Chain Saw

Course Objective
Teach people how to safely operate a Chain Saw machine.

Course content
The elements covered within the course are as follows:

• comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for trimming and cross cutting felled trees
• review and accurately identify work requirements
• select, use and maintain relevant equipment
• safely and effectively trim and cross cut felled trees
• identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response
• procedures
• use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others
• accurately locate, record and report information

Designed for
All people who use a chainsaw for their day to day work activities or who intend to use a chainsaw for work or any other reason.

Qualifications Recognition
Statement of Attainment FPICOT2221A Trim and cross cut felled trees

Employment Prospects

• Timber industry worker
• Parks summer crews worker
• Firewood collector
• SES and CFA fire fighter
• Landcare, conservation and revegetation workers
• Council worker
• Horticultural worker.

Assessment
Assessment includes OHS work practices, practical demonstrations, maintenance work, written tests and examinations.

Prerequisites
Nil

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