BSA Chainsaw Safety
Training & Certification

Pathway to adventure Council is looking to increase the number of dedicated volunteers and professional that help us maintain the tree work at our two camps. The National Camp Accreditation Program Standards require that any person who operates a chain saw be approved by the council designee. Chain saw operators must be at least 21 years old and meet one of the following requirements: be a professional forester with current credentials and liability insurance; be a certified arborist with credentials; have written documentation of training in chain saw techniques from either (1) a state or federally recognized chain saw training course approved by the council or (2) the BSA Chain Saw Basic training course, No. 430-136 (this course.)

BSA Chainsaw training is roughly a 12 hour course, it will cover 3-4hr of classroom saw safety operations, with the remainder of the time spent field cutting.

CAMP BETZ OPERATES ON CENTRAL TIME

Friday
5-7pm – Check-in
7-9pm Classroom

Saturday
8am-noon – Classroom & Field cutting
1-5pm – Field Cutting
7-9pm – Classroom

Sunday
8am-10 – review and wrap up

Participants will need to attend all sessions to get the certification, be at least 21, registered Scout, and have a current A/B physical.

All cutting and safety gear will be provided. Participants are required to bring the following items:
• hearing (earplugs or earmuff)
• long pants
• sturdy work boots
• gloves.

Meals and housing provided
20 max participants