course description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work.

training & assessment delivery

We use an online platform to deliver our resources and assessments. After you enrol, you will receive an invite from the platform, prompting you to log in. You will have access to the theory section right away. We recommend this is completed prior to attendance, however, you will have the opportunity to complete this with your trainer if preferred.

All practical training and assessment will be delivered in-person with your trainer. Tasks/forms relating to the practical elements will be released to you in the platform upon attendance.

If preferred, we can provide paper copies of all resources and assessments.

What you will learn & how you will be assessed

To successfully complete this unit, you will need to demonstrate that you can safely and competently operate and maintain a hand-held chainsaw in a workplace environment.

You will be required to demonstrate your skills by safely operating a chainsaw at least once, including:

Confirming the work location, job requirements and instructions with your supervisor
Identifying hazards, assessing risks and reporting them to your supervisor
Establishing and monitoring the work zone with the work crew
Confirming first aid, emergency personnel, equipment and procedures
Applying risk controls for chainsaw operations
Completing routine chainsaw checks and maintenance
Identifying, tagging and reporting chainsaw faults and malfunctions
Applying workplace health and safety, environmental and traffic control requirements
Using PPE that complies with relevant Australian Standards
Safely cross-cutting fallen timber using compression and tension cuts
Using appropriate tools and materials to maintain the chainsaw
Applying environmentally responsible work practices
Applying low-risk work practices, including safely stopping the chainsaw and dealing with foreign matter
Cleaning and storing the chainsaw correctly
Following workplace procedures for safe chainsaw operation

You will need knowledge of:

Safe chainsaw operating principles and practices
Chainsaw components and their functions
Routine chainsaw checks and maintenance, including: checking and adjusting the bar, cleaning the air filter, cleaning and replacing the spark plug, sharpening the chain
Workplace safe operating procedures
Hazards and risks associated with chainsaw operations
Relevant Australian Standards and PPE requirements
Common defects found in woody materials
Cutting methods, techniques, patterns and sequences
Workplace health and safety signs, symbols and requirements
Environmental impacts associated with chainsaw operations

Assessment will be conducted in a workplace or realistic workplace environment using a hand-held chainsaw, appropriate tools, wood, safety equipment and required PPE. You will need to follow the manufacturer's specifications and operator manual and demonstrate safe operation and maintenance according to the job requirements. You must not operate the chainsaw while affected by alcohol, drugs or medication that may impair your judgement.

Requirements & prerequisites

Participants will need to demonstrate sufficient Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills. Please advise us if you have any LLND concerns or issues as support is available and adjustments can be made to ensure you are not disadvantaged in completing this course.

Participants will require a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. If you have completed any Nationally Recognised Training from 2015 onwards, you may already have one. You can locate or create your USI number here.

Location

This course is delivered at 33 North Jindong Road, Carbunup.

There are multiple businesses operating at this facility, so students need to be mindful of traffic, follow the posted speed limits and follow signage directing to the training area.

Please contact us for on-site bookings.

Duration

The duration for this course is 4 hours.

Fees

Standard Fee: $370 | With CTF Rebate: $234

Please contact us to enquire about payment plan options.

Accreditation

Participants will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment via email within 14 days of completing the course. Payment is required before any certification can be issued.

cancellation policy

We are a small business, and the costs to run our courses can be high. If you need to cancel or reschedule your booking, we need to be notified so we can make adjustments or invite another student to fill your spot. To view our full cancellation policy, please refer to our Student Handbook below.

Dress code

Students need to wear long-sleeved clothing and steel-capped boots. Hi-Vis vests, hard hats and ear protection will be provided where required.

how to enrol

Select the calendar to see our list of upcoming course dates. Select the course you would like to join and proceed with completing the enrolment form. You will then receive a booking confirmation email, followed by an invoice. If you cannot attend any of the listed dates, or don’t see the course you would like to book listed, please contact us so we can arrange a course for you.

We encourage you to read our Student Handbook and to contact us with any questions prior to enrolling.

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