This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws. The unit includes completing routine maintenance service as well as periodic maintenance servicing and chain sharpening.
The unit applies to individuals who maintain chainsaws for or as part of arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
During training you will gain knowledge in the following areas:
- types, purpose, features and operation of chainsaws
- features and names of different parts of fuel powered and electrically powered chainsaws
- removing chains and other chainsaw components
- assessing chain condition
- sharpening chains to specified requirements
- reassembling chainsaw components
- hazards associated with maintaining chainsaws, and methods to minimise associated risks
- workplace health and safety, with particular emphasis on equipment lock-out, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe manual handling
- communication reporting lines
- recording and reporting repairs, maintenance activities and equipment faults
- environmental protection practices relevant to maintaining chainsaws
On the day, students must wear standard work wear, enclosed safety shoes, long shirt and pants to participate in the course.
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