Chainsaw and Polesaw Skill Set
Time to refine your chainsaw and polesaw skills!
Students will be provided with college chainsaws, pole saw and personal protective equipment and all other necessary tools, oils, fuels, and specialty equipment. Classroom facilities will be available, and students are encouraged to bring their own equipment to the course to gain confidence and knowledge in the use of their own allocated workplace equipment. Learner to provide their own work attire and steel capped boots.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Batavia Coast Maritime Institute | Northam
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online and on campus
Time to refine your chainsaw and polesaw skills!
Whilst the training is more ‘Ranger focused’, the course is open to any students interested in learning how to operate a chainsaw and polesaw. It is expected that the students would have a reasonable level of language, literacy, numeracy and skills and be fairly self-directed and motivated learners.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete all two (2) units of competence listed below.
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $19.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete all two (2) units of competence listed below.
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $13.59 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.37 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700