
Industry Certified Chainsaw Training & Safety Courses
The Chainsaw Faller Competency Program – Level I
Chainsaw Basics
This course is the first level required in the steps to become a certified faller. In this program, you will learn the basics of chainsaw handling and operations and gain an understanding of personal and work site safety. This course is for anyone required to work with or around chainsaws at work or at home including trail or pipeline crews, seismic fallers and slashers, loggers, firefighters, arborists and more.
The program topics include:
- Hazard assessment and control
- Chainsaw inspection and maintenance
- Chainsaw handling and operations
- Safe limbing and bucking practices
The three day course includes one day of classroom instruction and two days of hands on training at a designated cutting site.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Chainsaw Competency Record Logbook and a wallet certificate that is valid for three years and are qualified to find work as a bucker (maximum six inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) trees.)
CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1Calgary, AlbertaFeb 14 – 16, 2025
February 14 - 16, 2025: 3-Day Chainsaw Course CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1 is a three day course, one day in the classroom in Okotoks, then two days at the cutting site in Priddis area. Students need their own CSA approved steel toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves....
CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1Fort St. John, B.C.Feb 19 – 21, 2025
February 19 - 21, 2025: 3-Day Basic Operators Course CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1 is a three day course, one day in the classroom in Fort St. John, then two days at the cutting site. Students need their own CSA approved steel toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves....
CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1Invermere, B.C.Mar 3 – 5, 2025
March 3 - 5, 2025: 3-Day Chainsaw Course CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1 is a three day course, one day in the classroom in Invermere, then two days at the cutting site. Students need their own CSA approved steel toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves. All other...
CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1Edmonton, AlbertaMarch 25 – 28, 2025
March 25 - 28, 2024: 3-Day Basic Operators Course CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1 is a three day course, one day in the classroom in Edmonton, then two days at the cutting site. Students need their own CSA approved steel toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves. All other...
CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1Calgary, AlbertaMay 5 – 7, 2025
May 5 - 7, 2025: 3-Day Chainsaw Course CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1 is a three day course, one day in the classroom in Okotoks, then two days at the cutting site in Priddis area. Students need their own CSA approved steel toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves. All...
CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1Calgary, AlbertaJune 18 – 20, 2025
June 18 - 20, 2025: 3-Day Chainsaw Course CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1 is a three day course, one day in the classroom in Okotoks, then two days at the cutting site in Priddis area. Students need their own CSA approved steel toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves. All...
CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1Edmonton, AlbertaSeptember 4 – 6, 2025
September 4 - 6, 2025: 3-Day Basic Operators Course CAGC Chainsaw Basics Level 1 is a three day course, one day in the classroom in Edmonton, then two days at the cutting site. Students need their own CSA approved steel toed boots, safety glasses, and gloves. All...
CAGC Level 2 Faller Entry Course:
Date: TBA
Grande Prairie
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This is a course for candidates looking to take the next step to becoming a certified faller in Canada. This course is for candidates with experience operating a chainsaw, and would like to advance their knowledge and skills in falling trees. The first day is classroom only and no gear is required. The following 4 days are in the field at the cutting site.
This course accepts only 4 students at a time, so register early.
25 Day Supervised Falling Course
Lloydminster April 1 – 25, 2025
This course is designed for candidates looking for their 25 days falling experience supervised by a QST. Students work on a logging block on an operational worksite handfalling under QST supervision to complete their required hours to go to Level 3. Upon successful completion they will have completed hours to apply for the Level 3 Faller Evaluation.
This course accepts only 4 students at a time, so register early.