Course Specification
Course Title: / Chainsaw Training for LA operatives (7004)Training Aim: / To attain the necessary skills to operate safely and efficiently
Award: / Attendance CertificateAssessment CertificateCPCDiploma Level 7Diploma Level 9RegistrationFetac Level 5Fetac Level 4
Applicable Regulation: / NoneAppropriate to TaskSafe PassManual HandlingCPCCSCS.
Overall Duration of Course: / 5.00 Days
Expiry Period: / 2 Years
Renewal Method: / Update Course OnlyN/ASelf/ Employer CertificationRetake Exam OnlyFull Resit Course+Exam
Primary Target Grade: / General OperativeAll GradesAll OutdoorPlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
Other Grades applicable: / Plant OperativeAll GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
Supervisor All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
TechnicianAll GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorEngineerTrainer
Technician All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainerSupervisor
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
Course Specification
Chainsaw Training for LA operatives
Table of Contents
Target Learner Profile 3
Trainer Profile 4
Trainer Learner Ratio 5
Training Facilities 6
Equipment provided by Training Centre 7
Equipment to be provided by Training Provider 8
Consumable Materials 9
Special Facilities 10
Assessments 11
Course Unit Details 12
Unit 1 12
Unit 2 13
Unit 3 14
Unit 4 15
Unit 5 16
Unit 6 17
Unit 7 18
Unit 8 19
Unit 9 20
Unit 10 21
Unit 11 22
Unit 12 23
Unit 13 24
Unit 14 25
Unit 15 26
Course Specification
Chainsaw Training for LA operatives
Target Learner Profile
Learner Age:(minimum age limit) / 18 for Construction
Learner Education/ Training:
(Specifies the level, standard, certificate, and/or specific subjects required) / Must have a safe pass
Learner Aptitudes:
(Specifies learning ability, numerical aptitude, spatial aptitude, form perception etc.) / Basic literacy/numerical skills are desirable
Learner Personal Skills:
(Specifies the person skills required e.g. good communication skills) / A willingness to learn & good communication skills are desirable
Learner Previous Experience:
(Specifies previous relevant experience) / Previous experience using chainsaw
Learner Special Requirements:
(Specifies any special requirements, e.g. good colour vision, ability to work at heights, full class C driving license etc)
Learner must bring the following to course:
(list ppe items required, photographs, id, driving license etc) / Personnal Protective Equipment (chainsaw, boots, gloves, trousers, and combination helmet)
Course Specification
Chainsaw Training for LA operatives
Trainer Profile
Trainer General Education:(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
Trainer Technical Education:
(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / NUI Train the Trainer or equivalent, Managing Safely in construction Successfully completed course listed in this Specification
Trainer Technical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in relation to the subject in which the Trainer is providing training) / Competent to instruct and demonstrate the skills necessary to operate safely chainsaw training course
Trainer Pedagogical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in the science and principles of instructing/ training) / Ability to assess the Learner's progress in training. Ability to assess their effectiveness in passing on skills and knowledge to the Learner. An understanding of human learning and the ability to apply the principles of effective training.
Trainer Social Skills:
(Skills and knowledge required by the Trainer in order to manage interpersonal relationships within the social group represented by the course participants) / Ability to recognise and manage the different forms of interpersonal behaviour. Ability to motivate and manage individuals and groups. Ability to give supportive help to individuals and groups. Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
Trainer Work Experience:
(Relevant work experience required by Trainer) / Must have approrpiate supervisory experience in Roadworks. At least 2 years supervisory experience is desirable. Previous teaching/ training experience is desirable.
Trainer Registration: / LASNTG RegisteredNRT RegisteredNot Required
Registration Renewal Period:
Registration Renewal Method: / Update Course OnlyRetake Exam OnlyFull Resit Course + ExamSelf CertificationEmployer CertificationN/A
Course Specification
Chainsaw Training for LA operatives
Trainer Learner Ratio
Minimum Class Size: / 4Maximum Class Size: / 5
Trainer Learner Ratio:
(can specify separate ratios for Classrooms and Exams) / 1 Trainer to 5 Candidates
Course Specification
Chainsaw Training for LA operatives
Training Facilities
Workshop and Classroom
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Training room with capability of accommodating X 15 participants. Normal powerpoint projection capabilities. / 1
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Equipment provided by Training Centre
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / Powerpoint projector / 1
2 / Screen / 1
3 / Seats, desks / 15
4 / Tea/coffee, Lunch
5 / Timber
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Equipment to be provided by Training Provider
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / Computer / 1
2 / Tools / Various
3 / Course Handouts / 1 per attendee
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Training Facilities
Consumable Materials
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / Basic writing and stationary consumables
2 / Timber
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Training Facilities
Special Facilities
(Including description of live sites etc)
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / Work site suitable for conducting the objectives in this course thus a safe site with the necessary equipment. / 1
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Assessments
Notes:
Ref / Name / Assessment Method / Pass Standard / DurationMultiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Site Practical ExamMultiple ChoiceClassroom ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Course Unit Details- Day 1
Unit 1
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Preparation , PPE / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplaceWater treatment plantWastewater treatment plant
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method1.1 / List the standards of PPE required for chainsaw use / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.2 / Outline the procedure for sharpening and operating a chainsaw in a safe manner / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.3 / Explain on site preperation for chainsaw / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.4 / Explain the basic felling and practice cutting technique / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.5 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.6
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Course Unit Details- Day 2
Unit 2
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Techniques / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method2.1 / Carry out the basic felling and practice cutting technique / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.2 / Outline the technique for cross cutting timber under tension and compression / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.3 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Course Unit Details- Day 3
Unit 3
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Process Individual windblown trees / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method3.1 / Explain the procedurefor dealing with dangerous trees and the effect of wind / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.2 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.3 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.4 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.5 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Course Unit Details- Day 4
Unit 4
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Hung up trees and leaning trees / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method4.1 / Deal Safely with hung up and badly leaning trees / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.2 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.3 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.4 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Course Unit Details- Day 5
Unit 5
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Continuation / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method5.1 / Deal Safely with Hung up tress and leaning trees / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 6
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method6.1 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 7
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment MethodMultiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 8
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment MethodMultiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 9
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment MethodMultiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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