Chainsaw Course Quick Overview:

• Locations: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast
• Cost: $330
• Unit of competency: AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
• Schedule: Course runs 3 – 5 times a month
• Duration: 1-day face to face
• Nationally Recognised Training
• Our trainers work in the industry and have current vocational currency

Standard Chainsaw Course:

A standard chainsaw course includes 1 day of training and assessment.

Overview of Operate and Maintain Chainsaws:

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.

This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques.

This unit applies to individuals who undertake defined activities with specialised tools and methods, work in a structured context, apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and limited judgement, and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.

Work is implemented with low-risk work procedures and to comply with the Safe Work Method Statement documentation.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit.

The unit applies to a chainsaw operator worker. If you’re using a chainsaw at work, you need to be able to demonstrate that you’ve been properly trained and formally assessed.

Anyone operating a chainsaw should apply for this course.

Topic:

The course consists of the following topics:

• Assist in preparation of work site.
• Recognise and apply workplace safety procedures.
• Check and prepare chainsaws.
• Operate chainsaw.
• Complete and check chainsaw operation.

Cutting Poly Pipe With A Chainsaw:

We offer flexible training options, including the ability for our trainers to visit your workplace to deliver hands-on instruction in cutting poly pipe. Successful participants will receive:

• A signed Statement of Attainment for AHCMOM213 Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (commonly referred to as a chainsaw licence)

• A signed Statement of Achievement in Cutting Poly Pipe with a Chainsaw

• One full day of training, either on-site at your location or at one of our designated venues

Please note: If you’re enrolling in a scheduled group course and wish to include poly pipe cutting, you must notify us in advance.

Pre-Requisites:

Participants must be at least 16 years of age. There are no other entry requirements for the chainsaw course.

Personal Requirements

All students must be wearing their own work/steel cap boots.

All students must be literate in the English language.

All students must be physically capable of handling a chainsaw safely.

Units:

AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws

(On request, we can deliver AHCPCM205 Fell small trees the following day or as negotiated. The price is $430/student, a minimum of four students needed)

Please check the scheduled dates for AHCPCM205 Fell small trees otherwise.

(On request, we can deliver FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw. The price is $329/student, a minimum of four students is needed)

We also offer FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher.

Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a ‘Statement of Attainment’ certifying competence of the unit via email. If participants would also like a physical statement of attainment, they need to let LT Training know at least two business days before the course. Otherwise, the physical statement of attainment can be mailed for a postage fee.

Chainsaw Course Locations:

Operate and maintain chainsaws is conducted in a classroom (face to face) and practical training is conducted at the LT Training facilities:

• Chainsaw course in Sunshine Coast – Nambour facility at Youth Ave, PCYC Nambour, QLD, 4560
• Chainsaw course in Brisbane – Albany Creek Football Club – 1 Cribb Rd, Brendale, QLD, 4500
• Chainsaw course in Gold Coast – Woongoolba Tennis Club – 1042 Stapylton Jacobs Well Rd, Woongoolba, QLD, 4207
• Chainsaw course in South Brisbane – Redland Bay – 882 German Church Rd, Redland Bay QLD 4165
• Chainsaw course in Ipswich – Tivoli – 50 Coal Rd, Chuwar QLD 4306

Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted on-site at industry clients’ premises, provided suitable facilities are available. We need a minimum of four people for industry on-site training. We can do call-outs all over Queensland and often go to New South Wales. There will be a travel fee of 95 cents/km plus an accommodation fee, if needed, of up to $300/night, which includes the Trainer’s meals. Courses organised on a weekend may require a minimum of six students, plus the above travel and accommodation. LT Training reserves the right to negotiate these fees prior to scheduling a course. The client must agree on the price before the course is scheduled for on-site delivery.

FAQ about Chainsaw Training:

Q. Do I need a Chainsaw Licence in QLD?
A. No, there are no current mandatory training requirements for the operation of chainsaws in Queensland. However, it is strongly recommended for organisations and businesses to fulfil their duty of care and make sure everyone using a chainsaw has at minimum a nationally recognised accreditation (Licence).

Q. What are the different levels of chainsaw licence?
A. Level one (1) Chainsaw Licence – AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws.
Level two (2) Chainsaw Licence – AHCPCM205 Fell small trees, or FWPCOT2275 – Fell trees manually (basic) (we also offer this course – $430)

(AHC codes are more for gardening and maintenance – FWP codes are for the forestry and wood products industry)

Further Information on the Chainsaw course:

All training aids and safety equipment are provided for use as required. Maximum student numbers exist depending on the facility.

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with our Student Handbook which contains loads of information for our students including our policies and terms and conditions. The handbook will be in hardcopy format available with your face to face training. If you have any questions at all, we are happy to help.

RPL:

LT Training does not offer RPL at this point in time due to the high-risk work activity and changing legislation.

Payment Option:
Full payment for the course must be made at the time of booking. For billing information, please contact LT Training.

Our refund policy can be found in our student handbook. “Once a course has commenced there will be no refund of the course fee”