Forest Chainsaw Operator Course
Gain expertise in safe chainsaw use for forestry tasks. Cover PPE selection, felling strategies, precise cutting methods, bucking practices, tension management, and eco-friendly techniques to minimize hazards, preserve wood quality, and adhere to Canadian safety standards in woodland settings.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on training for safe tree felling, directional control, and kickback prevention. Participants master notching, back-cuts, tension handling, PPE protocols, equipment checks, and clear communication, while safeguarding soil, water, and regeneration areas. Graduates are equipped for compliant, efficient forestry operations.
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Develop skills
- Professional felling techniques: use hinges, notches, and wedges for controlled tree falls.
- Chainsaw safety expertise: avoid kickback, wear PPE, and maintain proper bar control.
- Terrain risk evaluation: assess wind, lean, slopes, and establish secure escape paths.
- Streamlined bucking and limbing: handle wood tension, prevent binding, and reduce strain.
- Sustainable harvesting: minimize soil disturbance, protect waterways, wildlife, and comply with forestry rules.
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