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Use and maintain chainsaws
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and cut timber and polymer materials with a hand held chainsaw. This unit includes preparing for work, cutting materials, maximising volume and quality of recovery material, and performing routine operator maintenance.
The unit applies to individuals who cut materials with a hand held chainsaw in a variety of work settings, including sawmills, forest product manufacturing facilities, timber yards, horticultural environments, construction, polymer processing and other manufacturing settings.
This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws. The unit includes completing routine maintenance service as well as periodic maintenance servicing and chain sharpening. The unit applies to individuals who maintain chainsaws for or as part of arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.
Delivery mode
Licence Me offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Use and maintain chainsaws will prepare you for the following roles.
Arborist
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Chainsaw Operator
A Chainsaw Operator is responsible for felling trees, cutting logs, and trimming branches using a chainsaw in forestry, land clearing, or vegetatio...
Forestry Worker
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Landscape Labourer
A Landscape Labourer helps with the creation of green spaces such as parks, public areas or private residential gardens. You might prepare a site f...
Landscaper
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Firefighter
A Firefighter attends emergency situations such as house fires, bushfires, motor vehicle accidents and rescue operations. You might operate pumps a...
Park Ranger
A Park Ranger works in a national park, natural recreational reserve or other site of cultural significance. You’ll ensure these areas are properly...
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...
Construction Labourer
A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary dependi...
About Licence Me
Licence Me is your trusted, local partner for professional licensing and training needs. Highly respected and government-accredited, we offer a comprehensive range of courses tailored to meet industry standards.
Our experienced instructors deliver on-site training with flexible scheduling, ensuring convenience and minimal disruption to your business. With a focus on personalized service and a supportive learning environment, Licence Me is committed to helping you achieve your licensing goals with confidence.
