This course describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits.

The course applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

This unit of competency stands alone and incorporates the content of the following units:

• FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw

For full training details go to: 

• https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/FWPCOT3301/unitdetails

Face-to-face training and assessment (1 day) 

An individual undertaking this course on behalf of NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry: 

• Participants must be 16 years and over 
• ID is required 
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
• Online study:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.
• Participants must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical skills demonstration; 
• Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing
• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to chainsaw operations, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly calculate chain lengths and fuel mixing requirements. 
• Individuals undertaking this course must have practical experience with chainsaw operations (ideally prior training such as our basic chainsaw operations course set).

Individuals undertaking this course with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will be expected to complete verbal, written and practical assessment tasks.

For full assessment, requirements go to: 

• https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/FWPCOT3301/unitdetails

Upon successful completion of this training course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit/s of competency:

• FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw

Your Statement of Attainment will be issued by NNZMC Pty Ltd - T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974. 

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO # 45974. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://www.industryskillssolutions.com.au/training for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.