Chainsaw Safety Training Course
This chainsaw course/training is designed for the occasional chainsaw user, as an introduction to chainsaw use, and for the safe use of a chainsaw in a workplace. This is not an advanced course and does not cover tree felling.
The course follows the code of practice guidelines and covers the following knowledge and skills:
- Health and Safety considerations
- Describe the requirements relating to the transport and use of chainsaw fuel
- Describe personal protection, fire extinguishers, and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators
- How to check a chainsaw, it’s components, and basic maintenance including sharpening the cutting teeth
- Explain how a chainsaw functions
- Demonstrate knowledge of the hazards which influence the operation of the chainsaw (tractive forces and kickback)
- Prepare to operate a chainsaw
- Start and perform safety checks on a chainsaw
- Use a chainsaw to make cuts
- Identify tension and compression wood
The course can be customised to incorporate specific company policies and procedures for chainsaw use. We can provide both NZQA and non-NZQA course delivery. We can also review and advise clients on their SOP’s for chainsaw use. NZQA Unit Standards provided: 6916 and 6917.
Further details can be provided on what these unit standards cover on request. Additional content can be added in order to customise the course to suit workplace requirements.
If your farm or work site has multiple vehicles check out our Farm Vehicle Driver Training page that can provide a grouped vehicle training option.
