Duration
2 days
Schedule
No avalible dates at the moment
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.
- 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.
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