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SUMMARY:CHEMICAL USER (ACDC\, AG/VET\, ACUP\, AQF3)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chemical-user-acdc-ag-vet-acup-aqf3-52/
LOCATION:Canegrowers Isis\, 48 Churchill Street\, Childers\, QLD\, 4660\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3)
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SUMMARY:CHEMICAL USER (ACDC\, AG/VET\, ACUP\, AQF3)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chemical-user-acdc-ag-vet-acup-aqf3-51/
LOCATION:Park Avenue Hotel Motel\, Cnr Haynes Street & Main Street\, Rockhampton\, QLD\, 4701\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260609T080000
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SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-513/
LOCATION:Dapto Leagues Club\, Cnr Station Street & Bong Bong Road\, Dapto\, NSW\, 2530\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-496/
LOCATION:Rockhampton Golf Club\, Ann Street Extended\, Rockhampton\, QLD\, 4700\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-529/
LOCATION:Castle Hill Country Club\, 7 Spurway Drive\, Sydney (Norwest)\, NSW\, 2153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T170000
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UID:27751-1781164800-1781197200@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-514/
LOCATION:Gladstone Engineering Alliance\, 4/69 Goondoon Street\, Gladstone\, QLD\, 4680\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260611T170000
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UID:28375-1781164800-1781197200@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-528/
LOCATION:Castle Hill Country Club\, 7 Spurway Drive\, Sydney (Norwest)\, NSW\, 2153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260423T222910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T235501Z
UID:27752-1781251200-1781283600@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHEMICAL USER (ACDC\, AG/VET\, ACUP\, AQF3)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chemical-user-acdc-ag-vet-acup-aqf3-38/
LOCATION:Gladstone Engineering Alliance\, 4/69 Goondoon Street\, Gladstone\, QLD\, 4680\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260511T222414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T222414Z
UID:28376-1781251200-1781283600@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-530/
LOCATION:Castle Hill Country Club\, 7 Spurway Drive\, Sydney (Norwest)\, NSW\, 2153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260413T004653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T015509Z
UID:27435-1781510400-1781542800@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHEMICAL USER (ACDC\, AG/VET\, ACUP\, AQF3)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chemical-user-acdc-ag-vet-acup-aqf3-37/
LOCATION:Long Flat Hall\, 705 Mary Valley Road\, Gympie\, QLD\, 4570\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3)
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260615T170000
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SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-511/
LOCATION:Richmond Golf Club\, 34 Bourke Street\, Western Sydney\, NSW\, 2753\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T214630Z
UID:28307-1781596800-1781629200@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-526/
LOCATION:Orange Ex-Services Club\, 231-243 Anson Street\, Orange\, NSW\, 2800\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260617T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T064127Z
UID:27653-1781683200-1781715600@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-494/
LOCATION:Orange Ex-Services Club\, 231-243 Anson Street\, Orange\, NSW\, 2800\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
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UID:27641-1781769600-1781802000@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:POLE SAW
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/pole-saw-9/
LOCATION:Bathurst Golf Club\, 136 Vittoria Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:POLE SAW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260619T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
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SUMMARY:POLE SAW
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/pole-saw-11/
LOCATION:Transport for NSW | Luthgow\, Lithgow\, NSW\, 2790\, Australia
CATEGORIES:POLE SAW
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260622T160000
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SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-444/
LOCATION:Bellingen Shire Council\, 14 Alex Pike Drive\, Bellingen\, NSW\, 2454\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260622T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260622T170000
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UID:27988-1782115200-1782147600@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-515/
LOCATION:Grafton District Golf Club\, 425 Bent Street\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T065320Z
UID:27659-1782201600-1782234000@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-509/
LOCATION:Bellingen Shire Council\, 14 Alex Pike Drive\, Bellingen\, NSW\, 2454\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260428T042238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T043101Z
UID:27989-1782201600-1782234000@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-516/
LOCATION:Ballina Indoor Sports Centre\, 63 Cherry Street\, Ballina\, NSW\, 2478\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T170000
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UID:27660-1782284400-1782320400@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/fell-trees-manually-basic-103/
LOCATION:Bellingen Shire Council\, 14 Alex Pike Drive\, Bellingen\, NSW\, 2454\, Australia
CATEGORIES:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
