Chainsaw Ticket/Licence - VIC

BTTB · 05-09-2007, 04:34 PM

I was at a course today (no need to go into details )
The guy running it suggested gettign a (Chainsaw Ticket)

Can anyone tell me where and how to go about this in SE Vic ?

did a goolge but couldn't find anything useful...

Thanks

Sean

Hunter · 05-09-2007, 04:37 PM

You need a ticket to use a chainsaw?!

BTTB · 05-09-2007, 04:40 PM

No offence Hunter... but thats not the reply I needed :P

its for specific insurance/work related reasons that I need the ticket

rodderz · 05-09-2007, 05:07 PM

I got one about 8-9 years ago, it was called a Forest Operator License then

It was done through Northern Melbourne TAFE, basically a few theory lessons then you go out and chop some trees down and make seats and statues out of a few stumps then they send you a little card & certificate. Not sure if you have to renew it every few years now or not

I'm sure a SE tafe would do it, or maybe closer to gippsland somewhere

svo347 · 05-09-2007, 05:49 PM

Find any work skills or training centre mate

BTTB · 05-09-2007, 06:15 PM

I was hoping for something a little more specific than that Brett

:

I've been searching for the last hour or so for "Chainsaw Operations"
and found quite a large number of courses...

but they are mainly in NSW, SA, WA or QLD
Chainsaw Ops
not much to be found in VIC ... let alone SE Vic

which is why I'm now asking here

this is all I've found so far
NMIT

Chisholm Tafe
which should do the job...

But I'm hoping on someone is SE Vic might know of a local course that could be taken at short notice

btw... its The Poly Welding course instructor... that suggested this
(apparently some of the bigger pipes are cut with said chainsaw)

Duke · 05-09-2007, 06:21 PM

Not sure if the rules are uniform across the states but I got a few of my guys their tickets by having a previously ticketed guy (also one of my employees) give a few lessons.
If this is still possible then perhaps contact a few tree loppers/fellers and ask if they can help you get your ticket and how much for a few lessons...Hope that's of some help. Back in the day, I was a sawyer, and I was just given a 1.2mtr chainsaw and told to "go for it"...ahhh, the good ol' days.... (my God I'm old!)

svo347 · 05-09-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EFGTHO

I was hoping for something a little more specific than that Brett

:

btw... its The Poly Welding course instructor... that suggested this
(apparently some of the bigger pipes are cut with said chainsaw)

In all honesty anything over 110 poly we cut with a chainsaw. Ive noticed that any mining company prefer you to have a chainsaw compenancy cert now, They dont need renewing etc... Goodluck with the polyboys if that where you heading workwise.. If you ever need any tips etc pm me , Largest dia poly ive welded was 1.2m
Cheers
Brett

Kryton · 05-09-2007, 08:59 PM

ring your local TAFE.
if they dont do it, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

Bax · 06-09-2007, 10:48 AM

I'd be asking the person who recommended you to get the ticket, where to go?

But apart from that sorry can't help. Not in Vic anyway.

The Yeti · 06-09-2007, 11:23 AM

I have cross cut and tree fell I did it through the RFS, not a bad course or courses, I eleive there are numerus privet traning centers that do the work cover courses call the skill shop I'm sure they'll be able to touch with some one

Pinkbits · 06-09-2007, 07:23 PM

My brother has the ticket that you mentioned. I'll ask him where he did the course and reply back to you.

rodderz · 06-09-2007, 10:44 PM

Maybe also ask someone from SES or dept natural resources, they organise team members to get licenses

bob 351 · 06-09-2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter

You need a ticket to use a chainsaw?!

wrong you dont, you only need one in a commerial application

bob 351 · 06-09-2007, 11:14 PM

there is a training facilty just outside of lakes entrance. melbourne side on the highway

BTTB · 07-09-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob 351

there is a training facilty just outside of lakes entrance. melbourne side on the highway

thats useful information

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351buzz · 07-09-2007, 10:58 PM

wodonga + wangaratta TAFE both do 'em (NE vic though).
You will only require the level 1 ticket (crosscut only NOT falling). I think off memory this is a 2 day course. If i were you I would ring around some TAFES in the gippsland area theres plenty of logging there, maybe ring DSE or Hancock pine plantations or a logging company and ask 'em where they get 'em done

Pinkbits · 09-09-2007, 01:23 PM

I have spoken to my brother and he has comfirmed what 351buzz has posted.