We've Done It Again!

This Series of Courses is Now Full.  However, if you are still interested please continue with the registration, if we get any drop-outs, or we find some more funding you will be first in line.

4 new courses, 6 people for each course with a slight difference.  Both courses are the same but we will be running 2 courses for the blokes and 2 for the ladies.  So get in now and get in quick!

The Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed is excited to offer a Certificate Course in Maintaining Your Chainsaw, and Trim & Cross Cut Harvested Trees.

There are only 24 places (12 for the blokes and 12 for the ladies) available for this Certificate Course.  First in First Served.  You MUST Register for this course by completing the Registration Form CLICK HERE or by calling into the Mens Shed and completing a registration form.

Course Details

Units           

• FPICOT2204B  Maintain Chainsaw
• FPIHAR2201B  Trim & Cross Cut Harvested Trees 

Duration     

• 2 Days (Weekend)         

Description

This course is derived from National Industry Competency Standards for the Harvesting Sector of the Forest Industries Training Package.  It is designed to increase participants’ skills in operating chainsaws safely and efficiently in a variety of common work situations. 
It does not cover tree falling.

Successful completion enables participants to meet one of the requirements for obtaining a Timber Harvesting Operator’s Licence in this category of work.

Note:  The emphasis of this course can be varied to cover a wide variety of work situations e.g. log yard operations, log dump operations, fence post and firewood cutting etc.

Course Content:

1. Introduction                                      
2. Chainsaw components                       
3. Chainsaw maintenance                      
4. Chain, sprocket & bar                        
5. Operator safety and responsibilities   
6. Aids and Equipment 
7. Chainsaw starting procedures
8. Work site preparation
9. Basic chainsaw cuts
10. Work techniques
11. State legislation

Cost   

• FREE

The Course if being organised and funded by the Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed.