Chainsaw Level 1

Chainsaw Level 1 Course Overview

This chainsaw certification course provides in depth knowledge on both how to Operate and Maintain a hand held chainsaw (including maintenance, servicing, sharpening, cleaning, storage, fuel and more) and how to Safely trim and cut already felled trees.

In this chainsaw operator course there will be both theoretical and practical delivery; and each participant will be assessed on their theoretical and practical competence for both Maintain chainsaws and Trim and cut felled trees. General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; specific licensing or certification requirements may apply in some states and territories.

Target Audience

Chainsaw Level 1 training applies to personnel who are currently working / or looking for work in arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, horticulture, primary or civil industries.

Course Delivery

Face to face training and assessment is conducted at one of Link Resources purpose built training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted on-site at the premises of industry clients providing there a suitable infrastructure and industry training facilities.

Link Resources Training Facilities:

Sunshine Coast: 8 Technology Drive, Warana, QLD 4575

Brisbane: 18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Kurwongbah: Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503

Adelaide: Unit 4/77-79 Tapleys Hill Rd, Hendon SA 5014

Devonport: 226 Mill Road, Wesley Vale TAS 7307

Hobart: Glenorchy Football Club, 1A Anfield St, Glenorchy TAS 7010

Outcomes of Chainsaw Level 1 Training

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO 45483).

Payment Options

Please see the Link Resources Payments, Cancellations and Refund Policy below in Student Information for all details on Payments for your course.

Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, eftpos, cash or cheque. For billing information including who to write a cheque to, please email accounts@link-resources.com.au or call (07) 5491 2144.

Entry Requirements

All candidates must be literate in the English Language (no interpreters allowed).

Due to the physical performance requirements of course, all students are required to have the physical capability of operating a 5-7kg chainsaw.

At enquiry, students can enter the program by expressing an interest and being sent an information pack that contains a booking notification and course information (Course Brochure). This interest process enables the RTO and client to work together to ensure the course is suitable for them and to identify any additional support needs & make adequate provisions

No pre-requisites exist for this course.

Pathways

Training & Education Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may undertake a range of associated resources and infrastructure units and qualifications.

Employment Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may seek employment in civil, construction, resources, manufacturing, utilities and maintenance industries.