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Chainsaw Training Course April 2025

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Date and Time

Friday, April 4, 2025, 5:30 PM until Sunday, April 6, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location

Rob Sharp's property
1560 Maroondah Hwy, Buxton
Buxton, VIC 3711
AUS

Registration Info

Registration is required

This is an expression of interest posting to see if we get enough members interested.

Capacity

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2 Available Slot(s)

About this event

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We are pleased to provide details of our chainsaw course.

Please note that spaces are limited and in high demand, therefore first to enrol and pay will be given preference. Any additional students will have to wait until further notice for another chainsaw course.

Course cost to members = $495.00 (note non-member cost $950.00)

FWDV Course code = CS240322

Dates & Times:

Theory – Friday evening 4^thApril, 2025 (approx 4 hours)

Time – 6:30pm for 7:00pm start

Practical – Saturday 5^th April & Sunday 6^th April, 2025 (2 full days)

Time – 8:30am start

Location: Rob Sharp's property

The course comprises 2 nationally recognised units of competency:

FWPCOT2254 Maintain Chainsaw. This unit addresses the following topics.

Plan and prepare for maintenance. Conduct chainsaw maintenance.

Complete maintenance records and clean up.

FWPCOT2273 - Trim and cut felled trees. This unit addresses the following topics.

Prepare for trimming and cutting. Visually assess felled trees

Plan cutting

Use chainsaw to trim and cut trees. Complete equipment maintenance

Safety is emphasized throughout the course and ensures that WHS requirements are demonstrated.

Personal requirements:

Camping onsite

BYO chair, camping gear and food & beverages.

Clothing to suit weather conditions including hat.

If you feel unwell prior to the course, please DO NOT ATTEND THE COURSE and notify our Office as soon as possible.

Chainsaw Practical:

Each participant MUST HAVE OWN PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUPMENT (PPE) Helmut, Ear muffs, Visor, Safety chaps or trousers, Hi-Vis safety vest, Steel cap/solid boots and Leather gloves. NOTE: failure to comply with PPE gear will exclude you from participating in the course.
Your chainsaw must be operational, in good working order, comply with Australian Safety Standards and you are required to bring the specific operation manual
5 Litres fresh fuel (unleaded, not E10)
Bar Oil (if using own chainsaw)
Mixing Oil (if using own chainsaw)
Plastic wedge/s (150mm or 200mm)
Small stump vice
Chainsaw sharpening kit (ensure file matches chain pitch)