Forest Chainsaw Operator Course
Gain expertise in safe chainsaw handling for forestry tasks in Botswana. The course covers essential PPE usage, tree felling strategies, precise cutting methods, bucking practices, tension management, and eco-friendly techniques to minimise hazards, preserve wood quality, and adhere to local safety and environmental regulations during field operations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Forest Chainsaw Operator Training Course offers hands-on, step-by-step guidance to safely plan tree felling, direct falls accurately, and handle kickback dangers effectively. Master proper notching and back-cut methods, tension control, PPE requirements, equipment checks, and clear communication in teams, all while safeguarding soil, water sources, and saplings. Complete the course equipped for safe, productive work compliant with Botswana forestry standards.
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Develop skills
- Professional felling techniques: use hinges, notches, and wedges for controlled tree falls.
- Chainsaw safety skills: avoid kickback, wear PPE correctly, and manage bar positioning.
- Risk evaluation in forests: assess terrain, wind, tree lean, and prepare escape paths.
- Effective bucking and limbing: handle wood tension, prevent binding, and avoid strains.
- Sustainable logging practices: conserve soil, water, wildlife, and follow forestry rules.
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