Chainsaw

Get comfortable, confident and capable in handling a chainsaw. This two-day course led by highly experienced industry professionals gets you in the field, using chainsaws to tackle a wide range of situations.

Whether it’s clearing tracks, clearing storm damage, this course ensures you’re up to the task – and always put safety first.

You’ll learn how to:

• identify appropriate cutting techniques
• assess, secure and manage work areas
• choose the right equipment for the job
• use a range of cutting techniques for different types and sizes of material
• clear debris correctly
• perform chainsaw cleaning, maintenance and storage

How it works

On the day of your training, we’ll review your answers and discuss any questions – then it’s time to rev up and get to work!

You’ll have access to a wide range of situations that require chainsaw operation, and you’ll get the chance to try your hand at a number of cutting techniques and patterns. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to ensure that your own safety – and that of those around you – is paramount at all times. 

Further student information is available here.       

To ensure we promote correct WHS, there will be a maximum of 10 participants on a course.

Inclusions:

• Course training material is supplied, including chainsaws, axes and protective clothing including helmets and chaps.
• Morning & afternoon tea included (BYO lunch)
• AQF Certificates included on successful completion free of charge: (FWPCOT2239- Trim and cut felled trees and FWPCOT2237- Maintain chainsaws)