Three-day chainsaw training and certification workshop near Nederland
Intensive three-day chainsaw certification course near Nederland. Learn felling, limbing, and bucking techniques to USDA Forest Service standards. Ages 18+.
Why we picked this
The most comprehensive saw skills training VOC offers — three full days near Nederland covering chainsaw safety, felling, limbing, and bucking to USDA Forest Service standards. Opens doors to advanced trail project work.
VOC’s three-day chainsaw certification workshop covers the full range of sawyer skills for forest trail management: saw safety, bucking, limbing, felling principles and techniques, and field application. Training follows USDA Forest Service standards, with potential for “B” skill level certification depending on evaluator assessment. All three days (June 5–7, 8 AM–4 PM) are mandatory.
Participants must hold a valid first aid/CPR certification before attending. Cost is $150 per person; spot is not reserved until payment is complete. Detailed logistics are sent approximately one month before the course. Cancellations within two weeks of the start date are non-refundable.
Near Nederland, CO — exact meeting location shared after registration. Questions: kclouse@voc.org.