COURSES
AHCMOM213 - Operate and maintain chainsaws
| Duration: | 8 Hours |
| Cost: | $350.00 |
Course Schedule \ Book Online: West Swan All Locations
Group Booking?: Call To Book
1300 977 606
| Price for CTF Customers: | $105 . - This subsidy is available to eligible companies only. |
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Aim of this Course / Target Group
"Cut with Confidence – Operate Safely, Sharpen Your Skills!"This hands-on course is designed for individuals who need to operate chainsaws confidently and competently in a workplace or commercial setting. Whether you're new to chainsaw use or looking to refresh your skills, this nationally recognised training equips you with the essential knowledge and practical techniques to get the job done safely and efficiently.
Participants will learn how to inspect, prepare, operate, and maintain a chainsaw in accordance with workplace procedures and safety regulations. Training includes fuel mixing, air filter cleaning, blade tension adjustment, and sharpening – ensuring your saw performs at its best.
The course aligns with the nationally accredited unit AHCMOM213 – Operate and Maintain Chainsaws and meets the safety requirements of Australian Standard AS 2727:1997 for chainsaw use.
This course is ideal for workers in forestry, landscaping, local government, parks and gardens, or anyone needing practical, job-ready chainsaw skills.
Course Content
The course will address the following:
- Operator responsibilities
- Inspections before starting
- Safe starting and operating techniques
- Reactive forces and cutting techniques
- Maintenance
- Refuelling and lubrication
- Sharpening by hand
- Chain tensioning
- Transporting the chainsaw
Assessment Method
Knowledge based questionnaires and practical demonstration
Pre-requisites
Must have basic English literacy skills
Academic Award & Recognition
Upon successful completion participants will be issued with the following Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment:
- AHCMOM213 - Operate and maintain chainsaws
Course Fee
$350.00
CTF Pricing For Eligible Customers
$105 – This subsidised rate is available to eligible companies under our bulk billing arrangement with the Construction Training Fund (CTF).
Individuals may still be eligible for the subsidy; however, they must submit their claims directly to CTF, as we are unable to claim on their behalf. For more information about the individual claim process, please contact the CTF directly.
CTF provides funding support to assist with the training of eligible workers in the construction industry. We acknowledge the CTF’s contribution in helping reduce training costs for eligible participants.
Duration
8 Hours
Please note: The course may be completed within a shorter or longer time frame depending on the experience of those in attendance
What To Wear
All course participants are required to wear long sleeve pants, a long sleeve shirt and steel cap boots.
If you own a safety helmet, hearing protection and safety glasses, we do recommend bringing them along however if you do not own these items then we do have them onsite.
Specific chainsaw protective clothing will be available for use during the training.
Morning Tea & Lunch
Feel free to grab a tea, coffee or snack before the course starts and during the course breaks. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch as it is not provided. Vending machines are available at our West Swan site.