Operate and Maintain Chainsaws

Duration

2 days

Schedule

COURSE DATES AVAILABLE 

12th & 19th June at Sherwood Park, Warrnambool

10th & 17th July at Portland.

NOTE: You must complete a compulsory pre-training review and language, literacy and numeracy quiz (PTR/LLN) before attending class.

Prerequisites

Enrolment Requirements:

STUDENTS MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE TO ENROL IN THIS COURSE

- You must complete a compulsory pre-training review and language, literacy and numeracy quiz (PTR/LLN) before attending class.

Prior to your enrolment a PTR/LLN review will be conducted with you to confirm that the course you are seeking to enrol into meets your individual needs. The link will be emailed to you upon your booking. Failure to complete the pre-training review before class will incur a $20 administration fee for a booking cancellation or transfer.

- You must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol in an accredited course. You can apply or get more information at www.usi.gov.au.

- Photo identification (including your date of birth) must be provided at the training

What You Learn

Skills to crosscut fallen timber using appropriate cutting techniques, to result in the highest quality of wood.

Essential knowledge of OHS and duty of care requirements.

What You Get

Through a combination of classroom and practical training, you'll gain the skills you’ll need to safely prepare, operate and maintain hand-held chainsaws in a work environment.

Upon successful completion, you’ll also receive credit and certification for the following accredited unit from AHC20410 - Certificate II in Horticulture:

ACHMOM213 - Operate and maintain chainsaws

Materials to Bring

Pen and notepaper.Photo identification (including your date of birth).

Dress Code

Please wear appropriate protective clothing and work boots to undertake this training. 

Dates

Date
Location
Places Remaining
Date 08 May 09:00 AM to 15 May 04:30 PM
Location
South West TAFE - Hamilton Campus - Ballarat Road Site, 200 Ballarat Rd, Hamilton VIC 3300, Australia
Places Remaining
Sold Out
Date 12 Jun 09:00 AM to 19 Jun 04:30 PM
Location
South West TAFE - Sherwood Park - Aitken Drive, Off Princes Hwy, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia
Places Remaining
7
Date 10 Jul 09:00 AM to 17 Jul 04:30 PM
Location
South West TAFE - Portland Campus, 154 Hurd St, Portland VIC 3305, Australia
Places Remaining
8

Description

CROSS CUTTING FALLEN TIMBER

The safe handling and operation of hand-held chainsaw

Learn the skills you’ll need to safely prepare, operate and maintain hand-held chainsaws in a work environment and essential knowledge of OHS and duty of care requirements.

Content

  • OHS procedures
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Hazard identification
  • Hazard control
  • Safe use of a chainsaw
  • Shut down procedures
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Chain sharpening
  • Worksite communication
  • Environmental implications

Pre-training Review

You must complete a compulsary pre-training review before attending class.

Prior to your enrolment a pre-training review will be conducted with you to confirm that the course you are seeking to enrol into meets your individual needs. The link will be emailed to you upon your booking. Failure to complete will incur a $20 administration fee for a booking cancellation or transfer.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion, you’ll also receive credit and certification for the following accredited unit from AHC20410 - Certificate II in Horticulture:

ACHMOM213 - Operate and maintain chainsaws

Student Support

At South West TAFE we’re here to help you complete your studies happily and successfully.

From the moment you start thinking about course options until you finish, you’ll have access to a range of student support options, covering enrolment, education, social and personal issues, including:

  • Education Pathway Officers who can help you with information sessions, fee payment options, TAFE and university pathways, career pathways and campus tours
  • A DHHS registered Disability Support Team
  • Koorie Liaison Officer
  • Student Wellbeing Officer supporting your personal and social needs
  • Library and Research Centre
  • Bookshop supplying a range of textbooks and stationery
  • Student Learning Support including literacy and numeracy