Gain a range of physical and machine skills in an outdoor environment. Develop expertise to manage, maintain, and operate chainsaws and pole saws efficiently and safely. Take the opportunity to enhance your job prospects in forestry and landscaping.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Operate chainsaws safely and efficiently
Perform maintenance on chainsaws to ensure long-term use
Assess risks and prepare work sites for safe operations
Use a pole saw for tree trimming, complying with safety standards
Cut and manage felled trees effectively
Apply environmental protection measures during operations
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Advanced chainsaw and pole saw handling and maintenance skills
Expertise in tree trimming operations
Enhanced safety skills and risk management capabilities
Industry connections and real-world problem-solving experience
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A strong safety mindset for your own safety and the safety of others
A cool head when faced with stressful situations
A love of working outdoors
Intermediate level fitness to manage physical demands
Good hand-eye coordination and ability to lift, carry and use pole saws
Good spatial awareness for pole saw placement and to avoid falling branches
Suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lace-up steel-capped boots with good ankle support, long-sleeve shirt and long pants (or overalls)
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: forest worker, arborist, production horticulturist, forester, landscaper, groundskeeper, utility arborist, municipal worker and tree care technician.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Chainsaw Operation - Trim and Cut and Pole Saw Operations does not have any pre-requisite courses.
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