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Maintain chainsaws, Trim and cut felled trees

FWPCOT2254 & FWPCOT2273

Maintain chainsaws, Trim and cut felled trees

  • Language
  • Max per course
  • Units
  • Certificate
  • English
  • 10 Students
  • 2
  • Yes
Price
$500
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Course Overview:

Also known as Chainsaw Level 1, this course set applies to individuals who are responsible for trimming and cutting felled or fallen trees with a chainsaw. Individuals will learn to visually assess the job activity; correctly identify areas of compression and tension in logs; learn different cut types; and how to plan the sequences of cuts accordingly.  Individuals will also develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct routine and periodic servicing for fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws including dismantling, cleaning, inspecting and re-assembling the power head and cutting attachments.

Typically, these individuals work in arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations. Please note, this unit does not apply to commercial harvesting operations except for minor forest produce.

Course Content:

Participants in this course will also learn how to effectively:

  • Apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
  • Maintain chainsaw 
  • Check and sharpen chainsaw chains
  • Conduct trimming and cutting on felled trees
  • Workplace records and forms
Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

Conservation and land management

  • Government
  • Forestry
  • Conservation
  • Land management
  • Industry
  • Emergency services
  • Private
Why Choose This Course?

Comprehensive training in chainsaw operations is vital for safely planning and operating chainsaws. This course provides:

  • Practical, real-world training in safe chainsaw operation

  • Instruction from experienced emergency response professionals

  • Hands-on exercises to reinforce skills procedures 

  • A nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion

Assessment and Certification:

A Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued upon successful completion of this course 

Course Duration and Delivery:

This training is available in different delivery formats to accommodate workplace needs:

  • Face-to-face training: Typically 16 hours, including practical exercises

  • Refresher Training: Typically 8 hours, including practical exercises

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Chainsaw operations can be dangerous, especially when being undertaken by persons not effectively trained in their safe use. 

For more information or to book your training session, contact us now!
Units Delivered:

The following units will be included in your certificate:

  • FWPCOT2254 – Maintain chainsaws
  • FWPCOT2273 – Trim and cut felled trees
Course Delivery:
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
 
GJS business Solutions and Training can train throughout NSW and also has a dedicated training room at Jamisontown near Penrith, NSW.
 
Please feel free to contact us for group bookings greater than 5 for a discount.
Course Durations:

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are a guide.

Refresher min. duration480 minutes
Blended min. durationN/A
Face-to-face min. duration960 minutes
Online with face-to-face min. durationN/A
Entry Requirements:

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • The visual acuity and manual dexterity to disassemble a chainsaw, sharpen the chain and other components and reassemble the serviced chainsaw components
  • Basic skills to interpret and complete workplace documentation, using technical and workplace specific vocabulary; and consult and coordinate with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure chainsaw maintenance activities are completed as well as the numeracy skills to calculate ratios and measure quantities of oils and fuels
  • It is recommended students wear lace up steel boots, chain saw trousers or chaps and a 3 in one helmet (hard hat, wear muffs and visor)

Please contact us if you cannot meet the Entry Requirements before enrolling. 

Assessment Requirements:

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificate provided on completion of both –  nil recognition can be given if you fail to complete one or both tasks. 

Provider of training

Certificate Renewal Requirements:
  • This certificate does not require renewal
  • Industry recommendation may apply 
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support:
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
 
Assessment Activities:

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

  • Performance Tasks:

    • Maintain chainsaw (routine & periodic service)
    • Check and sharpen two (2) chainsaw chains
    • Conduct trimming and cutting on felled trees, demonstrating six (6) different cut types
    • Complete relevant workplace records and forms

     Theory Assessment: 

    • A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.