Col Joy Training

FWPCOT2259

Cut Materials with a Hand-held Chainsaw

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw. This unit includes basic operator maintenance checks. More comprehensive servicing and maintenance procedures are covered in FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws.

The unit applies to those who cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw in a variety of work settings including a construction, saw mill, forest products factory, timber retail yard or horticultural environment.

Delivery mode

Col Joy Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • 27 Iridium Drive, Paget, QLD

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Hours
Estimated fee* Unavailable $0

Career opportunities

The Cut Materials with a Hand-held Chainsaw will prepare you for the following roles.

Chainsaw Operator

A Chainsaw Operator is responsible for felling trees, cutting logs, and trimming branches using a chainsaw in forestry, land clearing, or vegetatio...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

Forestry Worker

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...

Avg yearly income $59,800
Entry barriers Low

Tree Worker

Their duties include pruning branches, removing dead or dangerous trees, planting new trees, and diagnosing tree health problems. They often work a...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

Landscaper

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...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Station Hand

A station hand is hired to help with the daily duties on a large agricultural property. Your work will depend a lot on the type of station you’re w...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

About Col Joy Training

Col Joy Training Services (RTO 6491) is a long-standing Registered Training Organisation established in 1997 that specializes in providing high-quality safety and industry-specific training to the mining, civil, and construction sectors. Based in Mackay, Queensland, the organization leverages over 25 years of experience to deliver a comprehensive suite of courses, including Standard 11 Surface Inductions, First Aid and CPR, Work Safely at Heights, Confined Space entry, and Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training. Operating under the motto "Our experience is your success," Col Joy Training has served over 15,000 students, offering flexible delivery options that range from their modern training facilities to on-site programs tailored to specific client needs. Now partnered with Civil Safety, the firm remains a critical resource for ensuring legislative compliance and workforce competency through its interactive booking systems and expert-led instruction.