Any Tips On Revising For The CS30?

[Charlie Fells]

So guys/girls i have my CS30 On this coming thursday, and i have been revising for around a week, at the moment i am finding it really hard to remember all this information and take it all in

 

So do you have any tips on how to revise efficiently

 

Thanks

Charlie

[jnoon]

:thumbup1:Find an old chainsaw strip it down, label the parts, learn the parts then try and rebuild it !!

[kentjames]

As per above, good way of doing it...

 

Also draw diagrams, write lists, get people to test you back at you one on one.

 

I found it overwhelming how much info there was to learn but upon the verbal test it all was there in my head.

 

Try and be practical about it as possible, with a stripped down saw for def

 

And good luck

[Tom10]

One piece of invaluable advice - learn the assessement schedule, word for word.

 

Its easy after you read it several times and then get family to test you on every question, until you answer every bullet point.

 

Its much like a driving test, you dont have to be a great driver to pass, you just have to meet a criteria - after than the world is your oyster to learn.

 

Good luck, and remember... you clean your air filter with hot soapy water

 

ps dont do anything stupid while trying to be too technical to impress - remember the basics like putting the chain on the right way and wearing gloves when handling sharp components.

[planetrobbo]

Use LEADCANS for your pre start checks.

 

L- Legal Checks. (work around the saw)

 

Rear hand guard, Trigger lock inter face (dead man's handle), Positively marked off switch, Warning stickers, Chain break, Chain catcher,

 

E - Exhaust, faces away from the operator.

 

A - Anti - vibration mounts

 

D - Damage

 

C - Chain cover

 

A - Airways (engine cooling fins are clear)

 

N - Nuts and bolts

 

S - Starter Chord T, L, C. Tension, Length, Condition (top and bottom where it wears).

 

If you take your hand off the trigger or move your feet for whatever reason put your chain brake on.

 

Don't forget to have your visor and ear muffs down.

 

Take your time and don't panic.

 

Don't be afraid to ask the assessor for help if (god forbid) you get your saw stuck, they are there to help as well as assess.

 

The rest is revision from the assessment schedule.

 

This may be a bit late but hope it helps.

[Littletree]

One piece of invaluable advice - learn the assessement schedule, word for word.

 

Its easy after you read it several times and then get family to test you on every question, until you answer every bullet point.

 

Its much like a driving test, you dont have to be a great driver to pass, you just have to meet a criteria - after than the world is your oyster to learn.

 

Good luck, and remember... you clean your air filter with hot soapy water

 

 

ps dont do anything stupid while trying to be too technical to impress - remember the basics like putting the chain on the right way and wearing gloves when handling sharp components.

 

Spot on, learn it word for word Get family to read the questions and learn the answers if there is 5 points for a question the assessor will usually want about 3 of them from the sheet . The more info you give the less the assessor will have to dig for the answers . I did this and it worked well for all the assessment scheduals the hardist one is the 30/31 it gets better after tbat .

 

All the best good luck

Your revision will pay off .

littletree:thumbup1:

Edited May 29, 2012 by Littletree
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[david wood]

definetly remember the gloves, its something i never do outside training/assement conditions and so easy to forget.

 

relax and think about it in baby steps, slow and steady is always best on day

[JimM]

Hope it went well today.