Maintain chainsaws (FWPCOT2237)

Study Maintain chainsaws at Interlink

Maintain chainsaws (FWPCOT2237) gives you the skills to maintain engine or electrically operated hand-held chainsaws.

Learn to sharpen chains and to complete both routine as well as periodic services in line with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.

What do I get for completing Maintain chainsaws?

Completing Interlink’s course meets the national requirements for the accredited Unit of Competency (FWPCOT2237).

Maintain chainsaws (FWPCOT2237) is a core competency within the Certificate III in Arboriculture. It’s a step closer to becoming a qualified Arborist.

You will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment when you successfully complete this course.

What will I learn during the Maintain chainsaws unit?

Interlink’s course teaches you the techniques for maintaining chainsaws. Learn how to:

• Remove chains and other chainsaw components
• Assess chain condition
• Sharpen chains to specified requirements
• Reassemble chainsaw components

During your studies you will plan repair and maintenance activities in line with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.

Identify, diagnose, tag and report chainsaw faults, malfunctions or irregular operation for repair or replacement. Complete maintenance and reassemble the serviced chainsaw.

What sort of assessments can I expect to complete?

Interlink’s Maintain chainsaws (FWPCOT2237) course contains a combination of written and practical assessments.

Written assessments test your knowledge of learning elements including:

• features and names of different parts of chainsaws
• purpose and operation of tools and equipment used to repair and maintain chainsaws
• differences between frequent and periodic chainsaw maintenance requirements
• specifications and types of bars, chains and sprockets
• hazards for maintaining chainsaws and methods to minimise risks
• workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment.

Practical assessments assess your ability to demonstrate key performance criteria such as:

• performing routine services on chainsaws, for example; removing, checking and cleaning air filters; filling fuel tanks and chain oil tanks; checking safety devices
• completing periodic services on chainsaws in line with manufacturer’s instructions, for example; replacing drive sprocket; inspecting and replacing starter cord and starter spring; checking and replacing fuel filters
• checking and sharpening chainsaw chains.

Assessment are conducted in a variety of places including forest environments, workshops, botanical gardens and agricultural settings and are held over the duration of the unit.

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Disclaimer
Attendance at this course does not automatically guarantee attainment of competency, nor does satisfactory completion of assessment and attainment of competency guarantee employment.