Please note: If you are under 18 years of age, a Parental/Guardian Agreement must be completed and submitted to shortcourseenrolments@chisholm.edu.au before course commencement.

Learn how to safely and effectively operate and maintain a hand-held chainsaw

This nationally recognised short course is designed for you if you are working in land management, horticulture, agriculture, or emergency services. You will gain essential skills for cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques.

What You’ll Learn

• Safe operation of hand-held chainsaws
• Pre-start checks and maintenance procedures
• Cross-cutting techniques for fallen timber
• Workplace health and safety compliance
• Hands-on practice in a simulated outdoor environment

Entry Requirements
• Minimum age: 16
• Year 10 or equivalent recommended
• LLN assessment required (ACSF Level 2)
• Basic digital literacy skills

Career Outcomes
• Chainsaw operator
• Farmhand or horticultural worker
• Parks and gardens crew
• Bush regeneration worker
• Rural fire or SES support roles

Certification
Upon successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment for AHCMOM213 – Operate and Maintain Chainsaws.

Please note: International students are not eligible to enrol in this course.

Course code
SC502
Delivery location
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  • Available sessions and enrol online
    Available sessions and enrol online
    Campus Starts on Finishes Time Sessions Fee Available places Enrol
    Cranbourne 29/11/2025 06/12/2025 Sat 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM 2 $320 10
  • What to bring
    PPE - includes steel capped boots, leather gloves, eye and hearing protection. Pen and paper.

    Students are required to complete online pre-learning prior to the course date. Students will be emailed a link to this pre-learning one week prior to the course. If this pre-learning is not successfully completed before the course start date, you will be unable to participate in the course.

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