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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to service and repair chainsaw cutting system
  2. Determine service and repair requirements of chainsaw cutting system
  3. Carry out service and repair activities
  4. Check chainsaw cutting system for normal operation
  5. Complete work processes
  6. Prepare to service and repair chainsaw cutting system
  7. Determine service and repair requirements of chainsaw cutting system
  8. Carry out service and repair activities
  9. Check chainsaw cutting system for normal operation
  10. Complete work processes

Range Statement

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Service and repair procedures must include:

sharpening, grinding, tension adjusting, and testing chain cutting system components

breaking and joining saw chain

adjusting, aligning, lubricating and testing chainsaw cutting system.

Tools and equipment must include:

sharpening equipment

equipment stands and vices

grinders

chain breaking and riveting equipment.

Chainsaw cutting system must include:

chain and guide bar

chain brake

lubricating system

sprockets and guides

adjustment components

pole saw.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

starting and checking operation of chainsaw cutting system

adjusting and aligning chainsaw cutting system components

operating chain brake

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

handling and operating chainsaw, including chain brake.

Environmental requirements must include:

procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of lubricating oils released from chainsaw cutting systems.


Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

service and repair three different chainsaw cutting systems, including:

two service and repair jobs that involve sharpening saw chains

one service and repair job that includes fabricating and replacing a saw chain, and refurbishing or replacing a guide bar.


Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to servicing and repairing chainsaw cutting systems, including procedures for:

starting and checking operation of chainsaw cutting system

adjusting and aligning chainsaw cutting system components

operating chain brake

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

handling and operating chainsaw, including chain brake

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of lubricating oils released from chainsaw cutting systems

application, purpose and operation of chainsaw cutting systems, including:

saw chain types and mounting bar

drive system and sprocket

chain brake and overload devices

protective guards and cowlings

manual and automatic lubrication systems

chain adjusting systems

clutch drum assembly

service and repair procedures for chainsaw cutting systems, including:

chain and mounting bar

drive system and sprocket

chain brake and overload devices

protective guards and cowlings

manual and automatic lubrication systems

chain adjusting systems

clutch drum assembly

types of lubricants, and their application and methods of lubrication

post-repair testing procedures for chainsaw cutting systems, including operating system through full operating range.