BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Duff Consulting - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Duff Consulting REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220128T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211108T235044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T235210Z UID:5865-1643356800-1643385600@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-50/ LOCATION:Gympie District Landcare\, 5 Groves Rd\, Gympie\, QLD\, 4570\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spraying-2-Copy-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220127T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211108T234641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T005519Z UID:5858-1643270400-1643299200@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-49/ LOCATION:Club Isis\, 46 Churchill St\, Childers\, QLD\, 4660 CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spraying-2-Copy-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220121T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211213T224613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T224657Z UID:6406-1642752000-1642780800@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-64/ LOCATION:Emu Park Golf Club\, Emu Park Rd\, Yeppoon\, QLD\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220120T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211213T224330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T224441Z UID:6399-1642665600-1642694400@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-63/ LOCATION:Emu Park Golf Club\, Emu Park Rd\, Yeppoon\, QLD\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220119T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211213T223650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T005829Z UID:6392-1642579200-1642608000@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-46/ LOCATION:Rockhampton Golf Club\, Ann Street Extended\, Rockhampton\, QLD\, 4700\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spraying-2-Copy-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211221T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211203T014146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T035700Z UID:6248-1640073600-1640102400@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-60/ LOCATION:Margram Farms\, Sandersons Lane\, Mundubbera\, QLD\, 4626\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211220T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T032256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T032501Z UID:5566-1639987200-1640016000@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-44/ LOCATION:Online Webinar\, ONLINE ANYWHERE\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211217T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211117T003239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T021807Z UID:6018-1639728000-1639756800@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-59/ LOCATION:Lismore Workers Golf Club\, 1 Barham St\, Lismore\, NSW\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211216T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T005734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T012656Z UID:5540-1639641600-1639670400@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-55/ LOCATION:Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn\, 103 Hastings River Dr\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211215T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T005451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T005609Z UID:5532-1639555200-1639584000@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-54/ LOCATION:Merewether Golf Club\, 40 King Street\, Newcastle\, NSW\, 2289\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211214T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T005215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T005307Z UID:5525-1639468800-1639497600@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-53/ LOCATION:Bexley Golf Club\, 203 Stoney Creek Rd\, Sydney (Kingsgrove)\, NSW\, 2207\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211213T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T004955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T005045Z UID:5518-1639382400-1639411200@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-52/ LOCATION:Dapto Leagues Club\, Cnr Station Street & Bong Bong Road\, Dapto\, NSW\, 2530\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211210T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T003205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T003258Z UID:5504-1639123200-1639152000@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-50/ LOCATION:Richmond Golf Club\, 34 Bourke Street\, Western Sydney\, NSW\, 2753\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211209T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T002931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T003027Z UID:5496-1639036800-1639065600@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-49/ LOCATION:Club Dubbo\, 2830/82 Whylandra St\, Dubbo\, NSW\, 2830 CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211208T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T002314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T002414Z UID:5489-1638950400-1638979200@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-48/ LOCATION:West Tamworth Bowls Club\, 103B Belmore St\, Tamworth\, NSW\, 2340\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211207T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211207T033925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T041215Z UID:6318-1638864000-1638896400@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-61/ LOCATION:On-Farm – address available on request\, Gin Gin\, QLD\, 4671\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211207T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211026T004708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T004817Z UID:5511-1638864000-1638892800@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-51/ LOCATION:Armidale Golf Club\, Golf Links Rd\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211206T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211020T222751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T002319Z UID:5359-1638774000-1638802800@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER - SCHOOL GROUNDS STAFF ONLY DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-school-grounds-staff-only/ LOCATION:Brisbane Grammar School – Northgate Playing Fields\, 771 Nudgee Rd\, Northgate\, QLD\, 4013\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spraying-2-Copy-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211013T051649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T051735Z UID:5207-1637827200-1637856000@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-44/ LOCATION:Murray Bridge Golf Club\, 1 Ritter Street\, Murray Bridge\, SA\, 5253\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211124T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211101T234528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T234628Z UID:5743-1637740800-1637769600@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:FALL TREES MANUALLY (INTERMEDIATE) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/fall-trees-manually-intermediate/ LOCATION:Forestry Contractors\, Mount Gambier\, SA\, 5290\, Australia CATEGORIES:FELL TREES MANUALLY (INTERMEDIATE) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FTMI-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211013T051307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T233117Z UID:5199-1637654400-1637683200@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-43/ LOCATION:Sandy Creek Golf Club\, 129 Williamstown Rd\, Sandy Creek\, SA\, 5350\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211119T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211102T054927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T051434Z