Career Details

A Sawyer

Description

The module-based training focuses on "Developing a Thinking Sawyer" and emphasizes risk management, human factors, and sawyer safety. Forest Service sawyers can still attend approved training courses until the new program is finalized. A Sawyer Certified at the A level may operate a saw in the least complex situations and must be under the direct supervision of a B or C Sawyer. This certification applies to either chainsaw or crosscut use and can be for bucking only for those sawyers not needing to fall trees

Certifying Organization

Forest Service

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

B Sawyer

Certifying Organization

Forest Service

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

C Sawyer

Certifying Organization

Forest Service

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Sawyer trainee

Certifying Organization

Forest Service

Type

A - Core

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