Forest Chainsaw Operator Course
Gain expertise in safe chainsaw handling for forestry tasks. Cover PPE usage, felling strategies, precise cutting skills, bucking practices, tension management, and eco-friendly methods to minimise hazards, preserve wood quality, and adhere to field safety standards in Zambia's timber operations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 clear crew communication, all while safeguarding soil, water sources, and saplings. Complete the course equipped to operate efficiently, securely, and compliant with regional forestry rules.
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Develop skills
- Professional felling techniques: use hinges, notches, and wedges for controlled tree drops.
- Chainsaw safety expertise: avoid kickback, wear PPE, and manage bar positioning.
- Terrain hazard evaluation: assess slopes, winds, tree lean, and map escape paths.
- Streamlined bucking and limbing: handle wood tension, prevent binding, and avoid strains.
- Sustainable harvesting: guard soil, waterways, wildlife, and follow local forestry laws.
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