Chainsaw Course
This 8 hour chainsaw course is for groups only and is aimed at any personnel required to use a 'hand held' chainsaw. Through a combination of classroom and practical training, participants will gain the knowledge and skills required to safely start, operate and maintain a hand held chainsaw.
Course Units of Competency
- FPICOT2204A - Maintain Chainsaws
- FPICOT2206A - Cross-cut Materials with a hand held chainsaw
- FPICOT2221A - Trim and cross-cut felled tress (non-commercial/non-production)
Course Outline
At the completion of training, participants will be able to safely and effectively:
At the completion of training, participants will be able to safely and effectively:
- Apply limbing, cross cutting and bore cutting techniques
- Maintain and sharpen saw chains
- Strip and assemble a chainsaw
- Clean and maintain a chainsaw
Emphasis is placed during the course on chainsaw safety, including:
- Identifying and overcoming work hazards
- Proper use of chain saw accessories and safety apparel
- Proper job planning, organisation and work techniques
- Adequate saw maintenance
- Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
Prerequisites
Participants must be physically fit for manual work.
Issue of Licence
Your Statement of Attainment Card displays your date of issue, and requires your signature for added protection. All codes are listed and detailed on the back of your card.
Participants must be physically fit for manual work.
Issue of Licence
Your Statement of Attainment Card displays your date of issue, and requires your signature for added protection. All codes are listed and detailed on the back of your card.
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