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Release 2 | This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 | This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques.
The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)
Personal protective equipment must include: | safety helmet mesh visor gloves hearing protection safety glasses or goggles safety boots. |
Routine checks and maintenance must include at least two of the following: | checking and adjusting bar cleaning air filter cleaning and/or replacing spark plug sharpening chain. |
Supports must include at least one of the following: | fallen timber saw horse trestle v-shaped supports. |
Cutting methods must include: | pulling chains cuts (bottom of bar) pushing chainsaw cuts (top of bar) bore / plunge cuts (tip of bar). |
Tools must include: | bars chains files plug spanner. |
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws Release 2 | AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws Release 1 | Minor changes to performance criteria and range of conditions | Equivalent unit |
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