Chainsaw
FWPCOT2254 - Maintain chainsaw
FWPCOT2273 - Trim and cut felled trees
These units cover the knowledge and skills required to maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws.
Training includes routine maintenance service as well as periodic maintenance servicing and chain sharpening. It also includes skills and knowledge required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw, and complete operator maintenance.
Duration: 2 days
For the purpose of this unit of competency, a felled tree is any tree or part thereof, including, but not limited to, a tree trunk, branch or limb that has fallen or has been felled and is laying on the ground in a bushland, plantation, forested or other setting, including parkland, roadways and urban areas.
These units apply to individuals who maintain chainsaws for or as part of arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
A deposit is required to confirm your booking – please review our Payment Policy
Course Requirements
- High-visibility vest or shirt
- Attendees must be over 18 years of age
- Work boots (must be steel cap boots)
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) – Click here to apply for a USI
This nationally recognised training and assessment is provided on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909)