Free tools are available to help tree fallers and breaker outs get ready to go for certification.
This online and mobile app game can be used to test whether a tree faller is ready to be assessed for certification. Click HERE to see the demo.
Click HERE to register and to be sent a login code for the game. If you are a company, you can register your workers and have access to their results. Once you have the login code you can: Download from the App Store (iPad and iOS) (login code required) Download from the Play Store (Android) (login code required) Click HERE for the online version (login code required).
These assessment tools can also be used to see if a worker is ready to go for certification.
Breaker Out Competency Assessment Tool [PDF 209KB]
Tree Feller Competency Assessment Tool [PDF 235KB]
Also see Best Practice Guides for breaking out and tree felling.
Worker Certification factsheet [PDF 70KB]
Worker Certification Code of Conduct [PDF 60KB]
Certified Assessors and their contact details [PDF 131KB]
Safetree Worker Certification is governed by the FISC Council, according to Certification Rules developed by the FISC Council and Kensington Swan. Any issues or complaints should be raised with John Lowe, FISC Project Manager. John can be contacted on M: 021 164 8036 or E: certification@safetree.nz. Where relevant issues can be escalated to Simon O’Grady, FISC Chair, via certification@safetree.nz. An online form is also available to raise any matters.