Operate and Maintain Chainsaws

Non-Award

This course is suitable for people who would like to learn how to use and maintain a chainsaw safely. It covers the following: Operational maintenance of chainsawsChain selection and sharpeningSelect and use required PPECutting techniques for felled timberFell trees manually (basic)

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

VTP511

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

This course is suitable for people who would like to learn how to use and maintain a chainsaw safely. It covers the following:

Operational maintenance of chainsaws
Chain selection and sharpening
Select and use required PPE
Cutting techniques for felled timber
Fell trees manually (basic)

Entry requirements

To gain entry into VTP511 Operate and Maintain Chainsaws, candidates are required to:

be 16 years or older and physically capable of using a chainsaw; and
not be attending secondary school; and
be able to demonstrate appropriate language, literacy, and numeracy skills and knowledge to undertake this course. This is demonstrated if you have completed a qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Year 11 or higher, Australian Certificate III or higher, or by completing a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

*If you do not meet the entry requirements and would like to discuss your options, contact the TAFE teams

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Study locations

Casuarina

Katherine

Online

What you will learn

To achieve the vocational training program VTP511 - Operate and Maintain Chainsaws a total of two (2) units of competency must be completed as listed below.Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.

Credit for prior study or work

Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

67.7%

Overall satisfaction

90.3%

Skill scale

41.9%

Teaching scale

93%

Employed full-time

$66.5k

Average salary

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