Learn Safe Chainsaw Use
Learn to confidently operate a chainsaw while minimising risks and hazards. The course is perfect for beginner chainsaw users in the workplace or home-gardeners looking to formalise their skills. Half theory, half practical the two-day course covers:
- The Approved Code of Practice
- Safe fuel use and transport
- PPE use
- Hazard ID in relation to chainsaw use
- Basic maintenance
- Kickback control
- Up, down and bore cuts
- Chainsaw safety features
- Starting methods
- Identification of unsafe chainsaw faults
- Tension and compression wood
At the conclusion of the course you will be given a certificate and awarded the following NZQA unit standards:
- 6916 – Demonstrate knowledge of the rules relating to chainsaw use
- 6917 – Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation
If you are a business with a group of employees to put through a chainsaw course, please get in touch as we may be able to organise on-site training for you.
See the adjacent image for our next training event or contact us at info@thoughtplanters.com
