# Basic Chainsaw Safety

This one-day course introduces participants to the safe handling, use, and maintenance of chainsaws. Students will learn how to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and understand the common causes of chainsaw-related accidents and how to prevent them. The course covers key safety practices for slashing, bucking, and felling trees, with a focus on safety awareness and proper techniques. Upon successful completion, participants will receive certification in felling trees between 6 to 10 inches in diameter at stump height. This course has both theory and a practical skills component.    There is both a written and hands on practical test for the certification.

 Certification: Berry Patch Fire & Safety Ltd. (valid for 3 years)

In person, Dawson Creek, NLC Aurora Learning Commons
Oct 22, 2026  |  9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Deadline to Register: Oct 15th
Code: 2026FC WFTR-Ti183-DP1
$262.00 + GST

PREREQUISITES:
Student must be 16 yrs or older.
Student must provide government issued ID to the instructor
Student must provide PPE: steel-toe boots and inside shoes.

To Register:

Is your employer sponsoring you (paying your tuition)?

Student: complete the registration form and Third Party Authorization/Release of Information 

Sponsor/Payer: Complete the Sponsorship Information and Authorization Form 

Send all completed forms to ce@nlc.bc.ca All forms must be complete to confirm registration.

Questions? Email ce@nlc.bc.ca or call 250-784-7587

If you are paying yourself:

Online - if available for this course
Register online below. You need a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) to register online.

By phone 
You will need to provide the course code and a credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) to register by phone at 1-866-463-6652 Ext: 7576

By email 
Complete the registration form and send to studenthelp@nlc.bc.ca. We’ll contact you when it’s time to pay.

In-person 
Register in person at your local campus with the registration team. You can pay with credit card, debit or cash. You will need to provide the course code.