criteria required from the course assessment. This may require supplementary evidence in the form of a report from a suitable supervisor, or further assessment.

Location

Courses will where practicable be conducted on client's premises. Sufficient shrubs and trees will be needed for each operator to gain sufficient practice and to demonstrate practical pruning competency during assessment process. If sufficient shrubs, trees or venue is not available, a venue and practical activity site may be organised at additional cost.

Duration

• 1 day for most participants.


• Some participants, due to a variety of factors, may require more time to develop the knowledge & skills required to demonstrate competency.

Course Fees:

The courses will be run in small groups of 6 to 10 participants at a cost of:

$350.00 (GST Free) per person.
Individuals or smaller groups should contact us, as we may be able to fit you into a larger group. Otherwise fees will be negotiated.
A surcharge may apply for work on weekends or public holidays

Country Clients

Travel and accommodation costs may need to be added where applicable.

Content Summary

• Personal protective equipment
  
• Identify Assess and manage hazards
  
• Conduct required maintenance
  
• Safe handling
  
• Cutting techniques
  
• Tree biology (CODIT)
  
• Pruning assessment
  
• Consequences of poor pruning
  
• Pruning tool selection
  
• How to prune correctly
  
• Tool hygiene and maintenance
  
• Safe handling of tools
  
• Practical application and skills development
  

Assessment

Supervised written and/or verbal and practical assessment.

Equipment

Participants will need to wear their own protective boots, gloves and hi-vis clothing. All other required equipment and training notes are provided for participant's use.

In order to increase training relevance and operator comfort, trainees are encouraged to use any or all their own equipment if practicable.

This includes:

• Secateurs, Loppers, Hand Saws, Pole saw, tools, fuel and oil
  
• Safety equipment

• - Hard hat
  
• - Approved eye protection
  
• - Hearing protection (ear plugs or ear muffs)
  
• - Safety boots and over-socks (recommended)
  
• - Cut resistant trousers or chaps (optional)
  
• - Work gloves (optional)
  
• - Sunscreen
  
• - High visibility clothing

Demonstration of Competence:

From experience, we find that people have different levels of ability and experience when it comes to handling machinery. Some participants, may require more time to develop their skills to a competent level.

Personal Requirements:

Depending on season, location of the training, and availability of take away food outlets, it is advisable for trainees to bring food and drink (plenty of drinking water) to each training day.

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