| Type | Micro-credential |
| Size/Credits | 20 |
| Level | 3 |
| Sector | Primary |
| Owner | Primary ITO |
| Developer | Primary ITO |
| Primary topic | Vehicles, machinery and infrastructure |
| Secondary topic | None |
| Current? | Y |
| Pre-employment and/or On-the-job | Vocational |
| Qualification | Tree Felling Techniques Using a Chainsaw in a Pest Control or Primary Sector Environment (Micro-Credential) 4421 |
| Learner outcomes / graduate profile | LO 1 – Describe personal requirements for tree-felling operations LO 2 – Demonstrate knowledge of risks associated with tree-felling LO 3 – Demonstrate knowledge of the five-step felling plan LO 4 – Demonstrate knowledge of tree-felling techniques LO 5 – Identify difficult tree-felling situations and associated specialist techniques LO 6 – Prepare for felling trees with a chainsaw LO 7 – Assess the site around the tree to be felled LO 8 – Assess the tree to be felled LO 9 – Prepare the work area and escape route LO 10 – Safely fell trees using basic felling techniques LO 11 – Retreat and observe the tree felling LO 12 – Demonstrate alternative back-cutting techniques |
| Stackable | Not currently |
| Link to other learning | |
| Development / approval date | 6/1/2021 |
| More information at | info@primaryito.ac.nz ; 0800 208 020 |
| Comments | Using a chainsaw as part of a wilding pines pest control programme or in other primary sector. |