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Maintain Chainsaws
(FWPCOT2254) This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws.
Trim Trees Using a Pole Saw
(FWPCOT3301) This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches safely.
Trim & Cut Felled Trees
(FWPCOT2256) This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits.
FWPCOT2254 - Maintain Chainsaws
APPLICATION
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.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
COURSE DURATION
Face to Face – 4 hours (minimum) full face to face course
WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS COURSE
- types, purpose, features and operation of chainsaws
- features and names of different parts of fuel powered and electrically powered chainsaws
- purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used in chainsaw maintenance activities
- specifications and types of bars, chains and sprockets
- differences between frequent and periodic chainsaw maintenance requirements
techniques for:
- removing chains and other chainsaw components
- assessing chain condition
- sharpening chains to specified requirements
- reassembling chainsaw components
- assessing battery condition, if applicable, and visually inspecting state of electrical cords and plugs for electrically powered chainsaws
hazards associated with maintaining chainsaws, and methods to minimise associated risks:
- noise
- fumes
- mechanical vibration
- hazardous substances
- cuts
- burns
- rotating parts
- electric shock for electrically powered chainsaws
workplace procedures specific to maintaining chainsaws:
- workplace health and safety, with particular emphasis on equipment lock-out, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe manual handling
- communication reporting lines
- recording and reporting repairs, maintenance activities and equipment faults
environmental protection practices relevant to maintaining chainsaws:
- cleaning plant, tools and equipment
- disposing of, recycling and reusing materials
- disposing of hazardous substances.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
CERTIFICATE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
FWPCOT3301 - Trim Trees Using a Pole Saw
APPLICATION
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits.
The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- The visual acuity and manual dexterity to disassemble a chainsaw, sharpen the chain and other components and reassemble the serviced chainsaw components.
- Basic skills to interpret and complete workplace documentation using technical and workplace-specific vocabulary; and effectively consult and coordinate with team members and other appropriate personnel to complete the work
- It is recommended students wear lace-up steel boots, chain saw trousers or chaps and a three in one helmet (hard hat, wear muffs and visor)
COURSE DURATION
- Face to Face – 14 hours (minimum) full face to face course
FWPCOT2256 - Trim and Cut Felled Trees
APPLICATION
The unit applies to individuals who trim and cut felled trees as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations. With the exception of minor forest produce, this unit does not apply to commercial harvesting operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation, standards and industry codes of practice that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- The visual acuity and manual dexterity to disassemble a chainsaw, sharpen the chain and other components and reassemble the serviced chainsaw components.
- Basic skills to interpret and complete workplace documentation using technical and workplace-specific vocabulary; and effectively consult and coordinate with team members and other appropriate personnel to complete the work
- It is recommended students wear lace-up steel boots, chain saw trousers or chaps and a three in one helmet (hard hat, wear muffs and visor)
COURSE DURATION
- Face to Face – 14 hours (minimum) full face to face course
- Refresher training – 7 hours (minimum) face to face course – conditions apply for this option, for example, you will need to provide previous current certificates.