Chainsaw - Operate and Maintain - AHCMOM213

This two-day course aims to train staff that operate chainsaws in the correct and effective operation ensuring awareness of safety and basic maintenance issues.

Day 1: Theory

• Timber Industry Act;
• Australian standard relating to chainsaws;
• Sharpening and tuning;
• Kick back;
• Employer’s obligations and employee’s obligations;
• Professionalism;
• Safety;
• Cross-cutting
• Maintenance of the saw and essential servicing;
• Personal Protective Equipment;
• Cutting attachments;
• Theory of felling.

Day 2: Practical

• Safety;
• Basic operational principles;
• Tree assessment and preparation;
• Environmental impact;
• Heading and limbing.

Who is this course for?

All staff who operate a chainsaw within the work environment. Always be aware that the chainsaw is dangerous in untrained hands.

Prerequisites

Chainsaws and equipment provided by ATAC.
Wear outside work wear and closed in boots/shoes.

This training will be delivered and assessed by Australian Training & Consulting (ATAC) – RTO ID 90886. Statements of Attainment will be issued to students assessed as competent by ATAC.