FTNZ Forestry and Safety Courses
Courses to suit you
Below is an indication of the type of training we can offer. All of these courses can have Unit Standard options associated with them, so please contact us to find out more.
NZQA Based Chainsaw Training. Units 6916 & 6917
This course is delivered in accordance with current industry guidelines and is suitable for users at all levels of experience. We cater for new comers to Chainsaw operation and to those with existing experience that need a refresher course or wish to formalize their experience by being assessed for unit standard competencies. The chainsaw course is delivered over 1-3 days depending on experience of the attendees.
Some of the content on the course:
- Chainsaw rules to follow to keep yourself and your crew safe
- Your chainsaws safety features and what to look for if you are using a chainsaw
- How to start and fuel up a saw safely
- Where you can find the chainsaw rules and other advice
- The safety gear you need to wear
- How to avoid chainsaw hazards and keep yourself safe
- The different parts of your chainsaw
- The five basic rules to keep your chain in top condition and sharp
- Daily maintenance
- Chainsaw forces and how to manage them to avoid serious injury
- How to handle your saw and make basic cuts
- Basic trimming of branches
- Tension and compression scenarios and how not to jam your saw in the cut
- Small diameter tree felling- diameter less than 200mm ( If training location allows)
Two Day Workplace Chainsaw course
This is the most popular of our chainsaw courses. It offers all the content of the Full NZQA course without the extra cost of the unit standards.
A competency assessment is completed at the end of the course with the level of competency identified on the issued certificate.
Some of the content on the course:
- Chainsaw rules to follow to keep yourself and your crew safe
- Your chainsaws safety features and what to look for if you are using a chainsaw
- How to start and fuel up a saw safely
- Where you can find the chainsaw rules and other advice
- The safety gear you need to wear
- How to avoid chainsaw hazards and keep yourself safe
- The different parts of your chainsaw
- The five basic rules to keep your chain in top condition and sharp
- Daily maintenance
- Chainsaw forces and how to manage them to avoid serious injury
- How to handle your saw and make basic cuts
- Basic trimming of branches
- Tension and compression scenarios and how not to jam your saw in the cut
- Small diameter tree felling- diameter less than 200mm ( If training location allows)
One Day NON - NZQA Course
This course is most suited to casual users of chainsaws in their backyard or gardens.
Some of the things that you will cover during the day are:
- Your chainsaws safety features and what to look for if you are using a chainsaw
- How to start and fuel up a saw safely
- Where you can find the chainsaw rules and other advice
- The safety gear you need to wear
- How to avoid chainsaw hazards and keep yourself safe
- The different parts of your chainsaw
- The five basic rules to keep your chain in top condition and sharp
- Daily maintenance
- Chainsaw forces and how to manage them to avoid serious injury
- How to handle your saw and make basic cuts
- Basic trimming of branches
- Tension and compression scenarios and how not to jam your saw in the cut
Tree Felling Courses. Units 17763 and 17766
Delivered by industry experienced and Competenz endorsed Trainers this course is a must for anyone intending to fell a tree of any description. The course is designed to prepare operators for entry level tree felling by giving them the knowledge and practical experience. This course is 3-5 days in duration. NZQA assessment will be available only to operators that have a proven track record of chainsaw use prior to attending the course.
Some of the content on the course
- Appropriate PPE and equipment for Tree felling
- Minimum first aid requirements
- Communication and site management
- Tree assessment
- Correct scarfing and back cutting techniques
- Establishing escape routes
- Alternative back cutting techniques
- Use of felling aids (wedges)
Hazardous Trees Course. Unit 28562
Hazardous Trees Course. Unit 28562
Fell and/or clear hazardous trees
Unit 28562
Knowing how to recognize and manage hazardous trees is an essential part of safe tree felling and clearing. Being able to spot hazards and difficult situations is a key skill and the first step towards staying safe.
On this course you will learn about:
- Different types of hazardous trees
- The options available for dealing with these types of trees
- Advanced felling techniques
- Making the right decision when faced with a difficult tree
Maintain a Chainsaw. Unit 43
This one day course covers maintenance and sharpening of a chainsaw.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of a chainsaw cutting unit; sharpen a chainsaw chain, and demonstrate knowledge of a chainsaw maintenance and faults.
NZQA Unit Standard: 43
Credits: 10 @ level 3
4x4 Driver training
- Practical hazard identification and safety margin assessments
- Vehicle inspections and familiarisation
- Gravel road driving (where applicable)
- Fail to climb technique
- Stall recovery technique
- Ascending/descending techniques
- Sidling techniques
- Articulation considerations
- Low friction surface driving (where applicable)
- River crossings (where applicable)
- ABS practical training (where applicable)
- Recovery techniques including winching and static towing
- Fitting and removing tyre chains
Quad Bike and LUV Training
Some of the content is as follows
- Legal responsibilies
- Quad bike & LUV pre-use daily checks
- Functions and controls
- Maintenance
- Active riding skills
- Carried loads and towed loads
- Loading and un-loading from a trailer or ute
- Safe ramp use
- Hazard awareness and perception
- Ascending, descending and traversing slopes