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UID:27990-1782284400-1782320400@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/fell-trees-manually-basic-107/
LOCATION:Ballina Indoor Sports Centre\, 63 Cherry Street\, Ballina\, NSW\, 2478\, Australia
CATEGORIES:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260421T214334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T222710Z
UID:27661-1782370800-1782406800@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:FELL TREES MANUALLY (INTERMEDIATE)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/fell-trees-manually-intermediate-29/
LOCATION:Bellingen Shire Council\, 14 Alex Pike Drive\, Bellingen\, NSW\, 2454\, Australia
CATEGORIES:FELL TREES MANUALLY (INTERMEDIATE)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260506T045730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T050945Z
UID:28213-1782374400-1782406800@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-522/
LOCATION:Construction Training Centre | Wagtail Room\, 460-492 Beaudesert Road\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4107\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260626T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260506T044322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T050905Z
UID:28211-1782457200-1782489600@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHEMICAL USER (ACDC\, AG/VET\, ACUP\, AQF3)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chemical-user-acdc-ag-vet-acup-aqf3-55/
LOCATION:Construction Training Centre | Wagtail Room\, 460-492 Beaudesert Road\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4107\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260626T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260421T060754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T061111Z
UID:27628-1782459000-1782489600@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-443/
LOCATION:Learning Live Port Macquarie\, 12 Belah Road\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260629T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260506T045726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T050941Z
UID:28214-1782720000-1782752400@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-523/
LOCATION:Riverina Community College\, 96 Murray Street\, Wagga Wagga\, NSW\, 2650\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T010221
CREATED:20260506T050419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T050939Z
UID:28215-1782802800-1782835200@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-524/
LOCATION:Glenmorus Garden Lawn Cemetery\, 896 Union Road\, Albury\, NSW\, 2640\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260701T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260701T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T052644Z
UID:28216-1782892800-1782925200@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-525/
LOCATION:Felltimber Community Centre\, Cnr Melrose Drive & Felltimber Creek Road\, Wodonga\, VIC\, 3690\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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SUMMARY:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/fell-trees-manually-basic-114/
LOCATION:Glenmorus Garden Lawn Cemetery\, 896 Union Road\, Albury\, NSW\, 2640\, Australia
CATEGORIES:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260706T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260706T170000
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CREATED:20260513T025800Z
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UID:28436-1783324800-1783357200@www.duffconsulting.com.au
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
DESCRIPTION:Pole Saw Operations Training				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				Competency Units				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw This is the most popular course for people who use a pole saw; whether at work\, as a volunteer\, or at home. We offer this course in every state and territory in Australia and can add private courses for groups on demand anywhere\, anytime. Commonly referred to as ‘Pole Saw Ticket’. To find our closest public course\, check out the training calendar on our home page: https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/ 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n							\n				General Information				\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									PLEASE ENSURE YOU REVIEW THE “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS” LISTED BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT/S FOR THIS COURSE This course teaches students how to trim trees using a pole saw.  Trainees will learn to operate and maintain pole saws; including (but not limited to) pole saw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe pole saw handling\, cutting and trimming tree branches\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. It also assists in meeting WHS and safe work/work safe requirements Training and Assessment delivered under the auspices and in partnership arrangement on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd\, RTO 40907 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Information about the course\n					\n\n					FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits. The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture\, forestry\, agriculture\, conservation and land management\, local government\, emergency services and other government agency operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures\, according to state/territory health and safety regulations\, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Entry Requirements\n					\n\n					This course is suitable for persons currently employed in industry with a requirement to obtain a Statement of Attainment that covers basic chainsaw maintenance and trimming and cutting felled trees. Whilst students are not assumed to have any specific pre-existing