This one-day course delivered by All Skills Training will provide skills in the safe operation of chainsaws. It will cover topics such as:
- First aid requirements
- Correct PPE required
- Identifying all parts of a chainsaw
- Demonstration of stripping & assembling a chainsaw
- Mixing 2-stroke fuel
- Correct oils to use & how to oil it
- Refuelling
- Chain tension
- Daily checks
- Hand tool use (wedges, hammer, axe, combination tools)
- Stresses in timber (compression & tension)
- Cutting techniques
- Kickback dangers
- Plan of cuts
- Physical demands of operating a chainsaw (e.g. fatigue, heat stress, manual handling)
- Troubleshooting
Participants must be a minimum age of 16 and need to be able to physically kneel on the ground and handle a chainsaw. 
Participants can bring their own chainsaw provided it is operational and safe to use or a chainsaw will be provided.
COST: $150
Note this is a non-accredited course. Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
This course is limited to 7 people. Secure your spot by calling Wycheproof Community Resource Centre on (03) 5493 7455.