Forest Chainsaw Operator Course
Gain expertise in safe chainsaw handling for forestry tasks. 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 field safety standards, ensuring efficient woodland operations.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Forest Chainsaw Operator Course offers hands-on, step-by-step guidance to safely plan tree felling, direct tree falls accurately, and handle kickback dangers effectively. You will master proper notching and back-cut methods, tension handling, PPE usage, equipment checks, and clear communication in teams, all while safeguarding soil, water sources, and saplings. Complete the course equipped to operate productively, securely, and compliant with regional forestry rules.
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Develop skills
- Professional felling techniques: execute hinges, notches, and wedges for controlled tree falls.
- Chainsaw safety skills: avoid kickback, wear PPE correctly, and manage bar positioning.
- Terrain risk evaluation: analyse slopes, winds, tree lean, and map escape paths.
- Streamlined bucking and limbing: handle wood tension, prevent binding, and safeguard posture.
- Sustainable logging practices: conserve soil, water, habitats, and comply with forestry norms.
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