OverviewAbout this course
Gain chainsaw and teamwork skills to trim and cross cut felled trees safely and efficiently. Apply your machine use and maintenance knowledge in domestic situations, in arboriculture and forestry, and fieldwork, including in emergency services.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Work safely while trimming and cross-cutting felled trees or logs
Correctly identify and control unsafe situations
Apply appropriate cuts, such as ripping cuts and bore cuts to logs for a pre-determined outcome
Maintain chainsaws and chains in good working condition
Identify and mitigate workplace hazards
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Specialist skills that will keep you safe on the job
Techniques to safely cross cut trees in a controlled manner
Experience and skills to maintain your chainsaw in peak condition
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A high level of physical fitness
A strong safety mindset
Good hand-eye coordination and ability to lift, carry and use chainsaws
Good spatial awareness for chainsaw placement and to avoid unexpected movement
A cool head when faced with stressful situations
A love of working outdoors
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.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: tree work contractor, powerline/utilities vegetation manager, roads and national parks field worker, conservation and land management field worker, agricultural fence clearing and construction, arborist with the Certificate III in Arboriculture and forestry field worker with the Certificate III Forest Operations.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Chainsaw Operations - Trim and Cut does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study3 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study1 Course
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operationsFWPCOR2210
Maintain chainsawsFWPCOT2254
Cut materials with a hand-held chainsawFWPCOT2259
Trim and cut felled treesFWPCOT2273
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