A two day course on operating a chainsaw when removing fallen trees using a range of cutting techniques.
| Location: | Statewide |
| Course duration: | 2 days |
| Start date: | Multiple intakes |
| Number of units: | 2 |
| Indicative fees: | $925 (GST free) Fee free to eligible applicants |
$925 GST-free
Fee free to eligible applicants.
For more information contact a skills training coordinator in your area here
Participants must be 16 years old or over.
This course requires a high level of physical fitness and manual dexterity. If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements, please talk to our short course coordinator before enrolment.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
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Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026
Paterson campus
Tocal College, 815 Tocal Road ,Paterson
Contact Name: Karen Stevenson
Phone: Call 0456 825 297
Email enquiries: karen.stevenson@dpird.nsw.gov.au
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