Chainsaws

Nationally recognised units of competency

AHCMOM213 – Operate and Maintain Chainsaws

Course Details

Course Details

Participants who pass the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment acknowledged by the Australian Qualifications Framework. This accreditation is recognised across Australia.

Nationally recognised units of competency

AHCMOM213 – Operate and Maintain Chainsaws

Course Duration

6-8 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)

Price

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Course Overview

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.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Course Outline

  • Assist in preparation of work-site​
  • Recognise and apply workplace safety procedures
  • Check and prepare chainsaw for use
  • Operate chainsaw
  • Complete and check chainsaw operation

Course Inclusions

All equipment, training materials and stationary required to complete the assessment are provided

What to bring on the day

You will need your USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number

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PPE Requirements – Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt

Food is not provided – BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided