Chainsaw Training

Course Duration: 
2 days
Training Location: 
SW Victoria
Commencement dates: 
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level: 
Certificate III
Entry Requirements: 
There are no entry requirements for this course
Study Area: 
Equipment Operation
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What Participants are saying about the course: 

Key Topics: 
  • Recognising and applying workplace safety procedures
  • Checking and maintaining chainsaws
  • Safety components
  • Cutting attachments
  • Chain sharpening
  • Kickback prevention
  • Cross cutting and delimbing
  • Chainsaw maintenance
About the course: 

This program covers the maintenance, preparation and operation of hand held chainsaws. It covers appropriate cutting techniques to crosscut fallen timber to maximise volume and quality recovery. The program incorporates a large practical component and has a strong emphasis on safe work practices.

What are the Career Outcomes: 

The chainsaw operations course will provide participants with safe and efficient tools that will assist them in their on-farm career. This short course is also an elective when building your Certificate II or Certificate III. 

How do I gain a Qualification: 

On successful completion of this skill set, students will be issued with a statement of attainment. These competencies build towards gaining a Certificate III in Agriculture.   

 

What do I study?: 

Unit of competency:

AHCARB205A - Operate and Maintain Chainsaws

Can I get Credit for previous study/experience?: 

RIST offers the opportunity for students to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) in all nationally recognised training that RIST is able to offer. 

When can I start?: 

Please contact us for upcoming course dates.

How do I apply?: 

Please contact RIST for an enrolment form or click the button above to download the form.

email: info@rist.com.au

Freephone: 1800 883 343

Phone: 03 5573 0943

Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Fees and Charges: 

For eligible participants, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

The State Government is responsible for setting the tuition fees for Government funded training offered by RIST. The tuition fee, including acceptable concessions, is documented in the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges and this document is reviewed on an annual basis by the Government. 

In addition to the Government funded training, RIST also delivers a range of commercial programs which are operated on a fee for service basis. Fees and charges for this type of training are not governed by the Ministerial Direction. 

Please contact the RIST Centre if you require more information regarding course fees. 

Further Information: 
 
Scott Mullins - Program Coordinator
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Email: info@rist.com.au