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TAFE NSW

Statement of Attainment in Chainsaw Operations - Trim and Cut

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

Master hand-held chainsaw skills with the nationally accredited Statement of Attainment in Chainsaw Operations - Trim and Cut. In this competency-based course you will learn how to operate safely in a tree felling environment and safely trim and cut felled trees and other materials.**LEARN NEW SKILLS**Through theory and practical course-work, you will learn:- Work safely while trimming and cross cutting felled trees or logs- Correctly identify unsafe situations- Apply appropriate cuts to logs for a pre-determined outcome- Maintain chainsaws and chains in good working condition- Battery powered chainsaws**DEVELOP YOUR TALENT**Develop the personal qualities and skills you need to get ahead in this field:- Commitment to work, health and safety- Time management skills and reliability- Hand-eye and body coordination- Ability to work in changing environments**ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS**Completing this course will equip you with:- A Statement of Attainment qualification- Specialist skills that will keep you safe on the job**GROW YOUR CAREER**Add to your skill set by studying:- Statement of Attainment in Chainsaw Operations - Basic Tree Felling- An additional Operate a Pole Saw unit to meet the growing demand for qualified pole saw operators**INDUSTRY DEMAND**The skills required to conduct safe chainsaw operations have become very important due to the increased focus on public land safety, as dead or burnt trees become more common.

Subjects

  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Maintain chainsaws
  • Trim and cut felled trees
  • Maintain chainsaws
  • Trim and cut felled trees

Standard entry requirements

**TRAINING PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS**There are no Training Package entry requirements for this qualification. **TAFE NSW REQUIREMENTS**To be eligible to enroll in this course, you should:- Have a high level of physical fitness and manual dexterity- It is recommended that you have completed year 12 or the equivalent**BE PREPARED**To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you have:- Good hand-eye coordination- First Aid- Spatial awareness- Manual dexterity**LICENSING REQUIREMENTS**There are no occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements that apply to this qualification.However, employers should have a workplace safety management plan that describes reaccreditation requirements (normally three years) wherever chainsaws are used.**WORK PLACEMENT**There is no work placement requirement for this qualification.

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