Can I use a chainsaw to cut firewood?
A chainsaw can be used to cut firewood provided that the person cutting the firewood is a competent (see below) and suitably equipped member of […]
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Do I need both units of competence to be able to use a chainsaw with Scouts NSW.
The following units of competence as defined at training.gov.au are required to be able to use a chainsaw with Scouts NSW. FWPCOT2256 Trim and Cut Felled […]
Is Scouts NSW going to provide chainsaw training?
Scouts NSW is unable to deliver or assess chainsaw training as the two units of competence (FWPCOT2256 Trim and Cut Felled trees and FWPCOT2254 Maintain […]
I am a competent chainsaw operator. Can I get my competence assessed through the application of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
Scouts NSW is unable to assess chainsaw competence as this is not covered by the organisation’s scope as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). As such, […]
For the purposes of felling trees, when is a tree not a tree?
When considering what constitutes a tree, people will generally have different views/opinions as to how big it is and whether it should be classified as […]
Are we allowed to cut branches off a tree?
If you are going to use a chainsaw to cut the branches off then the answer is no. Beyond this you will need to asses […]
I currently volunteer with the SES/RFS and have chainsaw qualifications. Am I allowed to fell trees for Scouts NSW?
Scouts NSW has prohibited the felling of trees by members, supporters and employees.
If Scouts NSW has prohibited me from using a chainsaw, am I allowed to use a chainsaw with another volunteer organisation that is not associated with Scouts NSW?
The Scouts NSW Safety Notice (Felling Trees) only extends to members, supporter and employees when undertaking Scouts NSW business.
What are “ScoutHub Champions”?
“ScoutHub Champions” are volunteers from within Scouts NSW who were selected to provide additional support and expertise to other members and Groups on the functionality and […]
Can a young person join at any age?
Scouts is organised across five age ranges from 5 to 25 years old. Young people can join the relevant section at any time. They don’t […]
