Introductory Chainsaw Skills
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
If you need to know how to operate a chainsaw, this course shows you how. You'll learn how to operate, maintain and sharpen a chainsaw, and how to safely make cuts. You'll attend a three-day practical workshop, and complete a log book. You'll also be expected to read the course material provided prior to workshop. This course is designed for people who need to use a chainsaw at home or in non-commercial situations.
Entry requirements
You must:
be 16 years old, AND have NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in Numeracy and 10 credits in Literacy, OR equivalent knowledge and skills
You must also be physically able to complete the course.
About the provider
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.