Forestry Courses

This unit is for people who fell trees with a chainsaw using the standard technique and felling levers

The qualifying learner will be capable of:

• Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing efficiencies in tree felling.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety during felling.
• Fell trees with a chainsaw using the standard technique and felling levers.

• Novice: 2 days
• Recert: 1 day

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.

• Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid proof of previous training.

Starting from: R 3040.00 per day

This unit is for people who debranch felled trees using a chainsaw in a production situation.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:

• Demonstrate knowledge of factors influencing efficiencies in debranching.
• Prepare for debranching.
• Debranch felled trees in a production situation complying with operational requirements.

• Novice: 3 days
• Recert: 1 day

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.

• Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid proof of previous training.

Starting from: R 3040.00 per day

This unit is for people who Cut felled timber using a chainsaw and maintain chainsaw in a production situation.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:

• 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.

• Novice: 3 days
• Recert: 1 day

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.

• Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid proof of previous training.

Starting from: R 3040.00 per day

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

The qualifying learner will be capable of:

• Prepare for cross-cutting.
• Cross-cut felled trees in a production situation complying with operational requirements.

• Novice: 2 days
• Recert: 1 day

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Physically capable of performing tasks without difficulty.

• Same requirements as for a novice course plus a valid proof of previous training.

Starting from: R 3040.00 per day