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 dates scheduled for this course right now — we run it on request, and we schedule quickly once there is interest.
Common questions
Who is Basic Chainsaw Safety for?
Workers aged 16+ who need chainsaw training and certification.
How long is Basic Chainsaw Safety valid for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
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
What does Basic Chainsaw Safety cost?
$269 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.