Chainsaw

Introduction
This 8 hour course is for groups only and is aimed at any personnel required to use a 'hand held' chainsaw. Through a combination of classroom and
practical training, participants will gain the knowledge and skills required to safely start, operate and maintain a hand held chainsaw.

Course Units if Competency
FPICOT2204A - Maintain Chainsaws
FPICOT2206A - Cross-cut Materials with a hand held chainsaw
FPICOT2221A - Trim and cross-cut felled tress (non-commercial/non-production)

Course Content
At the completion of training, participants will be able to safely and effectively:

Apply limbing, cross cutting and bore cutting techniques.
Maintain and sharpen saw chains.
Strip and assemble a chain saw.
Clean and maintain a chain saw.

Emphasis is placed during the course on chain saw safety, including:

Identifying and overcoming work hazards.
Proper use of chain saw accessories and safety apparel.
Proper job planning, organisation and work techniques.
Adequate saw maintenance.
Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.

Prerequisites
Participants must be physically fit for manual work.

Issue of Licence
Your Statement of Attainment Card displays your date of issue, and requires your signature for added protection. All codes are listed and detailed on the
back of your card.