Treesystems
Operate and maintain chainsaws
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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.Delivery mode
Treesystems offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 37 Spring Gully Rd, Piccadilly SA, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Operate and maintain chainsaws will prepare you for the following roles.
About Treesystems
Mike Ramsden, the owner of treesystems, spent 8 years working as the Operations Manager with City Suburban Tree Surgeons, a vibrant arboriculture company in London. During his time there he assisted the company’s personnel growth from 30 employees to over 130, and annual turnover growth from £1.5 million to £7 million. Mike had overall responsibility for up to 53 arboricultural crews, utilising a range of specialist vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment. City Suburban Tree Surgeons is Arboricultural Association approved and UKAS accredited as compliant to ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Assurance.
Mike has extensive knowledge in all aspects of arboricultural practices, management and maintenance techniques, including current legislation, and the ability to put these into practice whilst understanding the requirements for employment of the work-ready arborist. Mike has qualifications from the United Kingdom for City and Guilds as an NPTC Assessor to the arboriculture industry, and for Training and Assessment under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Mike has over 27 years industry experience, working up from ground worker to contract climber, supervisory and managerial roles.
Treesystems is a young and dynamic industry specialist organisation in Adelaide founded by Mike Ramsden to deliver and assess nationally recognised training.