UID:5751-1637308800-1637337600@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-48/ LOCATION:Isaac Regional Council\, 18 Shannon Crescent\, Dysart\, QLD\, 4745\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spraying-2-Copy-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211118T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211118T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211017T230845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T230955Z UID:5310-1637220600-1637249400@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:POLESAW DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/polesaw/ LOCATION:Banana Shire Council | Training Facility\, 64 Valentine Plains Rd\, Biloela\, QLD\, 4715\, Australia CATEGORIES:POLE SAW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Polesaw-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211117T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211117T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211017T230359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T230536Z UID:5303-1637134200-1637163000@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-47/ LOCATION:Banana Shire Council | Training Facility\, 64 Valentine Plains Rd\, Biloela\, QLD\, 4715\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211116T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211116T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012132 CREATED:20211017T225618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T225705Z UID:5295-1637047800-1637076600@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-43/ LOCATION:Banana Shire Council | Training Facility\, 64 Valentine Plains Rd\, Biloela\, QLD\, 4715\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spraying-2-Copy-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211115T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211115T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012133 CREATED:20211102T055315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T055406Z UID:5760-1636961400-1636990200@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-57/ LOCATION:Banana Shire Council | Training Facility\, 64 Valentine Plains Rd\, Biloela\, QLD\, 4715\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211112T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012133 CREATED:20211013T003228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T003319Z UID:5186-1636700400-1636729200@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-42/ LOCATION:Gordonvale Turf Club\, 43 Church Street\, Cairns\, QLD\, 4870\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211111T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012133 CREATED:20211013T002812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T012056Z UID:5178-1636617600-1636646400@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-41/ LOCATION:Cominos House\, 27-29 Greenslopes Street\, Cairns\, QLD\, 4870\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spraying-2-Copy-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211110T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012133 CREATED:20211012T015305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T233000Z UID:5127-1636527600-1636556400@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:CHAINSAW (BASIC) DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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-41/ LOCATION:Lakelands Golf Club Maintenance Shed\, 100 Lakelands Drive\, Gold Coast\, QLD\, 4226\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Chainsaw-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211109T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T012133 CREATED:20211012T014836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T015734Z UID:5120-1636444800-1636473600@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:ACDC/ AG VET (FARM) CHEMICAL USER DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees This is the most popular course for people who use a chainsaw; 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 ‘Chainsaw Level 1’ or ‘Chainsaw 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 Our Chainsaw course covers the units of competency FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws and FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees and is the most popular course for anyone who uses a chainsaw; whether in the workplace\, as a volunteer\, or at home. Trainees will learn to operate and maintain chainsaws; including (but not limited to) chainsaw maintenance\, sharpening\, WHS safe work best practice\, risk assessment\, PPE use\, safe chainsaw handling\, cleaning chainsaws\, cutting timber on felled trees\, and much\, much more. This course is suitable for initial and/or refresher training. This course adheres to the Australian Standards pertaining to safe use of chainsaws and to both National and State safe work legislation. The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. With a basic understanding of your chainsaw and how it is intended to be used\, you can reduce or eliminate the risk of serious injury or a possible fatality. The Chainsaw course with Duff Consulting is designed to cover the basic skills & knowledge required for safe and competent maintenance & use of a hand-held chainsaw in a range of situations. 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 FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws – This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work. No occupational licensing\, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees – This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to a forestry worker\, chainsaw operator\, forest harvester\, harvesting technician and arboriculture worker. Licensing\, legislative\, regulatory\, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry Requirements\n \n\n This course is designed 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. Students are assumed to have pre-existing knowledge in maintaining and operating chainsaws. Generally\, learners will have also operated a chainsaw in the past. Students will also 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. 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 chainsaw training. You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments which will entail starting a chainsaw\, holding\, and cutting with a chainsaw. 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 Chainsaw (Basic) Accreditation 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 chainsaws 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 hand-held chainsaws and to cut & trim felled trees using a chainsaw. Topics such as (but not limited to)\, participating in planning & preparing for maintenance\, conducting chainsaw maintenance\, chainsaw maintenance records\, preparing for trimming & cutting\, visually assessing felled trees\, 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 Security 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 $449.40 per person regardless of numbers and location.  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 Security Education Student Handbook for the following information: 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 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. 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 chainsaw 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 Health Security 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 Chainsaw 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/acdc-ag-vet-farm-chemical-user-40/ LOCATION:Lakelands Golf Club Maintenance Shed\, 100 Lakelands Drive\, Gold Coast\, QLD\, 4226\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHEMICAL USER TRAINING (ACDC, AG/VET, ACUP, AQF3) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spraying-2-Copy-2.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR