Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FPICOT2236 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fall trees manually (basic)
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | FPICOT2236 - Fall trees manually (basic) |
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Description | This unit describes the outcomes required to assess, plan and safely carry out manual tree-felling operations using a chainsaw. It is an introductory or base-level unit that covers the felling procedures for relatively small trees with a low level of complexity.Techniques for trees with a diameter greater than the bar length, while not excluded, would generally be regarded as techniques beyond the scope of this unit. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit involves tree felling in a variety of work settings, which may include a forest, agricultural, domestic, local council, and emergency services and other government agency environment. With the exception of minor forest produce, it is not considered a suitable level for commercial harvesting operations.These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person’s job and authority. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable | ||
Competency Field | n/a |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for felling |
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Element: Visually assess site conditions and surroundings |
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Element: Assess tree and plan felling |
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Element: Apply tree felling techniques |
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Element: Maintain equipment |
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