Forest Chainsaw Operator Course
Gain expertise in safe chainsaw handling for forestry tasks. Cover PPE usage, felling strategies, precise cutting methods, bucking practices, tension management, and eco-protection measures to minimise hazards, preserve timber quality, and adhere to field safety standards across diverse terrains.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Forest Chainsaw Operator Training offers hands-on, step-by-step guidance to plan safe tree felling, direct falls accurately, and handle kickback dangers confidently. Master proper notching and back-cut methods, tension control, PPE application, pre-start inspections, and effective team communication, all while safeguarding soil, waterways, and saplings. Complete the course equipped to operate efficiently, safely, and compliant with local forestry rules.
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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 manage bar positioning.
- Terrain risk evaluation: assess wind, lean, slopes, and map escape paths.
- Streamlined bucking and limbing: handle tension, prevent binding, and safeguard posture.
- Sustainable harvesting: shield soil, streams, habitats, and comply with forestry laws.
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