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Chainsaw Skill Set

Chainsaw Skill Set

State ID IAA02

Do you know how to operate and maintain your chainsaw in a safe manner?

The appropriate and safe use of a chainsaw is a specialist skill that requires expert training. Get the job done quickly and safely with this 2 day short course!

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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.

^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.

This is a targeted skill set related to the Skills Ready program, which is aimed at rebuilding our local businesses and communities with free and reduced-price training. Other skill sets can be found on our Skill sets and short courses (opens in a new tab) page.

Overview

Campus Pundulmurra Campus

When Semester 2, 2024

Study Mode On campus

Participants will learn how to:

  • Safely operate and maintain a handheld chainsaw
  • Recognise and report hazards
  • Participate in arrangements for maintaining work health and safety
Units:
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCWHS202 Participate in work health and safety processes

You will need to have the following PPE at a minimum when conducting the practical assessments:

  • Hi-Vis Long sleeve shirt
  • Long Pants
  • Steel Cap Boots
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Gloves

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 2, 2024

Details

When 23 - 24 October, 2024
Where Pundulmurra Campus
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.15
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $18.75 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.35
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $18.75 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.25
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.50

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

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