BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Duff Consulting - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Duff Consulting 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:20211105T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20211011T053444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T053557Z UID:5100-1636099200-1636131600@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-39/ LOCATION:Gladstone City Library\, 39 Goondoon Street\, Gladstone\, QLD\, 4680\, 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:20211104T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20211011T053046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T053136Z UID:5093-1636012800-1636041600@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-40/ LOCATION:Yaralla Sports Club (Gladstone Golf Club)\, O'Connell Street\, Gladstone\, 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:20211103T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211103T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20211011T052650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T052816Z UID:5086-1635926400-1635955200@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-32/ LOCATION:Innes Park Country Club\, 234 Innes Park Rd\, Bundaberg\, 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:20211102T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20211011T052335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T052441Z UID:5079-1635840000-1635868800@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-38/ LOCATION:Regional Business HQ | Stewart Room\, 20B Quay Street\, Bundaberg\, QLD\, 4670\, 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:20211028T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211028T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20211017T225127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T225216Z UID:5288-1635404400-1635433200@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-42/ LOCATION:Skyline Landscape Services\, 43 Notar Drive\, Ormeau\, QLD\, 4208\, 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:20211027T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211027T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210930T041627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211024T230412Z UID:5000-1635321600-1635350400@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-30/ LOCATION:Rowes Bay Golf Club\, Emmerson Street\, Townsville\, QLD\, 4810\, 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:20211026T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210930T041210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T041317Z UID:4993-1635235200-1635264000@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-37/ LOCATION:Cluden Park Motor Inn\, 6 University Rd\, Wulguru\, Townsville\, QLD\, 4811\, 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:20211021T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210913T230645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T230744Z UID:4870-1634803200-1634832000@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-36/ LOCATION:Noosa Golf Club\, Cooroy Noosa Rd\, Sunshine Coast\, QLD\, 4565 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:20211020T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211020T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20211017T224803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T224857Z UID:5281-1634715000-1634743800@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:FALL TREES MANUALLY (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/fall-trees-manually-basic-7/ LOCATION:Burgowan Water Treatment Plant\, Torbanlea-Pialba Road\, Burgowan\, QLD\, 4655\, Australia CATEGORIES:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC) 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:20211019T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211019T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20211017T222324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T224603Z UID:5273-1634628600-1634657400@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-46/ LOCATION:Burgowan Water Treatment Plant\, Torbanlea-Pialba Road\, Burgowan\, QLD\, 4655\, 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:20211015T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210812T004650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T004753Z UID:4394-1634284800-1634313600@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-32/ LOCATION:Gympie Woodwork Museum\, 8 Fraser Road\, 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:20211014T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210812T004357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T004501Z UID:4387-1634198400-1634227200@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:FALL TREES MANUALLY (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/fall-trees-manually-basic-6/ LOCATION:Gympie Woodwork Museum\, 8 Fraser Road\, Gympie\, QLD\, 4570\, Australia CATEGORIES:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC) 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:20211013T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211013T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210812T004045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T004201Z UID:4379-1634112000-1634140800@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-37/ LOCATION:Gympie Woodwork Museum\, 8 Fraser Road\, Gympie\, QLD\, 4570\, 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:20211011T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210907T035237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T035555Z UID:4759-1633939200-1633968000@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-35/ LOCATION:Frenchville Sports Club\, 105 Clifton Street\, Rockhampton\, QLD\, 4701\, 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:20211008T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211008T080000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210901T025632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T232157Z UID:4650-1633680000-1633680000@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-34/ LOCATION:Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens\, 9 Lagoon St\, Mackay\, QLD\, 4740\, 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:20211007T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210901T030126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T030258Z UID:4658-1633593600-1633622400@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-39/ LOCATION:Black Springs Golf Club\, Callaway Ct\, Mackay\, QLD\, 4740\, 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:20211005T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T051015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T051106Z UID:4356-1633420800-1633449600@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-31/ LOCATION:Online Webinar\, ONLINE ANYWHERE\, 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:20211001T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211001T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210826T000806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T000900Z UID:4574-1633075200-1633104000@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-33/ LOCATION:Mount Isa Council Depot\, Mount Isa\, QLD\, 4825\, 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:20210930T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210826T000350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T000505Z UID:4566-1632988800-1633017600@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-38/ LOCATION:Mount Isa Council Depot\, Mount Isa\, QLD\, 4825\, 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:20210929T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210929T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T043956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T043956Z UID:4348-1632902400-1632931200@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:OPERATE A POLE SAW 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/operate-a-pole-saw/ LOCATION:Oxley Golf Club\, 290 Boundary Rd\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4075\, 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:20210928T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T043647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T041801Z UID:4341-1632816000-1632844800@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-36/ LOCATION:Oxley Golf Club\, 290 Boundary Rd\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4075\, Australia CATEGORIES:CHAINSAW (BASIC) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210924T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T042516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T042516Z UID:4332-1632470400-1632499200@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-30/ LOCATION:Canegrowers Isis\, 48 Churchill Street\, Childers\, QLD\, 4660\, 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:20210923T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T042125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T042238Z UID:4325-1632384000-1632412800@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-35/ LOCATION:Hervey Bay TBA\, Hervey Bay\, QLD\, 4655\, 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:20210922T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T041651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T041827Z UID:4317-1632297600-1632326400@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-34/ LOCATION:Hervey Bay TBA\, Hervey Bay\, QLD\, 4655\, 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:20210921T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T040131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T040310Z UID:4310-1632211200-1632240000@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-29/ LOCATION:Sanctuary Cove Maintenance Unit\, Edgecliff Drive Hope Island\, Gold Coast\, QLD\, 4212\, 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:20210920T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T035854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T035941Z UID:4303-1632124800-1632153600@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-28/ LOCATION:Oxley Golf Club\, 290 Boundary Rd\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4075\, 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:20210917T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210805T042506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T044913Z UID:4173-1631865600-1631894400@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-25/ LOCATION:Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (The Pod)\, Lower Domain Road\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, 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:20210916T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210805T042130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T042230Z UID:4165-1631779200-1631808000@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-33/ LOCATION:Launceston Golf Club\, Opossum Rd\, Launceston\, TAS\, 7249\, 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:20210909T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T034952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T035036Z UID:4296-1631174400-1631203200@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-27/ LOCATION:McIndoe Function Centre\, Opal Street\, Emerald\, QLD\, 4720\, 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:20210908T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210908T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T030556 CREATED:20210811T033601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T033648Z UID:4281-1631088000-1631116800@www.duffconsulting.com.au SUMMARY:FALL TREES MANUALLY (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/fall-trees-manually-basic-5/ LOCATION:McIndoe Function Centre\, Opal Street\, Emerald\, QLD\, 4720\, Australia CATEGORIES:FELL TREES MANUALLY (BASIC) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duffconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FTMI-image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR