Cross-cut Felled Trees using a Chainsaw

This unit is for people who cross-cut felled trees using a chainsaw in a production situation.

Start date

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Course price from

R920.00 incl. VAT

Course duration

1 Days

Course language

English

On- or off-site training

On- & Off-Site Available

NQF level

2

Credits

2

Entry level

Minimum Grade 10

SAQA ID

117069

Completing this course will enable you to:

Completion of this course will allow you to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing efficiencies in cross-cutting.
  • Prepare for cross-cutting.
  • Cross-cut felled trees in a production situation complying with operational requirements.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of chainsaw parts and basic mechanics.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety during chainsaw use.
  • Prepare and start a chainsaw.
  • Cut felled timber with a chainsaw.
  • Carry out periodic maintenance on a chainsaw.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of chainsaw parts and basic mechanics.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety during chainsaw use.
  • Prepare and start a chainsaw.
  • Cut felled timber with a chainsaw.
  • Carry out periodic maintenance on a chainsaw.

Course Outcomes

Name and function of:

  • Chainsaw.
  • Chainsaw equipment.
  • Personal Protective Equipment.

 

Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties of:

  • Cross-cutting.
  • Operational requirements for cross-cutting.

 

Sensory cues:

  • What I see, feel hear and smell during the process.

 

Purpose of:

  • Cross-cutting.
  • The role of the cross-cutter as part of a team.
  • Standard operating procedures.
  • Safe work practices.

 

Regulations, legsislation, agreements, policies & standards:

  • The Handbook referred is FESA’s ” Chainsaw Safety and Operating Handbook.
  • Standard operating procedures: “Guidelines for Forest Engineering Practices in South Africa” (FESA).
  • Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) legislation.

 

Theory: Rules, Principles & Laws

  • Implications of unplanned cross-cutting and lack of controls.
  • Factors influencing cross-cutting productivity.

Relationships & systems

  • Cross-cutting trees with a chainsaw in relation to maintaining safety and productivity and safety in the
    workplace.

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Course Curriculum

Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing efficiencies in cross-cutting

  • Implications of unplanned cross-cutting and lack of controls during cross-cutting are explained in terms of cost, safety, operational efficiency and physical environmental impacts.
  • The role of the cross-cutter as part of a team is explained in order to comply with safety standards and to optimise production.
  • Factors influencing cross-cutting productivity are stated in terms of section 12.2 of the Handbook.

 

Prepare for cross-cutting

  • Safety requirements applicable to the specific operation are explained.
  • All personal protective equipment required, is checked for functionality and used in terms of company policy and legal requirements.
  • Chainsaw and equipment are checked for completeness and serviceability, and corrective action is taken, if required.

 

Demonstrate knowledge of chainsaw parts and basic mechanics

  • External components of a chainsaw and their functions are explained in terms of industry-accepted standards.
  • Component parts of saw chain, chain dimensions, parts of a cutter and chip removal are explained in terms of industry-accepted standard.
  • The mechanical function, types of chain drive sprockets and sprocket wear are explained in terms of industry-accepted standards.

 

Health and safety hazards related to chainsaw use are explained in terms of Industry-accepted standards

Prepare and start a chainsaw

Cutters are sharpened and depth gauges set in terms of manufacturer’s requirements or industry accepted standards

Pre-operational checks are performed according to appropriate checklist

Cut felled timber with a chainsaw

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