The course applies to individuals who are involved in a forest environment, agricultural, workshop, arboretum and horticultural settings. It will provide individuals with the skills and knowledge required to maintain engine or electrically operated hand-held chainsaws.  Furthermore, individuals when then gain the skills and knowledge required to safely trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and complete operator maintenance. Further techniques, such as safely and efficiently using a chainsaw to trim and cut hardwood or softwood trees, delimb trees, trim branches, trim burls and other small growths will also be covered. Participants will also learn to use specific cutting techniques and working in varied weather conditions. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.

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