COURSE TYPE:
Qualification
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Course Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Fees Information
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Pathways & Careers
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Next Steps
- Course Enquiry
Course Overview
Overview
This course covers the units FWPCOT2273 - Trim and Cut Felled Trees and FWPCOT2254 - Maintain Chainsaws (equivalent to level 1 chainsaw operation). This training will provide you with knowledge and skills to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw for trimming and cutting fallen trees using a range of cutting techniques. You will learn to identify cross cutting requirements, prepare and maintain equipment, assess trees and plan cutting and trim and cross cut safely and efficiently.
Where and When
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Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply by Jul 25 2025 to join the August course
Mon 04 and Tue 05 Aug, 8.30am-4.30pm
Apply Now »Apply by Aug 29 2025 to join the September course
Mon 08 and Tue 09 Sep, 8.30am-4.30pm
Apply Now »Apply by Oct 3 2025 to join the October course
Mon 13 and Tue 14 Oct, 8.30am-4.30pm
Apply Now »Apply by Oct 24 2025 to join the November course
Mon 03 and Tue 04 Nov, 8.30am-4.30pm
Apply Now »Duration
2 Days
Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years of age
- You must supply your own safety boots, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt.
Other Information
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be supplied for use as part of the course. This includes chaps, helmet, visor, ear protection, high viz vest.
Chainsaws of various sizes will be available for participants to use during the course.
While equipment is supplied, you are encouraged to bring your chainsaw and PPE to become familiar with your own.
Learning Outcomes
Skills Developed
- Safest techniques to operate a hand-held chainsaw to cut up wood and fallen trees and branches
- Correct posture for safe and efficient cutting
- To assess tension in wood to avoid getting your chainsaw jammed
- Chainsaw parts and functions
- Correct sharpening techniques
- Regular chainsaw maintenance
- Hazards of chainsaw use
- What is kickback and how to avoid it
Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Statement of Attainment
Compulsory Units
FWPCOT2254 - Maintain chainsaws
FWPCOT2273 - Trim and cut felled trees
Fees Information
Fees
| 2025 | Tuition | Materials | Total |
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| Full Tuition | $400 | - | $400 |
Fees Additional Information
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Pathways & Careers
Careers
This short course may be useful in applying for jobs in:
- Forestry
- Environmental groups
- Volunteer organisations for land care or sustainability projects
- Parks and gardens
- Council work
- Arboriculture
Next Steps
How To Apply
Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process
Click the Apply Now button in the list below for the time and location that interests you.
Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply by Jul 25 2025 to join the August course
Mon 04 and Tue 05 Aug, 8.30am-4.30pm
Apply Now »Apply by Aug 29 2025 to join the September course
Mon 08 and Tue 09 Sep, 8.30am-4.30pm
Apply Now »Apply by Oct 3 2025 to join the October course
Mon 13 and Tue 14 Oct, 8.30am-4.30pm
Apply Now »Apply by Oct 24 2025 to join the November course
Mon 03 and Tue 04 Nov, 8.30am-4.30pm
Apply Now »
Course Snapshot
FEES
DELIVERY METHOD
Classroom Based
DURATION
2 Days
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