Courses · Equipment & Operator · In person
Basic Chainsaw Safety
A hands-on course that trains and assesses workers to safely fell trees under 6 inches in diameter at stump height. It covers chainsaw parts, maintenance, safe operating techniques and accident prevention. Learners bring their own chainsaw and PPE.
Who it’s for
- Workers aged 16+ who need chainsaw training and certification
What you’ll cover
- Parts of a chainsaw
- Personal protective equipment
- Saw maintenance and sharpening
- General safety: fueling, carrying and starting a saw
- Preventing kickbacks, pull-outs and pull-ins
- Felling trees
- Bucking and limbing
- Learning from past accidents
Prerequisites
At least 16 years of age · Bring appropriate PPE, outdoor clothing and a chainsaw
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveAlpha Certificate of Completion
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Join the waitlist below.
Common questions
Who is chainsaw safety training for?
Workers aged 16+ who need chainsaw training and certification.
How long is chainsaw safety training good for?
Alpha lists this course as valid for 3 years. No official expiry was found for a basic chainsaw course. Faller certification is a different credential with its own rules. Check your own dates →
How long does the chainsaw safety training course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can chainsaw safety training be done online?
We run this course in person only.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
At least 16 years of age · Bring appropriate PPE, outdoor clothing and a chainsaw
How much does chainsaw safety training cost?
$269 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.