Operate and Maintain Chainsaws Training Course
Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
AHCMOM213
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques.
We offer competitive pricing on all our courses and are happy to negotiate where more than one course or more than one student will be completing the course. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not available for this course. Discuss this with our support staff prior to beginning the course. Upon completion of the course you will be provided with a Photo identification card detailing your qualifications and a certificate demonstrating a Statement of Attainment (SOA).
Foundation Skills required
This section describes those pre-requisite language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Reading
Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
Numeracy
Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load limits
Course Outline
1. Assist in preparation of work-site
1.1 Identify location of worksite and fallen timber from scope of works and confirm with supervisor
1.2 Identify site hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
1.3 Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures
1.4 Document and implement site health and safety in the workplace, environmental and traffic control measures according to workplace procedures
2. Recognise and apply workplace safety procedures
2.1 Identify hazards and risks relevant to the maintenance and operation of chainsaws and implement safe working practices to manage risks
2.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace safety procedures
2.3 Confirm with supervisor relevant licensing and legislative requirements with regard to the operation of chainsaws
2.4 Transport chainsaw safely according to operation and maintenance manual
3. Check and prepare chainsaw for use
3.1 Select tools and materials required for maintenance
3.2 Conduct routine checks and maintenance prior to operation, according to chainsaw operation and maintenance manual
3.3 Calculate required fuel oil ratios prior to mixing
3.4 Mix fuel and fuel chainsaw according to operation and maintenance manual
3.5 Identify, tag, record and report chainsaw faults or malfunctions to supervisor
4. Operate chainsaw
4.1 Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand or whistle signals
4.2 Place supports to ensure a stable base for cutting
4.3 Identify materials to be cut and position them for operation
4.4 Visually assess material to be cut for defects and embedded hazards
4.5 Determine cutting methods appropriate to material type and implement risk controls
4.6 Select and use tools associated with chainsaw use
4.7 Operate chainsaw to cross-cut timber using documented low risk work methods
4.8 Identify and report work-site communication issues to supervisor
4.9 Identify and report environmental impacts of chainsaw operation to supervisor
5. Complete and check chainsaw operation
5.1 Record and report chainsaw damage, malfunction and irregular performance according to workplace procedures
5.2 Clean and store chainsaw according to workplace procedures and operation and maintenance manual
5.3 Dispose of debris from operation in accordance with environmental requirements
5.4 Maintain workplace documentation according to workplace procedures
More information on the legislative training requirements can be found here – Foundation Skills Companion
exerpt from – https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AHCMOM213/unitdetails