Chainsaw Operations

OVERVIEW

This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws.

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

• Maintain a chainsaw
• How to conduct pre-start checks
• Job completion and clean-up
• Appropriate PPE
• Follow safety procedures and more!

PRE-REQUISITES

• Ability to comprehend the English language

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

• Safety footwear

DURATION

1-2 days dependant on class size

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.