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Chainsaw Skill Set

Chainsaw Skill Set

State ID IAA02

Do you know how to operate and maintain your chainsaw in a safe manner?

The appropriate and safe use of a chainsaw is a specialist skill that requires expert training. Get the job done quickly and safely with this 2 day short course!

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This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. 

*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training. 

^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.

This is a targeted skill set related to the Skills Ready program, which is aimed at rebuilding our local businesses and communities with free and reduced-price training. Other skill sets can be found on our Skill sets and short courses (opens in a new tab) page.

Overview

Campus Broome | Derby | Fitzroy Crossing | Halls Creek | Karratha | Kununurra | Pundulmurra | Tom Price

When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025

Study Mode On Campus

Participants will learn how to:

  • Safely operate and maintain a handheld chainsaw
  • Recognise and report hazards
  • Participate in arrangements for maintaining work health and safety
Units:
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCWHS202 Participate in work health and safety processes

You will need to have the following PPE at a minimum when conducting the practical assessments:

  • Hi-Vis Long sleeve shirt
  • Long Pants
  • Steel Cap Boots
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Gloves

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

When 6 - 8 May, 2025
Where Broome
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 11 - 12 February, 2025
Where Halls Creek
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 27 - 28 May, 2025
Where Halls Creek
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 17 - 18 March, 2025
Where Karratha
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 10 - 11 June, 2025
Where Karratha
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 17 - 18 February, 2025
Where Kununurra
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 29 - 30 April, 2025
Where Kununurra
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 8 - 9 April, 2025
Where Pundulmurra
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 3 - 4 June, 2025
Where Pundulmurra
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 4 - 5 February, 2025
Where Tom Price
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Semester 2, 2025

Details

When 11 - 12 November, 2025
Where Broome
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 23 - 24 September, 2025
Where Derby
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 12 - 13 August, 2025
Where Fitzroy Crossing
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 7 - 8 August, 2025
Where Karratha
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 28 - 29 October, 2025
Where Karratha
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 17 - 18 September, 2025
Where Pundulmurra
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

When 11 - 12 November, 2025
Where Pundulmurra
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $132.60
(Tuition fee* $113.40 + Resource fee $19.20 )
Indicative Concession fee $52.80
(Tuition fee* $33.60 + Resource fee $19.20 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws $56.70 $16.80 $8.45
AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes $56.70 $16.80 $10.75

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

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