Join our 2 day Chainsaw Training Course and learn all of the essentials to use and care for your chainsaw. Your thorough and comprehensive Chainsaw Training will include plenty of hands-on training in chainsaw sharpening, chainsaw maintenance, and safe chainsaw use, as well as covering the essential theory of chainsaws. Your course will be aimed at providing you with the skills and knowledge that you need to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw. This course is suitable for both beginners or experienced operators. The certification is relevant for council workers, SES, CFA, DEWLP workers and contractors, and firewood collectors.
On completion of your Chainsaw Course, you will gain AHCARB205A Operate & Maintain Chainsaws and/or FPICOT2239A Trim & Cut Felled Trees. These are both Nationally Recognised Units of Competency and your certificate is issued from a reputable Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Some of the topics covered in you Chainsaw Course will include:
- OHS
- Hazards
- Kickback & How to Kickback
- PPE
- Pre-Start Checks
- Starting the Chainsaw
- Chainsaw Use – Basic Safety
- The Cutting Attachment
- Maintenance
- Chain
- Sharpening
- Cross-cutting Sequence (Tension & Compression)
- Transporting/Carrying/Storing
WHEN: Courses are run at regular intervals. If you have a group, we can find a date that suits. Otherwise, join in on one of or planned chainsaw courses.
WHERE: Courses are run in various locations throughout Victoria and beyond. Groups can use their own venues if preferred.
CHAINSAW REFRESHER TRAINING: Many organisation will require Chainsaw Refresher Training at regular intervals. We regularly run refresher courses for group or individual bookings. Contact us and we can have you booked in to our next group.
Please note: On days of Total Fire Ban, training may need to be postponed due to increased fire risk. Training will be re-scheduled for a suitable day.
