Safety Courses
Chainsaw and Pole Saw Operations
FWPCOT2254, FWPCOT2273 & FWPCOT3301
FWPCOT2254
Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2273
Trim and cut felled trees
FWPCOT3301
Trim trees using a pole saw
Course overview
This course covers the required skills and knowledge to operate and maintain chainsaws and pole saws. It includes the maintenance and servicing requirements of chainsaw powerheads and attachments, chain sharpening, trimming and cutting felled trees. It includes the following units:
- FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws
- FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees
- FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
This course is delivered face to face. The theory component is delivered in the classroom and the practical is delivered off-site, out in the field.
The three units have been clustered together so attendance at all three days is required to successfully complete the course.
Classes start at 8am and finish at 4:30pm.
- Work Health & Safety
- Environmental care
- Chainsaw maintenance including disassembly & reassembly of serviceable components
- Chain sharpening
- Operating a chainsaw
- Cutting patterns
- Operating a pole saw
Individuals wishing to undertake this course must:
- Be over 17 years of age,
- Have some experience in operating a chainsaw,
- Be fit enough to carry a chainsaw/pole saw and stand for long periods of time.
- You must have basic communication, literacy, numeracy skills and understand and speak the English language that enables the safe performance of felling basic trees.
- You must provide, on the 1st day of training:
- two (2) forms of identification, one (1) must include a photo, one (1) must include current address
- Wear comfortable and practical clothing and work boots. (Safety boots preferred)
- Tea & Coffee is provided.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training.
- All course participants have access to a student information book detailing their rights and responsibilities.
An assessment will be conducted at the conclusion of training in both practical and theory components. Competency based assessment practical component requires the participant to successfully complete a series of requested tasks under observation of the assessor, the assessor will then determine a judgement of competency. The knowledge component consists of a written assessment. During the assessment, if the assessor believes your response requires further information or is incorrect, you will be asked further questions to determine the level of your understanding. Should the participant be deemed not competent, the student has a right to appeal the assessment decision and will be provided with the opportunity to either challenge the assessment or apply for re-assessment within a reasonable time frame.
Students have the right to appeal if they are not satisfied with the outcome, according to your rights and responsibilities detailed in the student handbook. Further fees may be applicable for participants that require reassessment.
This course is a Nationally Recognised Accredited Course and applicants deemed competent at the successful conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment and a wallet sized competency card.
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the successful conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for the three units, as well as a wallet sized card.
$800
Individual Participants
All courses require a position holding deposit of 50%, you will be advised of the amount at the time of booking. Payment MUST be received within 48 hours of booking the course or the place can be given to another student. The balance will be required prior to the course commencement date. Facilities include Bank Transfer, EFTPOS, Credit Card or Cash.
Please note there is a 1% surcharge for debit card payment and 1.5% surcharge for credit card payment.
Employers/Employment Agencies
Employers/Employment Agencies will be forwarded an invoice upon receipt of booking form. Unless prior agreement has been made, 1 Stop Training Centre’s payment terms are 14-day from the date of the invoice.
Should payment continue to be outstanding beyond the payment terms as stated above, the customer is responsible for all costs including any legal costs and any other fees that are incurred by 1 Stop Training Centre in recovering any outstanding monies.
Should a participant not attend the course/class on the nominated day(s), full fees for that participant will be charged, unless there have been prior arrangements made with 1 Stop Training Centre.