Operate and Maintain Chainsaw Skill Set - Goldfields
Practical Chainsaw Training for Beginners
This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand‑held chainsaw and pole saw and maintain them in proper working condition.
Overview
Campus Kalgoorlie
When Available all year round
Study Mode On campus
Duration 5 Days
Practical Chainsaw Training for Beginners
This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand‑held chainsaw and pole saw and maintain them in proper working condition.
It applies to cross‑cutting fallen timber using safe and appropriate cutting techniques. The program is designed for individuals who follow low‑risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand‑held chainsaws to carry out routine tasks.
You will learn:
- AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
- Enjoy nature and outdoors
- Have a general command of spoken and written English
- Be able to work independently as well as within a team
- Be able to cope outdoors with varied weather conditions (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind)
- Be able to cope with unpleasant conditions in the natural environment (e.g., flies, pollen)
- Have good hand-eye coordination
- Possess high stamina and fitness levels to carry out manual work
- Be able to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete all one (1) units of competence listed below.
An approximate fee estimate is available in the table above.
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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.
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