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This training is targeted to those workers who are required to clear fallen trees/timber as part of their duties or those participants who require knowledge and skills to operate a chainsaw safely around the home.
Participants will be inspired by this course and equipped with skills and knowledge to enable them to operate a chainsaw to clear fallen timber.
As a result of this program, participants will be able to
The program is delivered over approximately 6 hours and is comprised of theory and practical sessions. The program culminates with a practical assessment activity and theory assessment.
There is no minimum standard set as a prerequisite to entry this course. However, foundation skills are required (reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy and learning.).
This course requires the participant to comprehend and complete MIWT’s learning materials, i.e., MIWT’s Risk Assessment and the oral/written knowledge assessment.
Candidates must successfully complete all assessment activties in order to be assessed as competent. The assessment for chain saw operation is to be conducted using a combination of written theoretical assessment and practical assessment during simulated workbased scenarios. The following assessment methods are to be applied to collect the required assessment evidence in accordance with training package requirements.
Performance Assessment
The candidate will be required to demonstrate their practical skills integrated with their knowledge during practical assessment activities. These activities are sourced from varying equipment inspection, pre-operational checks, sharpening, refuelling, cleaning, chain tensioning, compression, tension and plunge cutting. Trainers will regularly challenge test candidates throughout the course on varying equipment and mark their practical checklist accordingly. All candidates are required to take part in a practical scenario to complete the course.
Written Theory Assessment
The candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a theory assessment comprising 25 short-answer questions. These will be marked on the spot in order to provide the candidate with immediate feedback and to allow them to identify areas for further development.
This unit of competence has been drawn from the nationally endorsed industry training package AHC – Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package (Release 6.0). On successfully completing the training and assessment, a Statement of Achievement for the unit AHCMOM213 Operate and Maintain Chainsaws will be issued.
The course will be delivered using different modes of delivery involving classroom-based instruction and practical skills development sessions. Training will be coordinated from MIWT head office and delivered in your industry simulated work environment. Candidates will participate in facilitated learning sessions using PowerPoint presentations, handouts and discussion. During practical skills development sessions, candidates will be asked to work in pairs and facilitated through a range of practical skills in using a chainsaw to cut fallen trees/timber. Candidates will learn skills through practical instruction using demonstrated performance methods such as: Demonstration, explanation.
Elective Units
Clients must wear the following safety equipment for the practical training;
Where a client does not wear the above PPE, they will not be able to participate in the practical component due to hazards associated with operating a chainsaw.
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