knowledge in maintaining or operating a chainsaw\, students will typically have completed their workplace orientation and induction training and be familiar with foundation concepts relating to work health and safety including identifying hazards in the workplace\, using PPE and completing safe work method statements. Generally most students will have also operated a pole saw in the past. If an individual does not meet these requirements they may be deemed ineligible for short course delivery. While there are no pre-requisites for this course\, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency-based training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a pole saw\, holding\, and cutting with a pole saw. All participants must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Duration\n					\n\n					Our Operate a Polesaw course is a one-day course. Please view course listings on the home page of this website for specific start/finish times and venues. The hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to wear on the day\n					\n\n					ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR WORK-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND STEEL-CAP BOOTS TO THE COURSE PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Physical Requirements – what to bring on the day\n					\n\n					PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and pole saws may be brought along to training. For those who do not own this equipment\, or do not wish to bring their own\, PPE items and pole saws will be supplied. Morning tea\, tea and coffee will be supplied. Participants are to provide their own lunch or purchase it on the day. There is no expected home study associated with this course. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR USI NUMBER To find out what a USI number is click HERE If you do not have a USI number you can obtain one HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Course Outcome\n					\n\n					Courses cover outcomes required to carry out maintenance & operation of a pole saw and to cut & trim trees using a pole saw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting pole saw maintenance\, maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing trees/shrubs\, planning for & conducting trimming & cutting are all covered within the course. Successful participants will receive a ‘Statement of Attainment’ with the ‘Units of Competency’ listed above\, issued by Health Safety Education\, that can be used to meet legislative\, regulatory and workplace requirements in their relevant fields of employment. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Cost\n					\n\n					Duff Consulting charge $428.00 per person regardless of numbers and location. A 5% manual invoicing fee will be applied to any participants who do not pay online at the time of booking. To review our booking & payments policy please click HERE \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Further Information\n					\n\n					Students should be directed to Health Safety Education Student Handbook for information on the following: Recognition of Prior Learning• Legislative Compliance• Records Management and Your Privacy• Guarantee• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Complaints and Appeals• Student Support• Reasonable Adjustment• Access and EqualityA copy of the student handbook is also made available on the day of the course. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												How we will deliver the course\n					\n\n					This course will be delivered firstly in a classroom environment to cover the theory aspects and then move to an outdoor area for completion of the practical components. The hours are generally 8:00am to 4:00pm\, but students should refer to their specific course listing on the homepage of the Duff Consulting website for specific times and venues as this can sometimes differ to meet client needs. There are no pre-course study requirements to complete this course and all resources required on the day will be supplied. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Assessment Requirements\n					\n\n					A variety of assessment methods are utilised to ensure you develop the required skills and knowledge and to keep the course a practical\, hands-on-learning experience. These methods are: Theory QuestionsPractical Assessments delivered under workplace conditionsAll assessments are carried out in English. You must be physically capable of starting\, holding and using a pole saw for sustained periods of time in the practical component of the course. If you are unhappy about any assessment result\, then seeking a re-assessment is usually the first strategy. If you are still unhappy about the assessment process or result\, then the Complaints and Appeals Process may be invoked. For more information regarding the Appeals Process you should follow if you are unhappy with an assessment result go to the Health Safety Education Student Handbook. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Recognition of Prior Learning\n					\n\n					We offer recognition of existing skills and knowledge\, please refer to the Student Handbook for more information. \n				\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												Requirements for Completion\n					\n\n					You must attend 100% of this Pole saw training course and satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks. If you feel you may need support to complete the learning or assessment tasks either because of a literacy issue\, a learning difficulty or a physical disability\, please let us know and we may be able to make adjustments to our learning and assessment processes.
URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/course/chainsaw-basic-535/
LOCATION:Richmond Golf Club\, 34 Bourke Street\, Western Sydney\, NSW\, 2753\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC)
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