UNIT

AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws

Release 2Current

Modification History

Release

Comments

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.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

Application

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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Machinery operation and maintenance (MOM)

Range of Conditions

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

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.

Unit Mapping Information

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Comments

Equivalence status

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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