Chainsaw Training

Overview

This course covers the units FWPCOT2239 - Trim and Cut Felled Trees and FWPCOT2237 - Maintain Chainsaws (equivalent to level 1 chainsaw operation). This training will provide you with knowledge and skills to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw for trimming and cutting fallen trees using a range of cutting techniques. You will learn to identify cross cutting requirements, prepare and maintain equipment, assess trees and plan cutting and trim and cross cut safely and efficiently.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• Shepparton Vic
• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

Apply online now for the course date you’re interested in. Note: If no course dates are available, please submit your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when the next courses are scheduled.

Duration

2 Days

Schedule

2024 Dates: Wodonga: | Building H (Ag/Hort Building, University Drive, West Wodonga) Dates: Wed 6 and Thu 7 Nov Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Shepparton: To be confirmed Time: 8.30AM - 4.30PM

Requirements

• You must be at least 16 years of age
• You must supply your own safety boots, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt.

Other Information

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be supplied for use as part of the course. This includes chaps, helmet, visor, ear protection, high viz vest. Chainsaws of various sizes will be available for participants to use during the course. While equipment is supplied, you are encouraged to bring your chainsaw and PPE to become familiar with your own.

Skills developed

- Safest techniques to operate a hand-held chainsaw to cut up wood and fallen trees and branches
- Correct posture for safe and efficient cutting
- To assess tension in wood to avoid getting your chainsaw jammed
- Chainsaw parts and functions
- Correct sharpening techniques
- Regular chainsaw maintenance
- Hazards of chainsaw use
- What is kickback and how to avoid it

Compulsory Units

FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Statement of Attainment

Fees

Fee For Service $360.00 (Tuition $360.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Careers

This short course may be useful in applying for jobs in:

• Forestry
• Environmental groups
• Volunteer organisations for land care or sustainability projects
• Parks and gardens
• Council work
• Arboriculture

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the 'Enquire Now' form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.