Chainsaw Operator Intermediate (Fell, De-Branch, Cross-cut) (CSI)
What is the Chainsaw Operator Intermediate Course?
This course is designed to teach candidates how to fell & process trees using a chainsaw. Candidates learn how to fell, cross cut, remove branches from felled trees, and to take down hung up trees.
COURSE CONTENT
- External components of a chainsaw and their functions.
- Component parts of saw chain, chain dimensions, parts of a cutter and chip removal are explained.
- Design and types of guide bars.
- The mechanical function, types of chain drive sprockets and sprocket wear.
- Health and safety hazards related to chainsaw use.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- General safety requirements.
- Transportation requirements of chainsaws.
- Reactive forces.
- Operational safety requirements.
- Pre-operational checks is explained in terms of prolonging chainsaw life, maximising productivity, minimising cost, enhancing safety and minimising down time.
- Guide bar and saw chain are mounted and tensioned on the chainsaw.
- Factors related to sharpening.
- Holding the chainsaw with the correct stance.
- Cutting actions.
- Timber under compression and tension is identified and cutting action and sequence is demonstrated accordingly.
- De-branching techniques.
- Safe work practices during use and maintenance of the chainsaw.
- The importance of maintenance is explained in terms of prolonging chainsaw life, maximising productivity, minimising cost, enhancing safety and minimising down time.
- Checklists are completed according to procedures and corrective action is taken.
- Consequences of operating a chainsaw with a poorly maintained saw chain are explained.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BY LEARNER
PPE:
- Safety helmet
- Eye protection
- Ear protection
- Gloves
- Safety pants
- Tunic
- Shin pads
- Safety Boots
Chainsaw kit:
- Brushcutter
- Harness
- Gut
- Blade sharpening set
- Combination spanner or scrench
- A suitable container for fuel and oil.
- Cloth/brush for cleaning the brushcutter.
- First aid bandage.
General machines, tools, felling aids (levers/wedges), canthooks and lifting equipment are provided by EMCARE.
Duration
5 Days
PRE-REQUISITES
English read/write proficiency.
Local language instructors are available on request for groups of 10+
VENUE LOCATIONS
Available at all EMCARE branches.
Available at your premises for groups of 8+.
QUALITY ALIGNMENT
FPMSETA
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Certifications Available
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an EMCARE Certificate.
Included in Course
A4 certificates.
Learner manuals.
Training equipment.
Presentation equipment.
For training at your premises travel/accomodation charges may apply.
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY
3 years​
Additional Information
This is a Short Learning Programme.
