Independent Assessment

This qualification is about the directional felling of trees using a chainsaw. The felling technique will be appropriate to tree size, weight, condition and species as well as taking into account guidebar size and weather conditions. This covers both coniferous and broadleaved trees, trees that are upright, trees that are weighted towards and that are weighted against a given felling direction. 

If you are working with chemicals or machinery you need to be appropriately trained or certificated in line with current legislation. This standard is for those who carry out felling of trees using a chainsaw. 

For site and equipment requirements see page 3 of the Assessment Pack (below). 

0039-21 - Qualification Handbook

0039-21 - Assessment Pack - Centre and Candidate Version