Operate and Maintain Chainsaws

This accredited course equips agricultural workers with the skills to safely operate chainsaws safely and efficiently in agricultural environments.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This course is delivered by our sister company, Response Learning, RTO 30879.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

In the agricultural industry, safe and compliant use of chainsaws is essential to protect workers, livestock, and property. This accredited course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to operate chainsaws safely and efficiently in agricultural environments. Designed for those working on farms and rural properties, the training covers safe chainsaw operation, maintenance, risk assessment, and compliance with industry standards.

WHO SHOULD ENROL

This course is essential for:

Large and small landholders

Farmers and producers

Grounds and maintenance staff

Tree work contractors

National parks

Wildlife services

Whether you are new to using chainsaws or seeking to update and refresh your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge to meet your legal obligations and work safely with chainsaws.

COURSE SNAPSHOT

Prerequisites

None

Qualification

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have selected.

This program allows you to choose one, several or all of the following units of competency:

AHCMOM213
Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCPCM205
Fell small trees

FWPCOT3301
Trim trees using a pole saw

Delivery

All Face to Face

Assessments

Theory Assessment
Practical Assessment

What to Bring

Long Sleeve Shirt, Hat, Gloves, Enclosed Shoes, Long Pants, Water bottle, Lunch

This course is delivered by our sister company, Response Learning, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 30879). All training and assessment services for this course are provided by Response Learning, and qualifications will be issued under their RTO registration.

UNIT OVERVIEW

Safe operations of chainsaws in agricultural and rural environments
Pre start check, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting
Correct use of PPE
Understanding hazards and risk management during chainsaw operations
Fueling, starting, stopping, and transporting chainsaws safely
Maintaining cutting efficiency and prolonging equipment life
Compliance with relevant workplace health and safety standards

Safe operations of chainsaws in agricultural and rural environments

Enhance your skills in safe tree work and equipment operation with nationally recognised units that support best practice in chainsaw use, small tree felling, and pole-saw trimming.

AHCMOM213

Operate and Maintain Chainsaw

This nationally recognised course is essential for those involved in agricultural and land management work where chainsaws are regularly used. It ensures safe and effective operation while supporting compliance with industry standards.

Suitable for all experience levels, the course equips beginners with a strong foundation in chainsaw safety and operation and provides experienced users with the opportunity to refresh their skills and stay up to date with current practices and technologies. Students will demonstrate compression and tension cuts using both top and bottom of bar, as well as plunge cuts. Students will also clean and sharpen a chainsaw as a part of the practical component of this course.

AHCPCM205

Fell Small Trees

This unit of competency teaches the skills and knowledge required to prepare for tree felling, fell small trees and complete felling operations where hazards have been assessed as low risk. It ensures safe and effective operation of chainsaws while supporting compliance with industry standards.

Suitable for all experience levels, the course equips beginners with a strong foundation in principles and practices of small tree felling operations and provides experienced users with the opportunity to refresh their skills and stay up to date with current practices and technologies. Each student must fell a minimum of three trees each as a part of the practical assessment. This unit has a prerequisite of AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws.

FWPCOT3301

Trim Trees Using a Pole Saw

This unit of competency teaches the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits.

Suitable for all experience levels, the course equips beginners with a strong foundation in principles and practices of trimming trees using a pole saw within safe height and angle limits. It provides experienced users with the opportunity to refresh their skills and stay up to date with current practices and technologies. Each student must trim a minimum of at least six trees each as a part of the practical component. They must also clean and sharpen a pole saw.

ENROL NOW

Ready to boost your skills and ensure compliance when operating chainsaws? Enrol in our chainsaw training program today.

Simply fill out the form to and Response Learning will be happy to send you further information and a course application to complete.

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Have questions or need more information? Contact Response Learning today.