The FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws unit provides the knowledge and skills needed to maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws. It covers routine and periodic maintenance services, including chain sharpening. This unit is suitable for individuals working in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, conservation, land management, local government, emergency services, and other related sectors.
Entry requirements for the Maintain chainsaws vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Maintain chainsaws will prepare you for the following roles.
An Arborist cuts and trims the branches of trees or shrubs to remove unsafe or decaying limbs. You may also completely fell trees when required. Ar...
A Forestry Worker performs a range of duties in the forestry industry. You might establish and maintain forest sites or you may specialise in fire...
A Landscaper develops outdoor areas with plants and trees as well as non-living features such as paths and structures. You might create a design fo...
Their duties typically include mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting flowers, watering plants, and removing debris or litter. They may also opera...
Their role involves operating firefighting equipment, working in challenging and often hazardous outdoor conditions, and collaborating closely with...
Farmhands assist with the daily work on farms including looking after livestock and tending to crops. You’ll help out with a range of tasks to keep...
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