Assisted Felling

Course Description

Assisted felling is an essential skill for many people working in the forestry and arboricultural sectors and it is essential to have the expertise and confidence to carry out this highly skilled work safely. This two day course builds on the skills and experience you already possess, developing the knowledge and practical ability needed to complete the Lantra Awards Level 3 Award in Assisted Fell Operations and meet the current standards of good working practice. Whatever your professional circumstances, this course will boost your confidence and help you demonstrate competence in this important area of forestry and arboricultural work. Suitable for those aged 16 and over. A minimum level of fitness is required. Learning outcomes include: applying safe working practices throughout assisted felling operations; preparing to undertake assisted fell operations; estimating the effort required in the assisted fell; setting up an assisted fell correctly; making accurate felling cuts; and using alternative equipment for assisted felling. Pre-requisite: Lantra Awards Level 2 Felling and Processing Trees upto 380mm or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that operators hold a current First Aid at Work certificate with +F Forestry add on. Assessment: This course is a Lantra Awards non-assessed course followed by assessment through a Lantra Awards qualification, whereby successful candidates will receive a Level 3 Award in Assisted Felling. The assessment is 1 compulsory unit and usually takes half a day to complete. The assessment can be completed in stages during the course or as one standalone event.