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 two-day short course!
Participants will learn how to:
- Safely operate and maintain a handheld chainsaw
- Fell small trees where hazards are of low risk
- Recognise and report hazards
- Participate in arrangements for maintaining work health and safety
This course is part of the Skills Ready initiative, allowing you to pay just half of the standard course fees for training from now until 2025! In addition, eligible students will have their course fees capped at just $400 per year. Please note that additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Skills Ready page for more information.
^ 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.
Delivery locations and study options
Semester 2
Karratha Campus - 17 - 18 October, 2022
| Duration | 3 Days | ||||||||||||
| When | 17 - 18 October, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Where |
Karratha Campus |
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| How |
On campus |
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| Course fee |
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Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2022
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- The government rate for Australian Citizens over the age of 18, permanent visa holders, visa sub-class 309, 444, 820 or a 457 dependent visa
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study 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.