Keep Your Competencies Current
Industry standards and most principal contractors require chainsaw and chipper competencies to be renewed every three years. Lemke Timber Training offers refresher assessments for existing competency holders throughout the ACT and Southern NSW.
Practical reassessment in ACT & Southern NSW
Why Renew Every Three Years?
Industry Standard
Electrical service companies and large arboricultural contractors routinely require evidence of refreshed competencies for workers operating chainsaws and chippers on their worksites.
Insurer Requirements
Many workers' compensation insurers now require evidence of current training — and may charge higher premiums or decline claims where workers lack it.
WHS Obligations
Under the Work Health and Safety Act, employers must ensure workers are competent for the hazardous tasks they perform. Refresher training demonstrates ongoing due diligence.
Competencies Available for Refresher Assessment
Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
Chainsaw
Trim and Cut Felled Trees
Chainsaw
Fall Trees Manually (Basic)
Chainsaw
Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate)
Chainsaw
Fall Trees Manually (Advanced)
Chainsaw
Operate a Mobile Chipper Mulcher
Chipper / Mulcher
Contact us if you hold a competency not listed above — we may still be able to assist.
How Refresher Training Works
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Contact us
Call or email to tell us which competency you need to renew and your preferred location (our facility or yours).
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Pre-assessment review
We review your existing Statement of Attainment and discuss any knowledge gaps before the assessment day.
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Practical reassessment
You demonstrate competency through practical tasks observed by a qualified assessor. Theory components are also covered.
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New Statement of Attainment
On successful completion, you receive an updated Statement of Attainment and pocket card — valid for three years.
Ready to renew your competency?
Contact us to discuss your refresher training requirements and schedule a date.