OPA requires Chainsaw Card Holders to refresh their knowledge of safe saw techniques every 3 years. This 1 day refresher seminar helps satisfy these requirements.

The course will cover:

• PPE & Legislative Requirements 

• Chainsaw Maintenance & Sharpening Techniques 

• Safe Chainsaw Starting & Handling Practices 

• Field Practices (Felling [Notching & Back Cutting], Bucking Techniques & Tools)

**PLEASE NOTE**

PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE PROPER PPE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE

• Class E Type 2 helmet (within 5 years old)
• Hearing protection (exceeds 85 decimals)
  
• Gloves (comfortable fitting leather or composite)
  
• Eye protection
  
• Safety boots (Green Patch Safety approved with a minimum height of 7 eyelets)
  
• Full leg chaps or chainsaw pants with UL label that is visible (3, 000 feet per minute (FPM) or greater)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Two Day Chainsaw Safety Training course.

DATE: November 7th, 2025

TIME: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Cowan Sportsplex - 895 Ridgewood Drive, Woodstock, ON N4T 0A6

COURSE COST

Cost: $302.00

This course counts as 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

Please note that lunch will not be provided at this training. We encourage you to bring a bagged lunch and reusable water bottle with you for the day.

Register above online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).

Click here to read our registration policies.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!