View Unit : Undertake sectional felling techniques

Unit

Unit Reference Number

J/600/4127

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Undertake sectional felling techniques

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

3.2 Horticulture And Forestry

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Undertake sectional felling techniques.	1.1	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal and environmental factors that may be present on the work site
		1.2	Undertake a hazard assessment of the tree(s) to be worked upon
		1.3	Carry out pre use checks and maintenance of the chainsaw
		1.4	Brief the ground staff
		1.5	. Achieve a working position and receive the chainsaw.
		1.6	Start the warm (or cooled) saw in the tree
		1.7	Remove limbs of trees using a chainsaw
		1.8	Remove vertical trunk sections using a chainsaw
		1.9	Return to the ground, store equipment and ensure that the site is safe and tidy.
		1.10	Demonstrate knowledge of lowering operations and equipment. (LOLER 1998)

Equivalent Units

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