South West TAFE
Operate and maintain chainsaws
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through a combination of classroom and practical training, this course provides you with the skills you’ll need to safely prepare, operate and maintain hand-held chainsaws in a work environment. It also gives you essential knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS), and duty of care requirements.Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 89 Bromfield Street Colac, VIC
- 200 Ballarat Road Hamilton, VIC
- Princes Highway (Deakin University) Warrnambool, VIC
- 154 Hurd Street Portland, VIC
- Industry Skills Centre 8 Robson Street, Warrnambool , VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Operate and maintain chainsaws will prepare you for the following roles.
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About South West TAFE
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
