Course Info
Course Summary
This is course provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
This course applies to:
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cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques.
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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.
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Candidate requirements
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Must have good verbal and written comprehension of the English language
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Must be over 18 years of age
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Must have good general health and fitness for practicals (eg. physical work)
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Must have basic mathematical skills and knowledge to work out formulas
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Must wear long sleeved shirt, long leg pants and steel cap boots
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Must hold a USI (unique student identifier) number. Click here for further information: http://www.usi.gov.au
Max Students
12
Min Students
6
Due to the cost of running the chainsaw course, it is essential to meet the min students of 6. If this isn't reached, you will be contacted 5 days prior and rescheduled.
Note:
Desert to Coast Training and Assessing is currently in the process of adding the above unit to our scope of practice. These units were previously assessed through a third party agreement with NRTAFE (RTO 52788) but will be unavailable until our scope has been updated.