FWPCOT2259
Cut Materials With a Hand-Held Chainsaw
- Nationally Recognised Certificate
- Fast Certificate Turnaround
- Experienced and Certified Instructors
- Flexible Learning Options
- Industry Validated
Course Description
The unit FWPCOT2259 – Cut Materials with a Hand-Held Chainsaw – equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to safely and effectively use a hand-held chainsaw for cutting various materials in forestry, construction, and land management settings. This unit focuses on developing practical abilities in handling, operating, and maintaining chainsaws, ensuring learners can perform cutting tasks with precision and safety.
Throughout the course, students will learn how to operate a hand-held chainsaw to cut materials such as timber, logs, and other structures. Emphasis is placed on following proper cutting techniques, ensuring accuracy and minimising risks during operation. The unit also covers essential safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification, and safe work practices. Students will gain hands-on experience in handling the chainsaw under various conditions, learning how to adjust cutting methods based on the type of material and work environment.
This unit is ideal for individuals working in forestry, construction, or landscaping industries who are required to use chainsaws for material cutting. It is also valuable for land managers, arborists, and workers involved in maintenance or clearing operations where chainsaw use is essential.
By completing FWPCOT2259, students will be able to safely and confidently use a hand-held chainsaw to cut materials in compliance with industry standards. The skills gained in this unit will enhance workplace efficiency, reduce risks, and ensure that chainsaw operations are conducted in a safe and responsible manner.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
FWPCOT2259
Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
Course Delivery
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
- The physical capacity to cut materials using a hand-held chainsaw whilst wearing the appropriate PPE
- Basic skills to interpret workplace documentation, use technical and workplace-specific vocabulary to accurately and legibly complete workplace records and forms, select and use appropriate spoken communication strategies with work colleagues and other personnel on-site when felling trees, and interpret hand signals with other operators to ensure safe tree felling and to complete routine calculations and report on size, length and diameter of felled trees
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Performance Tasks:
- Cut twenty (20) individual pieces of material with a hand-held chainsaw
- Complete routine chainsaw maintenance
- Complete relevant workplace records and forms
Theory Assessment:
- A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
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