Chainsaw Certification Training

Land Rover Owner’s Club membership entitles you to attend chainsaw courses that are held regularly . These are available only to members.

The courses are run through the Tocal Agricultural College at Tocal in the Hunter Valley by qualified instructors who have many years of forestry experience.

Each participant earns a qualification and certificate that is nationally recognized including by National Parks and Wildlife Service. An excellent Chain Saw Operators Manual is also provided and is part of the course materials that you can take home.

The course modules are as described below.

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (RTC2304A)

Description
This competency standard covers the maintenance, preparation and operation of hand-held chainsaws in a work environment. It requires the application of skills and knowledge to cross-cut fallen timber using appropriate cutting techniques to maximize volume and quality recovery. It also requires knowledge of licensing and OHS legislative requirements associated with chainsaw operation along with duty of care to self, others and the environment. The work in this standard is likely to be carried out under routine supervision with intermittent checking within enterprise guidelines.

Elements of Competency and Performance Criteria

RTC2304A/01 Recognize and apply workplace safety procedures

1. OHS procedures relevant to the maintenance and operation of chainsaws are recognized and applied according to enterprise requirements.
2. Hazards in the work area are identified and controlled according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
3. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
4. Relevant licensing and legislative requirements with regard to the operation of chainsaws are recognized and accessed.

RTC2304A/02 Check and maintain chainsaw

1. Tools and materials required for maintenance procedures are selected, checked and confirmed against maintenance plan.
2. Routine checks and maintenance procedures are conducted prior to operation and according to manufacturers specifications and maintenance plan.
3. Chainsaw faults or malfunctions are identified, tagged and reported for repair according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
4. Completed chainsaw maintenance procedures are detailed and recorded according to enterprise requirements.

RTC2304A/03 Operate Chainsaw

1. A safe working site is maintained and sawing materials identified and positioned for operation according to OHS and enterprise guidelines.
2. Risks to self, others and the environment are recognized and controlled according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
3. Cutting methods are determined appropriate to species of material, and chainsaw is operated according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise requirements.
4. Effective worksite communication is maintained to ensure efficient workflow and address immediate problems.
5. Environmental implications associated with chainsaw operation are identified, assessed and controlled according to enterprise requirements.

RTC2304A/04 Complete and check chainsaw operation

1. Chainsaw damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements.
2. Chainsaw is cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise requirements.
3. Relevant reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements.
4. Personal protective equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored.
   

If you have any questions or are interested in a course contact the LROC training officer.

The LROC teaches, encourages and promotes responsible driving practices both on and off road, with the utmost emphasis placed on safety and care of the environment through the 4WD Code of Ethics.