Chainsaw Operations

OVERVIEW

This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to complete the below:

• Prepare and cut timber and polymer materials with a hand-held chainsaw.
• Maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws.
• Completing routine maintenanceservice as well as periodic maintenance servicing and chain sharpening.
• Preparing for work, cutting materials, maximising volume and quality ofrecovery material, and performing routine operator maintenance.

These units apply to individuals who cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw in a variety of work settings, including sawmills, forest product manufacturing facilities, timber yards, horticultural environments, construction, polymer processing and other manufacturing settings.

TOPICS COVERED

1. Prepare for operation
2. Cut material
3. Perform routine operator maintenance
4. Prepare for chainsaw maintenance
5. Complete chainsaw maintenance
6. Complete maintenance records and clean up

PRE-REQUISITES

• Proficiency in the English language is required. Participants will be asked to complete a brief literacy and numeracy assessment.

• A USI Number (Unique Student Identifier) Visit: www.usi.gov.au

• Safety footwear

DURATION

2 days

TRAINING & ASSESSMENT

Two (2) assessments will be conducted at the completion of training – Knowledge and Practical Assessments.

LICENCES & CERTIFICATION

This course is a Nationally Recognised Training and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment and a wallet-size competency card issued by Intrain National Training Academy RTO 91759.