TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim tree using a Polesaw

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION: Cootamundra
DATE: Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th January 2026
TIMINGS:

  • Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days
  • Polesaw Only: 0800 – 1600, Second day


ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This training equips you with essential skills for disaster recovery operations, where managing fallen trees and debris safely and efficiently is critical. You’ll learn how to assess, plan, and execute tree trimming and cutting tasks with confidence, skills that are often the first step in helping communities recover from disaster.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2275 – Fell trees manually (Basic)

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION:1196 Stockinbingal Rd, Cootamundra, NSW, 2590
DATE: 6 – 7 December 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600, Both days


ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~3 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.
To be eligible for this course, volunteers must already be qualified in Trim & Cut and Maintain Chainsaw. Applicants without this prerequisite will NOT be considered.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This course builds higher-level skills beyond standard chainsaw trimming, advancing into safe tree felling, assessment, and maintenance. With a strong focus on safety and risk management, volunteers are better equipped to support disaster recovery operations.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim tree using a Polesaw

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION:1670 Old Maitland Road Sawyers Gully
DATE: 24 – 25 November 2025
TIMINGS:

  • Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days
  • Polesaw Only: 0800 – 1600, Second day


ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This training equips you with essential skills for disaster recovery operations, where managing fallen trees and debris safely and efficiently is critical. You’ll learn how to assess, plan, and execute tree trimming and cutting tasks with confidence, skills that are often the first step in helping communities recover from disaster.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain Chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and Cut Felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim Tree using a Polesaw

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION: Perth
DATE: 1 – 2 November 2025
TIMINGS:

  • Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days
  • Polesaw Only: 0800 – 1600, Second day


ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This training equips you with essential skills for disaster recovery operations, where managing fallen trees and debris safely and efficiently is critical. You’ll learn how to assess, plan, and execute tree trimming and cutting tasks with confidence, skills that are often the first step in helping communities recover from disaster.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2275 – Fell trees manually (Basic)

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION: Gnangara State Forrest
DATE: 18 – 19 October 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600, Both days
ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~3 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.
To be eligible for this course, volunteers must already be qualified in Trim & Cut and Maintain Chainsaw. Applicants without this prerequisite will NOT be considered.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This course builds higher-level skills beyond standard chainsaw trimming, advancing into safe tree felling, assessment, and maintenance. With a strong focus on safety and risk management, volunteers are better equipped to support disaster recovery operations.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2275 – Fell trees manually (Basic)

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION: Gnangara State Forrest
DATE: 18 – 19 October 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600, Both days


ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~3 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.
To be eligible for this course, volunteers must already be qualified in Trim & Cut and Maintain Chainsaw. Applicants without this prerequisite will NOT be considered.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This course builds higher-level skills beyond standard chainsaw trimming, advancing into safe tree felling, assessment, and maintenance. With a strong focus on safety and risk management, volunteers are better equipped to support disaster recovery operations.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain Chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and Cut Felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim Tree using a Polesaw

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION:Perth
DATE: 1 – 2 November 2025
TIMINGS:

  • Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days
  • Polesaw Only: 0800 – 1600, Second day


ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This training equips you with essential skills for disaster recovery operations, where managing fallen trees and debris safely and efficiently is critical. You’ll learn how to assess, plan, and execute tree trimming and cutting tasks with confidence, skills that are often the first step in helping communities recover from disaster.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2275 – Fell trees manually (Basic)

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION: To be confirmed
DATE: 18 – 19 October 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600, Both days


ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~3 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.
To be eligible for this course, volunteers must already be qualified in Trim & Cut and Maintain Chainsaw. Applicants without this prerequisite will NOT be considered.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This course builds higher-level skills beyond standard chainsaw trimming, advancing into safe tree felling, assessment, and maintenance. With a strong focus on safety and risk management, volunteers are better equipped to support disaster recovery operations.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3350 – Fell trees manually (Intermediate)

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION: To be confirmed
DATE: 22 – 23 November 2025
TIMINGS:

  • Full Felling Course: 0800 – 1600, both days


ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~3 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This training builds advanced skills in tree assessment and cutting, helping volunteers make informed decisions in complex environments. It focuses on forest dynamics, safety, and risk management beyond basic chainsaw use.

TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3301 Trim tree using a Polesaw

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia

LOCATION: To be confirmed
DATE: 25 October 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600
ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours
PREREQUISITES:  Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This training equips you with essential skills for disaster recovery operations, where managing fallen trees and debris safely and efficiently is critical. You’ll learn how to assess, plan, and execute tree trimming and cutting tasks with confidence, skills that are often the first step in helping communities recover from disaster.

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