Challenge Employment and Training
Operate and maintain chainsaws
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This 2-day chainsaw short course gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
The course is beneficial to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws in the workplace.
Delivery mode
Challenge Employment and Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Operate and maintain chainsaws will prepare you for the following roles.
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