Basic Chainsaw Operator Safety Training Course Outline

CUT POLY PIPE WITH A CHAINSAW

Training Delivery:

Training and assessments conducted by A Plus Training Solutions, holder of Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116, TAE40110 & TAA40104)

Australian Standard: AS2727-1997 Chainsaws - Guide to safe working practices

Purpose:

to provide participants with The knowledge and skills to safely and effectively operate and maintain chainsaws to cut poly (HDPE) pipe as per Australian Standard: AS2727-1997 Chainsaws - Guide to safe working practices, manufacturers recommendation and workplace procedures.

Recognition of Training

Certificate of Competency (COC)
Operate and Maintain a Chainsaw - Level 1a - as per AS2727-1997 Chainsaws - Guide to safe working practices

Location

Your Site or Ours:
Courses can be conducted on site at client's premises (groups of 6 or more).

Site course requirements: For on-site courses, appropriate venues for theory, maintenance and practical sessions (and sufficient poly pipe for practical session) will need to be provided.

Duration

• 1/2 - 1 day depending on prior experience of participants.



• Some participants, due to a variety of factors, may require more time to develop the knowledge & skills required to demonstrate competency.

Course Costs:

$275 (GST Free) per participant - Book 6 + Pax:
A surcharge may apply for work on weekends or public holidays

Country Clients

Travel and accommodation costs may need to be added where applicable.

Content Summary

• Personal protection equipment
  
• Identify, assess and manage hazards
  
• Conduct required maintenance
  
• Assess chain condition and sharpen or replace as necessary
  
• Correctly tension chain
  
• Safe handling
  
• Cutting techniques
  
• Practical application and skills development
  

Assessment

Supervised written and/or verbal and practical assessment.

Equipment

Participants will need to wear their own eye and hearing protection, protective boots and any other required site PPE. All other required equipment and training notes are provided for participant's use.

In order to increase training relevance and operator comfort, trainees are encouraged to use any or all their own equipment if practicable.

This includes:

• Chainsaw, tools, fuel and oil
  
• Safety equipment

• - Hard hat (if applicable)
  
• - Approved eye protection
  
• - Hearing protection (ear plugs or ear muffs)
  
• - Safety boots
  
• - Cut resistant trousers or chaps
  
• - Work gloves (if applicable)
  
• - Sunscreen (if applicable)
  
• - High visibility clothing (if applicable)

Demonstration of Competence:

From experience, we find that people have different levels of ability and experience when it comes to handling chainsaws. If a person, due to a lack of experience, requires more time to develop their skills, a second day of practical application may be needed increase their skills up to a competent level.

Personal Requirements:

Depending on location of the training, and availability of take away food outlets, it may be advisable for trainees to bring food and drink each training day.

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