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Felling techniquesLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BE22ST10

Credits

3 op

Objective

The student
- knows how motor-manual harvesting is planned and implemented
- can perform felling with a chainsaw in a safe way
- can consider the assortment range when processing timber
- can perform basic maintenance on chainsaws.

Content

Felling technology and work with chainsaws
Occupational safety instructions for working with a chainsaw
Planning work with chainsaw
Review of assortment range and marking for cross-cutting
Demonstration of the work technique for all parts when working with a chainsaw
Work with chainsaws in the field
Maintenance of the chainsaw in the field and in indoor service spaces
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Further information

Lectures on work technique and safety are compulsory to be able to take part in practical training.

Enrollment

15.10.2024 - 12.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 02.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Johnny Sved
  • Ulf Nyholm
Groups
  • BE24DS-E
    Skogsbruksingenjör (YH), h24, Bioekonomi, dagstudier

Objective

The student
- knows how motor-manual harvesting is planned and implemented
- can perform felling with a chainsaw in a safe way
- can consider the assortment range when processing timber
- can perform basic maintenance on chainsaws.

Content

Felling technology and work with chainsaws
Occupational safety instructions for working with a chainsaw
Planning work with chainsaw
Review of assortment range and marking for cross-cutting
Demonstration of the work technique for all parts when working with a chainsaw
Work with chainsaws in the field
Maintenance of the chainsaw in the field and in indoor service spaces
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

Lectures on work technique and safety are compulsory to be able to take part in practical training.

Enrollment

15.11.2023 - 01.01.2024

Timing

12.01.2024 - 08.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Johnny Sved
  • Ulf Nyholm
Groups
  • BE23DS-E
    Skogsbruksingenjör (YH), h23, Bioekonomi, dagstudier

Objective

The student
- knows how motor-manual harvesting is planned and implemented
- can perform felling with a chainsaw in a safe way
- can consider the assortment range when processing timber
- can perform basic maintenance on chainsaws.

Content

Felling technology and work with chainsaws
Occupational safety instructions for working with a chainsaw
Planning work with chainsaw
Review of assortment range and marking for cross-cutting
Demonstration of the work technique for all parts when working with a chainsaw
Work with chainsaws in the field
Maintenance of the chainsaw in the field and in indoor service spaces
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

Lectures on work technique and safety are compulsory to be able to take part in practical training.

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

02.01.2024 - 19.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Christel Holmlund-Norrén
  • Johnny Sved
Groups
  • ÖH23FLEX-BES
    Öppna YH, Flexibelt till skogsbruksingenjör

Objective

The student
- knows how motor-manual harvesting is planned and implemented
- can perform felling with a chainsaw in a safe way
- can consider the assortment range when processing timber
- can perform basic maintenance on chainsaws.

Content

Felling technology and work with chainsaws
Occupational safety instructions for working with a chainsaw
Planning work with chainsaw
Review of assortment range and marking for cross-cutting
Demonstration of the work technique for all parts when working with a chainsaw
Work with chainsaws in the field
Maintenance of the chainsaw in the field and in indoor service spaces
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

Lectures on work technique and safety are compulsory to be able to take part in practical training.

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 12.01.2023

Timing

13.01.2023 - 10.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Johnny Sved
  • Ulf Nyholm
Teacher in charge

Johnny Sved

Groups
  • BE22DS-E
    Skogsbruksingenjör (YH), h22, Bioekonomi, dagstudier

Objective

The student
- knows how motor-manual harvesting is planned and implemented
- can perform felling with a chainsaw in a safe way
- can consider the assortment range when processing timber
- can perform basic maintenance on chainsaws.

Content

Felling technology and work with chainsaws
Occupational safety instructions for working with a chainsaw
Planning work with chainsaw
Review of assortment range and marking for cross-cutting
Demonstration of the work technique for all parts when working with a chainsaw
Work with chainsaws in the field
Maintenance of the chainsaw in the field and in indoor service spaces
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goal of Decent work and economic growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs to fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

Lectures on work technique and safety are compulsory to be able to take part in practical training.