Course Set – FWPCOT2254 & FWPCOT2273 (Maintain chainsaws, Trim and cut felled trees) – Expression of Interest Only

Register your interest in our next Course Set – FWPCOT2254 & FWPCOT2273 (Maintain chainsaws, Trim and cut felled trees), also known as Chainsaw Level 1, delivered at our training centre in Morwell (59 Chickerell Street), and we’ll contact you as soon as dates are locked in. Registering is free and there’s no obligation to book.

Chainsaw Level 1 Course Overview

Also known as Chainsaw Level 1, this course set applies to individuals who are responsible for trimming and cutting felled or fallen trees with a chainsaw. Individuals will learn to visually assess the job activity, correctly identify areas of compression and tension in logs, learn different cut types, and how to plan the sequences of cuts accordingly. Individuals will also develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct routine and periodic servicing for fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws, including dismantling, cleaning, inspecting and re-assembling the power head and cutting attachments.

Typically, these individuals work in arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations. Please note, this unit does not apply to commercial harvesting operations except for minor forest produce.

Chainsaw Level 1 Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• FWPCOT2254 – Maintain chainsaws
• FWPCOT2273 – Trim and cut felled trees

Chainsaw Level 1 Entry Requirements

An individual undertaking this course with Safety Edge Training will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• The visual acuity and manual dexterity to disassemble a chainsaw, sharpen the chain and other components and reassemble the serviced chainsaw components.
• The physical ability to safely service and maintain chainsaws and use a chainsaw to trim and cut felled trees. Participants must demonstrate sufficient physical capacity to handle, lift, carry and manoeuvre chainsaws and related components during cleaning, disassembly, sharpening, inspection and reassembly tasks.
• Basic skills to interpret and complete workplace documentation, using technical and workplace specific vocabulary; and consult and coordinate with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure chainsaw maintenance activities are completed, as well as the numeracy skills to calculate ratios and measure quantities of oils and fuels.
• It is recommended students wear lace-up steel boots, long pants, and long sleeves.  Chainsaw chaps, safety glasses, gloves and a 3-in-1 helmet (hard hat, ear muffs and visor) are supplied by Safety Edge Training.

Assessment

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Performance tasks:

• Conduct chainsaw maintenance
• Maintain chainsaw and cutting attachments
• Trim and cut felled trees

Documentation:

• Equipment Details & Maintenance Checklist
• Equipment Pre-Operation Checklist
• Risk Assessment
• Trimming and Cutting Record

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.

Certificate Renewal

FWPCOT2254 – Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 – Trim and cut felled trees have no recommended renewal period.

Provider of Training and Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by Safety Edge Training.

Learner Rights, Responsibilities and Support, Including Complaints

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.

Chainsaw Level 1 FAQs

For full course details, see our Chainsaw Level 1 course page.