1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 7 Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 79 Other Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 799 Miscellaneous Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 7995 Forestry and Logging Workers >> 7995-11 Tree Faller

7995-11 Tree Faller

Fells trees and trims and saws them into logs.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

plans the felling of trees and determines the natural and intended fall of each tree
clears bush, undergrowth and debris from the base of the tree
adjusts cuts to cope with rot, lean and burnt wood
operates manual or machine saws to fell trees
cuts down saplings and dead trees
removes major branches and tree tops, trims branches and saws trunks into logs
maintains cutting chains and chainsaws

Specialisations:
Hardwood Faller
Softwood Faller